ASTM F1869-09

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

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
Use this test method to obtain a quantitative value indicating the rate of moisture vapor emission from 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 only the condition of the concrete floor at that time.
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 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.
1.3 This test shall not be used to evaluate moisture emissions over gypsum concrete.
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 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-2009
• ICS: 91.100.30 - Concrete and concrete products
• Technical Committee: F06 - Resilient Floor Coverings
• Drafting Committee: F06.40 - Practices

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM F1869-04 - Standard Test Method for Measuring Moisture Vapor Emission Rate of Concrete Subfloor Using Anhydrous Calcium Chloride
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2009
• Replaced By: ASTM F1869-10 - Standard Test Method for Measuring Moisture Vapor Emission Rate of Concrete Subfloor Using Anhydrous Calcium Chloride
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2010
• Referred By: ASTM F2659-23 - Standard Guide for Preliminary Evaluation of Comparative Moisture Condition of Concrete, Gypsum Cement and Other Floor Slabs and Screeds Using a Non-Destructive Electronic Moisture Meter
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2009
• Referred By: ASTM F2873-20 - Standard Practice for the Installation of Self-Leveling Underlayment and the Preparation of Surface to Receive Resilient Flooring
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2009
• Referred By: ASTM D5498-12a(2018) - Standard Guide for Developing a Training Program for Personnel Performing Coating and Lining Work Inspection for Nuclear Facilities
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2009
• Referred By: ASTM F3311-19 - Standard Practice for Mat Bond Evaluation of Performance and Compatibility for Resilient Flooring System Components Prior to Installation
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2009
• Referred By: ASTM D6237-19 - Standard Guide for Painting Inspectors (Concrete and Masonry Substrates)
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2009
• Referred By: ASTM E2813-18 - Standard Practice for Building Enclosure Commissioning
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2009
• Referred By: ASTM F3191-23 - Standard Practice for Field Determination of Substrate Water Absorption (Porosity) for Substrates to Receive Resilient Flooring
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2009
• Referred By: ASTM F710-22 - Standard Practice for Preparing Concrete Floors to Receive Resilient Flooring
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2009
• Referred By: ASTM F3010-18 - Standard Practice for Two-Component Resin Based Membrane-Forming Moisture Mitigation Systems for Use Under Resilient Floor Coverings
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2009

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: F1869 – 09
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.
1. Scope 2.4 ICRI Guide:
Guideline No. 03732: Selecting and Specifying Concrete
1.1 This test method covers the quantitative determination
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Preparation for Sealers, Coatings, and Polymer Overlays
of the rate of moisture vapor emitted from below-grade,
on-grade, and above-grade (suspended) bare concrete floors.
3. Terminology
1.2 This quantity of moisture shall be expressed as the rate
3.1 Definitions: SeeTerminology F141 for definitions of the
of moisture vapor emission, measured in pounds of moisture
2 terms, above-grade (suspended), below-grade, concrete, on-
over a 1000 ft area during a 24-h period.
grade, and resilient flooring.
1.3 This test shall not be used to evaluate moisture emis-
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
sions over gypsum concrete.
3.2.1 moisture vapor emission rate (MVER)—amount of
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
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water vapor in pounds emitted from a 1000 ft area of concrete
as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for
flooring during a 24-h period (multiply by 56.51 to convert to
information only.
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µg/s m ).
1.5 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-
4.1 Use this test method to obtain a quantitative value
priate safety and health practices, and determine the applica-
indicating the rate of moisture vapor emission from a concrete
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
floor and whether or not that floor is acceptable to receive
2. Referenced Documents resilient floor covering. The moisture vapor emission rate only
2 reflects the condition of the concrete floor at the time of the
2.1 ASTM Standards:
test. All concrete subfloors emit some amount of moisture in
C670 Practice for Preparing Precision and Bias Statements
vapor form. Concrete moisture emission is a natural process
for Test Methods for Construction Materials
driven by environmental conditions. All floor coverings are
F141 Terminology Relating to Resilient Floor Coverings
susceptibletofailurefromexcessivemoisturevaporemissions.
2.2 Resilient Floor Covering Institute Standard:
3 The moisture vapor emitted from a concrete slab is measured
Recommended Work Practices
in pounds. This measurement is the equivalent weight of water
2.3 Military Standard:
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4 evaporating from 1000 ft of concrete surface in a 24–h period.
Mil Spec B-131H Type 1, Class III
The calcium chloride moisture test has been the industry
standard for making this determination and is a practical,
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ThistestmethodisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeF06onResilient
well-established and accepted test of dynamic moisture. It will
Floor Coverings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F06.40 on
produce quantified results directly applicable to flooring manu-
Practices.
facturer’s specifications. The results obtained reflect only the
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2009. Published January 2010. Originally
approved in 1998. Last previous edition approved in 2004 as F1869–04. DOI: condition of the concrete floor at that time.
10.1520/F1869-09.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
5. Apparatus
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
5.1 Test Unit Contents:
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website.
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5.1.1 Cylindrical Plastic Dish Containing Anhydrous Cal- non-asbestos material, presume it contains asbestos. Regula-
cium Chloride, heat sealed in a heat sealable bag meeting Mil tions may require that the material be tested to determine
Spec B-131H Type 1, Class III, to protect from moisture asbestos conten
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Designation:F1869–04 Designation: F1869 – 09
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 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.
1.3The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
only.
1.4
1.3 This test shall not be used to evaluate moisture emissions over gypsum concrete.
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 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
2.1 ASTM Standards:
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C670ASTM Standards:
C670 Practice for Preparing Precision and Bias Statements for Test Methods for Construction Materials
F141 Terminology Relating to Resilient Floor Coverings
2.2 Resilient Floor Covering Institute Standard:
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Recommended Work Practices
2.3 Military Standard:
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Mil Spec B-131H Type 1, Class III
2.4 ICRI Guide:
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Guideline No. 03732: Selecting and Specifying Concrete 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)—amountofwatervaporinpoundsemittedfroma1000ft areaofconcreteflooring
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during a 24-h period (multiply by 56.51 to convert to µg/s m ).
4. Significance and Use
4.1 Use this test method to obtain a quantitative value indicating the rate of moisture vapor emission from a concrete floor and
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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 JuneDec. 1, 2004.2009. Published July 2004.January 2010. Originally approved in 1998. Last previous edition approved in 20032004 as
F1869–03.F1869–04. DOI: 10.1520/F1869-049.
2
For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM 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.
3
Available from Resilient Floor Covering Institute, 966 Hungerford Drive, Suite 12-B, Rockville, MD 20850.
4
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 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Washington, DC. Use September 1990 or subsequent editions.
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Available from International Concrete Repair Institute, International Concrete Repair Institute 3 166 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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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
2
is the equivalent weight of water evaporating from 1000 ft of concrete surface in a 24–h period. The calcium chloride moisture
test has been the industry standard for makin
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