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SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL STANDARD

Thermoplastics pipes — Longitudinal

reversion — Test method and parameters

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2023-08-11 — Méthode d'essai et paramètres

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National foreword
This South African standard was prepared by National Committee SABS/TC 138/SC 06, Water and
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STANDARD 2505

Second edition
2005-05-15

Thermoplastics pipes — Longitudinal

reversion — Test method and parameters
Tubes en matières thermoplastiques — Retrait longitudinal à chaud —
Méthode d'essai et paramètres

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Foreword
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards bodies
(ISO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out through ISO
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ISO 2505 was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 138, Plastics pipes, fittings and valves for the
transport of fluids, Subcommittee SC 5, General properties of pipes, fittings and valves of plastic materials and
their accessories — Test methods and basic specifications.

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Contents Page

Foreword......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... iv
1 Scope.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 1
2 Normative references...................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
3 Terms and definitions..................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
4 Abbreviated terms.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 1
5 Principle......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
6 Apparatus..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
6.1 Ancillary equipment........................................................................................................................................................................... 2
7 Preparation................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 3
7.1 Test piece...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
7.2 Conditioning.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 4
8 Procedure..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
9 Expression of results........................................................................................................................................................................................ 5
10 Test report................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Annex A (informative) Recommended basic specifications for longitudinal reversion.............................. 6

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Foreword
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bodies (ISO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out
through ISO technical committees. Each member body interested in a subject for which a technical
committee has been established has the right to be represented on that committee. International
organizations, governmental and non-governmental, in liaison with ISO, also take part in the work.
ISO collaborates closely with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) on all matters of
electrotechnical standardization.
The procedures used to develop this document and those intended for its further maintenance are
described in the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1. In particular, the different approval criteria needed for the
different types of ISO document should be noted. This document was drafted in accordance with the
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ISO draws attention to the possibility that the implementation of this document may involve the use
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This document was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 138, Plastics pipes, fittings and valves
for the transport of fluids, Subcommittee SC 5, General properties of pipes, fittings and valves of plastic
materials and their accessories —Test methods and basic specifications, in collaboration with the
European Committee for Standardization (CEN) Technical Committee CEN/TC 155, Plastic piping
systems and ducting systems, in accordance with the Agreement on technical cooperation between ISO
and CEN (Vienna Agreement).
This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition (ISO 2505:2005), which has been technically
revised.
The main changes are as follows:
— the following materials and their respective test requirements have been added: PE 100-RC, PB-H,
PB-R, PE-RT, PP-RCT and PE-UHMW;
— a requirement has been added stating that small diameter pipes from coils are to be straightened
prior to testing.
Any feedback or questions on this document should be directed to the user’s national standards body. A
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Thermoplastics pipes — Longitudinal reversion — Test

method and parameters

1 Scope
This document specifies a method for determining the longitudinal reversion of thermoplastics pipes,
to be carried out in either a liquid or in air. In case of dispute, heated liquid is used as the reference.
This document is applicable to all thermoplastics pipes with smooth internal and external walls of
constant cross‑section. It is not applicable to non‑smooth structured‑wall thermoplastics pipes.
The parameters appropriate to the pipe material and recommendations for the maximum levels of
reversion as a function of the pipe material are given in Annex A.
This method is applicable for pipes of wall thickness ≤ 16 mm.

2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 1043-1, Plastics — Symbols and abbreviated terms — Part 1: Basic polymers and their special
characteristics

3 Terms and definitions

No terms and definitions are listed in this document.
ISO and IEC maintain terminology databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at https://​w ww​.iso​.org/​obp
— IEC Electropedia: available at https://​w ww​.electropedia​.org/​

4 Abbreviated terms
For the purposes of this document, the abbreviated terms used for the plastic materials given in
ISO 1043-1 and the following apply.

ABS acrylonitrile/butadiene/styrene

ASA acrylonitrile/styrene/acrylate

MRS minimum required strength

PB-H polybutene homopolymer

PB-R polybutylene random copolymer

PE 32/40 polyethylene MRS 3,2/4

PE 50/63 polyethylene MRS 5/6,3

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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 2505:2005(E)

Thermoplastics pipes — Longitudinal reversion — Test method

and parameters

1 Scope
This International Standard specifies a method for determining the longitudinal reversion of thermoplastics
pipes, to be carried out in either a liquid or in air. In case of dispute, heated liquid is used as the reference.

This International Standard is applicable to all thermoplastics pipes with smooth internal and external walls of
constant cross-section. It is not applicable to non-smooth structured-wall thermoplastics pipes.

The parameters appropriate to the pipe material and recommendations for the maximum levels of reversion as
a function of the pipe material are given in Annex A.

NOTE Measurement of longitudinal reversion is not considered relevant for pipe wall thickness greater than 16 mm.

2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
document (including any amendments) applies.

ISO 1043-1, Plastics — Symbols and abbreviated terms — Part 1: Basic polymers and their special
characteristics

3 Abbreviations
The abbreviations used for the plastic materials are as specified in ISO 1043-1. The following abbreviations
are used in this International Standard.

ABS acrylonitrile/butadiene/styrene

PA polyamide (nylon)

ASA acrylonitrile/styrene/acrylate

PB polybutene

PE 32/40 polyethylene MRS 3,2/4

PE 50/63 polyethylene MRS 5/6,3

PE 80/100 polyethylene MRS 8/10

PE-X cross-linked polyethylene

PVC-C chlorinated poly(vinyl chloride)

PVC-U unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride)

PVC-HI high-impact poly(vinyl chloride)

SAN + PVC styrene/acrylonitrile plus poly(vinyl chloride)

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PE 80 polyethylene MRS 8

PE 100 polyethylene MRS 10

PE 100-RC PE 100 with raised crack resistance

PE-RT polyethylene with raised temperature resistance

PE-UHMW polyethylene with ultra-high molecular weight

PE‑X cross‑linked polyethylene

PVC‑C chlorinated poly(vinyl chloride)

PVC‑U unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride)

PVC‑HI high‑impact poly(vinyl chloride)

SAN+PVC styrene/acrylonitrile plus poly(vinyl chloride)

PP‑H polypropylene homopolymer

PP‑B polypropylene block copolymer

PP‑R polypropylene random copolymer

PP-RCT polypropylene random copolymer with modified crystallinity

5 Principle
A pipe of specified length is placed in a liquid bath or air oven at a specified temperature for a specified
time. A marked length of this portion of pipe is measured, under identical conditions, before and after
heating. The reversion is calculated as a percentage of the change in length in relation to the initial
length. The surface appearance of the test piece shall not be changed after heating.

6 Apparatus

6.1 Heated liquid bath, thermostatically controlled at the temperature, T R , as specified in Table 1,
unless otherwise specified by a referring standard.

The volume and agitation of the bath shall be such that the temperature remains within the specified
temperature range when the test piece is immersed.
The liquid chosen should be stable at the specified temperature and should not otherwise affect the
plastics material. Glycerine, glycol, mineral oil free from aromatic hydrocarbons, or a solution of calcium
chloride are suitable, but any other liquid in line with these requirements may be used.

6.2 Air oven, thermostatically controlled such that it operates at the temperature, T R , as specified in
Table 1, unless otherwise specified, and capable of re‑establishing this temperature within 15 min of
the introduction of the test pieces. The oven shall be equipped with a thermostat capable of maintaining
T R to a permissible deviation of ±2 °C.

6.1 Ancillary equipment

6.3.1 Device, to hold the test piece(s) within the heating bath or oven in accordance with Clause 7.

6.3.2 Thermometer, with an accuracy to within ±0,5 °C.

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PP-H polypropylene homopolymer

PP-B polypropylene block copolymer

PP-R polypropylene random copolymer

4 Principle
A pipe of specified length is placed in a liquid bath or air oven at a specified temperature for a specified time .
A marked length of this portion of pipe is measured, under identical conditions, before and after heating. The
reversion is calculated as a percentage of the change in length in relation to the initial length. The surface
appearance of the test piece shall not be changed after heating.

5 Apparatus
5.1 Heated liquid bath, thermostatically controlled at the temperature, TR, as specified in Table 1, unless
otherwise specified by a referring standard.

The volume and agitation of the bath shall be such that the temperature remains within the specified
temperature range when the test piece is immersed.

The liquid chosen should be stable at the specified temperature and should not otherwise affect the plastics
material.

NOTE Glycerine, glycol, mineral oil free from aromatic hydrocarbons, or a solution of calcium chloride are suitable,
but any other liquid in line with these recommendations can be used.

5.2 Air oven, thermostatically controlled such that it operates at the temperature, TR, as specified in
Table 1, unless otherwise specified, and capable of re-establishing this temperature within 15 min of the
introduction of the test pieces. The oven shall be equipped with a thermostat capable of maintaining TR to a
permissible deviation of ± 2 °C.

5.3 Ancillary equipment

5.3.1 Device to hold the test piece(s) within the heating bath or oven in accordance with Clause 7.

5.3.2 Thermometer, with an accuracy to within ± 0,5 °C.

6 Preparation

6.1 Test piece

Immediately after extrusion, the sample of pipe to be tested shall be stored at (23 ± 2) °C, or conditioning in
accordance with 6.2 shall commence.

If the test is carried out immediately after production of the pipe, a pessimistic result may be obtained. In case
of dispute, carry out the test at least 24 h after production and storage at (23 ± 2) °C.

Take as a test piece a pipe (200 ± 20) mm long.

Using, for example, a scriber, trace on this test piece two circumferential marks 100 mm apart, corresponding
to the test area, at equal distances from the two ends.

Prepare a total of three similar test pieces per pipe sample.

Pipes of diameter 250 mm or larger may be cut into four even segments for production of test pieces.

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6.3.3 Scriber, to trace marks on the pipe in accordance with Clause 7.

6.3.4 Calliper, for measurement with an uncertainty to within ±0,1 mm.

7 Preparation

7.1 Test piece

Immediately after extrusion, the sample of pipe to be tested shall be stored at (23 ± 2) °C, or conditioning
in accordance with 7.2 shall commence.
If the test is carried out immediately after production of the pipe, a pessimistic result can be obtained.
In case of dispute, carry out the test at least 24 h after production and storage at (23 ± 2) °C.
Take as a test piece a pipe (200 ± 20) mm long.
Using, for example, a scriber, trace on this test piece two circumferential marks approximately 100 mm
apart, and approximately equidistant from the pipe ends corresponding to the test area. Alternatively,
scribe three or four pairs of axially aligned points on the test pipe, approximately 100 mm apart.
NOTE If pipe is taken from a coil, before marking it is necessary to straighten the pipe. This can be done by
inserting a tube into the test pipe.

Prepare a total of three similar test pieces per pipe sample.

For pipes of diameter 250 mm or larger, each test piece may be cut into four even segments.
All 12 segments shall be tested. Each set of four segments shall be treated as one test piece.
Each segment shall be marked to avoid mix up of segments.
Table 1 shows the parameters for determination using a liquid bath or air oven. The values in the
third and fourth column ("Duration of exposure" and "Length of test piece") are the same for every
thermoplastics material.

Table 1 — Parameters for the determination using a liquid bath or air oven
Temperature of bath
Thermoplastics materi- Length of test
or air oven Duration of exposureb
al a piece
TR
°C min. mm
PVC‑U 150 ± 2 For liquid bath:
PVC‑C 150 ± 2          15 for e ≤ 8 mm
PVC‑HI 150 ± 2          30 for 8 mm < e ≤ 16 mm     Minimum 200
SAN+PVC 150 ± 2 For air oven:
PA 150 ± 2 (air oven only)          60 for e ≤ 8 mm
PE 32/40 100 ± 2          120 for 8 mm < e ≤ 16 mm
PE 50/63
PE 80, PE100, PE 100-RC 110 ±2
PE-RT For liquid bath:
Key
e       is the mean wall thickness, in mm.
a Symbols in accordance with ISO 1043-1.
b Tolerance on conditioning time ±50 min.
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Table 1 — Parameters for the determination using a liquid bath or air oven

Temperature of bath
Thermoplastics material a or air oven Duration of exposure Length of test piece
TR
°C min mm
PVC-U 150 ± 2
PVC-C 150 ± 2
PVC-HI 150 ± 2
SAN+PVC 150 ± 2
For liquid bath:
PA 150 + 2 (air oven only) 15 for e u 8
PE 32/40 100 ± 2 30 for 8 < e u 16
PE 50/63 200 ± 20
110 ± 2
PE 80/100 For air oven:
60 for e u 8
PE-X 120 ± 2
120 for 8 < e u 16
PB 110 ± 2
PP-H et PP-B 150 ± 2
PP-R 135 ± 2
ABS et ASA 150 ± 2
e mean wall thickness, in millimetres.
a Symbols in accordance with ISO 1043-1.

6.2 Conditioning

Condition the test pieces at (23 ± 2) °C for a period of time according to the wall thickness of the pipe as
follows:

W 1 h, for e < 3 mm

W 3 h, for 3 mm u e < 8 mm

W 6 h, for 8 mm u e u 16 mm

where e is the mean wall thickness in millimetres.

7 Procedure

At a temperature of (23 ± 2) °C, measure the distance L0 between the marks to within 0,25 mm.

Set the temperature of the heating bath or air oven to the temperature TR, as specified in Table 1, unless
otherwise specified.

Suspend the test pieces allowing free movement in the heating bath or air oven so that they touch neither the
walls nor the base of the bath or oven, and in the case of the bath so that there is a minimum distance of
30 mm between the upper boundary of the test area (see 6.1) and the fluid–air interface. Alternatively the test
piece may be supported providing this does not inhibit reversion.

Leave the test pieces for the duration specified in Table 1, unless otherwise specified. Maintain the specified
test temperature in the zone between the circumferential marks on the test piece.

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Table 1 (continued)
Temperature of bath
Thermoplastics materi- Length of test
or air oven Duration of exposureb
al a piece
TR
°C min. mm
PE‑X 120 ± 2          15 for e ≤ 8 mm
PE-UHMW 110 ± 2          30 for 8 mm < e ≤ 16 mm     Minimum 200
PB-R, PB-H 110 ± 2 For air oven:
PP‑H, PP‑B 150 ± 2          60 for e ≤ 8 mm
PP‑R, PP-RCT 135 ± 2          120 for 8 mm < e ≤ 16 mm
ASA 135 ± 2
ABS 110 ± 2
Key
e       is the mean wall thickness, in mm.
a Symbols in accordance with ISO 1043-1.
b Tolerance on conditioning time ±50 min.

7.2 Conditioning
Condition the test pieces at (23 ± 2) °C for a period of time according to the wall thickness of the pipe as
follows:
— 1 h for e ≤ 3 mm;
— 3 h for 3 mm < e ≤ 8 mm;
— 6 h for 8 mm < e ≤ 16 mm;
where e is the mean wall thickness in millimetres.

8 Procedure
At a temperature of (23 ± 2) °C, measure the distance L0 between the marks to within 0,25 mm.
Establish the required temperature of the heating bath or air oven to the temperature T R , as specified
in Table 1, unless otherwise specified.
Suspend the test pieces allowing free movement in the heating bath or air oven so that they touch
neither the walls nor the base of the bath or oven, and in the case of the bath so that there is a minimum
distance of 30 mm between the upper boundary of the test area (see 6.1) and the fluid–air interface.
Alternatively, the test piece may be supported providing this does not inhibit reversion.
NOTE Talc or a PTFE foil on a horizontal support can be used to allow free movement of the test piece.

Leave the test pieces for the duration specified in Table 1, unless otherwise specified. Allow the bath
or oven to re-establish the specified temperature, and count only the time tested at this temperature.
Maintain the specified test temperature in the zone between the circumferential marks on the test
piece.
Remove the test pieces from the bath or oven and allow them to cool down in the same position as in the
oven or bath.
After they have naturally cooled to (23 ± 2) °C, wait at least another hour and then measure the
maximum and minimum distance, Li, between marks (diametrically opposed), following any curvature
of the marked surfaces.
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Remove the test pieces from the bath or oven and allow them to hang freely in the same position. After they
have cooled to (23 ± 2) °C, measure the maximum and minimum distance, L, between marks (diametrically
opposed), following any curvature of the marked surfaces.

8 Expression of results
For each test piece, calculate the longitudinal reversion, RL,i, as a percentage, using the following equation:

∆L
R L,i = × 100
L0

where

∆L = L0 − L;

L0 is the distance between the marks before the immersion, in millimetres;

L is the distance between the marks after the immersion, measured along the generatrices, in
millimetres.

Choose those measurements of L which give the greatest value of ∆L, with ∆L being either positive or
negative.

When the test piece has been cut into four even segments (see 6.1), the longitudinal reversion of the test
piece, RL,i, is calculated as the average of the three highest of the four results.

Calculate, as the value for the longitudinal reversion RL of the pipe, the arithmetic mean of the values obtained
for each of the three test pieces.

9 Test report
The test report shall include the following information:

a) reference to this International Standard;

b) full identification of the pipe;

c) the nature of the heating fluid used;

d) the duration of the test and the temperature TR of the bath or oven;

e) the change in length of each test pipe ∆L, indicating whether it is positive or negative;

f) any change in the appearance of the test pieces during the immersion, or immediately afterwards, for
example, bubbles or cracking;

g) the value of the longitudinal reversion RL of the pipe, calculated in accordance with Clause 8;

h) all operating details not specified in this method, as well as any incidents likely to have influenced the
results;

i) the date of the test.

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9 Expression of results
For each test piece, calculate the longitudinal reversion, RL,i, as a percentage, using Formula (1):
∆L
RL ,i = × 100 (1)
L0
where

ΔL = L0 – Li

L0 is the distance between the marks before the immersion, in millimetres;

Li is the distance between the marks after the immersion, measured along the generatrices, in
millimetres.
Choose those measurements of Li which give the greatest value of ΔL, with ΔL being either positive or
negative.
When the test piece has been cut into four even segments (see 7.1), the longitudinal reversion of each
test piece, RL,i, is calculated as the average of the three highest values of the four results.
Calculate, as the value for the longitudinal reversion of the pipe, RL,I , the arithmetic mean of the values
obtained for each of the three test pieces to one decimal place.

10 Test report
The test report shall include at least the following information:
a) a reference to this document, i.e. ISO 2505:2023;
b) full identification of the pipe;
c) details of how the test pieces were prepared;
d) the nature of the heating fluid used;
e) the duration of the test and the temperature, T R , of the bath or oven;
f) the change in length of each test pipe, ΔL, indicating whether it is positive or negative;
g) any change in the appearance of the test pieces during the immersion, or immediately afterwards,
for example, bubbles or cracking;
h) the value of the longitudinal reversion, RL,i ,of the pipe, calculated in accordance with Clause 9;
i) all operating details not specified in this method, as well as any incidents likely to have influenced
the results and any unusual features observed;
j) the date of the test.

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Annex A
(informative)

Recommended basic specifications for longitudinal reversion

Using either a liquid bath or an air oven, the calculated value of the longitudinal reversion should conform to
the recommended value given in Table A.1.

Table A.1 — Basic specifications of longitudinal reversion

Reversion Reversion
Thermoplastics material Thermoplastics material
% %

PVC-U u5 PB u2

PVC-C u5 PP-H u2

PVC-HI u5 PP-B u2

SAN+PVC u5 PP-R u2

PE u3 PA u2

PE-X u3 ABS et ASA u5

For applications requiring more stringent specifications, a value smaller than the applicable limit given in
Table A.1 may be adopted.

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Annex A
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Recommended basic specifications for longitudinal reversion

Using either a liquid bath or an air oven, the calculated value of the longitudinal reversion should
conform to the recommended value given in Table A.1.

Table A.1 — Basic specifications of longitudinal reversion

Reversion Thermoplastics mate- Reversion
Thermoplastics material
% rial %
PVC‑U ≤5 PB-R, PB-H ≤2
PVC‑C ≤5 PP‑H ≤2
PVC‑HI ≤5 PP‑B ≤2
SAN+PVC ≤5 PP‑R, PP-RCT ≤2
PE (all classes) ≤3 PA ≤2
PE-RT ≤3 PE-UHMW ≤3
PE‑X ≤3 ABS and ASA ≤5

For applications requiring more stringent specifications, a value smaller than the applicable limit given
in Table A.1 may be adopted.

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