ASTM C223-98(2014) PDF

Scope: 1.1 This specification covers asbestos-cement siding, including accessories, designed to provide the weather-exposed sidewall surfaces of buildings. Siding in the following forms is covered:

1.1.1 Siding Shingles—Uniform thickness, generally rectangular in shape and having wavy, random, thatched, straight, or irregular butts.

1.1.2 Clapboards—Uniform thickness, generally longer and narrower in shape than siding shingles, and usually with the exposed edge straight.

1.1.3 Sheets—Uniform thickness, rectangular in shape, larger in unit sizes than shingles or clapboards.

Note 1: For additional information, see Specification C725 for Semidense Mineral Fiber Siding.

1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

1.3 Warning—Breathing of asbestos dust is hazardous. Asbestos and asbestos products present demonstrated health risks for users and for those with whom they come into contact. In addition to other precautions, when working with asbestos-cement products, minimize the dust that results. For information on the safe use of chrysotile asbestos, refer to “Safe Use of Chrysotile: A Manual on Preventive and Control Measures.”2

ASTM C223-98(2014) Referenced Document

ASTM C1096 Standard Test Method for Determination of Wood Fiber in Asbestos Cement
ASTM C220 Standard Specification for Flat Asbestos-Cement Sheets
ASTM C458 Standard Test Method for Organic Fiber Content of Asbestos-Cement Products
ASTM C459 Standard Test Methods for Asbestos-Cement Flat Products
ASTM C725 Standard Specification for Semidense Mineral Fiber Siding