PD CEN/TS 18116:2024

Thermoplastics pipes and fittings. Design for recycling guidelines. | Status: Current

1 Scope This document specifies design for recycling guidelines for thermoplastics pipes and fittings, used as construction products or used for water supply to irrigation systems.

NOTE 1 Components used in irrigation systems, such as flexibles and drip lines, are not part of this document.

NOTE 2 Pipes and fittings used for cable management are not part of this document.

NOTE 3 Packaging of pipes and fittings is not part of this document.

The guidelines in this document are developed to facilitate mechanical recycling.

NOTE 4 The guidelines could also be beneficial for chemical recycling.

Thermoplastics pipes and fittings are considered to be those where the total volume of the thermoplastic compound/formulation exceeds 50 %. This document can also be used for other thermoplastics products used in a piping system such as manholes, inspection chambers, infiltration boxes and valves.