ASTM E2189-19
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Testing Resistance to Fogging in Insulating Glass Units
Standard Test Method for Testing Resistance to Fogging in Insulating Glass Units
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 This test method is intended to provide a means for testing the resistance to fogging in insulating glass units.
4.2 This test method is also intended to provide a means for testing the resistance to fogging caused by the volatility of components within the unit, including the sealing system components and internal components.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers procedures for testing the resistance to fogging of pre-assembled permanently sealed insulating glass units or insulating glass units with capillary tubes intentionally left open or closed.
1.2 This test method is applicable only to insulating glass units that are constructed with glass or suspended film.
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 construction details that are essential components 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: E2189 − 19
Standard Test Method for
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Testing Resistance to Fogging in Insulating Glass Units
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E2189; 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. Referenced Documents
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1.1 This test method covers procedures for testing the 2.1 ASTM Standards:
resistance to fogging of pre-assembled permanently sealed C162 Terminology of Glass and Glass Products
insulating glass units or insulating glass units with capillary C717 Terminology of Building Seals and Sealants
tubes intentionally left open or closed. E631 Terminology of Building Constructions
E2188 Test Method for Insulating Glass Unit Performance
1.2 This test method is applicable only to insulating glass
E2190 Specification for Insulating Glass Unit Performance
units that are constructed with glass or suspended film.
and Evaluation
1.3 This test method is applicable to both double-glazed and
3. Terminology
triple-glazed insulating glass units; for triple-glazed insulating
glass units where both of the outer lites are glass and the inner
3.1 Definition of Terms:
lite is either glass or a suspended film.
3.1.1 For definitions of terms found in the standard, refer to
TerminologyC717,TerminologyC162andTerminologyE631.
1.4 The unit construction used in this test method contains
construction details that are essential components of the test.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
Different types of glass, different glass thicknesses, and differ-
3.2.1 cavity, n—the space within an insulating glass unit
ent cavity sizes may affect the test results.
created by the sealing system where water vapor is controlled
to prevent the formation of condensation. Cavities may be
1.5 This test method is not applicable to insulating glass
air-filled or inert gas-filled.
units containing a spandrel glass coating due to testing limita-
tions. 3.2.2 fog, n—visible deposits present after testing in accor-
dance with Section 8 that were not present prior to testing. Fog
1.6 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
doesnotincludedefectsinaglasscoatingortheglasssubstrate
standard. The values given in parentheses after SI units are
when examined prior to testing.
provided for information only and are not considered standard.
3.2.3 internal components, n—the components of an insu-
1.7 This standard does not purport to address all of the
lating glass unit that typically do not contribute to water vapor
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
control of the cavity. Internal components may be decorative,
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
such as false muntins, decorative glass, caming, and other
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
decorative materials. Internal components may also be
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
functional, such as blinds or shades.
1.8 This international standard was developed in accor-
3.2.4 sealing system, n—the components of an insulating
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
glass unit that together function to create the cavity and control
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
cavity water vapor content. Sealing system components typi-
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
cally include a spacer, a desiccant, and sealant(s).
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
4. Significance and Use
4.1 This test method is intended to provide a means for
testing the resistance to fogging in insulating glass units.
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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
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approved in 2002. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as E2189–10 . DOI: Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
10.1520/E2189–19. the ASTM website.
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Designation: E2189 − 10 E2189 − 19
Standard Test Method for
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Testing Resistance to Fogging in Insulating Glass Units
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E2189; 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.
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ε NOTE—6.1.6, 6.1.7, and 6.2.1 were corrected editorially in March 2012.
1. Scope
1.1 This test method covers procedures for testing the resistance to fogging of preassembledpre-assembled permanently sealed
insulating glass units or insulating glass units with capillary tubes intentionally left open.open or closed.
1.2 This test method is applicable only to sealed insulating glass units that are constructed with glass.glass or suspended film.
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 construction details that are essential components 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
E631 Terminology of Building Constructions
E2188 Test Method for Insulating Glass Unit Performance
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 the standard, refer to Terminology C717, Terminology C162 and Terminology E631.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 cavity, n—the space within an insulating glass unit created by the sealing system where water vapor is controlled to prevent
the formation of condensation. Cavities may be air-filled or inert gas-filled.
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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 November 2010May 2019. Originally approved in 2002. Last previous editionsedition approved in
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20022010 as E2189 – 02.E2189–10 . DOI: 10.1520/E2189-10E01.10.1520/E2189–19.
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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.
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3.2.2 fog, n—visible deposits present after testing in accordance with Section 8 that were not present prior to testing. Fog does
not include defects in a glass coating or the glass substrate when examined prior to testing.
3.2.3 internal components, n—the components of an insulating glass unit that typically do not contribute to water vapor control
of the cavity. Internal components may be decorative, such as false muntins, decorative glass, caming, and other decorative
materials. Internal components may also be functional, such
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