ASTM C28/C28M-00(2005) PDF

1.1 This specification covers four gypsum plasters; gypsum mill-mixed plaster, gypsum neat plaster, gypsum wood fibered plaster and gypsum gauging plaster.

Note 1 - Specification C 842 contains application procedures for interior gypsum plaster.

1.2 The values stated in either inch-pound or SI (metric) units are to be regarded separately as the standard. Within the text, the SI units are shown in brackets. The values stated in each system shall be used independently of the other. Values from the two systems shall not be combined. This paragraph does not apply to the appendix.

1.3 The text of this standard 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 the standard.

1.4 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test methods described in the appendix to this specification. 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.