MSS SP-155-2018

Plastic-Lined Metal Valves

Standard Practice
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Informational references that may be helpful to the user in the

application of this Standard Practice are listed in Appendix X1.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION PAGE

1 SCOPE AND FIELD OF APPLICATION ................................................................................ 1

2 DEFINITIONS ........................................................................................................................... 1
3 MATERIALS ............................................................................................................................. 1
4 REQUIREMENTS ..................................................................................................................... 2
5 QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS ..................................................................................... 4
6 INSPECTION TESTS ................................................................................................................ 5
7 FINISH ....................................................................................................................................... 6
8 MARKING ................................................................................................................................. 6
9 PACKAGING ............................................................................................................................ 6

TABLE

1 Specification Coverage (preferred liner materials) ................................................................... 7

2 Liner Material Temperature Specifications .............................................................................. 7
3 Liner Standard Specifications and Mechanical Properties ........................................................ 8
4 Preferred Materials for Housing, Cap, Ball/Plug/Disc ............................................................. 8
5 Preferred Materials for Stem .................................................................................................... 9
6 Lining Flare Diameter .............................................................................................................. 9

FIGURE

1 Lining Flare Diameter and Weep Hole Location ...................................................................... 3

2 Weep Holes ............................................................................................................................... 3

ANNEX

A Referenced Standards and Applicable Dates ............................................................................10

APPENDIX

XI Informational Standards ...........................................................................................................12

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PLASTIC-LINED METAL VALVES

1. SCOPE AND FIELD OF APPLICATION

1.1 This Standard Practice covers factory-made plastic-lined metal valves intended primarily for
conveying corrosive fluids. Requirements for materials, workmanship, dimensions, design, fabrication,
working pressure and temperatures, test methods, qualification requirements, and markings are included
within this Standard Practice.

1.1.1 This Standard Practice does not define the suitability of different liner materials to various chemical
and operating environments. Refer to the manufacturer’s chemical resistance data for suitability
recommendations.

1.1.2 This Standard Practice does not include products coated with plastics.

1.1.3 This Standard Practice applies to ball, check, plug, butterfly, and similar quarter-turn valves. It
does not apply to diaphragm or plastic-lined knife gate valves.

1.2 This Standard Practice covers plastic-lined valves with preferred liner materials as listed in Table 1.

1.3 This Standard Practice does not include urethane and polyurethane liner materials, which are typically
applied for abrasion resistance.

2. STANDARD UNITS

2.1 General The definitions used are in accordance with terminologies found in ASTM F412, ASTM
D1600, and MSS SP-96, unless otherwise indicated.

3. PRESSURE-TEMPERATURE RATINGS

3.1 Lining

3.1.1 The standard specifications and corresponding general mechanical properties of the preferred liner
materials are listed in Table 3. Mechanical properties of the liner material in plastic-lined metal valves
may deviate from the standard specification due to manufacturer’s designs.

3.1.2 Only virgin material shall be used unless agreed upon by manufacturer and purchaser.

3.1.3 No pigmentation shall be used unless agreed upon by manufacturer and purchaser.

3.2 Housing (Bodies), Cap, Ball/Plug/Disc, Stem, Pistons, and Poppets

3.2.1 Mechanical Properties – Housings (Bodies), Caps, and Balls/Plugs/Discs The mechanical
properties of the housings (bodies), caps, and balls/plugs/discs shall conform to the appropriate
specifications listed in Table 4; except as they are influenced by accepted methods of processing in the
industry. Table 4 is not an exhaustive list, and other materials may be substituted by agreement between
manufacturer and purchaser.

3.2.2 Mechanical Properties – Stems The mechanical properties of the stems shall conform to the
appropriate specifications listed in Table 5, except as they are influenced by accepted methods of
processing in the industry. Table 5 is not an exhaustive list, and other materials may be substituted by
agreement between manufacturer and purchaser. Lined ball-stem, plug-stem, and disc-stem materials
shall meet the mechanical properties of the valve design.

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3.3 Seats and Seals Seat and seal material shall be based on service fluids and required properties for
the valve design. The most commonly used material for seats and seals of ball valves is
Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE).
The standard specifications and corresponding general mechanical properties of PTFE materials (a) are:
Standard Resin Specification: ASTM D1457
ASTM D4894
ASTM D4895
Minimum Tensile Strength at Break: 3000 psi (20.7 MPa)
Minimum Elongation at Break: 250%

4. REQUIREMENTS

4.1 Dimensions

4.1.1 Housing/Body Housing/body installation dimensions are as required in the applicable material
specification in accordance with Section 4.1.2.

4.1.2 Flanges The flanges of plastic-lined valves shall conform dimensionally to ASME B16.5. The
face-to-face dimensions include the plastic lining and shall conform to ASME B16.10.

4.1.3 Plastic Wall Thickness Valve liners shall have a minimum wall thickness and thickness at flange face
of 0.100 in. (2.54 mm).

4.1.4 Lining Flare Diameter The outside diameter of the flare covering the gasket portion of the flange
shall not be less than the diameter specified in Table 6. Requirements for minimum flare diameters, as
defined in ASTM F1545, may be applied upon agreement between manufacturer and purchaser. The
flared portion of the lining shall be concentric with the flared portion of the pipe within 1∕16 in. (1.6 mm).
See example illustrated in Figure 1.

4.1.5 Tolerances The tolerances of the flanges of plastic-lined valves shall conform to ASME B16.5.
The tolerances of the face-to-face dimensions include the plastic lining and shall conform to ASME
B16.10.

4.2 Liner Anchoring When the housing/body uses a molded-in liner design (i.e., ball and plug), the
housing/body shall include geometries for liner anchoring. These geometries shall fix the liner in both
the axial/flow direction and in the radial direction. The quantity and the locations of these liner
anchoring geometries shall be defined by manufacturer to ensure the proper fixation of the liner in all
areas of the valve.

4.3 Stem Blow-Out If the valve design includes a separate stem to operate the valve, the stem design
shall be blow-out proof.

4.4 Weep Holes Weep holes, should they be requested, shall be drilled and tapped prior to the liner
installation. Weep holes shall be tapped and threaded as NPS 1/4 (DN 8), with Female (internal)
National Pipe Thread (FNPT) per ASME B1.20.1. In addition, the weep hole shall be located within 30
degrees of the nominal bottom center line, as close to a flange as possible without interfering with the
flange fasteners. See examples illustrated in Figure 1 and Figure 2.

4.5 Welding All metal welding shall be performed by certified welders or welding operators in
accordance with the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section IX.
No welding shall be done on lined components in the field.

NOTE: (a) The PTFE in plastic-lined metal valves can deviate from the standard specification due to manufacturer’s designs.

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FIGURE 1 – Lining Flare Diameter and Weep Hole Location

FIGURE 2 – Weep Holes

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4.6 Pressure Limitations As indicated in Section 1.2, this Standard Practice covers plastic-lined valves
with preferred liner materials as listed in Table 1. However, pressure limitations shall be in accordance
with ASME B16 Standards (B16.1, B16.5, B16.34, and B16.42) to which the valve is designed and
documented by the manufacturer; except reduced pressure limitations may be established by the
manufacturer, after considering both pressure and temperature limitations (a) of the metal housing and the
sealing ability of the liner.

4.7 Temperature Limitations (a) The temperature rating of the valve should not exceed the maximum or
minimum allowable lining material rating as shown in Table 2. In some cases, valve design and
configuration may lead to a temperature rating below maximum or above minimum of these values.
Purchasers should consult with manufacturers as to the likely result of using a particular lined metal valve
component at temperatures outside these specified ranges.

4.8 Safety Considerations It is the responsibility of the user of this Standard Practice to establish and
employ appropriate safety and health practices, and to determine the applicability of regulatory
requirements and limitations prior to use.

4.9 Workmanship

4.9.1 Housing, body, cap, and lining shall show no evidence of pinholes, porosity, or cracks when
inspected in accordance with Section 4.9.2. The linings shall fit snugly inside the fitting housings. Any
bulges or other obvious indications of poor contact with the housing shall be cause for rejection.

4.9.2 The gasket seating surface of the lining shall be free of surface defects that could impair sealing
effectiveness. Scratches, dents, nicks, or tool marks on the seating surface shall not be deeper than 10%
of the face thickness. Size, shape, density, and separation of defects is dependent on the size of valve and
gasket sealing surface area, and subject to agreement between manufacturer and purchaser.

4.10 Performance

4.10.1 Qualification Lined valves must be capable of meeting the qualification requirements specified
in Section 5.

4.10.2 Inspection Each valve, prior to shipment, shall be tested in accordance with Section 6 and shall
subsequently be inspected visually to verify conformance to the requirements of Section 4.9.

5. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

5.1 Service Pressure Ratings The pressure-temperature rating of flanged and wafer valves shall
conform to the standards listed within this section, except as they are limited by their seat, seal and lining
materials and/or manufacturer’s recommendations.
5.1.1 Carbon Steels, Alloy Steels, Stainless Steels,
Duplex Steels, and Nickel Alloys: ASME B16.5 and ASME B16.34 (Groups 1,2, and 3)

5.1.2 Ductile Iron: ASME B16.42

5.1.3 Gray Iron: ASME B16.1

5.1.4 Copper Alloy: ASME B16.24

NOTE: (a) The temperature limitations are based on noncorrosive test conditions. Use in specific aggressive environments
may alter temperature limitations. In such instances, specific temperature limits shall be established by mutual agreement
between the purchaser and the manufacturer.

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5.2 Cold Working Pressure (CWP) The cold working pressure rating of the valve shell and components
is the rated pressure at 100 °F (38 °C) for carbon steel, alloy steel, stainless steel, and ductile iron. The
maximum working pressure at any other temperature shall not exceed ASME B16.34, ASME B16.42,
ASME B16.24, or ASME B16.1 rated pressure, depending on the housing/body temperature, and the
standard to which the valve is designed and documented by the manufacturer.

5.3 Valve Port Sizes The valves may be furnished as either full port, regular port, or reduced port. Where
linings, liners, or cartridges are used to form portions or all of the flow passages, the inside diameter shall
be that of the lining-body, liner-body, or cartridge-body interface.

5.4 Valve Operation The manufacturer should specify the method of operation and the Maximum
Differential Pressure (MDP) at which the valve is required to be opened by the lever, gearbox, or
actuator. If not specified, the pressure as determined at 100 °F (38 °C) shall be the MDP.
The vendor shall provide the following data to the purchaser, if requested:
a) Flow coefficient Cv or Kv;
b) Break-away thrust or torque for the new valve and the breakaway travel or angle;
c) Valve run thrust or torque;
d) Closing thrust or torque;
e) Maximum Allowable Stem Thrust or Torque (MAST) on the valve;
f) Recommended torque values for flange mounting bolts.

6. INSPECTION TESTS

6.1 Hydrostatic Shell Test The shell test shall be performed according to API 598, MSS SP-61, ISO
5208, or a comparable standard, on mutual agreement between the purchaser and the manufacturer.

6.2 Electrostatic Test Conduct an electrostatic test with a nondestructive tester in order to detect defects
in the liner. A visible or audible spark, or both, that occurs at the probe when electrical contact is made
with the housing/body because of a defect in the liner shall be cause for rejection. The number of valves
to be inspected or sampling process is outside the scope of this standard, and is subject to agreement
between the purchaser and the manufacturer.

6.3 Seat Leakage Test The seat leakage test shall be performed according to API 598, MSS SP-61, ISO
5208, or a comparable standard, on mutual agreement between the purchaser and the manufacturer.

6.4 Functional Test The valve shall be full-cycled (open and closed) at least once to ensure smooth and
proper operation of the valve.

6.5 Visual Inspection The visual inspection shall include:

a) Verification that product complies with contract requirements
b) Checking for physical damage
c) Checking for proper identification tags and markings

6.6 Optional Torque Functional Testing The maximum torque or thrust required to operate a lined
valve shall be measured at the pressure specified by the purchaser for the following valve operations:
a) Open-to-closed with the bore pressurized
b) Closed-to-open with both sides of the obturator pressurized
c) Closed-to-open with one side of the obturator pressurized
d) As in (c), but with the other side of the obturator pressurized

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Thrust and torque testing shall be performed following hydrostatic shell testing and, if specified, prior to
any low-pressure gas seat testing. The measured torque or thrust results shall be recorded and shall not
exceed the manufacturer’s documented breakaway torque/thrust.

6.7 Optional Thickness Checks On a sample liner, perform a check of the thickness of the liner on both
sides of the obturator. The measured thickness shall be recorded and shall not be outside the manufacturer’s
documented thickness and tolerance. The measurement may be by made by contact gauges (calipers) on a
sacrificial or representative liner, or with non-contact gauges (ultrasonic) on the finished product.

7. FINISH

7.1 The interior surfaces of all housings (bodies) shall be clean and free of mold burrs, rust, scale, or other
protrusions, which may adversely affect the integrity or performance of the lining.

7.2 The outside surface of all lined valves, other than those made of corrosion resistant materials, shall
be coated with a corrosion-resistant primer or paint, that is applied over a properly prepared surface, as
per manufacturer’s guidelines. Preparation and application personnel shall be properly qualified. Safety
precautions shall conform to applicable U.S. OSHA Regulations (CFR 29) or equivalent.

8. MARKING

8.1 Quality of Marking The markings shall be applied to the valve in such a manner that it remains
legible (easily read) after installation and inspection have been completed. Markings shall comply with
MSS SP-25.

8.2 The valves shall be marked with the following minimum information:
8.2.1 Manufacturer’s name (or trademark);
8.2.2 Nominal valve size;
8.2.3 Liner material identification or manufacturer’s model number that identifies liner material;
8.2.4 ASTM or other industry recognized standard designation for body, or manufacturer’s model
number that identifies the body material.

8.3 Other information such as order numbers, part numbers, item numbers, etc., shall be provided at the
request of the purchaser or as specified in MSS SP-25.

9. PACKAGING

9.1 The gasket face of each flange shall be protected by end plates or other suitable protective means.

9.2 If the valve is equipped with additional components, e.g. actuator, pilot solenoid, limit switches,
positioners, etc., the entire assembly shall be protected to prevent damage during shipment.

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TABLE 1
Specification Coverage (preferred liner materials)
Nominal Valve Size
Material Class
NPS (DN)
Perfluoroalkoxy Copolymer (PFA) 150/300 1/2 to 24 (15 to 600)
Perfluoroalkoxy Copolymer, conductive (PFA-C) 150/300 1/2 to 24 (15 to 600)
Perfluoro (Ethylene-Propylene) Copolymer (FEP) 150/300 1/2 to 24 (15 to 600)
Polytetrafluoroethylene – Modified 150/300 1/2 to 24 (15 to 600)
Ethylene-tetrafluoroethylene (ETFE) 150/300 1/2 to 24 (15 to 600)
Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) 150/300 1/2 to 24 (15 to 600)
Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF) 150/300 1/2 to 24 (15 to 600)
Polyvinylidene Fluoride Copolymer (PVDF) 150/300 1/2 to 24 (15 to 600)
Propylene and Polypropylene (PP) – Type I 150/300 1/2 to 24 (15 to 600)
Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) 150/300 1/2 to 24 (15 to 600)

TABLE 2
Liner Material Temperature Specifications
Temperature Range
Material
°F (°C)
Perfluoroalkoxy Copolymer (PFA) -76 to 400 (-60 to 204)

Perfluoroalkoxy Copolymer, conductive (PFA-C) -76 to 400 (-60 to 204)

Perfluoro (Ethylene-Propylene) Copolymer (FEP) -76 to 392 (-60 to 200)

Polytetrafluoroethylene – Modified -328 to 500 (-200 to 260)
Ethylene-tetrafluoroethylene (ETFE) -40 to 300 (-40 to 149)
Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) -50 to 450 (-46 to 232)
Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF) -22 to 194 (-30 to 90)
Polyvinylidene Fluoride Copolymer (PVDF) -76 to 194 (-60 to 90)
Propylene and Polypropylene (PP) – Type I 32 to 180 (0 to 82)
Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) -238 to 185 (-150 to 85)
GENERAL NOTE: This table represents maximum and minimum temperature ranges applicable to the liner
material only – actual valve design, materials, and configurations may further limit the valve
temperature ratings.

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TABLE 3
Liner Standard Specifications and Mechanical Properties
Minimum Minimum
Standard
Tensile Strength Elongation
Lining Material – Resin Type Resin
at Break at Break
Specification
psi (MPa) (%)
Perfluoroalkoxy Copolymer (PFA) ASTM D3307 3800 (26.2) (a) 10 (a)

Perfluoroalkoxy Copolymer, conductive (PFA-C) ASTM D3307 5200 (36) 300

Perfluoro (Ethylene-Propylene) Copolymer (FEP) ASTM D2116 3000 (20.7) 300

Polytetrafluoroethylene – Modified ASTM D4894 4000 (27.6) 350

Ethylene-tetrafluoroethylene (ETFE) ASTM D3159 6000 (41.0) 300

ASTM D1457
Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) ASTM D4894 3000 (20.7) 250
ASTM D4895

Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF) ASTM D3222 4500 (31.0) 10

Polyvinylidene Fluoride Copolymer (PVDF) ASTM D5575 4000 (27.6) 300

Propylene and Polypropylene (PP) – Type I ASTM D4101 4000 (27.6) 300

Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) ASTM D6712 3200 (22) 50
NOTE: (a) Minimum tensile strength and elongation at yield.

TABLE 4
Preferred Materials for Housing, Cap, Ball/Plug/Disc
Material Typical Standard/Specification
ASTM A395, Grade 60-40-18
Ductile Cast Iron
ASTM A536, Grade 65-45-12
Carbon Steel ASTM A216, Grade WCB

Stainless Steel ASTM A351, Grade CF8M

Duplex Stainless Steel ASTM A995, Grades 1B, 4A, and 5A

Copper Alloys ASTM B148, Grades C95200, C95400, and C95800

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TABLE 5
Preferred Materials for Stem
Material Typical Standard/Specification
Hastelloy B ASTM B335
Duplex Stainless Steel ASTM A276 UNS S31803, UNS S32205, UNS S32750
Hastelloy C ASTM B574
316 Stainless Steel ASTM A276 316 SS, ISO 3506, Grade A4, Class 70
Copper Alloy ASTM B865 QQ-N-286, Monel K500

TABLE 6
Lining Flare Diameter
Nominal Valve Size Minimum Flare Diameter
NPS (DN) in. (mm)
1/2 (15) 11∕4 (31.8)
3/4 (20) 15∕8 (41.3)
1 (25) 17∕8 (47.6)
11∕4 (32) 23∕8 (60.3)
11∕2 (40) 2 (50.8)
2 (50) 3 (76.2)
21∕2 (65) 4 (101.6)
3 (80) 47∕8 (123.8)
31∕2 (90) 53∕8 (136.5)
4 (100) 6 (152.4)
5 (125) 7 (177.8)
6 (150) 8 (203.2)
8 (200) 101∕8 (257.2)
10 (250) 125∕8 (320.7)
12 (300) 147∕8 (377.8)
14 (350) 161∕8 (409.6)

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ANNEX A
Referenced Standards and Applicable Dates

This Annex is an integral part of this Standard Practice and is placed after the main text for convenience.

Standard Name Description

API
598-2016 Valve Inspection and Testing

ASME; ANSI/ASME
B16.1-2015 Gray Iron Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings: Classes 25, 125, and 250
B16.5-2017 Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings: NPS 1/2 through NPS 24 Metric/Inch Standard
B16.10-2009 Face-to-Face and End-to-End Dimensions of Valves
B16.24-2016 Cast Copper Alloy Pipe Flanges, Flanged Fittings, and Valves: Classes 150, 300,
600, 900, 1500 and 2500
B16.34-2017 Valves – Flanged, Threaded, and Welding End
B16.42-2016 Ductile Iron Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings: Classes 150 and 300
BPVC-IX-2017 Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section IX, Welding and Brazing Qualifications

ASTM Standard Specification for:

A216/A216M-16 Steel Castings, Carbon, Suitable for Fusion Welding, for High-Temperature Service
A276/A276M-17 Stainless Steel Bars and Shapes
A351/A351M-16 Castings, Austenitic, for Pressure-Containing Parts
A395/A395M-99(2014) Ferritic Ductile Iron Pressure-Retaining Castings for use at Elevated Temperature
A536-84(2014) Ductile Iron Castings
A995/A995M-13 Castings, Austenitic-Ferritic (Duplex) Stainless Steel, for Pressure-Containing Parts
B148-14 Aluminum-Bronze Sand Castings
B335-03(2013) Nickel-Molybdenum Alloy Rod
B574-15 Low-Carbon Nickel-Chromium-Molybdenum, Low-Carbon Nickel-Molybdenum-
Chromium, Low-Carbon Nickel-Molybdenum-Chromium-Tantalum, Low-Carbon
Nickel-Chromium-Molybdenum-Copper, and Low-Carbon Nickel-Chromium-
Molybdenum-Tungsten Alloy Rod
B865-04(2015) Precipitation Hardening Nickel-Copper-Aluminum Alloy (UNS N05500) Bar, Rod,
Wire, Forgings, and Forging Stock
D1457-92 Polytetrafluorethylene (PTFE) Molding and Extrusion Materials
(withdrawn 1996; legacy use)
D2116-16 FEP Resin Molding and Extrusion Materials
D3159-15 Modified ETFE Fluoropolymer Molding and Extrusion Materials
D3222-05(2015) Unmodified Poly(Vinylidene Fluoride) (PVDF) Molding Extrusion and
Coating Materials
D3307-16 Perfluoroalkoxy (PFA)-Fluorocarbon Resin Molding and Extrusion Materials
D4101-14e2 Polypropylene Injection and Extrusion Materials
D4894-15 Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) Granular Molding and Ram Extrusion Materials
D4895-16 Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) Resin Produced from Dispersion
D6712-17 Ultra-High-Molecular-Weight Polyethylene (UHMW-PE) Solid Plastic Shapes
F1545-15a Plastic-Lined Ferrous Metal Pipe, Fittings, and Flanges
Standard Terminology for/Standard Terminology Relating to:
D1600-14 Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plastics
F412-17 Plastic Piping Systems
Standard Classification System for:
D5575-07(2013) Copolymers of Vinylidene Fluoride (VDF) with Other Fluorinated Monomers

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ANNEX A
(continued)
Referenced Standards and Applicable Dates

This Annex is an integral part of this Standard Practice and is placed after the main text for convenience.

Standard Name Description

ISO
3506-1:2009 Mechanical Properties of Corrosion-resistant Stainless Steel Fasteners – Part 1:
Bolts, Screws and Studs
5208:2015 Industrial Valves – Pressure Testing of Metallic Valves

MSS; ANSI/MSS
SP-25-2018 Standard Marking System for Valves, Fittings, Flanges, and Unions
SP-61-2013 Pressure Testing of Valves
SP-96-2017 Terminology for Valves, Fittings, and Their Related Components

U.S. CFR (OSHA)

29 CFR U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Title 29 – Labor

The following organizations appear in the above list:

ANSI American National Standards Institute, Inc.
25 West 43rd Street, Fourth Floor
New York, NY 10036-7406

ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME International)

Two Park Avenue
New York, NY 10016-5990

ASTM ASTM International

100 Barr Harbor Drive, P.O. Box C700
West Conshohoken, PA 19428-2959

ISO International Organization for Standardization

ISO Central Secretariat
Chemin de Blandonnet 8
CP 401
1214 Vernier, Geneva
Switzerland

MSS Manufacturers Standardization Society of the Valve and Fittings Industry, Inc.
127 Park Street, NE
Vienna, VA 22180-4602

OSHA U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration

200 Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20210

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APPENDIX XI

Informational Standards

This Appendix is supplementary and does not include mandatory requirements.

This appendix contains informational references to standards that may be useful to the user in the
application of this Standard Practice:

Standard Name Description

ASME
B16.21 Nonmetallic Flat Gaskets for Pipe Flanges

ASTM Standard Specification for:

A36/A36M Carbon Structural Steel
A126 Gray Iron Castings for Valves, Flanges, and Pipe Fittings
A240/A240M Chromium and Chromium-Nickel Stainless Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip for
Pressure Vessels and for General Applications
A283/A283M Low and Intermediate Tensile Strength Carbon Steel Plates
A285/A285M Pressure Vessel Plates, Carbon Steel, Low- and Intermediate-Tensile
Strength
A436 Austenitic Gray Iron Castings
A439/A439M Austenitic Ductile Iron Castings
A743/A743M Castings, Iron-Chromium, Iron-Chromium-Nickel, Corrosion Resistant,
for General Application

MSS
SP-6 Standard Finishes for Contact Faces of Pipe Flanges and Connecting-End
Flanges of Valves and Fittings
SP-44 Steel Pipeline Flanges

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MSS Standard Practices (SPs) related to or referenced in this publication:
MSS SP-6 Standard Finishes for Contact Faces of Pipe Flanges and Connecting-End Flanges of
Valves and Fittings
ANSI/MSS SP-25 Standard Marking System for Valves, Fittings, Flanges, and Unions
ANSI/MSS SP-44 Steel Pipeline Flanges
MSS SP-61 Pressure Testing of Valves
ANSI/MSS SP-96 Terminology for Valves, Fittings, and Their Related Components
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American National Standards Published by MSS, an ANSI-accredited Standards Developer:
ANSI/MSS SP-25 Standard Marking System for Valves, Fittings, Flanges, and Unions
ANSI/MSS SP-44 Steel Pipeline Flanges
ANSI/MSS SP-55 Quality Standard for Steel Castings for Valves, Flanges, Fittings, and Other Piping Components
– Visual Method for Evaluation of Surface Irregularities
ANSI/MSS SP-58 Pipe Hangers and Supports - Materials, Design, Manufacture, Selection, Application, and
Installation
ANSI/MSS SP-96 Terminology for Valves, Fittings, and Their Related Components
ANSI/MSS SP-114 Corrosion Resistant Pipe Fittings Threaded and Socket Welding Class 150 and 1000
ANSI/MSS SP-122 Plastic Industrial Ball Valves
ANSI/MSS SP-134 Valves for Cryogenic Service, including Requirements for Body/Bonnet Extensions
ANSI/MSS SP-135 High Pressure Knife Gate Valves
ANSI/MSS SP-138 Quality Standard Practice for Oxygen Cleaning of Valves and Fittings
ANSI/MSS SP-144 Pressure Seal Bonnet Valves
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About MSS
The Manufacturers Standardization Society (MSS) of the Valve and Fittings Industry is a non-profit technical association
organized for development and improvement of industry, national and international codes and standards for Valves, Valve
Actuators, Valve Modifications, Pipe Fittings, Flanges, Pipe Hangers and Supports, and Associated Seals. Since its establishment
in 1924, MSS has been dedicated to developing standards for national and global applications, in cooperation with other
standardizing bodies and regulatory authorities.
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