ASTM F1869-16a

Standard Test Method for Measuring Moisture Vapor Emission Rate of Concrete Subfloor Using Anhydrous Calcium Chloride

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 Use this test method to obtain a quantitative value indicating the rate of moisture vapor emission from the surface of a concrete floor and whether or not that floor is acceptable to receive resilient floor covering. The moisture vapor emission rate only reflects the condition of the concrete floor at the time of the test. All concrete subfloors emit some amount of moisture in vapor form. Concrete moisture emission is a natural process driven by environmental conditions. All floor coverings are susceptible to failure from excessive moisture vapor emissions. The moisture vapor emitted from a concrete slab is measured in pounds. This measurement is the equivalent weight of water evaporating from 1000 ft2 of concrete surface in a 24–h period. The calcium chloride moisture test has been the industry standard for making this determination and is a practical, well-established and accepted test of dynamic moisture. It will produce quantified results directly applicable to flooring manufacturer's specifications. The results obtained reflect the condition of the concrete floor surface at the time of testing and may not indicate future conditions.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the quantitative determination of the rate of moisture vapor emitted from below-grade, on-grade, and above-grade (suspended) bare concrete floors.  
1.2 This test shall not be used to evaluate the rate of moisture vapor emitted by gypsum concrete or floors containing lightweight aggregate.  
1.3 This test shall not be used to evaluate moisture vapor emissions over coatings on concrete or through reactive penetrants or over patching or leveling compounds.  
1.4 This quantity of moisture shall be expressed as the rate of moisture vapor emission, measured in pounds of moisture over a 1000 ft2 area during a 24-h period.  
1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.  
1.6 This standard 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 standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices, and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 30-Nov-2016
• ICS: 91.060.30 - Ceilings. Floors. Stairs
• ICS: 91.100.30 - Concrete and concrete products
• Technical Committee: F06 - Resilient Floor Coverings
• Drafting Committee: F06.40 - Practices

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:F1869 −16a
Standard Test Method for
Measuring Moisture Vapor Emission Rate of Concrete
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Subfloor Using Anhydrous Calcium Chloride
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1869; 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.
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1. Scope 2.2 Resilient Floor Covering Institute Standard:
Recommended Work Practices
1.1 This test method covers the quantitative determination
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2.3 Military Standard:
of the rate of moisture vapor emitted from below-grade,
MIL-PRF-131 Barrier Materials, Waterproof, Greaseproof,
on-grade, and above-grade (suspended) bare concrete floors.
Flexible, Heat-Sealable
1.2 This test shall not be used to evaluate the rate of
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2.4 ICRI Guide:
moisture vapor emitted by gypsum concrete or floors contain-
ICRI Technical Guideline 310.1-1997 Selecting and Speci-
ing lightweight aggregate.
fying Concrete Surface Preparation for Sealers, Coatings,
1.3 This test shall not be used to evaluate moisture vapor
and Polymer Overlays
emissions over coatings on concrete or through reactive
penetrants or over patching or leveling compounds.
3. Terminology
1.4 This quantity of moisture shall be expressed as the rate
3.1 Definitions:See Terminology F141 for definitions of the
of moisture vapor emission, measured in pounds of moisture
terms, above-grade (suspended), below-grade, concrete, on-
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over a 1000 ft area during a 24-h period.
grade, and resilient flooring.
1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded 3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 moisture vapor emission rate (MVER)—amount of
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
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conversions to SI units that are provided for information only water vapor in pounds emitted from a 1000 ft area of concrete
flooring during a 24-h period (multiply by 56.51 to convert to
and are not considered standard.
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µg/s m ).
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
4. Significance and Use
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety and health practices, and determine the applica- 4.1 Use this test method to obtain a quantitative value
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. indicating the rate of moisture vapor emission from the surface
of a concrete floor and whether or not that floor is acceptable
2. Referenced Documents
toreceiveresilientfloorcovering.Themoisturevaporemission
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rate only reflects the condition of the concrete floor at the time
2.1 ASTM Standards:
of the test. All concrete subfloors emit some amount of
E1745 Specification for Plastic Water Vapor Retarders Used
moisture in vapor form. Concrete moisture emission is a
in Contact with Soil or Granular Fill under Concrete Slabs
natural process driven by environmental conditions. All floor
E1993 Specification for Bituminous Water Vapor Retarders
coverings are susceptible to failure from excessive moisture
UsedinContactwithSoilorGranularFillUnderConcrete
vapor emissions. The moisture vapor emitted from a concrete
Slabs
slabismeasuredinpounds.Thismeasurementistheequivalent
F141 Terminology Relating to Resilient Floor Coverings
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weight of water evaporating from 1000 ft of concrete surface
in a 24–h period. The calcium chloride moisture test has been
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ThistestmethodisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeF06onResilient
the industry standard for making this determination and is a
Floor Coverings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F06.40 on
Practices.
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2016. Published January 2017. Originally
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approved in 1998. Last previous edition approved in 2016 as F1869–16. DOI: Available from Resilient Floor Covering Institute, 966 Hungerford Drive, Suite
10.1520/F1869-16A. 12-B, Rockville, MD 20850.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or AvailablefromStandardizationDocumentsOrderDesk,Bldg.4SectionD,700
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Robbins Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, Attn: NPODS.
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Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on Available from International Concrete Repair Institute, International Concrete
the ASTM website. Repair Institute 3166 S. River Road, Suite 132, Des Plaines, IL60018; www.icri.org
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F1869−16a
practical, well-established and accepted test of dynamic mois- humidity range given above,
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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: F1869 − 16 F1869 − 16a
Standard Test Method for
Measuring Moisture Vapor Emission Rate of Concrete
1
Subfloor Using Anhydrous Calcium Chloride
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1869; 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.
1. Scope
1.1 This test method covers the quantitative determination of the rate of moisture vapor emitted from below-grade, on-grade,
and above-grade (suspended) bare concrete floors.
1.2 This test shall not be used to evaluate the rate of moisture vapor emitted by gypsum concrete or floors containing lightweight
aggregate.
1.3 This test shall not be used to evaluate moisture vapor emissions over coatings on concrete or through reactive penetrants
or over patching or leveling compounds.
1.4 This quantity of moisture shall be expressed as the rate of moisture vapor emission, measured in pounds of moisture over
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a 1000 ft area during a 24-h period.
1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.6 This standard 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 standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices, and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
E1745 Specification for Plastic Water Vapor Retarders Used in Contact with Soil or Granular Fill under Concrete Slabs
E1993 Specification for Bituminous Water Vapor Retarders Used in Contact with Soil or Granular Fill Under Concrete Slabs
F141 Terminology Relating to Resilient Floor Coverings
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2.2 Resilient Floor Covering Institute Standard:
Recommended Work Practices
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2.3 Military Standard:
MIL-PRF-131 Barrier Materials, Waterproof, Greaseproof, Flexible, Heat-Sealable
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2.4 ICRI Guide:
ICRI Technical Guideline 310.1-1997 Selecting and Specifying Concrete Surface Preparation for Sealers, Coatings, and Polymer
Overlays
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:See Terminology F141 for definitions of the terms, above-grade (suspended), below-grade, concrete, on-grade,
and resilient flooring.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
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3.2.1 moisture vapor emission rate (MVER)—amount of water vapor in pounds emitted from a 1000 ft area of concrete flooring
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during a 24-h period (multiply by 56.51 to convert to μg/s m ).
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F06 on Resilient Floor Coverings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F06.40 on Practices.
Current edition approved March 1, 2016Dec. 1, 2016. Published April 2016January 2017. Originally approved in 1998. Last previous edition approved in 20112016 as
F1869–11.–16. DOI: 10.1520/F1869-16.10.1520/F1869-16A.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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Available from Resilient Floor Covering Institute, 966 Hungerford Drive, Suite 12-B, Rockville, MD 20850.
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Available from Standardization Documents Order Desk, Bldg. 4 Section D, 700 Robbins Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, Attn: NPODS.
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Available from International Concrete Repair Institute, International Concrete Repair Institute 3166 S. River Road, Suite 132, Des Plaines, IL 60018; www.icri.org
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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F1869 − 16a
4. Significance and Use
4.1 Use this test method to obtain a quantitative value indicating the rate of moisture vapor emission from the surface of a
concrete floor and whether or not that floor is acceptable to receive resilient floor covering. The moisture vapor emission rate only
reflects the condition of the concrete floor at the time of the test. All concrete subfloors emit some amount of moisture in vapor
form. Concrete moisture emission is a natural process driven by environmental conditions. All floor coverings are susceptible to
failure from excessive moisture vapor emissions. T
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