Proposed Division Scope: Plastics play a major role in the piping industry. They have penetrated into most piping areas and in some cases have a predominant position. Applications include gas distribution, water distribution, residential plumbing, irrigation, drain waste and vent, sewer, and many industrial applications.

The Piping Products Division will include all plastic materials considered in the piping industry: thermoplastics, thermosets and composites. Plastic additives, as used in piping materials, will also be considered. Test method developments and research related to properties and structure will be considered. Engineering aspects such as joining, installation and pipe processing are also relevant to the scope.

Proposed Division Purpose: The purpose of the Division is to provide and promote education and science in the field of polymer science & engineering with specific emphasis on:

1. The investigation and understanding of the engineering properties of plastics that relate to their performance in plastic pipe and fitting products.

2. The relationships between those properties and composition, structure, and processing variables.

3. Technical activities on uniform testing and reporting of plastics properties relevant to plastic pipe performance.

4. Dissemination of technical information on plastic pipe and fitting products and compounds used in their manufacture