I Acoustics and Insulation Product Testing Laboratories 2790 Columbus Road, Granville, OH 43023, Requester: Bill Tolliver REPORT NO. 81651-1CC ‘Owens Corning Date: January 27, 2005 Mexico City, Mexico Tite: Characterization of OC Mexico Duct Wrap Tested per ASTM E84 ‘Type of Sample: Experimental ‘Type of service: Material Characterization Purpose: Determine the surface burning characteristics of OC Mexico Duct Wrap as tested per ASTM E84- 03a, 1) RF3200 2pet density at 2-in. thick by 23 Yin, wide by 24-tt length, 2gsf of National Starch 32-147A adhesive was used with Lamtec 3035D facing e “Tie lboratory_(100108-0) fs accredited by NVLAP of the National inituto of ‘Standards and Technology fer speci tests in accordance with presrbed tost rrathods and accredhaton cia. The use of ne NVLAP logo andlor thi report {does not constute or imply product certfestion ot endorsement by NVLAP or any ‘Sgency of tha US Government forthe product tts referenced heel “The information provided hersin fe based on controled Inboratory conditions, The test spacimen ifeniicaton is 26 provided By the cient and Owens Comming Acoustic and Insulation Product Testing Laboratories accoptz no reeponsiby for any inaccuracies thersn, Owene Coming Acoustic and Inslalon Product Tasting Laboratoris makes no watraiy that the ‘ste oprecentative of actual uso conaionsReport No. 1651-1 Page 2 of 3 ‘Summary of Test Resul Test Method | Requirement Result ASTM £64-03a | Surface Burning | Sample 1 RFS200 2pet density at 2-n. thick by 23 Vein Characteristics wide by 24-4. length, 2gst of National Starch 32-147A adhesive was used with Lamtec 30350 facing Flame Spread Index = 25 ‘Smoke Developed Inde ‘Testing Method: ASTM E84 ‘The results described in this report were obtained per ASTM E84-03a Standard Test Method for SURFACE BURNING CHARACTERISTICS OF BUILDING MATERIALS, Volume 04.07 of the ‘American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM). This procedure is the responsibilty of ASTM ‘Committee E5 on Fire Standards. [ASTM E84 describes a method for determining the comparative surface burning behavior of bulding materials, ‘This testis applicable to exposed surfaces such as walls and ceilings, and is evaluated in the ceiling postion withthe test surface exposed face dow to the ignition source. The material, product, or assembly must be capable of being mounted inthe test position by either being sel- supporting by ts own structural quay, or held in place by added supports along the test surface, or secured from the back side, ‘Test specimen size per test: With between 20 to 24 inches; Length 24 feet; Maximum Thickness 4, (With between 508 to 610 mm; Length 7.3 meters; Maximum Thickness 101 mm) The purpose ofthis test method is to determine the relative burning behavior of the material by observing the flame spread along the specimen. Flame spread and smoke developed index are reported, However, there is not necessarily a relationship between these two measurements. ASTM E84 is also published under the following designations’ © UL723 + NFPA 255 * ANSI2.5 = UBC 84 (42-1) ASTM Caveat This standard Is used to measure and describe the response of materials, products, or assemblies to heat and flame under controlled conditions, but does not by itself incorporate all factors required for fire-hazard or fire-risk assessment of the materials, products, or assemblies under actual fire conditions. Acoustics and Insulation Product Testing LaboratoriesReport No. 81651-1 Page 3 of 3 ‘Testing Method Cont'd: Accuracy and. jon Consult ASTM E84 for the Precision and Bias of the test method. Data listed in the Table 1 Within- Laboratory (Repeatability), and Table 2 Between-Laboratory (Reproducibility) was calculated in accordance with ASTM Practice E691 and ISO 5725, These tables address the precision on Flame ‘Spread Index. At this time there is not data presented addressing Smoke Developed Index. ‘Test Results: ASTM £84.03 Sample Description Flame Smokes Spread | Developed Index Index RFS200 Opal density at Zin. Wok by 23 Yin. wide by 24- {lenath, 2gsf of National Starch 32-147A adhesive was, used with Lamtec 3035D facing Test 4 25. Mounting Method ‘Sample was self-supporting, Test Date: 1/21/05 Signature on File Signature on File Jason ©. Bragg Richard G Gebhart Technician Fire Technical Manger Fire Testing Laboratory Technical Services ‘Owens Corning (Owens Coming BMTS Acoustics and Insulation Product Testing Laboratories“ul imme ASTM E662 Significance and Use This test method provides a means for determining the specific optical density of the smoke generated by specimens of materials and assemblies under the specified exposure conditions. Values determined by this test are specific to the specimen or assembly in the form and thickness tested and are not to be considered inherent fundamental properties of the material tested. Thus, itis likely that closely repeatable or reproducible experimental results are not to be expected from tests of a given material when specimen thickness, density, or other variables are involved. The photometric. scale ysed to measure smoke by this test method is similar to the optical density scale for human vision, However, physiological aspects associated with vision are not measured by this test method. Correlation with measurements by other test methods has not been established. At the present time no basis is provided for predicting the density of smoke generated by the materials upon exposure to heat and flame under other fire conditions. The test method is of a complex nature and the data obtained are sensitive to variations which in other test methods might be considered to be insignificant (see Section 6). A precision statement based on the results of a roundrobin test by a prior draft version of this test method is given in 14.1 In this procedure, the specimens are subjected to one or more specific sets of laboratory test conditions. If different test conditions are substituted or the end-use conditions are changed, it is not always possible by or from this test method to predict changes in the fire-test-response characteristics measured, Therefore, the results are valid only for the fire test exposure conditions described in this procedure. 1, Seope 1.1 This fire-test-response standard covers determination of the specific optical density of smoke generated by solid materials and assemblies mounted in the vertical position in thicknesses up to and including 1 in, (25.4 mm), 1.2 Measurement is made of the attenuation of a light beam by smoke (suspended solid or liquid particles) accumulating within a closed chamber due to nonflaming pyrolytic decomposition and flaming combustion.1.3 Results are expressed in terms of specific optical density which is derived from a geometrical factor and the measured optical density, a measurement characteristic of the concentration of smoke 1.4 This test method is intended for use in research and development and not as a basis for ratings for regulatory purposes. 1.5 This standard measures and describes the response of materials, products, or assemblies to heat and flame under controlled conditions, but does not by itself incorporate all factors required for fire hazard or fire tisk assessment of the materials, products or assemblies under actual fire conditions. 1.6 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 1,7 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. Values stated in parentheses are for information only© INTERNATIONAL ASTM E84 Significance and Use This test method is intended to provide only comparative measurements of surface flame spread and smoke density measurements with that of select grade red oak and fiber-cement board surfaces under the specific fire exposure conditions described herein, This test method exposes a nominal 24-ft (7.32-m) long by 20-in, (S08-mm) wide specimen to a controlled air flow and flaming fire exposure adjusted to spread the flame along the entire length of the select grade red oak specimen in 5Ymin This test method does not provide for the following: ‘Measurement of heat transmission through the tested surface. The effect of aggravated flame spread behavior of an assembly resulting from the proximity of combustible walls and ceilings. Classifying or defining a material as noncombustible, by means of a flame spread index by itself. 1. Scope L.1 This fire-test-response standard for the comparative surface burning behavior of building materials is applicable to exposed surfaces such as walls and ceilings. The test is conducted with the specimen in the ceiling position with the surface to be evaluated exposed face down to the ignition source. The material, product, or assembly shall be capable of being mounted in the test position during the test. Thus, the specimen shall either be self-supporting by its own structural quality, held in place by added supports along the test surface, or secured from the back side 1.2 The purpose of this test method is to determine the relative burning behavior of the material by observing the flame spread along the specimen. Flame spread and smoke developed index are reported. However, there is not necessarily a relationship between these two measurements 1.3 The use of supporting materials on the underside of the test specimen has the ability to lower the flame spread index from those which might be obtained if the specimen could be tested without such support. These test results do not necessarily relate to indices obtained by testing materials without such support.14 Testing of materials that melt, drip, or delaminate to such a degree that the continuity of the flame front is destroyed, results in low flame spread indices that do not relate directly to indices obtained by testing materials that remain in place. 1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. 1.6 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes that provide explanatory information. These notes and footnotes, excluding those in tables and figures, shall not be considered as requirements of the standard. 1.7 This standard is used to measure and describe the response of materials, products, or assemblies to heat and flame under controlled conditions, but does not by itself incorporate all factors required for fire-hazard or fire-risk assessment of the materials, products, or assemblies under actual fire conditions, 1.8 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.