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SCOPE AND PURPOSE

This technical note offers guidance and requirements for polyethylene gas pipe manufacturers and provides criteria for evaluation of manufacturers by purchasers of polyethylene gas pipe, with respect to the use of rework of polyethylene materials in the manufacture of ASTM D 2513 polyethylene gas pipe. These requirements address the cleanliness of rework polyethylene materials used in the manufacture of ASTM D 2513 polyethylene gas pipe to ensure that the use of rework does not compromise pipe quality. The user should consult Title 49CFR Part 192 for the current referenced edition of ASTM D 2513.