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Standard Practice for Specimen Preparation and Mounting of Paper or Vinyl Wall Coverings to Assess Surface Burning Characteristics

Standard Practice for Specimen Preparation and Mounting of Paper or Vinyl Wall Coverings to Assess Surface Burning Characteristics

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1.1 This practice describes procedures for specimen preparation and mounting when testing paper or vinyl (including expanded vinyl) wall coverings materials to assess flame spread and smoke development as surface burning characteristics using Test Method E 84.
1.2 Testing is conducted with Test Method E 84.
1.3 This practice does not provide pass/fail criteria that can be used as a regulatory tool.
1.4 Use the values stated in inch-pound units as the standard, in referee decisions. The values in the SI system of units are given in parentheses, for information only; see IEEE/ASTM SI-10 for further details.
1.5 This fire standard cannot be used to provide quantitative measures.
1.6 Fire testing of products and materials is inherently hazardous, and adequate safeguards for personnel and property shall be employed in conducting these tests. Fire testing involves hazardous materials, operations, and equipment. This standard gives instructions on specimen preparation and mounting, but the fire-test-response method is given in Test Method E 84. See also Section .
1.7 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes shall not be considered requirements of the standard.
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
31-Jan-2005
ICS
91.180 - Interior finishing
Technical Committee
E05 - Fire Standards
Drafting Committee
E05.22 - Surface Burning
Current Stage
Ref Project

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Replaced By
ASTM E2404-06 - Standard Practice for Specimen Preparation and Mounting of Paper or Vinyl Wall or Ceiling Coverings to Assess Surface Burning Characteristics
Effective Date
15-Feb-2006
Referred By
ASTM E84-23b - Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
Effective Date
01-Feb-2005
Referred By
ASTM E176-21ae1 - Standard Terminology of Fire Standards
Effective Date
01-Feb-2005
Referred By
ASTM F793/F793M-20 - Standard Classification of Wall Coverings by Use Characteristics
Effective Date
01-Feb-2005
Referred By
ASTM E2579-23a - Standard Practice for Specimen Preparation and Mounting of Wood Products to Assess Surface Burning Characteristics
Effective Date
01-Feb-2005

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Designation:E2404–05
Standard Practice for
Specimen Preparation and Mounting of Paper or Vinyl Wall
Coverings to Assess Surface Burning Characteristics
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E 2404; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope C 1186 Specification for Flat Non-Asbestos Fiber-Cement
Sheets
1.1 This practice describes procedures for specimen prepa-
C 1396/C 1396M Specification for Gypsum Board
ration and mounting when testing paper or vinyl (including
E84 Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of
expanded vinyl) wall coverings materials to assess flame
Building Materials
spread and smoke development as surface burning character-
E 136 Test Method for Behavior of Materials in a Vertical
istics using Test MethodE84.
Tube Furnace at 750°C
1.2 Testing is conducted with Test MethodE84.
E 176 Terminology of Fire Standards
1.3 This practice does not provide pass/fail criteria that can
IEEE/ASTM SI-10 International System of Units (SI): The
be used as a regulatory tool.
Modern Metric System
1.4 Use the values stated in inch-pound units as the stan-
2.2 CSA Standard:
dard, in referee decisions. The values in the SI system of units
CSA O121 Douglas Fir Plywood
are given in parentheses, for information only; see IEEE/
2.3 NIST Standard:
ASTM SI-10 for further details.
Voluntary Product Standard PS 1-95 Construction and In-
1.5 This fire standard cannot be used to provide quantitative
dustrial Plywood
measures.
1.6 Fire testing of products and materials is inherently
3. Terminology
hazardous, and adequate safeguards for personnel and property
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms used in this prac-
shall be employed in conducting these tests. Fire testing
tice refer to the terminology contained in Terminology E 176.
involves hazardous materials, operations, and equipment. This
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
standard gives instructions on specimen preparation and
3.2.1 expanded vinyl wall covering, n—a wall covering
mounting, but the fire-test-response method is given in Test
consisting of a woven textile backing, an expanded vinyl base
MethodE84. See also Section 10.
coat layer (which is a homogeneous vinyl layer that contains a
1.7 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes
blowing agent), and a nonexpanded vinyl skin coat.
which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes
3.2.2 paper wall covering, n—a wall covering with a top
shall not be considered requirements of the standard.
layer consisting of paper or an alternative cellulosic-based
1.8 This standard does not purport to address all of the
material, but not consisting of a wood product.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
3.2.3 self-supporting specimen, n—a specimen that remains
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
in place by its own structural characteristics both before and
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
during the fire test.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
3.2.4 vinyl wall covering, n—a wall covering produced by
2. Referenced Documents applying a poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC, vinyl) based coating, or
laminating a preformed vinyl film, onto a woven or nonwoven
2.1 ASTM Standards:
fabric substrate or paper.
C36 Specification for Gypsum Wallboard
3.2.5 wall covering, n—for purposes of this practice,a
paper- or vinyl-based product designed to be attached to a wall
This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E05 on Fire
surface for decorative or acoustical purposes.
Standards and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E05.22 on Surface
Burning.
Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2005. Published March 2005.
2 3
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contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Toronto, ON Canada M9W1R3.
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E2404–05
3.2.6 wall covering system, n—for purposes of this practice, tended to be applied directly to a noncombustible wall surface,
an assembly of a paper wall covering or a vinyl wall covering, the specimens shall consist of the wall covering mounted on a
adhesive (if used), and substrate (if it is part of the assembly) ⁄4 in. (6.3 mm) thick fiber-cement board, complying with
used as a wall treatment for decorative or acoustical purposes. Specification C 1186 (Grade II) and passing Test Method
3.2.6.1 Discussion—The wall covering material is usually E 136, as described in the Annex on Cement Board Require-
intended to be directly attached to a substrate, via adhesives or mentsofTestMethodE84.Mountthespecimensontheledges
mechanical fasteners. In some cases the wall covering system of the Test Method E84 furnace without using additional
will be supported by a frame system some distance away from means of support.
the wall covering material.
8.3 Wall Coverings Intended to be Applied over Gypsum
Board—If the wall coverings are intended to be applied over
4. Summary of Practice
gypsum board, the specimens shall consist of the wall covering
4.1 This practice describes procedures for specimen prepa-
mounted on a ⁄8 in. (15.9 mm) thick Type X gypsum board,
ration and mounting when testing paper or vinyl (including complying with Specification C36 or Specification C 1396/
expanded vinyl) wall coverings to assess flame spread and
C 1396M. The gypsum board shall not be required to be
smoke development as surface burni
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Standard Specification for Coated Glass Mat Water-Resistant Gypsum Backing Panel

ABSTRACT
This specification covers coated glass mat water-resistant gypsum backing panel designed for use on ceilings and walls in bath and shower areas as a base for the application of ceramic or plastic tile. Coated glass mat water-resistant gypsum backing panel shall consist of a noncombustible water-resistant gypsum core, surfaced with glass mat, partially or completely embedded in the core, and with a water-resistant coating on one surface. The specimens shall be tested for flexural strength, humidified deflection, core hardness, end hardness, edge hardness, nail pull resistance, water resistance, and surface water absorption. Coated glass mat water-resistant gypsum backing panel shall have surfaces true and free of imperfections that render the panel unfit for its designed use.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers coated glass mat water-resistant gypsum backing panel designed for use on ceilings and walls in bath and shower areas as a base for the application of ceramic or plastic tile.  
1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard. Within the text, the SI units are shown in brackets.  
1.3 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes that provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of the standard.  
1.4 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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