ASTM F1488-25 PDF

Full title and description

ASTM F1488-25 — Standard Specification for Coextruded Composite Pipe. This ASTM International specification sets requirements for coextruded composite plastic pipe produced using a coextrusion die system (concentric layers formed and combined before exiting the die). It defines product series, performance criteria, jointing options, and test requirements for use in non‑pressure drainage, sewer, underdrain, electrical and communications conduit, and similar installations.

Abstract

The standard covers coextruded composite pipe types and series (including IPS Schedule 40, IPS‑DR‑PS, and Sewer and Drain DR‑PS), and prescribes material, dimensional, mechanical performance and joining requirements. Key performance attributes addressed include pipe stiffness, impact resistance, and bond strength; the specification allows perforation or belled/jointed ends by agreement and includes recommendations for storage, joining and installation in appendices. Units are inch‑pound.

General information

• Status: Active (current).
• Publication date: May 16, 2025.
• Publisher: ASTM International.
• ICS / categories: 23.040.20 — Plastics pipes (pipeline components and pipelines; plastics piping systems).
• Edition / version: F1488-25.
• Number of pages: 12.

Scope

This specification applies to coextruded composite pipe produced by a coextrusion die system for non‑pressure gravity flow drain/waste/vent (DWV) service, plastic underdrain service, and electrical/communications conduit service. It standardizes product definitions, dimensional series, material requirements, and test methods used to verify stiffness, impact resistance and layer bond strength. Compounds that fail material requirements are excluded. The standard allows perforated pipe or belled ends (for solvent‑cement or gasket joints) by purchaser/supplier agreement and contains appendices with guidance on storage, joining, installation and background rationale.

Key topics and requirements

• Definition and classification of coextruded composite pipe produced by coextrusion die systems.
• Series and intended applications: IPS Schedule 40 series, IPS‑DR‑PS series, Sewer and Drain DR‑PS series.
• Material and compound acceptability; exclusions for non‑conforming compounds.
• Dimensional and marking requirements (inch‑pound units standard).
• Mechanical performance tests and acceptance criteria: pipe stiffness, impact resistance, bond strength between layers.
• Jointing options: belled ends for solvent cement or elastomeric seals; allowances for perforation where specified.
• Requirements for inspection, testing frequency, and laboratory conditions for referee/quality tests.
• Appendices with recommendations for storage, joining, installation, and rationale for requirements.

Typical use and users

Used by pipe manufacturers, product designers, quality and testing laboratories, consulting and municipal engineers, contractors and specifiers procuring non‑pressure drainage, sewer, underdrain and conduit pipe systems. Also referenced by procurement offices, standards writers and organizations evaluating compatibility of composites for civil, utility and building drainage/ducting applications.

Related standards

Commonly referenced and related ASTM specifications include: D2661, D2665, D2729, D2949, D3034, F512, F628, F758, and F891. The document sits within plastics‑pipe standards work (ICS 23.040.20) and is coordinated with other national/international practices for plastic piping systems and non‑pressure drainage.

Keywords

coextruded composite pipe; coextrusion; IPS Schedule 40; IPS‑DR‑PS; DR‑PS; DWV; sewer and drain; pipe stiffness; impact resistance; bond strength; belled joint; solvent cement; elastomeric seal; ASTM F1488; plastics pipes; F17.11.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ASTM F1488-25 is the ASTM International specification that defines requirements for coextruded composite plastic pipe produced by coextrusion die systems and intended for non‑pressure drainage, underdrain and conduit applications.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers product definitions, series (e.g., IPS Schedule 40, IPS‑DR‑PS, Sewer and Drain DR‑PS), material acceptance, dimensional and marking requirements, and mechanical performance tests (stiffness, impact resistance, bond strength). It also provides guidance on permitted perforation, jointing (belled/solvent or gasket joints) and installation/storage recommendations in appendices.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Manufacturers, testing laboratories, engineers, contractors, procurement/specification professionals, and municipal or utility teams responsible for non‑pressure drainage, sewer, underdrain systems and conduit installations.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: This document is the current active edition identified as F1488-25 and was last updated May 16, 2025. Users should confirm any later revisions before final specification or procurement.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes. F1488-25 is the 2025 edition in the ASTM F1488 series (previous editions include earlier F1488 revisions). It is maintained by ASTM Committee F17 and Subcommittee F17.11, which oversee plastic piping and related specifications.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Coextruded composite pipe; coextrusion; DWV; IPS Schedule 40; DR‑PS; stiffness; impact resistance; bond strength; belled joint; solvent cement; elastomeric seal; plastics pipes.