ASTM C209-15
(Test Method)Standard Test Methods for Cellulosic Fiber Insulating Board
Standard Test Methods for Cellulosic Fiber Insulating Board
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 The test methods contained in this document are intended for cellulosic fiber insulating board as described in Specification C208. These test methods examine mechanical, physical and thermal properties, properties related to water absorption and water vapor exposure, and flammability related properties.
4.2 The results of these tests are suitable to describe the performance of insulating board and are also suitable for use in material specifications.
Note 1: Committee C-16 is in the process of splitting this document into discrete test methods categorized by the nature of the test methods.
SCOPE
1.1 These test methods cover those insulation products in specified Specification C208. The requirements for the products’ physical properties are specified in Specification C208. The methods for the general insulation products’ physical properties are given as follows:
Section
Thickness
7
Size of Finished Board
8
Thermal Conductivity
9
Transverse Strength
10
Deflection at Specified Minimum Load
11
Tensile Strength Parallel to Surface
12
Tensile Strength Perpendicular to Surface
13
Water Absorption
14
Linear Expansion
15
Water Vapor Transmission
16
Flame Spread Index
17
Moisture Content and Density
18
Compressive Strength
19
1.2 Reference is provided to an established source for nomenclature and definitions.
1.3 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.
1.4 Several of the test methods contained in this document are referenced by material specifications other than cellulosic fiber insulating board. These include mineral fiber, perlite, polyisocyanurate, polystyrene and phenolic materials.
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Standard Test Methods for
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Cellulosic Fiber Insulating Board
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C209; 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 C168 Terminology Relating to Thermal Insulation
C177 Test Method for Steady-State Heat Flux Measure-
1.1 These test methods cover those insulation products in
ments and Thermal Transmission Properties by Means of
specified Specification C208. The requirements for the prod-
the Guarded-Hot-Plate Apparatus
ucts’ physical properties are specified in Specification C208.
C208 Specification for Cellulosic Fiber Insulating Board
The methods for the general insulation products’ physical
C518 Test Method for Steady-State Thermal Transmission
properties are given as follows:
Properties by Means of the Heat Flow Meter Apparatus
Section
C870 Practice for Conditioning of Thermal Insulating Ma-
Thickness 7
Size of Finished Board 8 terials
Thermal Conductivity 9
C1045 Practice for Calculating Thermal Transmission Prop-
Transverse Strength 10
erties Under Steady-State Conditions
Deflection at Specified Minimum Load 11
Tensile Strength Parallel to Surface 12 C1114 Test Method for Steady-State Thermal Transmission
Tensile Strength Perpendicular to Surface 13
Properties by Means of the Thin-Heater Apparatus
Water Absorption 14
D1037 Test Methods for Evaluating Properties of Wood-
Linear Expansion 15
Water Vapor Transmission 16
Base Fiber and Particle Panel Materials
Flame Spread Index 17
D1554 Terminology Relating to Wood-Base Fiber and Par-
Moisture Content and Density 18
ticle Panel Materials
Compressive Strength 19
E84 Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of
1.2 Reference is provided to an established source for
Building Materials
nomenclature and definitions.
E96/E96M Test Methods for Water Vapor Transmission of
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
Materials
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
E177 Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
ASTM Test Methods
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Determine the Precision of a Test Method
1.4 Several of the test methods contained in this document
are referenced by material specifications other than cellulosic
3. Terminology
fiber insulating board. These include mineral fiber, perlite,
3.1 Definitions—The definitions of terms used in these
polyisocyanurate, polystyrene and phenolic materials.
methods shall be in accordance with Definitions D1554 and
2. Referenced Documents Terminology C168.
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3.2 cellulosic fiber insulating board—a fibrous-felted, ho-
2.1 ASTM Standards:
mogeneous panel made from ligno-cellulosic fibers (usually
C165 Test Method for Measuring Compressive Properties of
3 3
wood ) and having a density of less than 31 lb/ft (497 kg/m )
Thermal Insulations
3 3
but more than 10 lb/ft (160 kg/m ).
3.2.1 Discussion—Cellulosic fiber insulating board. It is
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These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C16 on
characterized by an integral bond that is produced by interfelt-
Thermal Insulation and are the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C16.32 on
Mechanical Properties.
ing of the fibers, but which has not been consolidated under
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2015. Published October 2015. Originally
heat and pressure as a separate stage in manufacture. Other
approved in 1946. Last previous edition approved in 2012 as C209 – 12. DOI:
materials may be added during manufacture to improve certain
10.1520/C0209-15.
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properties.
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3.3 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. 3.3.1 board—refers to the material as received.
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3.3.2 sample—referstothe36by48-in.(0.9by1.2-m)piece astheaveragethicknessofthesample,theaveragethicknessof
cut from a board. the lot, report thickness tolerance, as follows:
3.3.3 test specimen—refers to the test piece cut from a
Thickness tolerance 5 h 2 h /h (1)
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1 2 1
sample u
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Standard Test Methods for
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Cellulosic Fiber Insulating Board
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C209; 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 These test methods cover those insulation products in specified Specification C208. The requirements for the products’
physical properties are specified in Specification C208. The methods for the general insulation products’ physical properties are
given as follows:
Section
Thickness 7
Size of Finished Board 8
Thermal Conductivity 9
Transverse Strength 10
Deflection at Specified Minimum Load 11
Tensile Strength Parallel to Surface 12
Tensile Strength Perpendicular to Surface 13
Water Absorption 14
Linear Expansion 15
Water Vapor Transmission 16
Flame Spread Index 17
Moisture Content and Density 18
Compressive Strength 19
1.2 Reference is provided to an established source for nomenclature and definitions.
1.3 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.
1.4 Several of the test methods contained in this document are referenced by material specifications other than cellulosic fiber
insulating board. These include mineral fiber, perlite, polyisocyanurate, polystyrene and phenolic materials.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
C165 Test Method for Measuring Compressive Properties of Thermal Insulations
C168 Terminology Relating to Thermal Insulation
C177 Test Method for Steady-State Heat Flux Measurements and Thermal Transmission Properties by Means of the
Guarded-Hot-Plate Apparatus
C208 Specification for Cellulosic Fiber Insulating Board
C518 Test Method for Steady-State Thermal Transmission Properties by Means of the Heat Flow Meter Apparatus
C870 Practice for Conditioning of Thermal Insulating Materials
C1045 Practice for Calculating Thermal Transmission Properties Under Steady-State Conditions
C1114 Test Method for Steady-State Thermal Transmission Properties by Means of the Thin-Heater Apparatus
D1037 Test Methods for Evaluating Properties of Wood-Base Fiber and Particle Panel Materials
D1554 Terminology Relating to Wood-Base Fiber and Particle Panel Materials
E84 Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
E96/E96M Test Methods for Water Vapor Transmission of Materials
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These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C16 on Thermal Insulation and are the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C16.32 on Mechanical
Properties.
Current edition approved Oct. 15, 2012Oct. 1, 2015. Published January 2013October 2015. Originally approved in 1946. Last previous edition approved in 20072012 as
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C209 – 07aC209 – 12. . DOI: 10.1520/C0209-12.10.1520/C0209-15.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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E177 Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in ASTM Test Methods
E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—The definitions of terms used in these methods shall be in accordance with Definitions D1554 and Terminology
C168.
3.2 cellulosic fiber insulating board—a fibrous-felted, homogeneous panel made from ligno-cellulosic fibers (usually wood )
3 3 3 3
and having a density of less than 31 lb/ft (497 kg/m ) but more than 10 lb/ft (160 kg/m ).
3.2.1 Discussion—
Cellulosic fiber insulating board. It is characterized by an integral bond that is produced by interfelting of the fibers, but which
has not been consolidated under heat and pressure as a separate stage in manufacture. Other materials may be added during
manufacture to improve certain properties.
3.3 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
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