Designation: F 104 02e1

Standard Classification System for

Nonmetallic Gasket Materials1

This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 104; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.

e1 NOTESection 8.1.5, Appendix X1.3, and Tables, 2, 3, and 4 were editorially updated in November 2002.

1. Scope
1.1 This classification system2 provides a means for specifying or describing pertinent properties of commercial nonmetallic gasket materials. Materials composed of asbestos, cork,
cellulose, and other organic or inorganic materials in combination with various binders or impregnants are included.
Materials normally classified as rubber compounds are not
included, since they are covered in Classification D 2000.
Gasket coatings are not covered, since details thereof are
intended to be given on engineering drawings or in separate
specifications. While the facing materials for laminate composite gasket materials (LCGM) are included in Classification
System F 104, materials normally classified as LCGM are not
covered since they are included in Classification F 868.
1.2 Since all of the properties that contribute to gasket
performance are not included, use of the classification system
as a basis for selecting materials is limited.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
only.
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.

F 38 Test Methods for Creep Relaxation of a Gasket Material2

F 146 Test Methods for Fluid Resistance of Gasket Materials2
F 147 Test Method for Flexibility of Non-Metallic Gasket
Materials2
F 148 Test Method for Binder Durability of Cork Composition Gasket Materials2
F 152 Test Methods for Tension Testing of Nonmetallic
Gasket Materials2
F 433 Practice for Evaluating Thermal Conductivity of
Gasket Materials2
F 607 Test Method for Adhesion of Gasket Materials to
Metal Surfaces2
F 868 Classification for Laminated Composite Gasket Materials2
G 21 Practice for Determining Resistance of Synthetic
Polymeric Materials to Fungi4
3. Significance and Use
3.1 This classification is intended to encourage uniformity
in reporting properties; to provide a common language for
communications between suppliers and consumers; to guide
engineers and designers in the test methods commonly used for
commercially available materials; and to be versatile enough to
cover new materials and test methods as they are introduced.
3.2 It is based on the principle that nonmetallic gasket
materials should be described, insofar as is possible, in terms of
specific physical and mechanical characteristics, and that an
infinite number of such descriptions can be formulated by use
of one or more standard statements based on standard tests.
Therefore, users of gasket materials can, by selecting different
combinations of statements, specify different combinations of
properties desired in various parts. Suppliers, likewise, can
report properties available in their respective products.

2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D 2000 Classification System for Rubber Products in Automotive Applications2
E 11 Specification for Wire-Cloth Sieves for Testing Purposes3
F 36 Test Method for Compressibility and Recovery of
Gasket Materials2
F 37 Test Methods for Sealability of Gasket Materials2

4. Basis of Classification
4.1 To permit line call-out of the descriptions mentioned
in 3.2, this classification system establishes letter or number

This classification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F03 on

Gaskets and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F03.30 on Classification.
Current edition approved Oct. 10, 2002. Published December 2002. Originally
issued as F 104 68. Last previous edition F 104 00.
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is to be 1.5 to 6.4 mm (0.06 to 0.25 in.), and Type 5 Class 1,
where the qualification thickness is to be 0.4 mm (0.015 in.).
When thicknesses other than those shown above are to be
tested, the specification limits shall be agreed to in writing
between the purchaser and the supplier.
7.3 Sufficient specimens shall be selected to provide a
minimum of three determinations for each test specified. The
average of the determinations shall be considered as the result.

symbols or both for various performance levels of each

property or characteristic (see Table 1)5 .
4.2 In specifying or describing gasket materials, each line
call-out shall include the number of this system (minus date
symbol) followed by the letter F and six numerals, for
example: ASTM F 104 (F125400). Since each numeral of the
call-out represents a characteristic (as shown in Table 1), six
numerals are always required. The numeral 0 is used when
the description of any characteristic is not desired. The numeral
9 is used when the description of any characteristic (or test
related thereto) is specified by some supplement to this
classification system, such as notes on engineering drawings.
4.3 To further specify or describe gasket materials, each
line call-out may include one or more suffix letter-numeral
symbols, as listed in Table 2, for example: ASTM F104
(F125400-B2M4). Various levels of definition may be established by increasing or decreasing the number of letter-numeral
symbols used in the line call-out.
4.4 For convenience, gasket materials are referred to by
Type according to the principal fibrous or particulate reinforcement or other material from which the gasket is made and by
Class according to the manufacturing method, or the common
trade designation. Type numbers correspond with the first
numeral, and class numbers correspond with the second
numeral of the basic six-digit line call-out, as shown in Table
1.

8. Conditioning
8.1 Prior to all applicable tests, specimens shall be conditioned as follows:
8.1.1 When the first numeral of line call-out is 1 (Type 1
materials), specimens shall be conditioned in an oven at 100 6
2C (212 6 3.6F) for 1 h and allowed to cool to 21 to 30C
(70 to 85F) in a desiccator containing anhydrous calcium
chloride; except when second numeral of line call-out is 3
(Class 3 materials), the specimens shall be conditioned in an
oven for 4 h at 100 6 2C (212 6 3.6F).
8.1.2 When the first numeral of line callout is 2 (Type 2
materials), specimens shall be conditioned at least 46 h in a
controlled-humidity room or in a closed chamber with gentle
mechanical circulation of the air at 21 to 30C (70 to 85F) and
50 to 55 % relative humidity.
NOTE 2If a mechanical means of maintaining 50 to 55 % relative
humidity is not available, a tray containing a saturated solution of reagent
grade magnesium nitrate, Mg(NO3)6H2O, shall be placed in the chamber
to provide the required relative humidity.

NOTE 1While this cell-type format provides the means for close
characterization and specification of each property and combinations of
properties for a broad range of materials, it is subject to possible
misapplications, since impossible property combinations can be coded if
the user is not familiar with available commercial materials. Table X1.1 of
this classification indicates properties, characteristics, and test methods
that are normally considered applicable to each type of material.

8.1.3 When the first numeral of line callout is 3 (Type 3

materials), specimens shall be preconditioned for 4 h at 21 to
30C (70 to 85F) in a closed chamber containing anhydrous
calcium chloride as a desiccant. The air in the chamber shall be
circulated by gentle mechanical agitation. Specimens shall then
be transferred immediately to a controlled-humidity room or
closed chamber with gentle mechanical circulation of the air
and conditioned for at least 20 h at 21 to 30C (70 to 85F) and
50 to 55 % relative humidity.
8.1.4 When the first numeral of a line callout is 4, no
conditioning of specimens is necessary.
8.1.5 When the first numeral of a line callout is 5, 7, or
8, test specimens shall be conditioned in accordance with
8.1.1 (Type 1 materials).
8.1.6 When the first numeral of a line callout is 0 or 9,
specimens shall be conditioned as in 8.1.3, unless otherwise
specified in supplements to this classification.
8.2 In all cases where testing is conducted outside the area
of specified humidity, specimens shall be removed from the
chamber one at a time just prior to testing.

5. Physical and Mechanical Requirements

5.1 Gasket materials identified by this classification shall
have the characteristics or properties indicated by the first six
numerals of the line call-out, within the limits shown in Table
1, and by additional letter-numeral symbols shown in Table 2.
6. Thickness Requirements
6.1 Gasket materials identified by this classification system
shall conform to the thickness tolerances specified in Table 3.
7. Sampling
7.1 Specimens shall be selected from finished gaskets or
sheets of suitable size, whichever is the more practicable. If
sheets are used, they shall, where applicable, be cut squarely
with the grain of the stock, and the grain direction shall be
noted by an arrow. If finished gaskets are used, the dimensions
of sample and any variations from method must be reported.
7.2 For qualification purposes, thickness shall be 0.8 mm
(0.03 in.), except for Type 2, where the qualification thickness

9. Test Methods
9.1 Thickness:
9.1.1 Measure the specimens with a device actuated by a
dead-weight load. The device shall be capable of reading in
0.02-mm (0.001-in.) or smaller units, and readings shall be
estimated to the nearest 0.002 mm (0.0001 in.). The presser
foot shall be 6.40 6 0.13 mm (0.252 6 0.005 in.) in diameter.
The anvil shall have a diameter not less than that of the presser
foot. The pressure on the sample shall be as specified in Table
4.

5
IRM 903 is available from R.E. Carrol, Inc. P.O. Box 5806, Trenton, NJ 08638.
The user should be aware that results may differ from results using ASTM Oil No.
3. ASTM Oil No. 3 is no longer commercially available due to potential health risks
associated with its use. IRM 903 has been approved by Committee D-11 as a
replacement for ASTM Oil No. 3.

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TABLE 1 Basic Physical and Mechanical Characteristics
Basic Six-Digit Number
First Numeral

Second Numeral

Third Numeral

Fourth Numeral

Fifth Numeral

Sixth Numeral

Basic Characteristic
Type of material (the principal fibrous, particulate, or reinforcement material from which the gasket is made) shall conform to the
first numeral of the basic six-digit number, as follows:
0 = not specified
1 = asbestos
2 = cork
3 = cellulose
4 = fluorocarbon polymer
5 = flexible graphite
7 = nonasbestos fiber, tested as Type 1
8 = vermiculite
9 = as specifiedA
Class of material(method of manufacture or common trade designation) shall conform to the second numeral of the basic six-digit
number, as follows:
When first numeral is 0 or 9, second numeral:
0 = not specified
9 = as specifiedA
When first numeral is 1 or 7, second numeral:
0 = not specified
1 = compressed sheeter process
2 = beater process
3 = paper and millboard
9 = as specifiedA
When first numeral is 2, second numeral:
0 = not specified
1 = cork composition (Class 1)
2 = cork and elastomeric (Class 2)
3 = cork and cellular rubber (Class 3)
9 = as specifiedA
When first numeral is 3, second numeral:
0 = not specified
1 = untreated fibertag, chipboard, vulcanized fiber, etc. (Class 1)
2 = protein treated (Class 2)
3 = elastomeric treated (Class 3)
4 = thermosetting resin treated (Class 4)
9 = as specifiedA
When first numeral is 4, second numeral:
0 = not specified
1 = sheet PTFE
2 = PTFE of expanded structure
3 = PTFE filaments, braided, or woven
4 = PTFE felts
5 = filled PTFE
9 = as specified
When first numeral is 5 or 8, second numeral:
0 = not specified
1 = homogeneous sheet
2 = laminated sheet
9 = as specifiedA
Compressibility characteristics, determined in accordance with Test Method F 36, shall conform to the percent indicated by the third
numeral of the basic six-digit number. (Example: 4 = 15 to 25 %)
0 = not specified
5 = 20 to 30 %
1 = 0 to 10 %
6 = 25 to 40 %
2 = 5 to 15 %*
7 = 30 to 50 %
3 = 10 to 20 %
8 = 40 to 60 %
4 = 15 to 25 %
9 = as specifiedA
* 7 to 17 % for compressed sheeter process
Thickness increase when immersed in IRM 903 Oil:5 determined in accordance with Test Method F 146, shall conform to the percent
indicated by the fourth numeral of the basic six-digit number. (Example: 4 = 15 to 30 %)
0 = not specified
5 = 20 to 40 %
1 = 0 to 15 %
6 = 30 to 50 %
2 = 5 to 20 %
7 = 40 to 60 %
3 = 10 to 25 %
8 = 50 to 70 %
4 = 15 to 30 %
9 = as specifiedA
Weight increase when immersed in IRM 903 Oil:5 determined in accordance with Test Method F 146, shall conform to the percent
indicated by the fifth numeral of the basic six-digit number. (Example: 4 = 30 % max)
0 = not specified
5 = 40 %, max
1 = 10 %, max
6 = 60 %, max
2 = 15 %, max
7 = 80 %, max
3 = 20 %, max
8 = 100 %, max
4 = 30 %, max
9 = as specifiedA
Weight increase when immersed in water:determined in accordance with Test Method F 146, shall conform to the percent indicated
by the sixth numeral of the basic six-digit number. See left and below. (Example: 4 = 30 %, max)
0 = not specified
5 = 40 %, max
1 = 10 %, max
6 = 60 %, max
2 = 15 %, max
7 = 80 %, max
3 = 20 %, max
8 = 100 %, max
4 = 30 %, max
9 = as specifiedA

On engineering drawings or other supplement to this classification system.

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TABLE 2 Supplementary Physical and Mechanical Characteristics
Suffix Symbol

Supplementary Characteristics

Sealability characteristics shall be determined in accordance with Test Method F 37. External load, internal pressure, other details of test, and
results shall be as specified on engineering drawing or other supplement to this classification.
Creep relaxation characteristics shall be determined in accordance with Test Method F 38. Loss of stress at end of 24 h shall not exceed the
B1 through B9
amount indicated by the numeral of the B-symbol.
B1 = 10 %
B5 = 30 %
B2 = 15 %
B6 = 40 %
B3 = 20 %
B7 = 50 %
B4 = 25 %
B8 = 60 %
B9 = as specifiedA
D00 through D99
The former ASTM standard F 64, Test Method for Corrosive and Adhesive Effects of Gasket Materials on Metal Surfaces, was discontinued in
1980. The newly established test for adhesion has become Test Method F 607.
Weight and thickness change after immersion in ASTM Fuel B shall be determined in accordance with Test Method F 146.
E00 through E99
Weight increase shall not exceed the standard rating number indicated by the first numeral of the two-digit number of the E-symbol. Thickness
increase shall not exceed the standard rating number indicated by the second numeral of the E-symbol.
Weight Increase, %
Thickness Increase, %
(first numeral)
(second numeral)
E0_ = not specified
E_0 = not specified
E1_ = 10
E_1 = 05
E2_ = 15
E_2 = 010
E3_ = 20
E_3 = 015
E4_ = 30
E_4 = 520
E5_ = 40
E_5 = 1025
E6_ = 60
E_6 = 1535
E7_ = 80
E_7 = 2545
E8_ = 100
E_8 = 3060
A
E_9 = as specifiedA
E9_ = as specified
H
Adhesion characteristics shall be determined in accordance with Test Method F 607. Results shall be as specified on engineering drawing or
other supplement to this classification.
THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY characteristics shall be determined in accordance with Practice F 433 using a temperature of 100 6 2C (212 6
K1 through K9
3.6F). The k-factor obtained in W/(mK) (Btuin./hft2F) shall fall within the ranges indicated by the numeral of a K symbol.
K1 = 0. to 0.09 (0 to 0.65)
K5 = 0.29 to 0.38 (2.00 to 2.65)
K2 = 0.07 to 0.17 (0.50 to
K6 = 0.36 to 0.45 (2.50 to 3.15)
1.15)
K3 = 0.14 to 0.24 (1.00 to
K7 = 0.43 to 0.53 (3.00 to 3.65)
1.65)
K4 = 0.22 to 0.31 (1.50 to
K8 = 0.50 to 0.60 (3.50 to 4.15)
2.15)
K9 = as specifiedA
L0000 through L9999 Type 7, Class 1 or Class 2 materials. First fiber constituent indicated by the first numeral of the four-digit number of the L-symbol. Second fiber
constituent indicated by the second numeral of the four-digit number of the L-symbol. Binder constituent indicated by the third numeral of the
four-digit number of the L-symbol. Insert type indicated by the fourth numeral of the four-digit number of the L-symbol.
First Fiber
Second Fiber
Binder
Insert Type
(first numeral)
(second numeral)
(third numeral)
(fourth numeral)
L0 = not specified
L0 = not specified
L0 = not specified
L0 = not specified
L1 = Aramid
L1 = Aramid
L1 = NBR
L1 = Carbon Steel
L2 = Glass
L2 = Glass
L2 = SBR
L2 = SS 304
L3 = Carbon
L3 = Carbon
L3 = CR
L3 = SS 316
L4 = Graphite
L4 = Graphite
L4 = EPDM
L4 = Nonmetallic
L5 = Mineral/Inorganic
L5 = Mineral/Inorganic
L5 = IR
L5 = none
L6 = Cellulose
L6 = Cellulose
L6 = CSM
L9 = as specifiedA
L9 = as specifiedA
L7 = none
L9 = as specifiedA
L9 = as specifiedA
M1 through M9
Tensile strength characteristics shall be determined in accordance with Test Method F 152 and 9.2. Results in MPa (psi) shall be no less than
the value indicated by the numeral of the M-symbol.
M1 = 0.689 (100)
M5 = 10.342 (1500)
M2 = 1.724 (250)
M6 = 13.790 (2000)
M3 = 3.447 (500)
M7 = 20.684 (3000)
M4 = 6.895 (1000)
M8 = 27.579 (4000)
M9 = as specifiedA
R
Binder Durability characteristics shall be determined in accordance with Test Method F 148. There shall be no evidence of disintegration at
conclusion of test.
Volume change characteristics, when immersed in ASTM No. 1 Oil, IRM 903 Oil,5 and ASTM Reference Fuel A, shall be determined in
S9
accordance with Test Method F 146. Results shall be as specified on engineering drawing or other supplement to this classification.
Flexibility characteristics shall be determined in accordance with Test Method F 147. There shall be no evidence of cracks, breaks, or separation
T
at conclusion of test.
Mildew Resistance shall be determined for visual effects only as described in Sections 9.3 and 9.3.1 of Practice G 21. The only fungus shall be
W
Chaetomium globosum, see Section 6.4.1 of Practice G 21. The test unit from which specimens were taken shall be considered defective if one
or more of the specimens tested has a rating higher than 0. Specimens taken from gaskets and strips shall be 2 in. long and the approximate
width of the material undergoing testing.
Other characteristics shall be as specified on engineering drawing or other supplement to this classification.
Z
A9

On engineering drawing or other supplement to this classification.

9.1.2 Take the reading by lowering the presser foot gently

until it is in contact with the specimen. Take a sufficient

number of readings, depending on the size of the specimen, to

provide a reliable average value.
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TABLE 3 Thickness Tolerances
Type and Class of Material
(First Two Numerals of Basic
Six-Digit Number)
11, 12, 71 and 72

Applicable Tolerance,A mm (in.)

Thickness Specified, mm (in.)

0.41 (0.016) and under

+0.13 (+0.005)
0.05 (0.002)

over 0.41 (0.016) and under 1.57 (0.062)

1.57 (0.062) and over

60.13(60.005)
60.20(60.008)

13

up to 3.18 (0.125)
3.18 (0.125) to 12.70 (0.500)

60.13 (60.005)
60.25 (60.010)

21

all thicknesses

610 %, or 60.25 (60.010)

whichever is the greater

22

under 1.57 (0.062)

1.57 (0.062) and over

60.25 (60.010)
60.38 (60.015)

23

1.57 (0.062) and over

60.38 (60.015)

31, 32, and 33 (also 00

and 99)B

0.41
over
over
over

60.089 (60.0035)
60.13 (60.005)
60.20 (60.008)
60.41 (60.016)

51 and 81

1.6 (0.062) and under

60.051 (60.002)

52 and 82

12.7 (0.5) and under

610 %

(0.016) and under

0.41 (0.016) to 1.57 (0.062)
1.57 (0.062) to 2.39 (0.094)
2.39 (0.094)

Tolerances listed are permissible variations applicable to a given lot of sheets or gaskets. Where other thickness tolerances are necessary due to the gasket
application, tolerances applicable to individual sheet or gasket may be agreed to in writing between the purchaser and the supplier.
B
Unless otherwise specified on engineering drawing or other supplement to this classification.

TABLE 4 Thickness Measurement Stresses and Forces

Type of Material
of First Numeral
of Six-Digit
Number
1 and 7
2
3
0 and 9A
5 and 8

Pressure on
Sample, kPa
(psi)
80.3 6 6.9 (11.5
35 6 6.9 (5.1 6
55 6 6.9 (8.0 6
55 6 6.9 (8.0 6
80.3 6 6.9 (11.5

6 1.0)
1.0)
1.0)
1.0)
6 1.0)

9.2 Other Types of Materials (as indicated by 0 or 9 first

numeral of basic six-digit number)Use the same apparatus
and general procedure outlined for Type 3 materials, unless
otherwise specified in the engineering drawing or other supplement to this classification.

Total Force on
Pressor Foot, N
(oz) (reference)
2.50 (9.0)
1.11 (4.0)
1.75 (6.3)
1.75 (6.3)
2.50 (9.0)

10. Keywords
10.1 classification; description; gasket; line call-out; nonmetallic gasket; physical and mechanical properties; specification; testing

Unless otherwise specified on engineering drawing or other supplement to this

classification.

APPENDIX
(Nonmandatory Information)
X1. APPLICABLE TEST METHODS

X1.1 Table X1.1 indicates properties, characteristics, and

test methods that are normally considered applicable to each
type of material. It is not intended to limit the use of
numeral-symbols as provided in Classification System F 104
where experience indicates that the related properties, characteristics, or test methods, or all, are applicable.
X1.2

of the system of identification of gasket materials previously

used in Specifications D 1170 which has been superseded by
Classification System F 104.
X1.3 Tables X1.3-X1.5 are also retained in this Appendix to
provide a reference for converting formerly used
P-identification numbers into the present Classification System
F 104. These conversions are shown in Tables X1.6-X1.8.

Table X1.2 is being provided to offer an explanation

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TABLE X1.1 Typical Types of Materials

NOTE 1X indicates that the test conditions shown in first column have been used to characterize the type of material named in column heading.
Dash () indicates that the test method is either not applicable to the material named or has not been commonly used in characterizing the material.
Type 1, Asbestos or Other
Inorganic Fibers
Properties, Characteristics, and
Test Methods

Compressibility:
5000-psi load (Test Method F 36, Procedure A)
100-psi load (Test Method F 36, Procedure F)
1000-psi load (Test Method F 36, Procedure H)
(Test Method F 36, Procedure G)
400-psi load (Test Method F 36, Procedure B)
Tensile strength
Resistance to exposure in ASTM No. 3 Oil:5
Volume change, 70 h at 212F
Weight increase, 22 h at 70 to 85F
Thickness increase: 22 h at 70 to 85F
5 h at 300F
Resistance to exposure in ASTM Fuel B:
Weight increase:
22 h at 70 to 85F
5 h at 70 to 85F
Thickness change: 22 h at 70 to 85F
5 h at 70 to 85F
Resistance to exposure in ASTM No. 1 Oil:
Volume change, 70 h at 212F
Resistance to exposure in ASTM Fuel A:
Volume change, 22 h at 70 to 85F
Resistance to exposure in distilled water:
Weight increase, 22 h at 70 to 85F
Thickness change, 22 h at 70 to 85F
Sealability
Creep relaxation
Adhesion
Binder Durability
Flexibility
Thermal Conductivity
Mildew Resistance

Type 3, Cellulose or
Other Organic Fibers

Type 2, Cork

ComBeater
Asbestos
Cork
Cork and Cork and
Unpressed Addition Paper and Composi- ElastoCellular treated
Asbestos Asbestos Millboard
tion
meric
Rubber
Fiber

Treated
Protein

Type 5, Flexible
Graphite

Treated HomogeElastoneous
meric
Sheet

Laminated
Sheet

X
X

X
X

X
X

X
X

X
X
X

X
X
X

X
X
X
X
X

X
X

X
X

X
X
X

X
X
X

X
X
X

X
X
X

X
X

X
X
X

X
X

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TABLE X1.2 System of Identification
Digit

Type 1

First Digit (principal fibrous or

particulate material)
Second Digit (trade designation)

1. Asbestos or other inorganic

fibers
1. Compressed asbestos sheet
2. Asbestos beater sheet
3. Asbestos paper and millboard

Third Digit (binder or treatment

other
than sizing)

(Same for all three types)

Fourth Digit (compressibility index,

Test Method F 36, Procedure G,
total
load1000 psi).
For identification purposes only.
May not agree with
compressibility
in tables where other loads are
employed.

Suffix Letter
Example:

__

Type 2

3. Cellulose or other organic fibers

1. Cork composition
2. Cork and rubber
3. Cork and cellular rubber

0.
1.
2.
3.
4.

Tag
Chipboard
Vulcanized fiber
Cellulose fiber
Fiber and filler compositions

0. None
1. Protein (glue-glycerin or equivalent)
2. Resin
3. Rubber, Type S, Class A (polysulfide or equivalent)
4. Rubber, Type S, Class SB (acrylonitrile or equivalent)
5. Rubber, Type S, Class SC (chloroprene or equivalent)
6. Rubber, Type R (natural, reclaim, styrene, or equivalent)
(Same for all three types)
0. 0 to 5 %
1. 6 to 15 %
2. 16 to 25 %
3. 26 to 35 %
4. 36 to 45 %
5. 46 to 55 %
6. 56 to 65 %
7. 66 to 75 %
8. 76 to 85 %
9. 86 to 95 %
Used to distinguish grades of material within one 4-digit category which differ sufficiently to justify
separate tabular values. If only one grade of material is listed in the table, the letter A is used.

Letter indicating a gasket material included in Specification D 1170

__ Cellulose or other organic fibers
__ Rope or chemical wood, or both
__ Binder or treatment, rubber, Type S, Class SC
__ Compressibility index is 26 to 35 %
__ Grade
3

Type 3

2. Cork

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TABLE X1.3 Type 1Asbestos or Other Inorganic Fibers
Original Properties

Identification No.A

P1141A
P1151A
P1161A
P1161B
P1162A
P1241C
P1242C
P1242D
P1243A
P1251A
P1252A
P1252D
P1252E
P1253A
P1261A
P1262B
P1301A
P1302A
A

Former
G No.
(for reference only)

1122-1
1123-1
1111-1
...
1111-2
...
...
...
1422-2
1423-1
1423-2
...
...
1423-3
...
...
4131
4111

Properties after Immersion in Liquids

Compressibility

Total
Load,
psi

Compressibility, %

5000
5000
5000
5000
5000
5000
5000
5000
5000
5000
5000
5000
5000
5000
5000
5000
1000
1000

7
7
7
7
15
13
30
20
35
10
20
30
20
35
15
25
6
16

to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to

Recovery,
min, %

17
17
17
17
25
23
40
30
50
20
30
40
30
50
30
40
15
25

40
40
40
40
30
35
30
35
15
40
35
35
35
20
30
35
40
30

Tensile
Strength,
min, psi

Ignition
Loss,
max, %

2000
2000
2000
2000
1600
1000
1700
2000
500
2000
1000
1200
1200
1000
1200
1000
200
175

...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
20
20

After Aging 5 h at 150 6 2C

(300 6 3.6F) in ASTM Oil No. 35
Compressibility
max, %

Loss in
Tensile
Strength,
max, %

20
30
...
...
...
30
45
35
55
35
...
45
40
...
...
...
...
...

30
50
70
80
70
35
15
20
25
40
60
30
40
50
60
80
...
...

Thickness
Increase, %
0
15
20
40
20
5
0
0
0
10
20
10
10
0
10
10

to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
...
...

13
30
50
70
50
20
20
20
5
20
35
25
25
15
25
40

After Aging 5 h at 21 to
30C (70 to 85F) in
ASTM Reference Fuel B
Weight
Increase,
max, %
20
30
40
50
40
30
50
40
50
35
50
50
45
55
60
70
...
...

Thickness
Increase, %
0
10
15
25
15
0
0
0
0
0
5
5
5
0
5
0

to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
...
...

15
25
35
45
35
15
15
15
5
15
20
20
20
10
20
30

Thickness tolerances:

Tolerance
+0.005 in.
0.002 in.
60.005 in.
Over 164 in. and under 116 in.
116 in. and over
60.008 in.
P1301
610 %
1
60.005 in.
P1302 A
Up to 8 in.
18 to 12 in.
60.010 in.
A
The above thickness tolerances are permissible variations applicable to a given lot of sheets or gaskets. Where special thickness tolerances are necessary due to
application, the tolerance on the individual sheet or gasket shall be agreed to in writing between the purchaser and the supplier.
P1100 and P1200 Series

1 64

Thickness
in. and under

F 104 02e1
TABLE X1.4 Type 2CorkA
Original Properties

Former
G No.
Identification
(for
No.B
reference
only)

Properties after Immersion or Aging

After Oven
Aging, 70 h
at 100 6 2C
(212 6 3.6F)
Flexibility
Factor, F

Flotation
TestsC

Compressibility
Tensile Density,
Strength, min,
min, psi lb/ft3

2 h at
3 h in 12 h in 100 6 2C
Boiling Boiling (212 6 3.6F)
Water 35 % HCl in ASTM
Oil No. 1

Total CompressRecovery,
Load, ibility,
min, %
psi
%

Flexibility
Factor, F

After Aging
70 h at
100 6 2C
(212 6 3.6F)
in ASTM
Oil No.1

After Aging 22 h
After Aging 70 h
at 21 to 30C
at 100 6 2C
(70 to 85F)
(212 6 3.6F)
in ASTM
in ASTM
Reference
Oil No. 35
Fuel A

Flexibility Volume
Factor, Change,
F
%

Volume
Change,
%

Volume
Change,
%

Cork Composition
P2116A
P2117A
P2117B
P2118A
P2126A
P2127A
P2127B
P2128A

2114
2113
2112
2111
2214
2213
2212
2211

100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100

10
15
20
30
10
15
20
30

to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to

25
30
40
50
25
30
40
50

60
65
75
80
60
65
75
80

175
150
100
75
175
150
100
75

24
20
17
14
24
20
17
14

N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N

...
...
...
...
N
N
N
N

P2236A
P2243A
P2245A
P2245B
P2246A
P2254A
P2255A
P2255B
P2256A
P2265A
P2268A

1221-3
1222-2
1222-3
...
1222-4
1223-2
1223-3
...
1223-4
1211-3
1211-5

400
400
400
400
400
400
400
400
400
400
400

25
15
25
40
35
15
25
40
35
25
40

to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to

45
25
35
55
45
25
35
55
45
45
60

75
75
75
70
75
75
75
75
75
75
75

200
250
250
150
200
250
250
125
220
150
75

...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...

...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...

...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...

P2347A
P2357A
P2367A

...
...
...

100 35 to 50
100 35 to 50
100 35 to 50

75
75
75

100
75
100

...
...
...

...
...
...

N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N

5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...

...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...

...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...

...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...

...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...

5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16

16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
...
...

5 to +5
5 to +10
5 to +10
15 to +15
5 to +10
2 to +20
2 to +20
10 to +5
2 to +20
...
...

0 to +10
2 to +15
2 to +15
0 to +25
2 to +15
+15 to +50
+15 to +50
+15 to +50
+15 to +50
...
...

5 to +5
2 to +10
2 to +10
5 to +15
2 to +10
0 to +15
0 to +15
0 to +35
0 to +15
...
...

5
5
5

16
16
16

...
...
...

20 to 5
10 to +10
...

10 to +5
+15 to +50
...

10 to +5
0 to +25
...

Cork and Rubber

...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...

Cork and Cellular Rubber

...
...
...

...
...
...

A
Grain size may be specified for certain applications. If so, the following will usually apply: Finewill pass a No. 20 sieve and will be retained on a No. 40 sieve;
Mediumwill pass a No. 10 sieve and will be retained on a No. 20 sieve; Coarsewill pass a No. 5 sieve and will be retained on a No. 10 sieve. Sieve sizes are as specified
in Table 1 of Specification E 11.
B
Thickness tolerances:
P2100 series610 % or 60.010 in., whichever is the greater; P2200 seriesunder 116 in., 60.010 in.; 116 in. and over, 60.015 in.
P2300 series116 in. (minimum thickness) and over 60.015 in.
C
N = No disintegration.

F 104 02e1
TABLE X1.5 Type 3Cellulose or Other Organic Fibers
Properties after Immersion in Liquids for 22 h at 21 to
30C (70 to 85F)

Original Properties
Identification
No.A

P3002A
P3102A
P3200A
P3301A
P3302C
P3313B
P3341A
P3341D
P3342C
P3342F
P3342G
P3345A
P3353A
P3353B
P3354A
P3361A
P3362A
P3365A
P3413A
P3415A
P3421A
P3423A
P3441A
P3442A
P3443B
P3443C
P3444A
P3464A
A

Former
G No. (for
reference
only)

3111
3141
3261 to 3262
3151
...
3212
...
...
...
...
...
3232-6
...
...
3233-5A
3234-2
3234-3
3234-6B
3221
3222
3223
...
...
...
...
...
3242-3
3243-3

Compressibility
Total
Compressibility, Recovery,
Load,
%
min, %
psi
1000
1000
1000
1000
1000
1000
1000
1000
1000
1000
1000
1000
1000
1000
1000
1000
1000
1000
1000
1000
1000
1000
1000
1000
1000
1000
1000
1000

10
20
0
5
15
25
5
6
16
17
20
40
25
20
30
5
15
40
25
40
10
25
5
10
25
25
30
30

to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to

25
30
10
15
30
40
15
16
26
27
30
60
40
35
50
15
30
60
45
55
20
35
15
20
35
35
45
45

50
45
70
60
40
40
50
55
45
40
35
20
25
40
30
40
40
20
40
40
50
50
45
35
55
40
25
30

Tensile
Strength
min, psi
1500
750
6000
3000
1500
2000
4000
3000
3500
1800
1500
500
1500
2000
800
2000
2000
500
1500
1000
1500
1000
2200
2500
1100
1200
800
700

ASTM Reference
Fuel B

ASTM Oil No. 35

Distilled Water

Thickness
Increase,
max, %

Weight
Increase,
max, %

Thickness
Increase,
max, %

Weight
Increase,
max %

Thickness
Increase,
max, %

Weight
Increase,
max, %

...
...
...
...
...
5
5
12
20
30
10
5
12
15
15
10
15
5
5
5
20
20
20
15
25
10
10
30

...
...
...
...
...
15
10
35
35
80
50
80
80
50
80
25
45
95
15
30
35
50
30
30
65
65
75
100

...
...
...
...
...
5
5
5
5
30
10
10
12
15
15
10
15
5
5
5
5
5
20
0
0
0
0
30

...
...
...
...
...
15
15
35
20
80
50
80
90
55
90
20
60
120
15
30
25
30
30
30
50
70
70
105

...
...
...
...
...
30
90
40
20
50
35
25
30
40
25
30
40
20
15
30
15
5
30
40
15
35
20
20

...
...
...
...
...
90
80
40
30
80
70
65
75
50
65
25
50
70
85
100
30
20
30
60
25
50
55
70

Thickness tolerances:
Thickness
Tolerance
164 in. and under
60.0035 in.
60.005 in.
Over 164 in. to 116 in.
60.008 in.
Over 116 in. to 332 in.
3
60.016 in.
Over 32 in.
The above thickness tolerances are permissible variations applicable to a given lot of sheets or gaskets. Where special thickness tolerances are necessary due to
application, the tolerance on the individual sheet or gasket shall be agreed to in writing between the purchaser and the supplier.

10

F 104 02e1
TABLE X1.6 F-Identification Numbers for Type 1 Gasket Material
P-Number

Former G
Number

P1141A
P1151A
P1161A
P1161B
P1162A
P1241A
P1241B
P1241C
P1242A
P1242C
P1242D
P1243A
P1251A
P1252A
P1252D
P1252E
P1253A
P1261A
P1262B
P1301A
P1302A

1122-1
1123-1
1111-1
...
1111-2
...
...
...
...
...
...
1422-2
1423-1
1423-2
...
...
1423-3
...
...
4131
4111

Substitute F-Numbers in accordance with ASTM F 104

F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F

1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1

1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3

2
2
2
2
4
3
4
4
6
6
5
7
3
5
6
5
7
4
6
2
4

1
4
6
7
6
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
5
3
3
1
3
5
0
0

0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0

0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0

E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E

3
4
5
6
5
4
4
4
5
6
5
6
4
6
6
5
6
6
7
0
0

3
5
6
7
6
3
2
3
2
3
3
1
3
4
4
4
3
2
3
0
0

M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M

6
6
6
6
5
4
4
4
5
4
6
3
6
4
5
5
4
4
4
1
1

...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
Z
Z

TABLE X1.7 F-Identification Numbers for Type 2 Gasket Material

P-Number

Former G
Number

P2116A
P2117A
P2117B
P2118A
P2126A
P2127A
P2127B
P2128A
P2236A
P2243A
P2245A
P2245B
P2246A
P2254A
P2255A
P2255B
P2256A
P2265A
P2268A
P2347A
P2357A
P2367A

2114
2113
2112
2111
2214
2213
2212
2211
12213
12222
12223
...
12224
12232
1223-3
...
12234
12113
12115
...
...
...

Sustitute F-Numbers in accordance with ASTM F 104

F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F

2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2

1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3

3
4
5
7
3
4
5
7
6
4
6
8
7
4
6
8
7
6
8
7
7
7

0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0

11

0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0

0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0

M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M

2
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1

R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S

...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9

F 104 02e1
TABLE X1.8 F-Identification Numbers for Type 3 Gasket Material
P-Number

Former G
Number

P3002A
P3102A
P3200A
P3301A
P3302C
P3313B
P341A
P3341D
P3342C
P3342F
P3342G
P3345A
P3353A
P3353B
P3354A
P3361A
P3362A
P3365A
P3413A
P3415A
P3421A
P3423A
P3441A
P3442A
P3443B
P3443C
P3444A
P3464A

3111
3141
3261 & 3262
3151
3122
3212
...
...
...
...
32323
32326
...
...
32335A
32342
32343
32346B
3221
3222
3223
...
...
...
32422
...
32423
32433

Substitute F-Number in accordance with F 104

F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F

3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3

1
1
1
1
1
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
9
9
3
3
3
3
3
3

3
5
1
2
4
6
2
2
4
4
5
8
7
7
5
2
5
8
6
8
3
6
2
3
6
6
7
7

0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
4
1
1
5
5
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
4

0
0
0
0
0
2
2
5
3
7
6
7
7
7
7
3
6
9
2
4
4
4
4
4
6
7
7
9

0
0
0
0
0
8
8
5
4
7
7
6
7
6
6
3
6
7
7
8
4
3
4
6
4
6
6
7

M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M

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