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ASTM D3201-08ae1

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Standard Test Method for Hygroscopic Properties of Fire-Retardant Wood and Wood-Based Products

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1.1 This test method prescribes the procedure for determining the moisture content of fire-retardant-treated wood and wood-based product samples after exposure to a standard high relative humidity condition of 92 ± 2 % at 27 ± 2°C (81 ± 4°F).

1.2 The text of this test method 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 this test method.

1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The inch-pound values given in parentheses are for information only and are not considered standard.

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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.


The hygroscopic properties of wood and wood-based products treated with fire-retardant chemicals are often greater than for untreated products. This is particularly true at the higher relative humidity conditions. This higher hygroscopicity sometimes is the cause for staining, decay, poor paint adhesion, and migration and exuding of chemicals and moisture at the high humidities. Corrosion of metal fasteners sometimes also occurs.

The results obtained with this standard are important in identifying treatments with low hygroscopic properties.

Results can be useful in determining exposure limitations in service for specific treated products.

Building codes and other specifications for fire-retardant-treated wood for interior use include requirements based on this test method.

SDO ASTM: ASTM International
Document Number D3201
Publication Date Nov. 1, 2008
Language en - English
Page Count 3
Revision Level 08ae1
Supercedes
Committee D07.07
Publish Date Document Id Type View
Nov. 1, 2008 D3201-08AE01 Revision
Nov. 1, 2008 D3201-08A Revision
Feb. 1, 2008 D3201-08 Revision
April 15, 2007 D3201-07 Revision
Oct. 10, 1998 D3201-94R98E01 Reaffirmation
April 15, 1994 D3201-94R03 Reaffirmation