Chlorine Resistance Testing to ASTM F2023, ASTM F2263 and ASTM F3497-21

Our comprehensive program supports plastic piping up to 63mm (2") diameter, including PEX, PE-RT, PE, PP, and additional materials. You receive thorough validation across multiple material types and configurations for complete product assessment. Our testing capabilities cover full piping systems and assemblies, supporting both standard and custom testing requirements. Each material undergoes rigorous evaluation under controlled conditions to meet your specific validation needs.

Through standardized ASTM testing protocols and precise environmental controls, we maintain exact chlorine concentrations, temperatures, and flow rates. Our testing program includes oxidative resistance evaluation, long-term chlorine performance assessment, accelerated aging studies, lifetime performance predictions, and testing for pipe assemblies. We also conduct tests under "worst case" conditions with elevated temperatures and pressures to simulate extreme scenarios. This comprehensive, systematic approach delivers reliable performance data, ensuring your products meet certification requirements, all backed by accredited testing methodologies.

Standard testing conditions

• Dimensions: up to OD 63 mm (2” US)
• Capacity: >200 pipe samples
• Temperatures: 40-120 °C
• Chlorine concentration: 0.5 – 4.3 ppm (mg/dm3), others are available upon request
• pH: 6.8 is set as standard (others on request)
• Flow rate: 54 dm3/h (others are available upon request)

At Element, we use recognized industry standards to test the chlorine resistance of your piping materials. Our testing methods include:

• ASTM F2023 – For testing PEX (Cross-linked Polyethylene) and PE-RT (Polyethylene of Raised Temperature).
• ASTM F2263 – For testing PE (Polyethylene).
• ASTM F3497-21 – For testing PP (Polypropylene).
• Additional Methods – These standards can also be applied to other piping materials, ensuring comprehensive testing for a wide range of products.

Each method follows standardized protocols and accelerated conditions, helping predict your materials' long-term performance in chlorinated water and ensuring they meet necessary certification and durability requirements.

Our facility features 200 dedicated chlorine test stations with advanced environmental control systems, supporting temperatures from 40-120°C and chlorine concentrations from 0.5-4.3 ppm. Each station maintains precise control over testing conditions, with integrated monitoring systems tracking all critical parameters. Our equipment allows for continuous operation with automated data collection, providing you with comprehensive performance insights throughout the testing period.

Our plastic pipes testing facility in Sweden is one of only a handful across the globe with a capacity of 5,000 test stations. We provide independent, reliable and reproducible test data for product classification and lifetime evaluation.