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ASTM E2430-05(2013)

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Standard Specification For Expanded Polystyrene (“EPS”) Thermal Insulation Boards For Use In Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (“EIFS”)

Standard Specification For Expanded Polystyrene (“EPS”) Thermal Insulation Boards For Use In Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (“EIFS”)

ABSTRACT
This specification is for flat, uncoated expanded polystyrene thermal insulation boards for use in exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS). The thermal insulation boards shall be made of a particular percentage of virgin EPS . Properties of thermal insulation boards such as length, width, thickness, edge trueness, face flatness, and squareness shall be observed.
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1.1 This specification is for flat, uncoated expanded polystyrene thermal insulation boards for use in exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS).  
1.2 EIFS producers may have requirements in addition to, or different than, those in this specification.  
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to inch-pound units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.  
1.4 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.

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Status
Historical
Publication Date
14-Mar-2013
ICS
91.100.60 - Thermal and sound insulating materials
Technical Committee
E06 - Performance of Buildings
Drafting Committee
E06.58 - Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS)
Current Stage
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ASTM E2430-05 - Standard Specification For Expanded Polystyrene ("EPS") Thermal Insulation Boards For Use In Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems ("EIFS")
Effective Date
15-Mar-2013
Replaced By
ASTM E2430/E2430M-13 - Standard Specification For Expanded Polystyrene (“EPS”) Thermal Insulation Boards For Use In Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (“EIFS”)
Effective Date
01-Sep-2013
Referred By
ASTM C1397-13(2019) - Standard Practice for Application of Class PB Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) and EIFS with Drainage
Effective Date
15-Mar-2013

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Designation:E2430 −05(Reapproved 2013)
Standard Specification For
Expanded Polystyrene (“EPS”) Thermal Insulation Boards
For Use In Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (“EIFS”)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E2430; 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 4. Requirements
1.1 This specification is for flat, uncoated expanded poly-
4.1 The thermal insulation boards shall meet the following
styrene thermal insulation boards for use in exterior insulation requirements.
and finish systems (EIFS).
4.1.1 Insulation boards shall meet the properties listed in
Table1 of Specification C578 for Type I.
1.2 EIFS producers may have requirements in addition to,
4.1.2 Insulation boards shall be made of 100% virgin EPS.
or different than, those in this specification.
4.1.3 Length—1219 mm (48 in.) 6 1.6 mm (6 ⁄16 in.).
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
4.1.4 Width—610 mm (24 in.) 6 1.6 mm (6 ⁄16 in.).
standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
4.1.5 Thickness:
conversions to inch-pound units that are provided for informa-
3 1
4.1.5.1 Minimum: 20 mm ( ⁄4 in.) + 1.6 mm ( ⁄16 in.).
tion only and are not considered standard.
4.1.5.2 Maximum: as specified.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
4.1.6 Edge Trueness—When measured with a straight edge,
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
edges shall not deviate more that 0.8 mm ( ⁄32 in.) in 305 mm
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
(12 in.).
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
4.1.7 FaceFlatness—Whenmeasuredacrossthefacewitha
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
straight edge, the maximum deviation for the straight edge
shall not exceed more than 0.8 mm ( ⁄32 in.).
2. Referenced Documents
4.1.8 Squareness—When measured on the large flat face
2.1 ASTM Standards:
from one corner to the opposing corner, the dimensional
C578Specification for Rigid, Cellular Polystyrene Thermal
variations shall not exceed more than 0.8 mm ( ⁄32 in.) in 305
Insulation
mm (12 in.).
4.1.9 Aging—Prior to cutting into individual boards, the
3. Ordering Information
insulation billet shall remain in one of the following states:
3.1 The following information shall be provided when
4.1.9.1 For a minimum of six weeks at ambient tempera-
shipping materials under this specification.
tures and humidity conditions of the storage locations.
3.1.1 Thickness, width and length,
4.1.9.2 For a minimum of five days at a constant tempera-
3.1.2 Number of pieces,
ture of 60°C (140°F).
3.1.3 Shipping address,
4.1.9.3 For a minimum of twelve days at the existing
3.1.4 Required delivery date,
temperature and humidity conditions of the storage location
3.1.5 Billing information,
when thermal insulation boards are manufactured using low
3.1.6 Certificate of compliance with this specification, and
pentane EPS resin (< 4.5% pentane) and vacuum molding
3.1.7 EIFS producer name and product name for which
technology.
insulation is to be used.
4.1.9.4 For a minimum of 18 days at existing temperature
and humidity conditions of the storage location when thermal
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E06 on insulation boards are manufactured using full pentane resin
Performance of Buildings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommit
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