Care, Handling, and Installation of Internally Plastic-Coated Oilfield Tubular Goods and Accessories

This standard practice covers the care, handling, transportation, and installation of internally plastic-coated (IPC) oilfield tubular goods and accessories (IPC material). Some internal plastic coatings are inherently brittle or may be incompatible with various chemicals used in oil and gas production operations and, therefore, are susceptible to damage from poor handling procedures, well operations, and chemical attack. Coating damage (e.g., cracks, chips, and disbondment) reduces coating effectiveness and results in premature coating failure.