
Standard Specification for Contact-Molded Reinforced Thermosetting Plastic (RTP) Laminates for Corrosion-Resistant Equipment
STANDARD published on 1.4.2023
Designation standards: ASTM C582-23
Publication date standards: 1.4.2023
The number of pages: 7
Approximate weight : 21 g (0.05 lbs)
Country: American technical standard
Category: Technical standards ASTM
This specification covers composition, thickness, fabricating procedures, and physical property requirements for glass fiber reinforced thermoset polyester, vinyl ester, or other qualified thermosetting resin laminates comprising the materials of construction for RTP corrosion-resistant tanks, piping, and equipment. This specification is limited to fabrication by contact molding. Laminates shall be classified according to type, class, and grade: Types I and II; Classes P and V. Tensile strength and tangent modulus of elasticity, flexural strength, glass content, thickness, hardness, chemical resistance, and surface flame-spread classification tests shall be performed to conform to the specified requirements.
Keywords:
contact molded, corrosion-resistant equipment, glass-fiber-reinforced, laminate, reinforced thermosetting plastic (RTP), thermoset polyester resin, thermoset vinyl ester resin,, ICS Number Code 83.140.20 (Laminated sheets)