ASTM C659-90(2014)
Standard Specification for Asbestos-Cement Organic-Foam Core Insulating Panels

Standard No.

ASTM C659-90(2014)

Release Date

1990

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

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ASTM C659-90(2014)

Scope

1.1 This specification covers asbestos-cement plastic-foam core panels consisting of a core of insulating cellular plastic sandwiched between and bonded to two sheets of asbestos-cement facing board. Asbestos-cement plastic-foam core panels are normally nonload-bearing panels designed for exterior and interior walls, partitions, curtain walls, and other insulation and decorative purposes.

1.2 All measurements and tests necessary for determining the conformity of asbestos-cement plastic-foam core panels with this specification are made in accordance with the test methods covered in Sections 6 and 10.

1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values stated in parentheses are provided for information only.

1.4 Warning—Breathing of asbestos dust is hazardous. Asbestos and asbestos products present demonstrated health risks for users and for those with whom they come into contact. In addition to other precautions, when working with asbestos-cement products, minimize the dust that results. For information on the safe use of chrysoltile asbestos, refer to “Safe Use of Chrysotile Asbestos: A Manual on Preventive and Control Measures.”2

1.5 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. See for a specific hazard warning.

ASTM C659-90(2014) Referenced Document

• ASTM C220 Standard Specification for Flat Asbestos-Cement Sheets*， 1991-04-20 Update
• ASTM C236 Standard Test Method for Steady-State Thermal Performance of Building Assemblies by Means of a Guarded Hot Box (Withdrawn 2001)*， 2017-08-17 Update
• ASTM C355 Test Methods for Test for Water Vapor Transmission of Thick Materials
• ASTM D2341 
• ASTM E96/E96M Standard Test Methods for Gravimetric Determination of Water Vapor Transmission Rate of Materials*， 2024-03-01 Update

ASTM C659-90(2014) history

• 1990 ASTM C659-90(2014) Standard Specification for Asbestos-Cement Organic-Foam Core Insulating Panels
• 1990 ASTM C659-90(2008) Standard Specification for Asbestos-Cement Organic-Foam Core Insulating Panels
• 1990 ASTM C659-90(2003)e1 Standard Specification for Asbestos-Cement Organic-Foam Core Insulating Panels
• 1990 ASTM C659-90(2003) Standard Specification for Asbestos-Cement Organic-Foam Core Insulating Panels
• 1998 ASTM C659-90(1998) Standard Specification for Asbestos-Cement Organic-Foam Core Insulating Panels