scope:

This International Standard specifies the pipes (mains, sub-mains and laterals) with nominal outside diameters from 12 mm up to and including 63 mm made from polyethylene (PE) intended to be used for the conveyance of water for irrigation. It also specifies the general properties of PE and the test parameters for the pipes designated as PE 32, PE 40 and PE 63 in accordance with ISO 12162, to be used under the following conditions: - nominal pressures of PN 2,5, PN 4, PN 6, PN 8 and PN 10 as applicable, - at temperatures up to and including 45 ºC as specified in Annex A.