ASTM D3841-21
(Specification)Standard Specification for Glass-Fiber-Reinforced Polyester Plastic Panels
Standard Specification for Glass-Fiber-Reinforced Polyester Plastic Panels
ABSTRACT
This specification covers glass-fiber reinforced polyester plastic panels intended for use in construction. Light transmitting panels covered by this specification are divided into two types, based on relative response to a laboratory flammability test: Type CC1 for limited flammability and Type CC2 for general purpose. These types may be further subdivided by grades based on relative response to weathering tests: Grade 1 for weather resistance and Grade 2 for general purpose. The polyester resin used in the panels shall be a thermosetting styrenated and acrylated polyester resin composed of polymeric esters in which the recurring ester groups are an integral part of the main polymer chain. The resin shall be reinforced with glass fibers. The polyester resin may contain additives for various purposes. The materials shall be tested for water absorption, tensile strength, linear thermal expansion, and flexural strength.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers the classification, materials of construction, workmanship, minimum physical requirements, and methods of testing glass-fiber reinforced polyester plastic panels intended for use in construction. Panels for specialized or unique applications have the potential to require values significantly above or below those stated in this specification. Recommended practices for certain specific applications are included as Appendix X1. This specification is not intended to restrict or limit technological changes affecting performance when those changes are agreed upon between the purchaser and the seller.
1.2 Supplementary information on chemical resistance, resistance to heat, and installation practices are provided in Appendix X1.
1.3 The classification of these plastic panels into types based on relative response to a laboratory test shall not be considered a fire hazard classification.
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.5 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes (excluding those in Tables and Figures) shall not be considered as requirements of this standard.
1.6 Fire properties are determined by using laboratory flammability tests (Test Methods D635, D1929, and E84).
1.6.1 This standard is used to measure and describe the response of materials, products, or assemblies to heat and flame under controlled conditions, but does not by itself incorporate all factors required for fire hazard or fire risk assessment of the materials, products or assemblies under actual fire conditions.
1.6.2 Fire testing is inherently hazardous. Adequate safeguards for personnel and property shall be employed in conducting these tests.
1.7 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test method portion, Section 8 of this specification. This specification does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this specification to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Note 1: There is no known ISO equivalent to this standard.
1.8 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: D3841 −21 An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
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Glass-Fiber-Reinforced Polyester Plastic Panels
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3841; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope* 1.7 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the
test method portion, Section 8 of this specification. This
1.1 This specification covers the classification, materials of
specification does not purport to address all of the safety
construction, workmanship, minimum physical requirements,
concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
and methods of testing glass-fiber reinforced polyester plastic
of the user of this specification to establish appropriate safety
panels intended for use in construction. Panels for specialized
and health practices and determine the applicability of regu-
or unique applications have the potential to require values
latory limitations prior to use.
significantly above or below those stated in this specification.
Recommended practices for certain specific applications are
NOTE 1—There is no known ISO equivalent to this standard.
included as Appendix X1. This specification is not intended to
1.8 This international standard was developed in accor-
restrict or limit technological changes affecting performance
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
when those changes are agreed upon between the purchaser
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
and the seller.
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
1.2 Supplementary information on chemical resistance, re-
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
sistance to heat, and installation practices are provided in
Appendix X1.
2. Referenced Documents
1.3 The classification of these plastic panels into types
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
based on relative response to a laboratory test shall not be
D570Test Method for Water Absorption of Plastics
considered a fire hazard classification.
D618Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing
1.4 Thevaluesstatedininch-poundunitsaretoberegarded
D635Test Method for Rate of Burning and/or Extent and
as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for
Time of Burning of Plastics in a Horizontal Position
information only.
D638Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics
1.5 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes
D696TestMethodforCoefficientofLinearThermalExpan-
whichprovideexplanatorymaterial.Thesenotesandfootnotes
sion of Plastics Between −30°C and 30°C with a Vitreous
(excludingthoseinTablesandFigures)shallnotbeconsidered
Silica Dilatometer
as requirements of this standard.
D790Test Methods for Flexural Properties of Unreinforced
and Reinforced Plastics and Electrical Insulating Materi-
1.6 Fire properties are determined by using laboratory
als
flammability tests (Test Methods D635, D1929, and E84).
D883Terminology Relating to Plastics
1.6.1 This standard is used to measure and describe the
D1435Practice for Outdoor Weathering of Plastics
responseofmaterials,products,orassembliestoheatandflame
D1494Test Method for Diffuse Light Transmission Factor
under controlled conditions, but does not by itself incorporate
of Reinforced Plastics Panels
allfactorsrequiredforfirehazardorfireriskassessmentofthe
D1600TerminologyforAbbreviatedTermsRelatingtoPlas-
materials, products or assemblies under actual fire conditions.
tics
1.6.2 Fire testing is inherently hazardous. Adequate safe-
D1929Test Method for Determining Ignition Temperature
guards for personnel and property shall be employed in
of Plastics
conducting these tests.
D3892Practice for Packaging/Packing of Plastics
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D20 on
PlasticsandisthedirectresponsibilityofSubcommitteeD20.24onPlasticBuilding
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Products. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved May 1, 2021. Published May 2021. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
approved in 1980. Last previous edition approved in 2016 as D3841–16. DOI: Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
10.1520/D3841-21. the ASTM website.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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This document is not an ASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of an ASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation: D3841 − 16 D3841 − 21 An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
1
Glass-Fiber-Reinforced Polyester Plastic Panels
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3841; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope*
1.1 This specification covers the classification, materials of construction, workmanship, minimum physical requirements, and
methods of testing glass-fiber reinforced polyester plastic panels intended for use in construction. Panels for specialized or unique
applications have the potential to require values significantly above or below those stated in this specification. Recommended
practices for certain specific applications are included as Appendix X1. This specification is not intended to restrict or limit
technological changes affecting performance when those changes are agreed upon between the purchaser and the seller.
1.2 Supplementary information on chemical resistance, resistance to heat, and installation practices are provided in Appendix X1.
1.3 The classification of these plastic panels into types based on relative response to a laboratory test shall not be considered a
fire hazard classification.
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
only.
1.5 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes
(excluding those in Tables and Figures) shall not be considered as requirements of this standard.
1.6 Fire properties are determined by using laboratory flammability tests (Test Methods D635, D1929, and E84).
1.6.1 This standard is used to measure and describe the response of materials, products, or assemblies to heat and flame under
controlled conditions, but does not by itself incorporate all factors required for fire hazard or fire risk assessment of the materials,
products or assemblies under actual fire conditions.
1.6.2 Fire testing is inherently hazardous. Adequate safeguards for personnel and property shall be employed in conducting these
tests.
1.7 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test method portion, Section 8 of this specification. This specification
does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this
specification to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to
use.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D20 on Plastics and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D20.24 on Plastic Building Products.
Current edition approved May 1, 2016May 1, 2021. Published May 2016May 2021. Originally approved in 1980. Last previous edition approved in 20082016 as
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D3841 – 97D3841 – 16.(2008) . DOI: 10.1520/D3841-16.10.1520/D3841-21.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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NOTE 1—There is no known ISO equivalent to this standard.
1.8 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D570 Test Method for Water Absorption of Plastics
D618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing
D635 Test Method for Rate of Burning and/or Extent and Time of Burning of Plastics in a Horizontal Position
D638 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics
D696 Test Method for Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion of Plastics Between −30°C and 30°C with a Vitreous Silica
Dilatometer
D790 Test Methods for Flexural Properties of Unreinforced and Reinforced Plastics and Electrical Insulating Materials
D883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
D1435 Practice for Outdoor Weathering of Plastics
D1494 Test Method for Diffuse Light Transmission Factor of
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