PE 2708 CTS & IPS – GAS PIPE

Designed for: Natural Gas Service & Distribution

Propane LP Gas (Vapor)
Copper Tube Size & Iron Pipe Size - MDPE
Yellow Pipe

Specifications:
PE 2708 Resin formulation listed in PPI TR4
Hydrostatic Design Basis: 1250 psi @ 73°F, 800 psi @ 140°F
Cell Classification per ASTM D3350 = 234373E or 234375E
MRS per ISO 9080 = 8.0 MPa (1160 psi)
 harter Plastics Gas Pipe is produced to ASTM D2513 Specifications
C
and is listed by NSF for compliance to ASTM D2513

CSA B137.4 – Available only in coils in the following sizes:
(½” CTS .090 wall), (1” CTS .099 wall), (¾” SDR 11), (1” SDR 11), (1-¼” SDR 11)
(1-¼’ SDR 10), (1-½” SDR 11), (2” SDR 11)
*See the Pipe Size chart for sizes and DR’s listed
Pipe Test Category per ASTM D2513 = CDE
Outdoor Storage = 3 years per ASTM D2513
 harter Plastics Gas Pipe complies with DIMP (Distribution Integrity Management
C
Program) marking requirements of the alpha-numeric code and corresponding bar code
per ASTM F2897
 harter Plastics Gas Pipe is marked “NR” designating there is
C
no regrind content per 49 CFR 192
 anufactured in Titusville, PA USA
M Pipe for a New World.

Applications:
Charter Plastics PE 2708 Gas Pipe is designed for Natural Gas Distribution and Service Lines and for
Propane LP Gas (Vapor).
*Charter Gas Pipe should never be used inside the building or structure. It should never be installed
under the slab of a building. Always transition from polyethylene pipe to an appropriate product before
entering the building, structure or basement.
PE 2708 CTS & IPS – GAS PIPE

Designed for: Natural Gas Service & Distribution

Propane LP Gas (Vapor)
Copper Tube Size & Iron Pipe Size - MDPE
Yellow Pipe

PE Pipe Design Criteria:

The design pressure for PE pipe is calculated based on the following equation:
Design Pressure = [(2 x HDB at pipeline temperature) / (SDR-1)] x DF (Design Factor)

Table # 1
Interpolates the effect of HDB in accordance with PPI TR3
HDB Ratings are established at 73°F and at 140°F

TEMPERATURE HDB-LONG TERM HYDROSTATIC STRENGTH

73 ° F 1250 psi actual

100 ° F 1000 psi*

120 ° F 1000 psi*

140 ° F 800 psi actual

*Data is interpolated

Design Pressure Ratings:

In addition to the existing .32 DF (Design Factor), PHMSA (The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety
Administration ) issued a Plastic Pipe rule that allows the use of a .40 DF (Design Factor). The criteria to
use a .40 DF (Design Factor) with PE pipe is shown in table 2.
*All Local, State and Federal Codes and Guidelines should be referenced when determining which DF is
appropriate for your gas piping system.
PE 2708 CTS & IPS – GAS PIPE

Designed for: Natural Gas Service & Distribution

Propane LP Gas (Vapor)
Copper Tube Size & Iron Pipe Size - MDPE
Yellow Pipe

Table # 2
Design Factors for Gas Pipe
DESIGN FACTOR FOR NATURAL GAS DISTRIBUTION DF
AND TRANSMISSION PER CFR 49 PART 192.121 (DESIGN FACTOR)

DF of .40 is only for pipe that meets the following requirements:

• The material designation is PE2708 or PE 4710
• The design pressure may not exceed 125 psig
• Pipe must have a nominal pipe size (IPS or CTS) of 12” or less .40
• Pipe must meet the minimum wall thickness requirements
per CFR 192.121.
• Pipe must have been produced after January 22, 2019

Charter Gas Pipe sizes shown in Table # 3 qualify for use with a .40 DF.
Table # 3
.40 DF (Design Factor) – Maximum Design Pressure Ratings
PE 2708 Natural Gas systems per CFR 49, Part 192.121
DIMENSION 73° F 100° F 120° F 140° F
PIPE SIZES
RATIO (23° C) Psig (38°C) Psig (48° C) Psig (60° C) Psig
.50” CTS .090 wall SDR 7 125† 125† 125† 107

.75” CTS .090 wall SDR 9.7 115 92 92 74

.50” CTS .121 SDR 9.3 120 96 96 77

1.25”IPS SDR 10 111 89 89 71

.75” IPS -4” IPS SDR 11 100 80 80 64

3” IPS -4” IPS SDR 11.5 95 76 76 61

4” IPS SDR 13.5 80 64 64 51

† The design pressure is limited to 125 Psig

PE 2708 CTS & IPS – GAS PIPE

Designed for: Natural Gas Service & Distribution

Propane LP Gas (Vapor)
Copper Tube Size & Iron Pipe Size - MDPE
Yellow Pipe

Table # 4
Design Factors for Gas Pipe
DESIGN FACTOR FOR NATURAL GAS DISTRIBUTION DF
AND TRANSMISSION PER CFR 49 PART 192.121 (DESIGN FACTOR)

• For PE pipe not meeting the CFR 192.121 requirements

for the .40 DF .32
• The wall thickness of plastic pipe may not be < .062”

Table # 5
.32 DF (Design Factor) – Maximum Design Pressure Ratings
PE 2708 Natural Gas systems per CFR 49, Part 192.121
73° F 100° F 120° F 140° F
DIMENSION RATIO
(23° C) Psig (38°C) Psig (48° C) Psig (60° C) Psig

SDR 7 125† 107 107 85

SDR 9.3 96 77 77 62

SDR 9.7 92 74 74 59

SDR 10 89 71 71 57

SDR 11 80 64 64 51

SDR 11.5 76 61 61 49

SDR 12.5 70 56 56 45

SDR 13.5 64 51 51 41

Note:
Pipe produced after July 14, 2004 but before January 22, 2019 may use a design pressure of 125 Psig
provided it:
a. Has a material designation code of PE 2406 or PE 3408
b. Has a nominal pipe size of ≤12”.
For pipe with a nominal pipe size ≥14”, the design pressure is limited to 100 Psig.
† The design pressure is limited to 125 Psig
PE 2708 CTS & IPS – GAS PIPE

Designed for: Natural Gas Service & Distribution

Propane LP Gas (Vapor)
Copper Tube Size & Iron Pipe Size - MDPE
Yellow Pipe

Propane (LP Gas Vapor) Service:

Charter Plastics PE 2708 Gas pipe may be used for transporting Vapor LP-Gas in yard gas and underground
distribution systems. It should only be used where the sizes, pressures and temperatures will not support
condensation.
Refer to PPI TR-22 “Polyethylene Piping Distribution Systems for Components of Liquid Petroleum Gases”, for
guidelines in using polyethylene pipe to transport propane gas.
• The pipe must be PE 2708 or PE 4710
• The resin should have an HDB of 1250 psi or greater
• P
 er ASTM D2513, “A Hydrostatic Design Basis of 1000 psi should be used in the design of PE pipe systems
at temperatures of 73 ° F or lower”.
• NFPA 58 limits the maximum operating pressure of LP Gas Vapor service to 30 PSI @ 73.4°F

Safe Handling:
Large diameter HDPE pipe can be heavy and extreme caution should be used when unloading bundles of pipe.
Applicable PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) and proper handling equipment should always be utilized.
When installing coils of pipe, caution should be used, as the energy contained within that coil is rapidly released
when the tape or the bands restraining the coil are cut.
To safely handle and store polyethylene pipe, refer to The Plastic Pipe Institute’s “Material Handling Guide” and
follow the Safety Guidelines established by the Gas Utilities as well as all local, state and federal guidelines.

Installing:
*Always contact your local “Call Before You Dig” number and contact your local Gas Utility prior to any
excavation, trenching or direction drilling.
*Charter Gas Pipe should never be used inside the building or structure. It should be installed underground. It
should never be installed under the slab of a building.
Charter Pipe can be installed in open cut, horizontal directional drilling and re-lining installations.
Charter Plastics Gas pipe shall be installed in accordance with CFR 49 PART 192 and all applicable federal, state
and local codes and regulations.
Transitions from polyethylene pipe to products appropriate for in-building use, should occur outside the building.
Buried pipe must be supported by proper embedment material like sand or gravel. Refer to PPI’s “Handbook of
Polyethylene Pipe” and follow as local, state or federal guidelines.
PE 2708 CTS & IPS – GAS PIPE

Designed for: Natural Gas Service & Distribution

Propane LP Gas (Vapor)
Copper Tube Size & Iron Pipe Size - MDPE
Yellow Pipe

Joining PE 2708 Pipe:

Charter Plastics Gas Pipe is based on outside diameters. Heat fusion is the preferred method for joining this pipe.
Types of heat fusion include Butt, Socket, Saddle Fusion and Electrofusion.
All persons making fusions should be certified by the gas system operator and should follow the gas systems
written fusion procedures. In addition, all DOT procedures should be followed when making joints to ensure the
safety and the integrity of the system.

As per D.O.T. Regulations:

• E
 ach heat fusion joint (except for electrofusion joints), in a gas piping system must be made in accordance
with ASTM F2620 -12. (incorporated by reference in Part 192.7). Per PHMSA Ruling on Nov. 20 2018,
“although electrofusion joints and fittings are not covered under ASTM F2620, they would ultimately need to
comply with ASTM F1055.”
• A
 ll persons who make joints in polyethylene gas piping must be qualified under the operator’s written
procedures (CFR 49, Part 192.285(a))
•T
 he gas system operator must ensure that all persons who make or inspect joints are qualified (CFR 49, Part
192.285(d) and 192.287)
Polyethylene pipe may also be joined with Stab or OD Mechanical fittings designed for pipe made to D2513
Standards. A stiffener should be inserted when using OD Compression type fittings. The stiffener should be sized
specifically for the pipe being installed and it should be long enough to equal the insertion depth of the pipe.
*Check with the local gas utility for their guidelines and recommendations relative to using mechanical
connections.
*Never use any lubricant on the pipe. Do not expose the pipe to direct flame.

Liquid Hydrocarbon Permeation:

Permeation can occur with HDPE pipe that has been transporting fuel gasses or that has been installed in
an area contaminated with Liquid Hydrocarbons. This permeation is not visibly detectable, but permeated
pipe will exhibit bubbling when exposed to heat during the fusion process. When this is observed, the fusion
process should be stopped. The section of heated pipe should be cut away and the pipe should be joined with a
mechanical coupling.
Long term or excessive exposure to Liquid Hydrocarbons can affect the pipe’s long-term Hydrostatic Strength
and the system pressure should be evaluated to determine if a reduced DF (Design Factor) should be
implemented.
PE 2708 CTS & IPS – GAS PIPE

Designed for: Natural Gas Service & Distribution

Propane LP Gas (Vapor)
Copper Tube Size & Iron Pipe Size - MDPE
Yellow Pipe

Squeeze Off:
Squeeze Off is a procedure that is used with HDPE and MDPE pipes to reduce or shut off flow. The pipe is
squeezed between two parallel bars. When doing a squeeze off, follow ASTM F 1041 procedures and only use
equipment meeting F1563 and approved by the pipe manufacturer and the gas utility.
*Never squeeze off more than once at the same point on the pipe.

Testing:
Hydrostatic testing is the preferred method over Pneumatic testing for identifying leaks. The safety concern
being that if a catastrophic failure occurs during pneumatic testing with a compressed gas, the energy of both
the compressed gas as well as the pipeline stress energies are released. With Hydrostatic testing, only the stress
energy of the pipeline is released. Consult the protocols set forth by the local gas companies as well as any
local, state and federal codes before attempting leak testing. Utilize all safety precautions.

References:
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline Safety Regulations Title 49, Part
192 – “Transportation of Natural and Other Gas by Pipeline: Minimum Federal Safety Standards.”
ASME B31.8 and Addenda – “Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping Systems.”
American Gas Association (AGA) – “Plastic Pipe Manual for Gas Service.”
NFPA 58 Liquified Petroleum Gas Code – 2020 Edition
2018 International Fuel Gas Code
API Specification 15LE, (R2013) – Specification for Polyethylene Line Pipe (PE)
Plastics Pipe Institute TR22-2013, “Polyethylene Piping Distribution Systems for Components of Liquid
Petroleum Gases

This product can expose you to chemicals, including Lead Chromate, which is known to the State of California to
! cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to: www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
PE 2708 CTS – GAS PIPE

Designed for: Natural Gas Service & Distribution

Propane LP Gas (Vapor)
Copper Tube Size & Iron Pipe Size - MDPE
Yellow Pipe

CTS PIPE O.D. CTS CTS CTS CTS

SIZE ACTUAL SDR 7 SDR 9.7 SDR 11.5 SDR 12.5

MIN WALL .090†‡

.50” .625 CALC. ID. .436 N/A N/A N/A
WEIGHT PER FT .065
MIN WALL .090†
.75” .875 CALC. ID. N/A .684 N/A N/A
WEIGHT PER FT .095
MIN WALL .099†‡ .090‡
1” 1.125 CALC. ID. N/A N/A .915 .934
WEIGHT PER FT .137 .126

Weight calculations per PPI TR7

† Pipe sizes are listed by NSF International to ASTM D2513
‡ Pipe sizes listed with NSF International to CSA B137.4
Pipe sizes shaded in blue qualify for use with the.40 DF
Pipe sizes shaded in yellow do not qualify for the .40 DF and must use the .32 DF
PE 2708 IPS – GAS PIPE

Designed for: Natural Gas Service & Distribution

Propane LP Gas (Vapor)
Copper Tube Size & Iron Pipe Size - MDPE
Yellow Pipe

IPS PIPE O.D. IPS IPS IPS IPS IPS

SIZE ACTUAL SDR 9.3 SDR 10 SDR 11 SDR 11.5 SDR 13.5

MIN WALL .090†

.50” .840 CALC. ID. .649 N/A N/A N/A N/A
WEIGHT PER FT .091
MIN WALL .095†‡
.75” 1.050 CALC. ID. N/A N/A .848 N/A N/A
WEIGHT PER FT .122
MIN WALL .120†‡
1” 1.315 CALC. ID. N/A N/A 1.062 N/A N/A
WEIGHT PER FT .193
MIN WALL .166†‡ .151†‡
1.25” 1.660 CALC. ID. N/A 1.308 1.340 N/A N/A
WEIGHT PER FT .334 .307
MIN WALL .173†‡
1.5” 1.900 CALC. ID. N/A N/A 1.533 N/A N/A
WEIGHT PER FT .403
MIN WALL .216†‡
2” 2.375 CALC. ID. N/A N/A 1.917 N/A N/A
WEIGHT PER FT .629
MIN WALL .318† .304†
3” 3.500 CALC. ID. N/A N/A 2.825 2.855 N/A
WEIGHT PER FT 1.365 1.312
MIN WALL .409† .391† .333†
4” 4.500 CALC. ID. N/A N/A 3.633 3.670 3.794
WEIGHT PER FT 2.257 2.168 1.874

Weight calculations per PPI TR7

† Pipe sizes are listed by NSF International to ASTM D2513
‡ Pipe sizes are listed by NSF International to CSA B137.4
Pipe sizes shaded in blue qualify for use with the .40 DF
 Charter Plastics, Inc. is a privately held manufacturer
of Polyethylene Pipe for Natural Gas, Water, Reclaimed
Water, Sewer, Industrial, Geothermal and Irrigation pipe.
Charter has been in business since 1987 and is recognized
throughout the industry for providing superior quality pipe
and outstanding service.

Based in Titusville, PA, Charter operates two pipe

manufacturing facilities, an Engineering and Machining
Division where tooling for manufacturing pipe is designed
and built and a Fabrication Shop where custom manifolds
and 6-24” HDPE fittings are fabricated.

Charter has made a long-term commitment to the natural gas

industry and is an active member of multiple organizations
that contribute to and develop standards for the gas industry
including The Plastics Pipe Institute (PPI), The American Gas
Association (AGA) and ASTM International.

For PE pipe designed for superior performance, choose

Charter Plastics Gas Pipe.

Charter Plastics, Inc. www.charterplastics.com

221 S. Perry Street
P.O. Box 770
Titusville PA 16354 USA
T 800 486 7473 • 814 827 9665
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