ASTM E2430/E2430M-13

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

SCOPE
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 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.  
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.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Aug-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)

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM E2430-05(2013) - Standard Specification For Expanded Polystyrene (“EPS”) Thermal Insulation Boards For Use In Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (“EIFS”)
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2013
• Replaced By: ASTM E2430/E2430M-13(2018) - Standard Specification for Expanded Polystyrene (“EPS”) Thermal Insulation Boards for Use in Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (“EIFS”)
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2018

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: E2430/E2430M −13
Standard Specification for
Expanded Polystyrene (“EPS”) Thermal Insulation Boards
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for Use in Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (“EIFS”)
ThisstandardisissuedunderthefixeddesignationE2430/E2430M;thenumberimmediatelyfollowingthedesignationindicatestheyear
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. Ordering Information
1.1 This specification is for flat, uncoated expanded poly- 4.1 The following information shall be provided when
styrene thermal insulation boards for use in exterior insulation shipping materials under this specification.
and finish systems (EIFS).
4.1.1 Thickness, width and length,
4.1.2 Number of pieces,
1.2 EIFS producers may have requirements in addition to,
4.1.3 Shipping address,
or different than, those in this specification.
4.1.4 Required delivery date,
1.3 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
4.1.5 Billing information,
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in
4.1.6 Certificate of compliance with this specification, and
each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each
4.1.7 EIFS producer name and product name for which
system shall be used independently of the other. Combining
insulation is to be used.
values from the two systems may result in non-conformance
with the standard.
5. Requirements
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
5.1 The thermal insulation boards shall meet the following
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
requirements.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
5.1.1 Insulation boards shall meet the properties listed in
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
Table 1 of Specification C578 for Type I.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
5.1.2 Insulation boards shall be made of 100 % virgin EPS.
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5.1.3 Length—1219 mm [48 in.] 6 1.6 mm [6 ⁄16 in.].
2. Referenced Documents
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5.1.4 Width—610 mm [24 in.] 6 1.6 mm [6 ⁄16 in.].
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
5.1.5 Thickness:
C578 Specification for Rigid, Cellular Polystyrene Thermal
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5.1.5.1 Minimum: 20 mm [ ⁄4 in.] + 1.6 mm [ ⁄16 in.].
Insulation
5.1.5.2 Maximum: as specified.
E631 Terminology of Building Constructions
5.1.6 Edge Trueness—When measured with a straight edge,
E2110 Terminology for Exterior Insulation and Finish Sys-
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edges shall not deviate more that 0.8 mm [ ⁄32 in.] in 305 mm
tems (EIFS)
[12 in.].
5.1.7 FaceFlatness—When measured across the face with a
3. Terminology
straight edge, the maximum deviation for the straight edge
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3.1 For general terminology regarding EIFS and building in
shall not exceed more than 0.8 mm [ ⁄32 in.].
general, see Terminology E2110 (for EIFS terms) and Termi-
5.1.8 Squareness—When measured on the large flat face
nology E631 (for buildings in general).
from one corner to the opposing corner, the dimensional
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variations shall not exceed more than 0.8 mm [ ⁄32 in.] in 305
mm [12 in.].
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5.1.9 Aging—Prior to cutting into individual boards, the
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E06 on
Performance of Buildings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E06.58
insulation billet shall remain in one of the following states:
on Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS).
5.1.9.1 For a minimum of six weeks at ambient tempera-
Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2013. Published September 2013. Originally
tures and humidity conditions of the storage locations.
approved in 2005. Last previous edition approved in 2013 as E2430 – 05 (2013).
DOI: 10.1520/E2430_E2430M-13.
5.1.9.2 For a minimum of five days at a constant tempera-
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ture of 60°C [140°F].
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
5.1.9.3 For a minimum of twelve days at the existing
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. temperature and humidity conditions of the storage location
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when thermal insulation boards are manufactured using low 6.3 Projections—Insulation board shall be free from surface
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pentane EPS resin (< 4.5 % pentane) and vacuum molding projections or cutting marks in excess of 1.6 mm [ ⁄16 in.].
technology.
7. Product Marking, Packaging, and Package Marking
5.1.9.4 For a minimum of 18 days at existing temperature
and humidity conditions of the storage location when thermal 7.1 Each board shall be marked with
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Designation: E2430 − 05 (Reapproved 2013) E2430/E2430M − 13
Standard Specification For
Expanded Polystyrene (“EPS”) Thermal Insulation Boards
Forfor Use Inin Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems
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(“EIFS”)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E2430;E2430/E2430M; 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 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 either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values given in
parentheses are mathematical conversions to inch-pound units that are provided for information only and are not considered 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.
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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
C578 Specification for Rigid, Cellular Polystyrene Thermal Insulation
E631 Terminology of Building Constructions
E2110 Terminology for Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS)
3. Terminology
3.1 For general terminology regarding EIFS and building in general, see Terminology E2110 (for EIFS terms) and Terminology
E631 (for buildings in general).
4. Ordering Information
4.1 The following information shall be provided when shipping materials under this specification.
4.1.1 Thickness, width and length,
4.1.2 Number of pieces,
4.1.3 Shipping address,
4.1.4 Required delivery date,
4.1.5 Billing information,
4.1.6 Certificate of compliance with this specification, and
4.1.7 EIFS producer name and product name for which insulation is to be used.
5. Requirements
5.1 The thermal insulation boards shall meet the following requirements.
5.1.1 Insulation boards shall meet the properties listed in Table 1 of Specification C578 for Type I.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E06 on Performance of Buildings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E06.58 on Exterior
Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS).
Current edition approved March 15, 2013Sept. 1, 2013. Published April 2013September 2013. Originally approved in 2005. Last previous edition approved in 20052013
as E2430 – 05. 05 (2013). DOI: 10.1520/E2430-05R13.10.1520/E2430_E2430M-13.
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volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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5.1.2 Insulation boards shall be made of 100 % virgin EPS.
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5.1.3 Length—1219 mm (48 in.)[48 in.] 6 1.6 mm (6[6 ⁄16 in.). in.].
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5.1.4 Width—610 mm (24 in.)[24 in.] 6 1.6 mm (6[6 ⁄16 in.). in.].
5.1.5 Thickness:
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5.1.5.1 Minimum: 20 mm ([ ⁄4 in.)in.] + 1.6 mm ([ ⁄16 in.). in.].
5.1.5.2 Maximum: as specified.
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5.1.6 Edge Trueness—When measured with a straight edge, edges shall not deviate more that 0.8 mm ([ ⁄32 in.)in.] in 305 mm
(12 in.).[12 in.].
5.1.7 Face Flatness—When measured across the face with a straight edge, the maximum deviation for the straight edge shall
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not exceed more than 0.8 mm ([ ⁄32 in.).in.].
5.1.8 Squareness—When measured on the large flat face from one corner to the opposing corner, the dimensional variations
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shall not exceed more than 0.8 mm ([ ⁄32 in.)in.] in 305 mm (12 in.).[12 in.].
5.1.9 Aging—Prior to cutting into individual boards, the insulation billet shall remain in one of the following states:
5.1.9.1 For a minimum of six weeks at ambient temperatures and humidity conditions of the storage locations.
5.1.9.2 For a minimum of five days at a constant temperatu
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