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ASTM E 2923 : 2014(R2019)

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Standard Practice for Longevity Assessment of Firestop Materials Using Differential Scanning Calorimetry
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English

Published date

01-10-2019

1.1This practice covers a standardized procedure for quantitatively assessing the longevity of materials used in firestop systems, by the use of data obtained from differential scanning calorimetry.

1.2This practice is intended to differentiate firestop materials that are expected to maintain performance characteristics over time from those that are expected to degrade in performance characteristics over time. DSC experimental curve evaluation can also deliver indifferent results, where an interpretation of sample properties is not possible without additional testing using conventional durability testing. It evaluates the extent of chemical reactions that will occur within the firestop material under specified conditions of temperature and humidity. This practice does not measure longevity under specific severe environmental conditions or building operation that might be experienced by an individual firestop system.

1.3This practice is intended to be used to test the materials used within a firestopping system. The practice is not intended to be used to test the properties of assembled firestopping systems.

1.4This practice is intended to evaluate the following types of materials used in through-penetration fire stops:

1.4.1Endothermic,

1.4.2Intumescent,

1.4.3Insulation,

1.4.4Ablatives, and

1.4.5Subliming.

1.5The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.

1.6This 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. Some specific hazards are given in Section 8 on Hazards.

1.7This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

Committee
E 06
DocumentType
Standard Practice
Pages
5
PublisherName
American Society for Testing and Materials
Status
Current
Supersedes

ASTM E 3157 : 2019 Standard Guide for Understanding and Using Information Related to Installation of Firestop Systems

ASTM E 814 : 2013 : REV A : R2017 Standard Test Method for Fire Tests of Penetration Firestop Systems
ASTM E 2041 : 2023 Standard Test Method for Estimating Kinetic Parameters by Differential Scanning Calorimeter Using the Borchardt and Daniels Method
ASTM E 814 : 2023 : REV A Standard Test Method for Fire Tests of Penetration Firestop Systems
ASTM E 814 : 2023 Standard Test Method for Fire Tests of Penetration Firestop Systems
ASTM E 2041 : 2013 : R2018 Standard Test Method for Estimating Kinetic Parameters by Differential Scanning Calorimeter Using the Borchardt and Daniels Method
ASTM E 2041 : 2001 Standard Method for Estimating Kinetic Parameters by Differential Scanning Calorimeter Using the Borchardt and Daniels Method

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