What are the Uponor PEX standards?
Uponor PEX and associated fittings are manufactured to the following standards: • ASTM F876 “Standard Specification for Cross-linked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing” • ASTM F877 “Standard Specification for Cross-linked Polyethylene (PEX) Plastic Hot and Cold Water Distribution Systems” • ASTM F1960 “Standard Specifications for Cold Expansion Fittings with PEX Reinforcing Rings for use with Cross-linked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing” • ASTM F2080 “Standard Specifications for Cold Expansion Fittings with Metal Compression Sleeves for Cross-linked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing” • CSA B137.5 Thermoplastic Pressure Piping Compendium Additional standards for Uponor AquaPEX tubing and associated fittings include: • ANSI/NSF Standard 14 “Plastics Piping System Components and Related Materials” • ANSI/NSF Standard 61 “Drinking Water System Components — Health Effects” • UL 1821 “Standard for Safety for Thermoplastic Sprinkler Pipe and Fittings for Fire Protection Service” (½” Uponor AquaPEX® only)
