ASTM D3982-98 - 10.2.1998
 
1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers ducts and hoods fabricated by contact molding intended for use in handling corrosive fumes and process gases. Special attention is given to equipment that operates at temperatures over 180°F (82.2°C) with regard to strength and corrosion resistance.

1.2 The material of construction shall be "fiberglass" consisting of a polyester, vinyl ester, or other qualified resin-matrix systems with fiber reinforcement in accordance with Specification C582.

1.3 This specification is not intended to cover selection of resins and reinforcements for specific chemical environments.

1.4 All descriptions and limitations in this specification are to include both ducts and hoods, where applicable.

1.5 This specification covers ducts and hoods up to a design pressure of +5 psig (34.5 Pa).

1.6 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The SI units given in parentheses are for information only.

 
2. Referenced Documents

C582-23

Standard Specification for Contact-Molded Reinforced Thermosetting Plastic (RTP) Laminates for Corrosion-Resistant Equipment

C581-26

Standard Practice for Determining Chemical Resistance of Thermosetting Resins Used in Glass-Fiber-Reinforced Structures Intended for Liquid Service

D883-26b

Standard Terminology Relating to Plastics (Includes all amendments and changes 8/24/2026).

D2583-25

Standard Test Method for Indentation Hardness of Rigid Plastics by Means of a Barcol Impressor

D2584-25

Standard Test Method for Ignition Loss of Cured Reinforced Resins

F412-25a

Standard Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems (Includes all amendments and changes 10/8/2025).

NFPA?91

Installation of Blower and Exhaust Systems for Duct, Stack and Vapor Removal or Conveying Available from National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471, http://www.nfpa.org.

F436-11

Standard Specification for Hardened Steel Washers