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ASTM C 220 : 1991 : R2015

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Standard Specification for Flat Asbestos-Cement Sheets (Withdrawn 2021)
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English

Published date

07-22-2015

This specification covers asbestos-cement sheets in flat form designed for industrial, commercial, and general building purposes, of the following types:Flat Sheets, Type F (Flexible)—An asbestos-cement flat sheet suitable for exterior and interior use, where a board having higher strength and density, smoother surface, greater flexibility, and lower moisture absorption is desired.

1.1This specification covers asbestos-cement sheets in flat form designed for industrial, commercial, and general building purposes, of the following types:

1.1.1Flat Sheets, Type F (Flexible)—An asbestos-cement flat sheet suitable for exterior and interior use, where a board having higher strength and density, smoother surface, greater flexibility, and lower moisture absorption is desired.

1.1.2Flat Sheets, Type U (Utility)—An asbestos-cement flat sheet suitable for exterior and interior use, having sufficient strength for general utility and construction purposes, and where a board having maximum flexibility, highest density, smoother surface, and lower moisture absorption is not essential.

1.2The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.

1.3Warning—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 chrysotile asbestos, refer to “Safe Use of Chrysotile: A Manual on Preventive and Control Measures.”2

1.4This 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.

Committee
C 17
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
3
ProductNote
Reconfirmed 2015
PublisherName
American Society for Testing and Materials
Status
Current
Supersedes

ASTM C 1186 : 2008 : R2016 Standard Specification for Flat Fiber-Cement Sheets
ASTM C 551/C551M : 2007 : R2019 Standard Specification for Asbestos-Cement Fiberboard Insulating Panels (Withdrawn 2022)
ASTM C 1288 : 2017 Standard Specification for Fiber-Cement Interior Substrate Sheets
ASTM C 1325 : 2019 Standard Specification for Fiber-Mat Reinforced Cementitious Backer Units

MIL-STD-129 Revision R:2014 Military Marking for Shipment and Storage
ASTM C 458 : 1998 Standard Test Method for Organic Fiber Content of Asbestos-Cement Products
FED-STD-123 Revision H:2007 MARKING FOR SHIPMENT (CIVIL AGENCIES)
ASTM C 459 : 1997 Standard Test Methods for Asbestos-Cement Flat Products

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