Ansi Awwa c215-16

ANSI/AWWA C215-16
(Revi si on of AN SI /AW WA C21 5 -1 0)
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AWWA Standard
Extruded Polyolefin
Coatings for Steel
Water Pipe
Efecti ve date: J ul y 1 , 201 6.

First edition approved by AWWA Board o f Directors J une 1 9, 1 988.
This edition approved Jan. 1 6, 201 6.
Approved by American N ational Standards Institute J an. 29, 201 6.
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Committee Personnel
Te SWPMTAC Task Group for AWWA C215, which revised this standard, had the following
personnel at the time:
Dan Libby, Chair
R.M. Buchanan, Seal for Life, Toronto, Ont., Canada (AWWA)
D. D’Ambrosio, Polyguard Products, Houston, Texas (AWWA)
A. Fletcher, Steel Mains Pty, Melbourne, Australia (AWWA)
B.D. Keil, Northwest Pipe Company, Draper, Utah (AWWA)
S. Tomas, Seal for Life, Franklin, Mass. (AWWA)
J.A. Wise, Canus International Sales Inc., Surrey, B.C., Canada (AWWA)
Te AWWA Standards Committee on Steel Pipe, which reviewed and approved this standard, had
the following personnel at the time of approval:
John H. Bambei Jr., Chair
Dennis Dechant, Vice-Chair
John L. Luka, Secretary
General Interest Members
W.R. Brunzell, Brunzell Associates Ltd., Skokie, Ill. (AWWA)
R.J. Card, Lockwood Andrews & Newnam, Houston, Texas (AWWA)
R.L. Cofey, HDR Engineering Inc., Omaha, Neb. (AWWA)
S.N. Foellmi, Black & Veatch Corporation, Irvine, Calif. (AWWA)
R.L. Gibson, Freese and Nichols Inc., Fort Worth, Texas (AWWA)
M.D. Gossett,* HDR, Denver, Colo. (AWWA)
M.B. Horsley,* Horsley Engineering LLC, Overland Park, Kan. (AWWA)
R.A. Kufaas, Norske Corrosion & Inspection Services Ltd., Surrey, B.C., Canada (AWWA)
J.L. Mattson, Corrosion Control Technologies, Sandy, Utah (AWWA)
A. Murdock, CH2M, Salt Lake City, Utah (AWWA)
R. Ortega,* Consultant, Spring, Texas (AWWA)
E.S. Ralph,† Standards Engineer Liaison, AWWA, Denver, Colo. (AWWA)
A.E. Romer, AECOM, Orange, Calif. (AWWA)
* Alternate
† Liaison, nonvoting
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J.R. Snow, MWH Americas Inc., Denver, Colo. (AWWA)
W.R. Whidden, Woolpert, Orlando, Fla. (AWWA)
Producer Members
D.W. Angell,* Standards Council Liaison, American Flow Control, Birmingham, Ala. (AWWA)
S. A. Arnaout, Hanson Pressure Pipe Inc., Dallas, Texas (AWWA)
H.H. Bardakjian, Consultant, Glendale, Calif. (AWWA)
D. Dechant, Dechant Infrastructure Services, Aurora, Colo. (AWWA)
†
V. DeGrande, Alt Ameron Water Transmission Group, Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. (AWWA)
W.B. Geyer, Steel Plate Fabricators Association, Lake Zurich, Ill. (AWWA)
B.D. Keil, Northwest Pipe Company, Draper, Utah (AWWA)
J.L. Luka, American SpiralWeld Pipe Company, Columbia, S.C. (AWWA)
R.D. Mielke,† Northwest Pipe Company, Raleigh, N.C. (AWWA)
J. Olmos, Ameron Water Transmission Group, Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. (AWWA)
G.F. Ruchti,† Consultant, Punta Gorda, Fla. (AWWA)
B.P. Simpson,† American Cast Iron Pipe Company, Birmingham, Ala. (AWWA)
C.C. Sundberg, Victaulic, Issaquah, Wash. (AWWA)
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D. Walker, Avid Protective Products Ltd./ nemec Company, Oakville,
Ont., Canada (AWWA)
J. A. Wise, Canus International Sales Inc., Surrey, B.C., Canada (AWWA)
User Members
G. A. Andersen, New York City Bureau of Water Supply, Little Neck, N.Y. (AWWA)
J.H. Bambei Jr., Bambei Engineering Services, Arvada, Colo. (AWWA)
B. Cheng, Metro Vancouver, Burnaby, B.C., Canada (AWWA)
M.E. Conner, San Diego County Water Authority, San Diego, Calif. (AWWA)
R.V. Frisz, US Bureau of Reclamation, Denver, Colo. (USBR)
S. Hattan, Tarrant Regional Water District, Fort Worth, Texas (AWWA)
T.J. Jordan,† Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, LaVerne, Calif. (AWWA)
P.K. Karna, Tacoma Water, Tacoma, Wash. (AWWA)
M. McReynolds, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California,
Los Angeles, Calif. (AWWA)
M. Turney,† Denver Water, Denver, Colo. (AWWA)
N. A. Wigner, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Los Angeles, Calif. (AWWA)
* Liaison, nonvoting
† Alternate
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Contents
All AWWA standards follow the general format indicated subsequently. Some variations from this
format may be found in a particular standard.
SEC. PAGE SEC. PAGE
Foreword 4.8 Holiday Testing............................... 12

I Introduction .................................... vii
5 Veri fcation
I. A Background ..................................... vii
5.1 Coating Materials Prequalification .. 1 2
I.B History............................................ vii
5.2 Requirements of Coating System ..... 1 2
II Special Issues ................................... vii
5.3 Quality Assurance and Records ....... 14
III Use of Standard ............................... vii
5.4 Inspection and Testing by the
III. A Purchaser Options and
Purchaser .................................. 14
Alternatives ............................... vii
5.5 Quality-Control Requirements of
III.B Modification to Standard ............... viii
Applied Coating Systems
IV Major Revisions .............................. viii T
( ypes A, B, and C) .................. 15
V Comments ....................................... ix 5.6 Rejection ......................................... 17
Standard 6 Delivery
6.1 Marking .......................................... 17
1 General
6.2 Packaging and Shipping .................. 17
1.1 Scope ................................................ 1
6.3 Affidavit of Compliance .................. 17
1.2 Purpose ............................................. 2
1.3 Application ........................................ 2

Tables
2 References ........................................ 2 1 T
Properties of Adhesive ( ype A) ........ 5
2 Properties of Adhesive ( Types B

3 Def nitions ....................................... 4
and C) ......................................... 5
4 Requirements 3 Properties of Polyolefin Resin for
4.1 Equipment ........................................ 4 T
Polyolefin Sheath ( ypes A, B,
4.2 Materials and Workmanship ............. 4 and C) ......................................... 5
4.3 Coating System ................................. 4 4 Prequalification Requirements of
4.4 Coating Application .......................... 7

T
Coating Systems ( ypes A, B,
and C) ......................................... 5
4.5 Coating Repair ................................ 11
5 Quality-Control Properties of
4.6 Field Procedures .............................. 1 2
T
Coating Systems ( ypes A, B,
4.7 Coating of Field Joints ..................... 1 2 and C) ......................................... 6
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Foreword
Tis foreword is for information only and is not a part ofANSI*/AWWA C215.
I. Introduction.
I.A. Background. Extruded polyolefin pipe-coating systems were first applied
on steel pipe in 1956 using a crosshead-die extrusion system. In 1965, side extrusion
was introduced in Europe and became available in the United States in 1972.
I.B. History. Te first edition of ANSI/AWWA C215 was approved by the
AWWA Board of Directors on June 19, 1988, and had an efective date of Jan. 1, 1989.
Te second edition of ANSI/AWWA C215 was approved on Jan. 30, 1994, and had
an efective date of Nov. 1, 1994. Te third edition incorporated the latest technology
and requirements. It was approved on June 20, 1999. Te fourth edition of ANSI/
AWWA C215 was approved on Jan. 18, 2004. Te fifth edition incorporated the latest
technology and requirements. It was approved on Jan. 17, 2010, and had an efective
date of April 1, 2010. Tis edition was approved on Jan. 16, 2016.
II. Special Issues. ANSI/AWWA C215 is intended to govern the exterior
coating ofsteel water pipelines for underground or underwater installation under normal
conditions. It is based on current experience, but it is not intended for unqualified use
under all conditions. Te applicability of its use for any installation must be reviewed
by the purchaser.
Currently, significant experience in extruded polyolefin coatings applied to steel
water pipe is limited to polyethylene (PE) material.
Extruded polyolefin coatings described in ANSI/AWWA C215 can be shop-applied
to straight lengths of steel water pipe. Tree coating-application systems are described
in the standard: the crosshead-die system (Type A) and the side-extrusion system with
and without primer (Types B and C).
Future air emission rules may regulate the use ofliquid adhesives (primers) described
in this standard. If this occurs, consult the manufacturer for equivalent alternatives.
III. Use of Standard. It is the responsibility of the user of an AWWA standard
to determine that the products described in that standard are suitable for use in the
particular application being considered.
III.A. Purchaser Options and Alternatives. Te following items should be
provided by the purchaser:
* American National Standards Institute, 25 West 43rd Street, Fourth Floor, New York, NY 10036.
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1. Standard used—that is, ANSI/AWWA C215, Extruded Polyolefin Coatings
for Steel Water Pipe, of latest revision.
2. Any exceptions to the standard.
3. Diameter, length, weld configuration, and location of pipeline.
4. Temperature of conveyed water (Sec. 1.1 .2).
5. Requirements for coating thickness (Sec. 4.3.1 .4).
6. Requirements for coating application at pipe ends (coating cutback)
(Sec. 4.4.3.4, 4.4.4.4, and 4.4.5.5).
7. Requirements for coating repair (Sec. 4.5).
8. Provisions for feld procedures (Sec. 4.6).
9. Requirements for coating of field joints (Sec. 4.7).
10. Requirements for inspection and testing (Sec. 5.1 , 5.2, 5.3, and 5.4).
11. Requirements for loading, shipping, handling, and outdoor storage (Sec. 6.2).
12. Affidavit of compliance (Sec. 6.3).
III.B. Modification to Standard. Any modification of the provisions, definitions,
or terminology in this standard must be specified by the purchaser.
IV. Major Revisions. Te major revisions made to the standard in this edition
include the following:
1. Te title of the standard was changed to be consistent with other AWWA
steel pipe coating standards.
2. Te scope of the standard was revised for Type B and Type C applications
to include 2-in. and larger-diameter sizes rather than 2-in. through 144-in. diameter
sizes.
3. References in Section 2 were updated.
4. Table 4, Physical Properties of the Liquid Adhesives (Primer) for Type C,
was deleted.
5. Sec. 4.4.2.2, Abrasive Blast Cleaning, was revised to be consistent with the
other AWWA steel pipe coating standards.
6. Te existing wording in Sec. 4.6, Field Procedures, was removed. Te revised
section now references ANSI/AWWA C604.
7. Section 5, Verifcation, was modifed to be consistent with the new language
being used in the other AWWA steel pipe coating standards.
8. Sec. 5.2.3.7, Cathodic Disbondment, was revised.
9. Te requirements in Sec. 5.5.3, Coating Tickness, were updated.
10. Additional information on temperature range was added to Sec. 5.5.4,
Adhesion.
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11. Sec. 5.5.4.3, Rejection, was expanded to provide additional guidelines.
12. Section 6 was modifed to be consistent with other AWWA steel pipe coat-
ing standards.
13. Sec. 6.2, Packaging and Shipping, was revised to be consistent with other
AWWA steel pipe coating and lining standards. Te sections on stacking, trench side
placement, and outdoor storage were deleted.
14. Sec. 6.3, Affidavit of Compliance, was modifed to include an affidavit for
workmanship. Similar language will be added to all other AWWA coating standards.
V. Comments. If you have any comments or questions about this standard,
please contact AWWA Engineering and Technical Services at 303.794.7711, FAX at
303.795.7603; write to the department at 6666 West Quincy Avenue, Denver, CO
80235-3098; or email at standards@awwa.org.
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ANSI/AWWA C215-16
(Revi si on of AN SI /AW WA C21 5 -1 0)
® AWWA Standard
Extruded Polyolefin Coatings for

Steel Water Pipe
SEC TI ON 1 : G EN ER AL
Sec. 1.1 Scope

Tis standard describes the materials, systems, and application requirements
for shop-applied extruded polyolefin coatings for the exterior of steel water pipes.
1.1 .1 Extrusion types. Tis standard describes the following three types of
coating-system applications:
• Type A, crosshead-die extrusion, consists of an adhesive and an extruded
polyolefin sheath. Tis system is limited to pipe diameters ½ in. through
36 in. (13 mm through 900 mm).
• Type B, side extrusion, consists of an extruded adhesive and an extruded
polyolefin sheath. Tis system is limited to pipe diameters 2 in. (50 mm)
and larger.
• Type C, side extrusion, consists ofa liquid adhesive (primer) layer, extruded
butyl rubber adhesive, and extruded polyolefin sheath. Tis system is lim-
ited to pipe diameters 2 in. (50 mm) and larger.
1.1 .2 Maximum temperatures. AWWA steel pipe coating standards are
written for, and are based on, the service temperature of potable water. Extruded
polyolefin coatings have performed at higher temperatures. Consult the coating
manufacturer for conditions and limitations.
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1.1 .3 Conditions not described in this standard. Tis section does not dis-
cuss the additional materials and procedures that may be required for difficult
installation conditions, such as those encountered in the construction of submerged
lines, casing pipe, river crossings, or lines that are in exceptionally rocky areas or
where soil conditions are known to be severe. Under these conditions, additional
layers of coating material or a cement–mortar overcoat should be considered along
with specially prepared backfill or other methods or materials to protect the pipe
and coating. Te manufacturer should be consulted for specific recommendations
when these conditions exist.
Sec. 1.2 Purpose
Te purpose of this standard is to provide purchasers, manufacturers, and con-
structors with the minimum requirements for extruded polyolefin coatings for steel
water pipe, including material, application, inspection, testing, marking, handling,
and packaging requirements.
Sec. 1.3 Application
Tis standard or sections of this standard can be referenced in documents for
purchasing and receiving steel water pipelines with extruded polyolefin coatings.
Tis standard can be used as a guide for applying, inspecting, and testing extruded
polyolefin coatings. Te requirements of this standard apply when this document
has been referenced and then only to extruded polyolefin coatings used for steel
water pipelines.
SECTION 2: REFERENCES
Tis standard references the following documents. In their latest editions,
they form a part of this standard to the extent specified within the standard. In any
case of conflict, the requirements of this standard shall prevail.
ANSI*/AWWA C209—Cold-Applied Tape Coatings for Steel Water Pipe,
Special Sections, Connections, and Fittings.
ANSI/AWWA C216—Heat-Shrinkable Cross-Linked Polyolefin Coatings
for Steel Water Pipe and Fittings.
ANSI/AWWA C604—Installation of Buried Steel Water Pipe—4 In.
(100 mm) and Larger.
* American National Standards Institute, 25 West 43rd Street, Fourth Floor, New York, NY 10036.
EXTRUDED POLYOLEFIN COATIN GS FOR STEEL WATER PIPE 3
AS TM* D5/D5M—Standard Test Method for Penetration of Bituminous

Materials.
AS TM D71—Standard Test Method for Relative Density of Solid Pitch and
Asphalt (Displacement Method).
AS TM D149—Standard Test Method for Dielectric Breakdown Voltage and
Dielectric Strength of Solid Electrical Insulating Materials at Commercial Power
Frequencies.
AS TM D570—Standard Test Method for Water Absorption of Plastics.
AS TM D638—Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics.
AS TM D1000—Standard Test Methods for Pressure Sensitive Adhesive-
Coated Tapes Used for Electrical and Electronic Applications.
AS TM D1238—Standard Test Method for Melt Flow Rates of Termoplas-
tics by Extrusion Plastometer.
ASTM D1505—Standard Test Method for Density of Plastics by the Density-
Gradient Technique.
AS TM D1693—Standard Test Method for Environmental Stress-Cracking
of Ethylene Plastics.
AS TM D4417—Standard Test Methods for Field Measurement of Surface
Profile of Blast Cleaned Steel.
AS TM E28—Standard Test Methods for Softening Point of Resins Derived
From Pine Chemicals and Hydrocarbons, by Ring-and-Ball Apparatus.
AS TM E96/E96M—Standard Test Methods for Water Vapor Transmission
of Materials.
AS TM G8—Standard Test Methods for Cathodic Disbonding of Pipeline
Coatings.
AS TM G14—Standard Test Method for Impact Resistance of Pipeline Coat-
ings (Falling Weight Test).
AS TM G17—Standard Test Method for Penetration Resistance of Pipeline
Coatings (Blunt Rod).
NACE† SP0274—High-Voltage Electrical Inspection of Pipeline Coatings.
SSPC‡-PA 2—Procedure for Determining Conformance to Dry Coating
Tickness Requirements.
SSPC-SP 1—Solvent Cleaning.
SSPC SP 6/NACE No. 3—Commercial Blast Cleaning.
* AS TM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428.

† NACE International, 1440 South Creek Drive, Houston, TX 77084.
‡ SSPC: Te Society for Protective Coatings, 40 24th Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.
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SECTION 3: DEFINITIONS
Te following definitions shall apply in this standard:
1. Constructor: Te party that provides the work and materials for place-
ment and installation.
2. Manufacturer: Te party that manufactures, fabricates, or produces
materials or products.
3. Purchaser: Te person, company, or organization that purchases any
materials or work to be performed.
SECTION 4: REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 4.1 Equipment

Equipment for blast cleaning and coating shall be designed, manufactured,
and maintained to comply with the procedures and to obtain the results prescribed
in this standard.
Sec. 4.2 Materials and Workmanship
Materials provided shall meet the provisions of this standard. Te extruded
polyolefin coating shall be applied by personnel trained in the application of
extruded polyolefin coating systems.
Sec. 4.3 Coating System
4.3.1 Description. Tree types of polyolefin coating systems are defined
as follows:
Type A: Crosshead-die
1. Mastic adhesive layer applied through a wiper ring
2. Polyolefin sheath layer applied by extrusion
Type B: Side extruded
1. Butyl rubber adhesive layer applied by side extrusion
2. Polyolefin sheath layer applied by side extrusion
Type C: Side extruded
1. Liquid adhesive (primer) applied by spray or other suitable means
2. Butyl rubber adhesive layer applied by side extrusion
3. Polyolefin sheath layer applied by side extrusion
Te properties of the three coating systems shall conform to the appropriate
values listed in Tables 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.
Table 1 Properties of adhesive (Type A)

Requirement
Property Minimum Maximum Test Method

Softening point 140°F (60°C) — Sec. 5.2.1 .1
Penetration at 77°F (25°C); 100 g, 5 seconds 2.5 mm 1 2 mm Sec. 5. 2.1 .2
Density, at 77°F (25°C) 0.9 g/cm 3 1 .2 g/cm 3 Sec. 5.2.1 .3
Table 2 Properties of adhesive (Types B and C)

Requirement

Melt flow rate 1 .80 g/10 min 8.0 g/10 min Sec. 5.2.1 .4
Density 0.95 g/cm 3 1 .5 g/cm 3 Sec. 5.2.1 .5
Table 3 Properties of polyolefin resin for polyolefin sheath (Types A, B, and C)

Requirement

Density (clear) 0.93 g/cm 3 — Sec. 5.2.2.1
Environmental stress crack resistance 300 hours — Sec. 5.2.2.2
Ultimate elongation 500% — Sec. 5. 2. 2.3
Tensile strength at yield 2,700 psi (18.7 MPa) — Sec. 5.2. 2.4
Table 4 Prequalification requirements of coating systems (Types A, B, and C)

Requirement

Dielectric strength 500 V/mil — Sec. 5. 2.3.1
Impact resistance 25 lbf• in (2.8 N • m) — Sec. 5. 2.3. 2
Penetration resistance at 72°F (22°C) 20% Sec. 5.2.3.3
Water absorption (24 hours) 0. 2% Sec. 5.2.3.4
Water vapor transmission 0.10 g/(h• m 2) Sec. 5. 2.3.5
Adhesion to steel substrate T

20 lb/in. (3.5 N/mm) ( ype A) — Sec. 5. 2.3.6
20 lb/in. (3.5 N/mm) ( Type B) —
30 lb/in. (5. 2 N/mm) ( Type C) —
Cathodic disbondment 8 mm Sec. 5. 2.3.7

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Table 5 Quality-control properties of coating systems (Types A, B, and C)

Requirement
Property Minimum Maximum est Method
T
Minimum coating thickness,
based on pipe diameter (minimum
thickness of each layer)
Up to 2 in. (50 mm) 30 mil (0.76 mm) [8 mil — Sec. 5.5.3
(0.20 mm) adhesive,
22 mil (0.5 6 mm) polyolefin]
3–6 in. (75–150 mm) 38 mil (0.97 mm) [8 mil — Sec. 5.5.3
(0.20 mm) adhesive,
30 mil (0.76 mm) polyolefin]
8–16 in. (200–400 mm) 44 mil (1.1 2 mm) [8 mil — Sec. 5.5.3
(0.20 mm) adhesive,
18–36 in. (450–900 mm) 48 mil (1.22 mm) [8 mil — Sec. 5.5.3
(0.20 mm) adhesive,
38 in. (950 mm) and larger 68 mil (1.73 mm) [8 mil — Sec. 5.5.3
(0.20 mm) adhesive,
Adhesion to steel substrate 20 lb/in. (3.5 N/mm) (Type A) — Sec. 5.5.4
20 lb/in. (3.5 N/mm) (Type B) — Sec. 5.5.4
30 lb/in. (5.2 N/mm) (Type C) — Sec. 5.5.4
4.3.1 .1 Adhesive (Types A, B, and C). Te function of the adhesive is to

provide a bond between the pipe surface and the polyolefin sheath. Te adhesive
for Type A shall consist of a blend of rubber, asphalt, and high-molecular-weight
resins. Te adhesive shall be heated and applied through a wiper ring to the prop-
erly prepared pipe surface. Te adhesive for Types B and C shall consist of a blend
of butyl rubber, tackifiers, and high-molecular-weight resins. Te adhesive shall be
extruded onto the properly prepared pipe surface (see Sec. 4.4.2).
4.3.1 .2 Liquid adhesive (primer) (Type C). Liquid adhesive (primer) shall
consist of a dispersion of rubbers and synthetic compounds. Te liquid adhesive
(primer) shall be applied to the properly prepared pipe surface before application
of the butyl rubber adhesive. Te function of the liquid adhesive (primer) is to
enhance the adhesion of the high-viscosity butyl rubber adhesive to the pipe.

4.3.1 .3 Polyolefin sheath (Types A, B, and C). Te function of the

polyolefin sheath is to form a moisture-vapor barrier and mechanical protection
for the complete coating systems of Types A, B, and C. Te polyolefin sheath shall
consist of extruded polyolefin pigmented resins forming a continuous sheath. Te
polyolefin sheath shall be compounded so that it will be suitable for an outdoor
storage environment (see Sec. 6.2.2).
4.3.1 .4 Coating thickness. Te total thickness of the coatings, which are
made up of adhesive and an outer polyolefin sheath, may be varied depending on
pipe diameter and operating and installation conditions. In some cases, a thicker
layer (Types B and C) or more than one application (Type A) of adhesive and
extruded polyolefin sheath may be used. Determining the total required thickness
and the combinations of either thicker layers or additional layers is the responsibil-
ity of the purchaser, but in no case shall the thicknesses be less than the minimum
requirements stated in Table 5.
4.3.2 Coating materials.
4.3.2.1 Adhesive (Types A, B, and C). Te adhesive shall be in a form
suitable for use with the coating system selected. For Type A systems, the adhesive
shall be heated and then applied through a wiper ring. For Types B and C systems,
the adhesive shall be heated and applied through an extruder. Te properties of the
adhesive shall conform to the appropriate values listed in Table 1 for Type A coat-
ing systems and in Table 2 for Types B and C coating systems.
4.3.2.2 Liquid adhesive (primer) (Type C). Liquid adhesive (primer) shall
consist of a dispersion of rubbers and synthetic compounds. Te liquid adhesive
(primer) shall be applied to the properly prepared pipe surface before application of
the butyl rubber adhesive.
4.3.2.3 Polyolefin resins for polyolefin sheath. Te polyolefin resins pig-
mented and compounded for resistance to outdoor storage shall be provided in
pellet form to be heated then extruded over the adhesive producing a continuous
sheath. Te properties of the polyolefin resins for Types A, B, and C shall conform
to the values listed in Table 3.
Sec. 4.4 Coating Application
4.4.1 General. Te coating application for Types A and B shall be a con-
tinuous three-step operation, starting with step one (1), a properly prepared pipe
surface; steps two and three, which follow immediately one after another, shall
consist of (2) application of the adhesive directly onto the blast-cleaned surface and
(3) application of the polyolefin directly on top of the adhesive.
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Te coating application for Type C shall be a four-step operation, starting

with (1) a properly prepared pipe surface; steps two, three, and four, which follow
immediately after one another, shall consist of (2) application of the liquid adhesive
(primer) directly onto the blast-cleaned surface, (3) application of the butyl rubber
adhesive directly onto the dried primed pipe surface, and (4) application of the
polyolefin directly on top of the butyl rubber adhesive.
4.4.2 Surface preparation.
4.4.2.1 Surface condition. Surfaces to be coated shall be free from mud,
mill lacquer, wax, coal tar, asphalt, oil, grease, and any other foreign material. Before
blast cleaning, surfaces shall be inspected and, if required, precleaned according to
SSPC-SP 1 to remove oil, grease, and loosely adhering deposits. Visible oil and grease
spots shall be removed using a solvent. Only solvents that do not leave a residue shall
be used.
4.4.2.2 Abrasive blast cleaning. Bonding surfaces shall be cleaned to
achieve a surface preparation of the more stringent of SSPC-SP 6/NACE No. 3
or as specifed by the coating manufacturer’s installation recommendations unless
otherwise specifed by the purchaser.
Te blast anchor pattern or profile depth shall be 1.5 mils (38 µm) to 4.0 mils
(102 µm) measured in accordance with AS TM D4417.
4.4.2.3 Visual comparative standards. Before abrasive blast cleaning is
started, the constructor shall prepare a representative area of the abrasive blast-
cleaned surface on the actual work surface, as well as visual standards on panels
that are a minimum of 6 in. × 6 in. × 0.25 in. (150 mm × 150 mm × 6 mm). On
agreement between the purchaser and the constructor that the visual standards
meet the requirements of Sec. 4.4.2.2, the panels shall be wrapped in 4-mil to 6-mil
(102-µm to 152-µm) plastic; sealed with tape or otherwise protected from surface
contamination and corrosion; and maintained as a visual reference throughout the
coating operation. Alternatively, other industry-accepted visual comparative stan-
dards, such as those provided by NACE or SSPC and agreed on by the purchaser
and constructor, may be used.
4.4.2.4 Abrasive working mix. To produce a consistent surface condi-
tion, frequent small additions of new grit, shot, or a combination of both shall
be used to maintain the abrasive working mix in the abrasive-recycling blasting
machines commensurate with abrasive consumption. Infrequent large additions
of abrasive shall be avoided. The abrasive working mix in abrasive-recycling

blasting machines shall be kept free of contaminants by continuous-efect opera-

tion of blasting-machine scalping and air-wash separators.
4.4.2.5 Surface inspection. Te cleaned exterior pipe surface shall be
inspected for sufficient surface preparation. Surface imperfections, such as slivers,
scabs, burrs, weld spatter, and gouges, shall be removed by hand filing or grind-
ing if necessary to prevent holidays. Residual blast products from the interior and
exterior surfaces of the pipe shall be removed.
4.4.2.6 Protection from moisture. Blast-cleaned pipe surfaces shall
be protected from conditions of high humidity, rain, or surface moisture. Blast-
cleaned pipe shall not be allowed to flash rust before coating.
4.4.2.7 Weld-seam treatment. Weld seams shall be ground flush to the
parent metal for a distance of 18 in. (450 mm) along the length of the pipe on both
ends. Along the body of the pipe, the weld seam shall have a maximum height of
12 in. (0.8 mm).
4.4.3 Type A coating application.
4.4.3.1 Adhesive application (Type A). When being applied, the tem-
perature of the adhesive shall be per the manufacturer’s recommendation. Te
minimum thickness is defined in Table 5. Te adhesive shall be applied to provide
uniform coverage without voids, drips, sags, or other defects.
4.4.3.2 Polyolefin application (Type A). Immediately following applica-
tion of the adhesive, the polyolefin shall be extruded over the adhesive, per the
manufacturer’s recommendation, to provide a smooth sheath free of pinholes,
bubbles, blisters, wrinkles, cracks, voids, or contamination from other plastics and
color pigments. Minimum thickness of the polyolefin is defined in Table 5.
4.4.3.3 Cooling. Coated pipe shall be cooled immediately by water or
other suitable methods to facilitate handling, inspection, and repair.
4.4.3.4 Coating cutback. Coating shall be cut back as specified by the
purchaser. Allow for coating shrinkage when selecting a field joint coating. Tere
shall be a minimum cutback of 3 in. (75 mm) from the field weld to ensure the
coating system avoids the weld area. A 4-in. to 6-in. (100-mm to 150-mm)–wide
tape shall be placed without tension over the cutback area and extended over the
polyolefin sheath to protect the exposed adhesive until the field joint is made. Te
protective tape shall be removed prior to any welding.
4.4.4 Type B coating application.
4.4.4.1 Adhesive application (Type B). Te adhesive shall be applied to the
prepared pipe surface in the form of a molten sheet extruded in single or multiple

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layers at a temperature recommended by the manufacturer. Te minimum specified

thickness of adhesive is defined in Table 5. Spirally applied Type B adhesive shall be
overlapped at the edges not less than ¼ in. (6 mm) to ensure that voids will not occur.
4.4.4.2 Polyolefin application (Type B). Immediately following the appli-
cation of the adhesive, the polyolefin shall be extruded over the adhesive in a molten
sheet in single or multiple layers as recommended by the manufacturer. Te polyolefin
sheath shall be free of pinholes, bubbles, blisters, cracks, voids, or contamination. Te
minimum thickness of the polyolefin sheet is defined in Table 5. Spirally applied
polyolefin shall be overlapped at the edges not less than ¼ in. (6 mm) to ensure that
voids will not occur.
4.4.4.4 Coating cutback. Coating should be cut back as specified by the
polyolefin sheath to protect the exposed adhesive from contamination until the
field joint is made. Te protective tape shall be removed prior to any welding.
4.4.5 Type C coating application.
4.4.5.1 Liquid adhesive (primer) application (Type C). Te liquid adhe-
sive (primer) shall be applied to the entire exterior surface of the properly prepared
pipe by spray or other suitable means. Te liquid adhesive (primer) shall be uni-
form and free from bare spots. Prior to application of the adhesive layer, the liquid
adhesive (primer) shall be allowed to dry in accordance with the manufacturer’s
recommendations.
4.4.5.2 Adhesive application (Type C). Te adhesive shall be applied to
the primed pipe surface in the form of a molten sheet extruded in a single or
multiple layers at a temperature recommended by the manufacturer. Te specified
minimum thickness of adhesive is defined in Table 5. Spirally applied adhesive
shall be overlapped at the edges not less than ¼ in. (6 mm) to ensure that voids
will not occur.
4.4.5.3 Polyolefin application (Type C). Immediately following the appli-
cation of the adhesive, the polyolefin shall be extruded over the adhesive in a molten
sheet in single or multiple layers as recommended by the manufacturer. Te polyolefin
sheath shall be free of pinholes, bubbles, blisters, cracks, voids, or contamination. Te

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minimum thickness of the polyolefin sheath is defined in Table 5. Spirally applied

polyolefin shall be overlapped at the edges not less than ¼ in. (6 mm) to ensure that
voids will not occur.
4.4.5.5 Coating cutback. Coating shall be cut back as specified by the
polyolefin sheath to protect the exposed adhesive until the field joint is made. Te
protective tape shall be removed prior to any welding.
Sec. 4.5 Coating Repair
Unless otherwise specified by the purchaser, the coating shall be repaired with
cold-applied pipeline coating tapes that meet the requirements of ANSI/AWWA
C209 or with a heat-shrinkable cross-linked polyolefin repair-patch or sleeve meeting
the requirements of ANSI/AWWA C216 or as recommended by the manufacturer.
All coating repairs shall be retested according to Sec. 5.5.
4.5.1 Mill coating repair. Pipe requiring repair because of coating imper-
fections and small defects shall be repaired by suitable polyolefin repair-patch
methods or polyethylene melt sticks, as recommended by the manufacturer. Extru-
sion-coated pipe with more than four repairs per length shall be repaired by double
coating. Pipe sections with major coating defects, such as partial coating, exces-
sive holidays, or inadequate coating thickness, shall be double coated to meet the
requirements of this standard. Te pipe lengths that are double coated shall be
identified.
Double coating shall not be permitted if the initial adhesive thickness does
not meet the requirements of Table 5. Where double coating is used, the second
coating of polyolefin and adhesive shall conform in all respects to the requirements
stated in Tables 1 through 5.
Before application of the second coating, the initial sheath shall be trimmed
and cut smooth to prevent protrusions from forming on the exposed surface of the
second sheath. Te initial coating and undercoating shall be removed 6 in. (100 mm)
beyond the cutback.
Te adhesive and polyolefin sheath of the second coating shall be applied for
the full length of the pipe, less the amount of cutback.
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Double-coated pipe shall be tested for holiday inspection in accordance with

Sec. 5.5.2.
Sec. 4.6 Field Procedures
4.6.1 General. Te methods and practices found in AWWA C604 shall
be followed for the handling, shipping, storage, and installation of pipe coated
with this material.
Sec. 4.7 Coating of Field Joints
Te exterior of field joints shall be coated with cold-applied tape, or heat-
shrink sleeves, according to the requirements of ANSI/AWWA C209, ANSI/
AWWA C216, or with other suitable polyolefin systems approved by or as specified
by the purchaser.
Sec. 4.8 Holiday Testing
After completion of the field joints, the constructor shall electrically test for
flaws in the coating repairs and field joints in accordance with NACE SP0274.
Defects shall be repaired according to Sec. 4.5 of this standard.
SECTION 5: VERIFICATION
Sec. 5.1 Coating Materials Prequalification

Prequalification of the coating materials shall be the manufacturer’s certified
test reports or one of the following as specified by the purchaser: (1) the testing of
samples of the coating materials submitted by the constructor with testing con-
ducted by an independent, accredited laboratory or (2) acceptance on another
specified basis.
Sec. 5.2 Requirements of Coating System
5.2.1 Properties ofadhesives.
5.2.1.1 Softening point, Type A adhesive. Te softening point of Type A
adhesive shall be tested according to ASTM E28. An average value below the mini-
mum requirement stated in Table 1 shall constitute failure of the adhesive to meet
the requirement.
5.2.1 .2 Penetration, Type A adhesive. Te penetration of Type A adhe-
sive shall be tested according to AS TM D5. An average value outside of the limits
stated in Table 1 shall constitute failure of the adhesive to meet the requirement.

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5.2.1 .3 Density, Type A adhesive. Te density of Type A adhesive shall

be tested according to AS TM D71. An average value outside the limits stated in
Table 1 shall constitute failure of the adhesive to meet the requirement.
5.2.1 .4 Melt flow rate, Types B and C adhesive. Te butyl rubber adhe-
sive shall be tested for melt flow rate according to AS TM D1238 (190°C; 2.16 Kg).
An average value outside of the limits stated in Table 2 shall constitute failure of
the adhesive to meet the requirement.
5.2.1 .5 Density, Types B and C adhesive. Te density of the butyl rub-
ber adhesive shall be tested according to AS TM D1505. An average value outside
of the limits stated in Table 2 shall constitute failure of the adhesive to meet the
requirement.
5.2.2 Properties ofresin.
5.2.2.1 Density of polyolefin resin. Te density of the polyolefin resin
shall be tested according to AS TM D1505. An average value below the minimum
requirement stated in Table 3 shall constitute failure of the polyolefin resin to meet
the requirement.
5.2.2.2 Environmental stress crack resistance of polyolefin resin. Poly-
olefin resin environmental stress crack resistance shall be tested according to AS TM
D1693, condition B. An average value below the minimum requirement stated in
Table 3 shall constitute failure of the polyolefin resin to meet the requirement.
5.2.2.3 Ultimate elongation of polyolefin resin. Te elongation proper-
ties of the polyolefin resin shall be tested according to AS TM D638. An average
value below the minimum requirement stated in Table 3 shall constitute failure of
the polyolefin resin to meet the requirement.
5.2.2.4 Tensile strength at yield of polyolefin resin. Te tensile properties
of the polyolefin resin shall be tested according to AS TM D638. An average value
below the minimum requirement stated in Table 3 shall constitute failure of the
polyolefin resin to meet the requirement.
5.2.3 Prequalifcation requirements ofcoating systems.
5.2.3.1 Dielectric strength. Te dielectric strength of the extruded coat-
ing system shall be tested according to AS TM D149. An average value below the
limits stated in Table 4 shall constitute failure of the coating to meet requirement.
5.2.3.2 Impact resistance. Te extruded coating system shall be tested
for impact resistance according to AS TM G14. Five samples shall be tested and the
results averaged. An average value below the limits stated in Table 4 shall constitute
failure of the coating system to meet the requirement.

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5.2.3.3 Penetration resistance. Te extruded coating system shall be

tested for penetration resistance according to ASTM G17. Five samples shall be
tested and the results averaged. An average value above the limits stated in Table 4
shall constitute failure of the coating system to meet the requirement.
5.2.3.4 Water absorption. Te extruded coating system shall be tested
for water absorption according to ASTM D570. An average value in excess of the
limits stated in Table 4 shall constitute failure of the coating system to meet the
requirement.
5.2.3.5 Water vapor transmission. Te extruded coating system shall be
tested for water vapor transmission according to ASTM E96, Appendix X1, pro-
cedure B. An average value in excess of the limits stated in Table 4 shall constitute
failure of the coating system to meet the requirement.
5.2.3.6 Adhesion to steel. Te coating system shall be tested for adhesion
per ASTM D1000 at a 180 degree peel angle. Te test shall be modified to use a
steel surface prepared in accordance with this standard and modified to include
a 24-hour dwell time of the coating system to the substrate prior to the adhesion
peel test. An average value of three samples below the limit stated in Table 4 shall
constitute failure of the coating system to meet the requirement.
5.2.3.7 Cathodic disbondment. Te cathodic disbondment of the coat-
ing system shall be determined in accordance with AS TM G8. Te test shall run
for 30 days. Te disbondment shall be measured from the edge of the initial holi-
day along each radial cut. Te average of these measurements shall be the result
for the sample. Tree samples shall be tested and the results averaged. An average
value above the limits given in Table 4 shall constitute failure of the coating system
to meet the requirement.
Sec. 5.3 Quality Assurance and Records
Te constructor shall use a quality assurance program or system to ensure
that the quality controls in this section are followed. Completed records of inspec-
tion work shall be made available upon the purchaser’s request.
Sec. 5.4 Inspection and Testing by the Purchaser
5.4.1 Inspection. Te entire procedure of applying the coating as described
in this standard may be inspected by the purchaser from surface preparation to
completion of coating. Such inspection shall not relieve the constructor of the
responsibility to provide coating materials and perform work in accordance with
this standard.

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5.4.2 Access for purchaser. Te purchaser shall have access to all areas used
to perform the work according to the provisions of this standard.
5.4.3 Facilities for purchaser. In accordance with conditions agreed to by
the purchaser and the constructor, the purchaser shall be provided with facilities
and space for inspection, testing, and information-gathering purposes.
Sec. 5.5 Quality-Control Requirements of Applied Coating Systems
(Types A, B, and C)
5.5.1 Coating appearance. All coated pipe shall be visually inspected. Te
applied coating system shall be uniform and free of defects such as but not limited
to pinholes, bubbles, blisters, wrinkles, cracks, voids, and contamination.
5.5.2 Electrical inspection for continuity. Each coated pipe section shall be
electrically tested for flaws in the coating in accordance with NACE SP0274. Te
electrical inspection shall be performed on the extruded coating system. Defects
disclosed by the holiday detector shall be repaired according to Sec. 4.5 of this
standard.
5.5.3 Coating thickness. Te total applied coating system shall be tested
for thickness on the frst pipe, every 10th pipe, and the last pipe of each production
day. Five separate gage readings shall be taken at random locations on each of the
measured pipes, separated by a sufficient distance to be representative of the entire
coated surface. A gage reading shall be as defned in SSPC-PA 2. Te chosen gage
reading locations shall have only one layer of adhesive and polyolefn so that same
layer overlaps are not included in the measurement. Any gage reading below the
limits given in Table 5 shall constitute failure of the coating system to meet the
requirements.
5.5.4 Adhesion. Te coating system shall be tested for adhesion per AS TM
D1000 at a 180-degree peel angle as modified herein. Te test shall be modified
to use a steel surface prepared in accordance with this standard and modified to
include a 24-hour dwell time of the coating system to the substrate prior to the
adhesion peel test. Adhesion testing shall be conducted at temperatures above 65°F
(18°C) and less than 75°F (24°C) on a randomly selected location on the test pipe.
If the adhesion testing is conducted outside this temperature range or prior to the
24-hour dwell time and the tested sample meets the value listed in this standard,
that sample shall be considered to meet the peel adhesion requirement of this stan-
dard. If the adhesion testing is conducted outside this temperature range or prior to
the 24-hour dwell time and the tested sample does not meet the value listed in this

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standard, the coated pipe must be brought within the specifed temperature range
and dwell time and then retested.
5.5.4.1 Adhesion test area. Te adhesion test area shall be prepared in
four steps:
1. A circumferential strip measuring 1-in. (25-mm) wide × 15-in. (375-mm)
long shall be marked on the coated pipe surface.
2. Te marked area shall then be cut to the steel substrate along the marked
area on three sides (north, east, and west).
3. A 1-in. (25-mm) strip shall be pried away from the substrate at the north
end and attached with a suitable clamp to a pulling tension scale capable of mea-
suring a minimum of 50 lb (23 kg).
4. Te coated pipe shall then be marked at 1-in. (25-mm) increments along
the length of a cut side from 0 to 15.
5.5.4.2 Adhesion test procedure. Te adhesion test procedure shall be
conducted and evaluated in the following manner:
1. Pull the tension scale at an angle of 180 degrees to the pipe surface at a
rate of 1 in. (25 mm) per 5 seconds continuously for 1 minute.
2. Te pull tension value shall be recorded for each inch (25 mm) of pull. A
minimum of twelve values shall be recorded.
3. Te two highest and two lowest values shall be excluded and the remain-
ing eight values shall be averaged and recorded.
5.5.4.3 Rejection. An adhesion value below the requirement shall be con-
sidered a nonsatisfactory result. If the adhesion value is less than 90 percent of the
requirement, the coating shall be rejected or repaired. If the adhesion value is at
least 90 percent of the requirement, two additional tests shall be made at two dif-
ferent locations on the same pipe. If either of the additional two tests fails to meet
the requirement, the coating shall be rejected or repaired.
If the coating fails an adhesion test, the test shall be repeated for the pipe
coated prior to and after the failed pipe. Tis process shall be repeated until satis-
factory results are obtained. All coated pipe where the requirement is not met shall
be rejected or repaired.
5.5.4.4 Frequency of testing. Adhesion tests shall be performed on the
first pipe, every 10th pipe, and the last pipe of each production day.
5.5.4.5 Adhesion test repairs. Adhesion test areas shall be repaired in
accordance with Sec. 4.5.

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Sec. 5.6 Rejection

5.6.1 Surface preparation. Te purchaser may reject any pipe if the sur-
face condition does not comply with the requirements of Sec. 4.4.2. Pipe rejected
due to inadequate cleaning shall be recleaned.
5.6.2 Coating materials. If any sample of coating material does not com-
ply with this standard, the coating materials represented by the sample shall be
rejected.
5.6.3 Coating work. Te coating work shall be performed by applicators
trained in the application of the coating process. If at any time it is determined that
the procedure of applying the protective coating material is not according to this
standard, the coating shall be rejected on the afected pipe.
5.6.4 Coated pipe. Coated pipe not meeting the minimum requirements
of this standard shall be repaired or rejected.
SECTION 6: DELIVERY
Sec. 6.1 Marking

Containers shall be plainly marked with the name of the manufacturer, type
of material, batch or lot number, date of manufacture, storage conditions, and any
information required by federal, provincial, state, and local laws.
Sec. 6.2 Packaging and Shipping
6.2.1 Packaging. Adhesive and polyolefn materials purchased or used
according to this standard shall be packaged in suitable containers to ensure accep-
tance and safe delivery.
6.2.2 Shipping, handling, and storage. Materials shall be stored and pro-
tected from the elements as required by current applicable federal, provincial or
state, and local regulations. Temperature ranges in the storage area shall be main-
tained within the limits recommended by the manufacturer
Sec. 6.3 Affidavit of Compliance
6.3.1 Materials afdavit. Te purchaser may require an affidavit from
the coating manufacturer that the materials furnished comply with all applicable
requirements of this standard.
6.3.2 Workmanship afdavit. Te purchaser may require an affidavit
from the applicator that the work furnished complies with all applicable require-
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Foreword 4.8 Holiday Testing............................... 12

1.3 Application ........................................ 2

2 Properties of Adhesive ( Types B

4.2 Materials and Workmanship ............. 4 and C) ......................................... 5

4.3 Coating System ................................. 4 4 Prequaliﬁcation Requirements of

4.4 Coating Application .......................... 7

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Extruded Polyolefin Coatings for

Sec. 1.1 Scope

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AS TM* D5/D5M—Standard Test Method for Penetration of Bituminous

* AS TM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428.

Sec. 4.1 Equipment

Table 1 Properties of adhesive (Type A)

Property Minimum Maximum Test Method

Penetration at 77°F (25°C); 100 g, 5 seconds 2.5 mm 1 2 mm Sec. 5. 2.1 .2

Density, at 77°F (25°C) 0.9 g/cm 3 1 .2 g/cm 3 Sec. 5.2.1 .3

Table 2 Properties of adhesive (Types B and C)

Property Minimum Maximum Test Method

Density 0.95 g/cm 3 1 .5 g/cm 3 Sec. 5.2.1 .5

Table 3 Properties of polyoleﬁn resin for polyoleﬁn sheath (Types A, B, and C)

Property Minimum Maximum Test Method

Environmental stress crack resistance 300 hours — Sec. 5.2.2.2

Ultimate elongation 500% — Sec. 5. 2. 2.3

Table 4 Prequaliﬁcation requirements of coating systems (Types A, B, and C)

Property Minimum Maximum Test Method

Impact resistance 25 lbf• in (2.8 N • m) — Sec. 5. 2.3. 2

Penetration resistance at 72°F (22°C) 20% Sec. 5.2.3.3

Water absorption (24 hours) 0. 2% Sec. 5.2.3.4

Water vapor transmission 0.10 g/(h• m 2) Sec. 5. 2.3.5

Adhesion to steel substrate T

20 lb/in. (3.5 N/mm) ( Type B) —

30 lb/in. (5. 2 N/mm) ( Type C) —

Cathodic disbondment 8 mm Sec. 5. 2.3.7

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Table 5 Quality-control properties of coating systems (Types A, B, and C)

4.3.1 .1 Adhesive (Types A, B, and C). Te function of the adhesive is to

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4.3.1 .3 Polyoleﬁn sheath (Types A, B, and C). Te function of the

Te coating application for Type C shall be a four-step operation, starting

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blasting machines shall be kept free of contaminants by continuous-efect opera-

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layers at a temperature recommended by the manufacturer. Te minimum speciﬁed

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minimum thickness of the polyoleﬁn sheath is deﬁned in Table 5. Spirally applied

Double-coated pipe shall be tested for holiday inspection in accordance with

Sec. 5.1 Coating Materials Prequaliﬁcation

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5.2.1 .3 Density, Type A adhesive. Te density of Type A adhesive shall