ASTM C916-20 - 1.3.2020
 
1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers minimum material requirements, and safety precautions in application, for adhesives to bond thermal insulation duct liner on the interior surfaces of sheet metal air conditioning ducts; and for coating exposed edges and joints of duct liner thermal insulation to minimize erosion of insulation fibers by air movement.

1.2 The 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.

1.3 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific precautionary statements, see Sections 7 and 9.

1.4 This 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.

 
2. Referenced Documents

C168-22

Standard Terminology Relating to Thermal Insulation

D93-20

Standard Test Methods for Flash Point by Pensky-Martens Closed Cup Tester

D903-98(2017)

Standard Test Method for Peel or Stripping Strength of Adhesive Bonds

ACGIH

Threshold Limit Values Available from American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists, Inc. (ACGIH), 1330 Kemper Meadow Dr., Suite 600, Cincinnati, OH 45240, http://www.acgih.org.

E84-23d

Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials (Includes all amendments and changes 1/29/2024).

NFPA No. 30,

Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code Available from National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471, http://www.nfpa.org.

SMACNA

Duct Liner Application Standard Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Assn., 4201 Lafayette Center Drive, Chantilly, VA 20151-1219, http://www.smacna.org.

D1151-00(2022)

Standard Practice for Effect of Moisture and Temperature on Adhesive Bonds