Designation: D1784 −25
Standard Classification System and Basis for Specification for
Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Compounds and
Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Compounds
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This standard is issued under the fixed designation D1784; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope*
1.1 This classification system standard covers rigid PVC
and CPVC compounds intended for general purpose use in
extruded or molded form—including fittings and both pressure
and nonpressure piping applications—composed of poly(vinyl
chloride), chlorinated poly(vinyl chloride), or vinyl chloride
copolymers containing at least 80 % vinyl chloride, and the
necessary compounding ingredients. The compounding ingre-
dients shall be permitted to consist of lubricants, stabilizers,
non-poly(vinyl chloride) resin modifiers, pigments, and inor-
ganic fillers.
NOTE 1—Selection of specific compounds for particular end uses or
applications requires consideration of other characteristics such as thermal
properties, optical properties, weather resistance, etc. Specific require-
ments and test methods for these properties should be by mutual
agreement between the purchaser and the seller.
NOTE 2—Selection of compounds for pressure piping applications
requires consideration of material stress ratings that are required for
determining pressure ratings, but are not addressed in this specification.
Requirements for long-term material stress ratings in accordance with
recognized stress rating standards, such as HDB in accordance with Test
Method D2837 for pressure piping, should be included in specifications
for pressure piping products or systems.
NOTE 3—The list of compounding ingredients in 1.1 is not meant to be
an exhaustive list of allowable compound ingredients. In addition to the
compounding ingredients listed, others may also be used. The list of
compounding ingredients in 1.1 does not imply that every ingredient listed
is a required ingredient. Some compounds may not contain all the
ingredients listed in 1.1.
1.2 For applications involving special chemical resistance
see Classification D5260.
1.3 The requirements in this classification system standard
are intended for the quality control of compounds used to
manufacture finished products. These properties are based on
data obtained using standard test specimens tested under
specified conditions. They are not directly applicable to fin-
ished products. See the applicable ASTM standards for require-
ments for finished products.
1.4 The text of this classification system standard references
notes and footnotes that provide explanatory material. These
notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall
not be considered as requirements of this specification.
1.5 Some rigid PVC applications have the option to contain
recycled PVC plastics that meet the requirements of this
classification system standard. Refer to the specific require-
ments in the materials and manufacture section of the appli-
cable product standard.
1.6 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
only.
1.7 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the
test methods portion, Section 11, of this specification: This
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and
environmental practices and determine the applicability of
regulatory limitations prior to use.
NOTE 4—This specification is similar in content (but not technically
equivalent) to ISO 1163-1:1985 and ISO 1163-2:1980.
1.8 This international standard was developed in accor-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
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D256 Test Methods for Determining the Izod Pendulum
Impact Resistance of Plastics
D618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing
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This classification system standard is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Commit-
tee D20 on Plastics and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D20.15 on
Thermoplastic Materials.
Current edition approved July 1, 2025. Published July 2025. Originally approved
in 1960. Last previous edition approved in 2020 as D1784 – 20. DOI: 10.1520/
D1784-25.
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*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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