ANNOUNCEMENTS
 

COMMUNICATIONS

  • Preparations of the 2024 versions of PPI TR-2, PPI TR-3 and PPI TR-4 are underway and release is anticipated in March 2024.
  • Distribution of the 2024 invoices is underway for manufacturers who completed EOY2023 Activities.
    • If EOY2023 Activities STEP1 was not completed, the expired listings will not appear in the online database nor in the 2024 version of PPI TR-2 or

                PPI TR-4. Additionally, not completing EOY2023 Activities delays distribution of your 2024 invoice, until late in the year.

PROPOSED POLICIES

  • PPI TR-2 Packages Substitution Policy: This project is reactivated.  The new policy builds from the PPI TR-2 Packages Initial Listing Policy (see HSB IRC below) and the HSB Industry Announcement of September 9, 2021.
  • PPI TR-2 Part B.2 Grid Format:  This project converted Part B.2 to a grid format that includes policy language.  Discussions underway to finalize clarification of the number of hydrostatic stress data test lots for the different listing scenarios; the required cell class testing for the test lots and harmonization of the test formulation with the PPI TR-2 Packages Initial Listing Policy (see HSB IRC below).
  • PPI TR-2 Calcium Stearate Joint Industry Project (JIP):  This project is reactivated.  The JIP task group is scheduled to convene March 14, 2024 to continue review and discussion of PPI TR-2 Part A.2 Calcium Stearate Predefined Properties Policy.  Discussions focus on the predefined properties for neat calcium stearate and the packages with calcium stearate. This project leverages the PPI TR-2 Packages Initial Listing Policy (see HSB IRC below).
  • PPI TR-3 Polypropylene Initial Listing Policy: BALLOT2 closed.  Comments and negatives are being addressed in preparation of BALLOT3.
  • PPI TR-3 Composite Policy Part K (PDB):  Four completed composite projects are leveraged into this new PPI TR-3 policy section.  The policies include existing and new language focused on General Composite Policies and Pressure Design Basis (PDB) composite structures.  BALLOT1 is anticipated to release in March 2024.
  • PPI TR-4 Material Designation Codes/ Classifications: Comments and negatives, received on the BALLOT3, are addressed.  BALLOT4 will release in March 2024.

INDUSTRY REVIEW & COMMENT (HSB IRC)

  • None at this time

KEY DOCUMENTS

LINK: TECHNICAL REPORTS

PPI TR-2

  • The 2023 version posted to the PPI Technical Reports Page (use the link above to download):
    • PPI TR-2/2023 supersedes previous versions. The Summary of Changes tab, in the document, details the revisions.

PPI TR-3

  • The 2023 version posted to the PPI Technical Reports page (use the link above to download):
    •  PPI TR-3/2023 supersedes previous versions. The Summary of Changes tab, in the document, details the revisions.

PPI TR-4

  • Preparation of the 2023 version is underway. The industry will receive notifications when the document posts to the PPI web page.

NOTE: To view or confirm the active status of a PPI TR-2 or PPI TR-4 listing, use the Search Listing feature on the PPI HSB web section. The results from the PPI HSB database only shows the listings active at the time of your search: https://listings.plasticpipe.org/Search