1、Designation: E 2430 05Standard Specification ForExpanded Polystyrene (“EPS”) Thermal Insulation BoardsFor Use In Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (“EIFS”)1This standard is issued under the fixed designation E 2430; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal
2、adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1. Scope1.1 This specification is for flat, uncoated expanded poly-styrene ther
3、mal insulation boards for use in exterior insulationand 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 thestandard. The values given in parentheses are for informatio
4、nalpurposes only.1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to us
5、e.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2C 578 Specification for Rigid, Cellular Polystyrene ThermalInsulation.3. Ordering Information3.1 The following information shall be provided whenshipping materials under this specification.3.1.1 Thickness, width and length,3.1.2 Number of pieces,3.1.3 Shi
6、pping address,3.1.4 Required delivery date,3.1.5 Billing information,3.1.6 Certificate of compliance with this specification, and3.1.7 EIFS producer name and product name for whichinsulation is to be used.4. Requirements4.1 The thermal insulation boards shall meet the followingrequirements.4.1.1 Ins
7、ulation boards shall meet the properties listed inTable 1 of Specification C 578 for Type I.4.1.2 Insulation boards shall be made of 100 % virgin EPS.4.1.3 Length: 1219 mm (48 in.) 61.6 mm (6116 in.)4.1.4 Width: 610 mm (24 in.) 61.6 mm (6116 in.)4.1.5 Thickness:4.1.5.1 Minimum 20 mm (34 in.) + 1.6 m
8、m (116 in.)4.1.5.2 Maximum: as specified4.1.6 Edge Trueness: When measured with a straight edge,edges shall not deviate more that 0.8 mm (132 in.) in 305 mm(12 in.)4.1.7 Face Flatness: When measured across the face with astraight edge, the maximum deviation for the straight edgeshall not exceed more
9、 than 0.8 mm (132 in.)4.1.8 Squareness: When measured on the large flat facefrom one corner to the opposing corner, the dimensionalvariations shall not exceed more than 0.8 mm (132 in.) in 305mm (12 in.).4.1.9 Aging. Prior to cutting into individual boards, theinsulation billet shall remain in one o
10、f the following states:4.1.9.1 For a minimum of 6 week at ambient temperaturesand humidity conditions of the storage locations.4.1.9.2 For a minimum of five (5) days at a constanttemperature of 60C (140F).4.1.9.3 For a minimum of 12 days at the existing tempera-ture and humidity conditions of the st
11、orage location whenthermal insulation boards are manufactured using low pentaneEPS resin ( 4.5 % pentane) and vacuum molding technology.4.1.9.4 For a minimum of 18 days at existing temperatureand humidity conditions of the storage location when thermalinsulation boards are manufactured using full pe
12、ntane resin(nominal 6 % pentane) and using vacuum molding technology.4.1.10 Inspection and Quality Assurance: The thermal in-sulation boards shall be produced under the EIFS producersquality assurance program, which shall meet the requirementsof the applicable local building regulations and the requ
13、ire-ments of the EIFS producer in whose system the insulation isto be used.5. Workmanship, Finish and Appearance5.1 Crushing and DepressionInsulation boards shall haveno crushed or depressed areas on any surface exceeding 1.6mm (116 in.) in depth on no more the 5 % of the surface area.1This specific
14、ation is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E06 onPerformance of Buildings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E06.58on Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS).Current edition approved June 15, 2005. Published June 2005.2For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website,
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16、.2 VoidsInsulation board shall have no more than 8 voidshaving dimensions larger than 3.2 mm (18 in.) 3 3.2 mm (18in.) per 0.74 sq m (8 sq ft) of surface area.5.3 ProjectionsInsulation board shall be free from surfaceprojections or cutting marks in excess of 1.6 mm (116 in.).6. Product marking, pack
17、aging, and package marking6.1 Each board shall be marked with the insulation produc-ers name and the name of the EIFS producer with which thebards will be used, as follows:6.1.1 Marking of individual boards:6.1.1.1 Each board shall be marked on at least one edge, and6.1.1.2 One board in each package
18、 shall be marked on bothfaces.6.1.2 Packaging:6.1.2.1 Insulation boards shall be packaged in plastic bags.6.1.2.2 Alternate methods of packaging shall be submittedto the EIFS manufacturer and approved prior to use.6.1.3 Package Marking:6.1.3.1 The insulation producer shall mark the lot numberon each
19、 package.7. Keywords7.1 Exterior Insulation and Finish System, EIFS; thermalinsulation board, expanded polystyrene insulation, EPSASTM International takes no position respecting the validity of any patent rights asserted in connection with any item mentionedin this standard. Users of this standard a
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