ASTM C 296 Standard Specification for Asbestos-Cement Pressure Pipe
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ASTM C 296 Document Information:
Title
Standard Specification for Asbestos-Cement Pressure Pipe
ASTM International
Publication Date:
Nov 10, 2000
Scope:
This specification covers asbestos-cement pressure pipe for use in
supply lines and distribution
systems that carry water under pressure. The specification also covers
asbestos-cement pressure
pipe for use in sewer force mains which carry sewage under pressure.
The text of this standard references notes and footnotes which provide
explanatory material. Those
notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not
be considered as requirements
of the standard.
The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The
values stated in parentheses
are for information only.
Warning - Breathing of asbestos dust is hazardous. Asbestos and
asbestos products present
demonstrated health risks for users and for those with whom they come
into contact. In addition to
other precautions, when working with asbestos-cement products,
minimize the dust that results. For
information on the safe use of chrysotile asbestos, refer to "Safe Use
of Chrysotile: A Manual on
Preventive and Control Measures."(Footnote 2)
This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems,
if any, associated with its
use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to
establish appropriate safety and
health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
Footnote 2 - Available from The Asbestos Institute,
http://www.chrysotile.com/en/sr_use/manual.htm.
Keywords:
- asbestos-cement
- pipe
- pressure pipe
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