1.1 This specification covers gypsum board designed to be used as a base in multilayer systems, as a gypsum stud or core in semi-solid or solid gypsum board partitions, or in shaftwall assemblies. Note 1—Specification C840 contains application procedures for gypsum backing board, gypsum coreboard, and gypsum shaftliner board.1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. Within the text, the SI units are shown in brackets. The values stated in each system shal be used independent of the other. Values from the two systems shall not be combined. 1.3 The terms "backing board," "coreboard," and "shaftliner board," refer to different end uses of the gypsum board specified in this specification. The term "gypsum backing board," in this specification, shall include gypsum coreboard and gypsum shaftliner board unless otherwise stated. 1.4 The text of this specification references notes and footnotes which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of the specification.
ASTM C442/C442M-04e1 Referenced Document
ASTM C11 Standard Terminology Relating to Gypsum and Related Building Materials and Systems
ASTM C1264 Standard Specification for Sampling, Inspection, Rejection, Certification, Packaging, Marking, Shipping, Handling, and Storage of Gypsum Board
ASTM C473 Standard Test Methods for Physical Testing of Gypsum Panel Products*, 2019-10-01 Update
ASTM C645 Standard Specification for Nonstructural Steel Framing Members*, 2018-06-01 Update
ASTM C840 Standard Specification for Application and Finishing of Gypsum Board
ASTM E119 Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials
ASTM E84 Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
ASTM E96 Standard Test Method for Water Vapor Transmission of Materials
ASTM C442/C442M-04e1 history
2017ASTM C442/C442M-04e1 Standard Specification for Gypsum Backing Board, Gypsum Coreboard, and Gypsum Shaftliner Board (Withdrawn 2005)
2004ASTM C442/C442M-04 Standard Specification for Gypsum Backing Board, Gypsum Coreboard, and Gypsum Shaftliner Board
2001ASTM C442/C442M-01 Standard Specification for Gypsum Backing Board, Gypsum Coreboard, and Gypsum Shaftliner Board
1999ASTM C442/C442M-99a Standard Specification for Gypsum Backing Board, Gypsum Coreboard, and Gypsum Shaftliner Board