ASTM D3930 : 93a(1999)e1

Standard Specification for Adhesives for Wood-Based Materials for Construction of Manufactured Homes

Standard Details

1.1 This specification provides the means to measure and evaluate the performance of adhesives for structural or semi-structural bonding of wood-to-wood in manufactured homes. Wood as used in this specification includes lumber, plywood, particleboard, gypsum board, and all materials having wood-based surfaces at the bondline. This specification does not cover other adhesives used in manufactured homes such as adhesives for carpet, floor tile, ceramic fixtures, plastic laminates, trim and millwork, and similar nonstructural applications.

1.1.1 The performance of the adhesives is measured in the following tests:

Number Test Section 1 Low Temperature 15 2 Dry Lumber 16 3 Gap-Filling 17 4 High Temperature 18 5 Type 3 Qualification 19 6 Type 2 Qualification 20 7 Aging, Film Oxidation 21 8 Aging, Bond Oxidation 22 9 Resistance to Deformation, Creep 23 10 Mold 24 11 Type 1 Qualification 25

1.2 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.