ASTM C1597M-04(2009)e1 - 1.9.2009
 
1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers gypsum wallboard which is designed to be used for walls, ceilings, or partitions and affords a surface suitable to receive decoration.

Note 1—Specification C 840 contains application procedures for gypsum wallboard.

1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard. For gypsum wallboard produced to inch-pound units see Specification C 1396/C 1396M.

1.3 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes that provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of the standard.

 
2. Referenced Documents

C1396/C1396M-24

Standard Specification for Gypsum Board

E84-26a

Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials (Includes all amendments and changes 4/15/2026).

E96/E96M-24a

Standard Test Methods for Gravimetric Determination of Water Vapor Transmission Rate of Materials (Includes all amendments and changes 11/20/2024).

E119-26

Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials

C645-24

Standard Specification for Nonstructural Steel Framing Members

C1264-19(2024)

Standard Specification for Sampling, Inspection, Rejection, Certification, Packaging, Marking, Shipping, Handling, and Storage of Gypsum Panel Products

C11-25

Standard Terminology Relating to Gypsum and Related Building Materials and Systems

C473-24

Standard Test Methods for Physical Testing of Gypsum Panel Products

C840-25

Standard Specification for Application and Finishing of Gypsum Board