WK70508 - New Specification for MgO ceramic-cement board, uses, applications, types and sizes

Work Item

ASTM WK70508

New Specification for MgO ceramic-cement board, uses, applications, types and sizes

1. Scope

To provide guidance for the appropriate selection of fiber-mat reinforced MgO based ceramic-cement boards, application methods and procedures

Keywords

magnesium-oxide; fiber reinforced cement boards; non-combustible wall boards; ceiling boards, floor sheathing, cladding systems; anti microbial, mold resistant wall boards; sound abatement; fire-separations; fire protection; mago; magnesiumoxychloride; magnesiumoxysulfate

Rationale

MgO based cement boards are a new material to most construction industry people and do not have current standards which are necessary for the appropriate and safe use of these products

Details

Developed by Subcommittee: E06.21

Committee: E06

Staff Manager: Frank McConnell

Work Item Status

Date Initiated: 11-06-2019

Technical Contact: Peter Francis

Item: 002

Ballot: E06.21 (23-03)

Status: Will Reballot Item

Item: 008

Ballot: E06.21 (24-02)