Standard Test Method for Insulating Glass Unit Performance

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 This test method is intended to provide a means for testing the performance of the sealing system and construction of insulating glass units.  
4.1.1 Insulating glass units tested in accordance with this method may be suitable for structurally glazed applications. However, factors such as sealant longevity when exposed to long term ultraviolet light and the structural properties of the sealant must be reviewed for these applications.  
4.1.2 Insulating glass units tested in accordance with this method are not intended for continuous exposure to high relative humidity conditions or long-term immersion in water.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers procedures for testing the performance of preassembled permanently sealed insulating glass units or insulating glass units with capillary tubes intentionally left open.  
1.2 This test method is applicable only to insulating glass units that are constructed with glass.  
1.3 This test method is applicable to both double-glazed and triple-glazed insulating glass units. For triple-glazed insulating glass units where both of the outer lites are glass and the inner lite is either glass or a suspended film.  
1.4 The unit construction used in this test method contains dimensions that are an essential component of the test. Different types of glass, different glass thicknesses, and different cavity sizes may affect the test results.  
1.5 This test method is not applicable to insulating glass units containing a spandrel glass coating due to testing limitations.  
1.6 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses after SI units are provided for information only and are not considered standard.  
1.7 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
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: E2188 − 19
Standard Test Method for
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Insulating Glass Unit Performance
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E2188; 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.
1. Scope 2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.1 This test method covers procedures for testing the
C162Terminology of Glass and Glass Products
performance of preassembled permanently sealed insulating
C717Terminology of Building Seals and Sealants
glass units or insulating glass units with capillary tubes
C1036Specification for Flat Glass
intentionally left open.
E631Terminology of Building Constructions
1.2 This test method is applicable only to insulating glass
E546Test Method for Frost/Dew Point of Sealed Insulating
units that are constructed with glass. Glass Units
E2190Specification for Insulating Glass Unit Performance
1.3 Thistestmethodisapplicabletobothdouble-glazedand
and Evaluation
triple-glazed insulating glass units. For triple-glazed insulating
glass units where both of the outer lites are glass and the inner
3. Terminology
lite is either glass or a suspended film.
3.1 Definition of Terms:
3.1.1 Fordefinitionsoftermsfoundinthisstandard,referto
1.4 The unit construction used in this test method contains
Terminologies C162, C717, and E631.
dimensions that are an essential component of the test. Differ-
ent types of glass, different glass thicknesses, and different
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
cavity sizes may affect the test results.
3.2.1 frost/dew point, n—the temperature at which water,
organic vapor, or other chemicals begin to appear on the
1.5 This test method is not applicable to insulating glass
interior glass surface of an insulating glass unit.
units containing a spandrel glass coating due to testing limita-
tions.
4. Significance and Use
1.6 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
4.1 This test method is intended to provide a means for
standard. The values given in parentheses after SI units are
testing the performance of the sealing system and construction
providedforinformationonlyandarenotconsideredstandard.
of insulating glass units.
4.1.1 Insulating glass units tested in accordance with this
1.7 This standard does not purport to address all of the
method may be suitable for structurally glazed applications.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
However, factors such as sealant longevity when exposed to
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
long term ultraviolet light and the structural properties of the
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
sealant must be reviewed for these applications.
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
4.1.2 Insulating glass units tested in accordance with this
1.8 This international standard was developed in accor-
method are not intended for continuous exposure to high
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
relative humidity conditions or long-term immersion in water.
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
5. Test Specimens
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
5.1 Each test specimen shall measure 355 66mm by
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee. 1 1
505 66mm (14 6 ⁄4 in. by 20 6 ⁄4 in.) and shall be
composed of two or three lites of clear, tinted, coated,
annealed, heat-strengthened, tempered, or laminated glass.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E06 on
Performance of Buildings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E06.22
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on Durability Performance of Building Constructions. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved April 1, 2019. Published May 2019. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
approved in 2002. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as E2188–10. DOI: Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
10.1520/E2188–19. the ASTM website.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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E2188 − 19
5.1.1 The double-glazed test samples shall be fabricated 5.5 Duringallstagesofexposureandstorage,theunitsshall
with at least one lite of clear, uncoated glass.Th
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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: E2188 − 10 E2188 − 19
Standard Test Method for
1
Insulating Glass Unit Performance
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E2188; 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 procedures for testing the performance of preassembled permanently sealed insulating glass units
or insulating glass units with capillary tubes intentionally left open.
1.2 This test method is applicable only to sealed insulating glass units that are constructed with glass.
1.3 This test method is applicable to both double-glazed and triple-glazed insulating glass units. For triple-glazed insulating
glass units where both of the outer lites are glass and the inner lite is either glass or a suspended film.
1.4 The unit construction used in this test method contains dimensions that are an essential component of the test. Different
types of glass, different glass thicknesses, and different airspacecavity sizes may affect the test results.
1.5 This test method is not applicable to sealed insulating glass units containing a spandrel glass coating due to testing
limitations.
1.6 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this The values
given in parentheses after SI units are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.7 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 safety, health, and healthenvironmental practices and determine the
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
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:
C162 Terminology of Glass and Glass Products
C717 Terminology of Building Seals and Sealants
C1036 Specification for Flat Glass
E631 Terminology of Building Constructions
E546 Test Method for Frost/Dew Point of Sealed Insulating Glass Units
E2190 Specification for Insulating Glass Unit Performance and Evaluation
3. Terminology
3.1 Definition of Terms:
3.1.1 For definitions of terms found in this standard, refer to Terminologies C162, C717, and E631.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 frost/dew point, n—the temperature at which water, organic vapor, or other chemicals begin to appear on the interior glass
surface of a sealed an insulating glass unit.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E06 on Performance of Buildings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E06.22 on Durability
Performance of Building Constructions.
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2010April 1, 2019. Published February 2011May 2019. Originally approved in 2002. Last previous edition approved in 20022010 as
E2188 – 02.E2188–10. DOI: 10.1520/E2188-10.10.1520/E2188–19.
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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’sstandard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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4. Significance and Use
4.1 This test method is intended to provide a means for testing the performance of the sealing system and construction of sealed
insulating glass units.
4.1.1 Sealed insulating Insulating glass units tested in accordance with this method may be suitable for structurally glazed
applications. However, factors such as sealant longevity when exposed to long term ultraviolet light and the structural properties
of the sealant must be reviewed for these applications.
4.1.2 Sealed insulating Insulating glass units tested in accordance with this method are not intended for continuous exposure
to high relative humidity conditions or long-term immersion in water.
5. Test Specimens
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5.1 Each test speci
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