A new standard has been released that evaluates the possible effects of chlorinated water on PEX (crosslinked polyethylene) piping.
F 2023, Standard Test Method for Evaluating the Oxidative Resistance of PEX Thermoplastic Piping is available from the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM). Approved in June 2000, F 2023 was devised by a task group of ASTM Subcommittee F17.40 on Test Methods in Committee F17 on Plastic Piping Systems.