ASTM C916-85(2007)
(Specification)Standard Specification for Adhesives for Duct Thermal Insulation
Standard Specification for Adhesives for Duct Thermal Insulation
ABSTRACT
This specification covers minimum material requirements, and safety precautions in application, for adhesives to bond thermal insulation duct liner on the interior surfaces of sheet metal air conditioning ducts; and for coating exposed edges and joints of duct liner thermal insulation to minimize erosion of insulation fibers by air movement. Adhesives shall be classified as follows: Type I; Type II; Type III; and Type IV. The following test methods shall be performed: bonding strength; bond retention after heat aging; flame spread and smoke developed; edge-burning test; storage stability; and precision and bias.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers minimum material requirements, and safety precautions in application, for adhesives to bond thermal insulation duct liner on the interior surfaces of sheet metal air conditioning ducts; and for coating exposed edges and joints of duct liner thermal insulation to minimize erosion of insulation fibers by air movement.
1.2 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. For specific precautionary statements, see Sections 7 and 9.
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Designation:C916 −85(Reapproved2007)
Standard Specification for
Adhesives for Duct Thermal Insulation
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C916; 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 Department of Defense.
1. Scope ACGIH Threshold Limit Values
1.1 This specification covers minimum material
3. Terminology
requirements, and safety precautions in application, for adhe-
3.1 Definitions:
sives to bond thermal insulation duct liner on the interior
3.1.1 threshold limit value (TLV)—the concentration in
surfaces of sheet metal air conditioning ducts; and for coating
parts of vapor per million parts of air, by volume at 25°C and
exposed edges and joints of duct liner thermal insulation to
101.3 kPa (1 atm) pressure. This value is an indication of the
minimize erosion of insulation fibers by air movement.
relative inhalation toxicity hazard of vapors from volatile
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the
solvents used in adhesives. Data on TLV of materials are
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
published annually by ACGIH.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
3.1.2 For definitions of other terms on thermal insulating
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
materials used in this specification, see Terminology C168.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
precautionary statements, see Sections 7 and 9.
3.2.1 flammable vehicle—in an adhesive, the liquid portion
having a flash point as determined by Test Methods D93.
2. Referenced Documents
3.2.2 nonflammable vehicle— in an adhesive, the liquid
2.1 ASTM Standards:
portion having no flash point as determined by Test Methods
C168 Terminology Relating to Thermal Insulation
D93.
D93 Test Methods for Flash Point by Pensky-Martens
Closed Cup Tester
4. Classification of Adhesives
D903 Test Method for Peel or Stripping Strength of Adhe-
4.1 Adhesives supplied under this specification are classi-
sive Bonds
fied as follows:
D1151 Practice for Effect of Moisture and Temperature on
4.1.1 Type I—An adhesive in which the vehicle is nonflam-
Adhesive Bonds
mable in the liquid (wet) state and which will pass the
E84 Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of
edge-burning test of 6.2.
Building Materials
4.1.2 Type II—An adhesive in which the vehicle is nonflam-
2.2 Other Standards:
mable in the liquid (wet) state and which will not pass the
NFPA No. 30, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code
edge-burning test of 6.2.
SMACNA Duct Liner Application Standard
4.1.3 Type III—An adhesive in which the vehicle is flam-
mable in the liquid (wet) state and which will pass the
edge-burning test of 6.2.
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C16 on 4.1.4 Type IV—An adhesive in which the vehicle is flam-
Thermal Insulation and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C16.33 on
mable in the liquid (wet) state and which will not pass the
Insulation Finishes and Moisture.
edge-burning test of 6.2.
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2007. Published January 2008. Originally
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approved in 1979. Last previous edition approved in 2001 as C916 – 85(2001) .
5. Ordering Information
DOI: 10.1520/C0916-85R07.
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
5.1 Attentionofthepurchaserisdirectedtothefactthatfour
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
types of adhesives are available under this specification. If the
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website.
Available from National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 1 Batterymarch
Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471, http://www.nfpa.org. Available from American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists,
Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Assn., 4201 Lafayette Inc. (ACGIH), 1330 Kemper Meadow Dr., Suite 600, Cincinnati, OH 45240,
Center Drive, Chantilly, VA 22021. http://www.acgih.org.
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C916−85(2007)
purchaser does not specify which type is desired, the supplier bonding, roll the canvas with a hand roller weighing 5 lb per
shallfurnishTypeIonly.Otherpurchaseroptionsaredescribed lineal inch of roller (90 kg/m) (that is, a roller 4 in. long should
in 6.1.4 and 6.1.5.
have a total weight of 20 lb), to ensure uniform contact
between adherends. Condition the specimens for 24 h at a
6. Physical Requirements
relative humidity of 50 6 2 % at 73.4 6 2°F (23 6 1°C). Test
6.1 Requirements Applicable to All Types:
the specimens as described in Test Method D903 except that
6.1.1 Bonding Strength—The adhesive shall have a bonding
the rate of travel of the power-actuated grip of the testing
strength of not less than 0.5 lb/in. (9.0 g/mm) of width after
machine shall be 2 in. (50 mm)/min.
testing under each condition of room temperature, high
7.3 Bonding Strength at High Humidity—Prepare the speci-
humidity, and heating, as specified in 7.2, 7.3, and 7.4.
mensasdescribedin7.2exceptthatafterthe24-hconditioning
6.1.2 Bond Retention After Heat-Aging—Duct liner fiber
period specified, further condition the specimens by exposure
shall remain bonded to at least 75 % of the total area of each
to a relative humidity of 95 % minimum at 73.4 6 2°F (23 6
specimen after testing as specified in 7.5.
1°C) for 24 h. Conduct the testing as specified in Test Method
6.1.3 Flame Spread and Smoke Developed—Adhesive for
D903immediatelyafterremovalofthetestspecimensfromthe
duct liner shall have a fire hazard classification not to exceed
25 for flame spread and 50 for smoke developed. Classification conditioning atmosphere and preferably under the same con-
ditions. The rate of jaw separation of the testing machine shall
shall be determined by Test Method E84. A report from a
qualified testing laboratory to indicate that fire hazard classi- be 2 in. (50 mm)/min.
fication does not exceed that specified is acceptable.Tests shall
7.4 Bonding Strength at While Heated—Prepare the speci-
be conducted as stated in 7.6.
mensasdescribedin7.2exceptthatafterthe24-hconditioning
6.1.4 Storage Stability—The adhesive shall meet the re-
period specified, further condition the specimens for 7 days in
quirements specified herein after completion of storage for a
acirculatingairovenmaintainedatatemperatureof158 62°F
period of 6 months under the conditions specified in 7.8.If
(70 6 1°C). Conduct the testing as specified in Test Method
acceptable to the purchaser, and instead of performing a
D903 at a temperature of 158 6 2°F (70 6 1°C) at 2 in.
storage stability test on each shipment, the manufacturer shall
(50mm)/min jaw separation speed.
provide evidence that previous commercial lots of the adhesive
have met satisfactorily the 6 months storage stability require-
7.5 Bond Retention After Heat Aging—Prepare a flat piece
ment.
of 18-gage (0.05-in., 1.3-mm) galvanized steel 6 by 16 in. (150
6.1.5 Other Physical Requirements—Other requirements
by 400 mm) by cleaning with solvent and drying. Apply the
may be mutually agreed upon between the purchaser and the
adhesive to one side by brushing or spraying in accordance
seller.Theserequirementsmayincludeviscosity,bondingtime,
with the manufacturer’s recommendation for thickness. As
solids content, color, and odor.
soonastheadhesivehasbecometacky,asdeterminedbyfinger
6.2 Edge Burning Test for Types I and III Adhesives—In
pressure,bondtoitasinglethicknessof1-in.(25-mm)thickby
addition to the general requirements stated above, Types I and
6 by 16-in. (150 by 400-mm) duct liner insulation of 3-lb/ft
III adhesives shall meet the following requirement: When
(48-kg/m ) nominal density conforming to SMACNA Duct
testedbythemethoddescribedin7.7,thereshallbenoresidual
LinerApplicationStandard.Immediatelyafterbonding,usethe
flame or continuous burning of any specimen for more than 3
hand roller on the duct liner as described in 7.2.2 to ensure
s after the test flame is extinguished.
uniform contact between adherends. Using a sheet metal break
or other suitable forming technique, after1hat room
7. Test Methods
temperature, bend the specimen to a rectangular tubular shap
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