1.1 This classification system2 provides a means for specifying or describing pertinent properties of commercial nonmetallic gasket materials. Materials composed of asbestos, cork, cellulose, and other organic or inorganic materials in combination with various binders or impregnants are included. Materials normally classified as rubber compounds are not included, since they are covered in Classification D2000. Gasket coatings are not covered, since details thereof are intended to be given on engineering drawings or in separate specifications. Facing materials for laminate composite gasket materials (LCGM) are included in Classification System F104. Assembled LCGMs are covered in Classification F868.
1.2 Since all of the properties that contribute to gasket performance are not included, use of the classification system as a basis for selecting materials is limited.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.4 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.
1.5 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.
ASTM F104-11(2020) Referenced Document
ASTM C561 Standard Test Method for Ash in a Graphite Sample
ASTM D2000 Standard Classification System for Rubber Products in Automotive Applications
ASTM D5964 Standard Practice for Rubber IRM 902 and IRM 903 Replacement Oils for ASTM No. 2 and ASTM No. 3 Oils
ASTM E11 Standard Specification for Wire Cloth and Sieves for Testing Purposes
ASTM F1315 Standard Test Method for Density of a Sheet Gasket Material
ASTM F146 Standard Test Methods for Fluid Resistance of Gasket Materials
ASTM F147 Standard Test Method for Flexibility of Non-Metallic Gasket Materials
ASTM F148 Standard Test Method for Binder Durability of Cork Composition Gasket Materials
ASTM F152 Standard Test Methods for Tension Testing of Nonmetallic Gasket Materials
ASTM F36 Standard Test Method for Compressibility and Recovery of Gasket Materials
ASTM F37 Standard Test Methods for Sealability of Gasket Materials
ASTM F38 Standard Test Methods for Creep Relaxation of a Gasket Material
ASTM F433 Standard Practice for Evaluating Thermal Conductivity of Gasket Materials
ASTM F607 Standard Test Method for Adhesion of Gasket Materials to Metal Surfaces
ASTM F868 Standard Classification for Laminated Composite Gasket Materials
ASTM G21 Standard Practice for Determining Resistance of Synthetic Polymeric Materials to Fungi
ASTM F104-11(2020) history
2020ASTM F104-11(2020) Standard Classification System for Nonmetallic Gasket Materials
2011ASTM F104-11 Standard Classification System for Nonmetallic Gasket Materials
2003ASTM F104-03(2009) Standard Classification System for Nonmetallic Gasket Materials
2003ASTM F104-03 Standard Classification System for Nonmetallic Gasket Materials
2002ASTM F104-02e1 Standard Classification System for Nonmetallic Gasket Materials
2000ASTM F104-00 Standard Classification System for Nonmetallic Gasket Materials