ABS Pipe BS5391 Class E Plastic Pressure Pipe Systems - 2m length
High quality ABS pipework, fittings, valves and accessories for a wide range of exterior and interior applications
ABS is non-toxic and meets the following Articles in Contact with Food Regulations 1978 no. 1927. Into operation on 26th November 1979. Plastics for Food Contact Applications: "A Code of Practice for Safety in Use", issued by the British Plastics Federation in co-operation with British Industrial Biological Research Association. Revised edition 1973: updated 1981
Water Bylaws Scheme - approved product for hot and cold water
ABS is generally resistant to most diluted inorganic acids, bases and salts, and to organic acids and most animal oils and fats. It is not resistant to organic solvents such as esters, ketones, chlorinated and aromatic hydrocarbons, or to alcohol, petrol, acetic acid and vegetable oils.
ABS fittings in imperial sizes for solvent cement jointing are generally in accordance with BS5392 and the pipe with BS5391
The permissible working temperature range for ABS systems is -40°C to +60°C
Note
Although ABS pipe systems are suitable for use in temperatures as low as -40°C, it is necessary as with any other pipeline materials, to take whatever precautions may be required to prevent the line fluid freezing and consequent damage to the pipe system.
Next day delivery cannot be guaranteed for some of these pipes, road carrier service only may apply.