Designation: C631 −09 (Reapproved 2020)
Standard Specification for
Bonding Compounds for Interior Gypsum Plastering
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This standard is issued under the fixed designation C631; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers minimum requirements for
bonding compounds for adhering interior gypsum plaster to
structurally sound surfaces.
1.2 This specification also covers test methods for determin-
ing performance requirements and physical properties.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
and are not considered standard.
1.4 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the
test methods described in 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, health, and environ-
mental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
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C11 Terminology Relating to Gypsum and Related Building
Materials and Systems
C28/C28M Specification for Gypsum Plasters
C472 Test Methods for Physical Testing of Gypsum, Gyp-
sum Plasters and Gypsum Concrete
C511 Specification for Mixing Rooms, Moist Cabinets,
Moist Rooms, and Water Storage Tanks Used in the
Testing of Hydraulic Cements and Concretes
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 For definitions relating to gypsum and related building
materials and systems, see Terminology C11.
4. Physical Properties
4.1 General—The bonding compound shall be a film
forming, non-oxidizing, non-toxic, non-flammable composi-
tion suitable for application by brush, roller, and spray. The
compound shall be tinted to show, by visual inspection, where
it has been applied. The tinting material shall not show through
the material being bonded. The surfaces to which bonding
compounds are applied shall be relatively smooth, clean, and
dry. Surface coatings shall be removed if their nature indicates
an unsatisfactory condition. Surfaces shall be prepared in
accordance with the manufacturer’s directions.
4.2 Consistency—The bonding compound shall be of a
homogeneous nature with no settling of the solids. The
compound shall be free of foreign matter, and when applied in
accordance with the manufacturer’s directions, shall cover
evenly.
4.3 Film Characteristics—A dry film of the bonding com-
pound shall be uniform and smooth and shall remain flexible.
The film shall not be noticeably affected by mild acid or alkali.
5. Performance Requirements
5.1 Bonding Capability—A dry film of bonding compound
shall be capable of bonding gypsum plaster immediately after
drying and ten days after drying when tested as specified in
Section 12.
5.2 Degradation—Bonding compound that separates shall
be able to be re-mixed to a uniform consistency when tested as
specified in Section 10.
5.3 High Temperature Stability—The bond strength shall be
not less than 20 psi (138 kPa) when tested as specified in
Section 9.
5.4 Freeze-thaw Stability—The bond strength shall be not
less than 20 psi (138 kPa) when tested as specified in Section
11.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C11 on
Gypsum and Related Building Materials and Systems and is the direct responsibility
of Subcommittee C11.02 on Specifications and Test Methods for Accessories and
Related Products.
Current edition approved April 1, 2020. Published April 2020. Originally
approved in 1988. Last previous edition approved in 2014 as C631 – 09 (2014).
DOI: 10.1520/C0631-09R20.
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This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.