scope:

This Standard specifies a method for the determination of the migration of constituents from the internal surface of plastics pipes. Organoleptic and microbiological assessments are not included. This standard is applicable to all plastics pipes to be used for the transport of water intended for human consumption and raw water used for the manufacturing of water intended for human consumption. It covers all constituents which are extractable by water from a finished pipe. It provides for a change in procedure as necessary depending upon the size of the pipe. For each application and each material, the relevant conditions need to be tested are stated in the System Standard concerned.