PHMSA updates standards for PVC pipe solvent cements
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The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is updating its regulations regarding how certain materials used in plastic piping systems are specified.
Why it matters: This is a routine administrative update to ensure federal safety regulations stay aligned with current industry technical standards for pipe adhesives.
Who it affects
- Companies that manufacture or use solvent cements for PVC piping in natural gas systems
This information comes from the Department of Transportation’s PHMSA; readers should consult the Federal Register for the full technical details before relying on these standards.
Agency: Transportation Department, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
Source: Federal Register — read the official document