What is PD CEN/TS 12200-2 - Unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U) about?
PD CEN/TS 12200-2 gives guidance for the assessment of conformity of formulations, products, joints, and assemblies in accordance with EN 12200-1:2016 intended to be included in the manufacturer’s quality plan as part of the quality management system and for the establishment of third-party certification procedures.
In conjunction with EN 12200-1:2016, PD CEN/TS 12200-2 is applicable to piping systems made of unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U) intended to be used for above-ground external rainwater, and to fittings and brackets made of acrylic materials which may be used in combination with the pipes.
NOTE: In order to help the reader, a basic test matrix is given in Annex A.
Who is PD CEN/TS 12200-2 - Unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U) for?
PD CEN/TS 12200-2 on plastics rainwater piping systems is relevant to:
- Manufacturer of unplasticized poly vinyl chloride pipes
Why should you use PD CEN/TS 12200-2 - Unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U)?
PVC-U is the preferred material for piping systems due to its sturdiness, lightness, and cost-effectiveness. PVC-U is the most common PVC type for pipes and fittings including transportation of drinking water, soil and waste, sewage and underground drainage, and industrial applications.
PD CEN/TS 12200-2 provides guidance on abbreviated terms, testing, and inspection, material specification, size groups, fitting groups, types of testing, test records.
As a user of PD CEN/TS 12200-2, you can be ensured of all properties required to improve the quality of unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U) pipes. With obedience and compliance to PD CEN/TS 12200-2, you can efficiently manufacture high-quality unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U) pipes. The tests provided by PD CEN/TS 12200-2 have been designed to ensure the strength and durability of the unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U) pipes, demanding high quality.
What’s changed since the last update?
PD CEN/TS 12200-2:2017 supersedes DD CEN/TS 12200-2:2003 which is withdrawn.
Compared with CEN/TS 12200-2:2003, the following changes have been made:
- Use of the template drafted by CEN/TC 155/WG 21 for assessment of conformity documents (change of “Terms and definitions” and addition of 1 column “Sampling procedures” in Tables)
- Introduction of “Limits of addition of PVC reprocessed and recycled material” in a separate table
- Addition of an informative Annex A: Basic test matrix.