INTERNATIONAL iso STANDARD 4427 First edition 1996-12-15, Polyethylene (PE) pipes for water supply — Specifications Tubes en polyéthyléne (PE] destinés & I'alimentation en eau — Spécifications Ak ABATE a0 | Reference number (80 4427:199616)1S 4427:1996(E) Contents 1 Scope 2 Normative references 3 Material . 3.1. Compounds 3.2 Dispersion of pigments in compounds 3.3: Thermal stably .... 3.4 Reworked material . 35 Effects on water quality of pipes intended tor the conveyance of water for human consumption 3.6 Designation and classification 3.7 Melt flow rate and density nn. 4 Geometrical characteristics .... : {AA Dimensions of ipes: outside diameters, nominal preseures and wall thicknesses... 42 Ovality 43. Length of pipe : {44 Pressure reduction factors for PE pipeline systems for use at temperatures above 20°C 5 Mechanical characteristics 5.1 Hydrostatic strength 5.2. Retest in cases of failure 2t 80°C ... Physical characteristics... 6:1 Thermal stability of pipes manufactured from PE 63, PE 80 and PE 100 : 6.2 Longitudinal raversion .. 6.3 Weathering of non-black pipes 7 Fusion compatibility..nnmonnm Marking Annex A Procedure tar exposure ta outdnar weathering © 180 1995 Page aah CHUNKS eon 10 10 10 10 10 " " " 12 13 All rights revered. Unless otherwise specified, no art of this publication may be Fepredkuces or utiized in any form or by any means, elacronic or mechanical, including ‘Photocopying and mrofin, without permission in wating from the publisher. Internatonat Organization for Standarcization Case Postale 56 » CH-1211 Genéve 20 « Switzerland Printodin Swatzertandeso ISO 4427:1996(E) Foreword 1SO (the Intemational Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards bodies (ISO member bodies). The work of proparing International Standards is normally carried out through ISO technical committees. Each member body interested in a subject for which @ technical committee has beon established has the right to be represented on that committee. International organizations, governmental ‘and non-governmental, in liaison with ISO, also take part in the work. ISO collaborates closely with the International Electrotechnical Commission {VEC) on all matters of electrotechnical standardization. Draft International Standards adopted by the technical committees are circulated to the member bodies for voting. Publication as an International ‘Standard requires approval by at least 75 % of the member bodies casting avote. International Standard ISO 4427 was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 138, Plastics pipes, fittings and valves for the transport of fluids, ‘Subcommittee SC 2, Plastics pipes and fittings for water supplies. ‘Annex A forms an integral part of this International Standard.