1、Designation: E2430 05 (Reapproved 2013)Standard Specification ForExpanded Polystyrene (“EPS”) Thermal Insulation BoardsFor Use In Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (“EIFS”)1This standard is issued under the fixed designation E2430; the number immediately following the designation indicates the
2、year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon () indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1. Scope1.1 This specification is for flat, uncoated expanded po
3、ly-styrene thermal 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 asstandard. The values given in parentheses are mat
4、hematicalconversions to inch-pound units that are provided for informa-tion only and are not considered standard.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 sa
5、fety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2C578 Specification for Rigid, Cellular Polystyrene ThermalInsulation3. Ordering Information3.1 The following information shall be provided whenshipping materia
6、ls under this specification.3.1.1 Thickness, width and length,3.1.2 Number of pieces,3.1.3 Shipping 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
7、 Requirements4.1 The thermal insulation boards shall meet the followingrequirements.4.1.1 Insulation boards shall meet the properties listed inTable 1 of Specification C578 for Type I.4.1.2 Insulation boards shall be made of 100 % virgin EPS.4.1.3 Length1219 mm (48 in.) 6 1.6 mm (6116 in.).4.1.4 Wi
8、dth610 mm (24 in.) 6 1.6 mm (6116 in.).4.1.5 Thickness:4.1.5.1 Minimum: 20 mm (34 in.) + 1.6 mm (116 in.).4.1.5.2 Maximum: as specified.4.1.6 Edge TruenessWhen 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 FlatnessWhen measured across t
9、he face with astraight edge, the maximum deviation for the straight edgeshall not exceed more than 0.8 mm (132 in.).4.1.8 SquarenessWhen 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.
10、9 AgingPrior to cutting into individual boards, theinsulation billet shall remain in one of the following states:4.1.9.1 For a minimum of six weeks at ambient tempera-tures and humidity conditions of the storage locations.4.1.9.2 For a minimum of five days at a constant tempera-ture of 60C (140F).4.
11、1.9.3 For a minimum of twelve days at the existingtemperature and humidity conditions of the storage locationwhen thermal insulation boards are manufactured using lowpentane EPS resin ( 4.5 % pentane) and vacuum moldingtechnology.4.1.9.4 For a minimum of 18 days at existing temperatureand humidity c
12、onditions of the storage location when thermalinsulation boards are manufactured using full pentane resin(nominal 6 % pentane) and using vacuum molding technology.4.1.10 Inspection and Quality AssuranceThe thermal in-sulation boards shall be produced under the EIFS producersquality assurance program
13、 which shall meet the requirementsof the applicable local building regulations and the require-ments of the EIFS producer in whose system the insulation isto be used.1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E06 onPerformance of Buildings and is the direct responsibility of Su
14、bcommittee E06.58on Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS).Current edition approved March 15, 2013. Published April 2013. Originallyapproved in 2005. Last previous edition approved in 2005 as E2430 05. DOI:10.1520/E2430-05R13.2For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.or
15、g, orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org. For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information, refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States15. Workmanship
16、 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.5.2 VoidsInsulation board shall have no more than 8 voidshaving dimensions larger than 3.2 mm (18 in.)
17、 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, Packaging, and Package Marking6.1 Each board shall be marked with the insulation produc-ers name and the na
18、me 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 shall be marked on bothfaces.6.1.2 Packaging:6.1.2.1 Insulation boards shall be packaged in plastic ba
19、gs.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 package.7. Keywords7.1 EIFS; EPS; expanded polystyrene insulation; exteriorinsulation and finish syste
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