ASTM STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS
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You will find below summary information and links to three different standards set by the ASTM for Flat Glass manufacturing, all of which Stadium Glass proudly adheres to in our manufacturing process. Each pdf below can be purchased directly through the ASTM website by clicking on the pdf icon in the upper right corner of each section.
FLAT GLASS STANDARD
ASTM C1036-16 
Standard Specification for Flat Glass
Abstract
This specification covers the quality requirements of flat, transparent, clear, and tinted glass. This glass is intended to be used primarily for architectural glazing products including: coated glass, insulating glass units, laminated glass, mirrors, spandrel glass, or similar uses. The monolithic flat glass shall be supplied as cut sizes or stock sheets. Two types of glasses shall be used: Type I which is a transparent flat glass and Type II which is a patterned and wired flat glass. Type II glass shall have clear and tinted classes while Type I glass shall only have the clear class. Different test methods for Type I glass shall be performed in order to determine the following properties: point blemish and linear blemish content, ream distortion, string distortion, line distortion, dimension, squareness, reflectance, and transmittance. As for the type II glass the following properties shall be determined after different tests: associated distortion and blemish appraisal, dimension, point blemish, reflectance, and transmittance.
This abstract is a brief summary of the referenced standard. It is informational only and not an official part of the standard; the full text of the standard itself must be referred to for its use and application. ASTM does not give any warranty express or implied or make any representation that the contents of this abstract are accurate, complete or up to date.
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers the requirements for annealed, monolithic flat soda-lime glass supplied as cut sizes or stock sheets.
1.2 This specification is applicable for laboratory and field evaluation only to the extent that such evaluation can be carried out in accordance with the test method(s) prescribed herein.
1.3 This specification covers the quality requirements of flat, transparent, clear, and tinted glass. This glass is intended to be used primarily for architectural glazing products including: coated glass, insulating glass units, laminated glass, mirrors, spandrel glass, or similar uses.
NOTE 1: Reflective distortion is not addressed in this specification.
1.4 This specification covers the quality requirements of patterned or wired glasses intended to be used primarily for decorative and general glazing applications.
1.5 The values given in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.6 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.
2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) 
ASTM Standards (go here to search for the respective Standards)
C162 Terminology of Glass and Glass Products
NFRC Standard
Keywords
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 81.040.20 (Glass in building)
HEAT-TREATED FLAT GLASS
ASTM C1048 – 12e1
Standard Specification for Heat-Strengthened and Fully Tempered Flat Glass
Abstract
This specification covers heat-treated flat glass – kind HS, kind FT coated and uncoated glass used in general building construction. Glass furnished under this specification shall be of the following conditions: condition A – uncoated surfaces, condition B – spandrel glass, one surface ceramic coated, and condition C – other coated glass. Flat glass furnished under this specification shall be of the following kinds: kind HS – heat-strengthened glass shall be flat glass, either transparent or patterned, in accordance with the applicable requirements, and kind FT – fully tempered glass shall be flat glass, either transparent or patterned in accordance with the applicable requirements. All fabrication, such as cutting to overall dimensions, edgework, drilled holes, notching, grinding, sandblasting, and etching, shall be performed before strengthening or tempering and shall be as specified. Requirements for fittings and hardware shall be as specified. In heat-strengthened and fully tempered glass, a strain pattern, which is not normally visible, may become visible under certain light conditions. The support system and the amount of glass deflection for a given set of wind-load conditions must be considered for design purposes. Heat-treated flat glass cannot be cut after tempering. Heat-treated glass can be furnished with holes, notches, cutouts, and bevels. The expansion fit and porosity of the ceramic coating shall be tested to meet the requirements prescribed. Specimens for evaluation of resistance to alkali and acid shall be prepared and tested to meet the requirements prescribed.
This abstract is a brief summary of the referenced standard. It is informational only and not an official part of the standard; the full text of the standard itself must be referred to for its use and application. ASTM does not give any warranty express or implied or make any representation that the contents of this abstract are accurate, complete or up to date.
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers the requirements for monolithic flat heat-strengthened and fully tempered coated and uncoated glass produced on a horizontal tempering system used in general building construction and other applications.
1.2 This specification does not address bent glass, or heat-strengthened or fully tempered glass manufactured on a vertical tempering system.
1.3 The dimensional values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The units given in parentheses are for information only.
1.4 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test method portion, Section 10, of 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.
2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately)
ASTM Standards (go here to search for the respective Standards)
C162 Terminology of Glass and Glass Products
C346 Test Method for 45-deg Specular Gloss of Ceramic Materials
C724 Test Method for Acid Resistance of Ceramic Decorations on Architectural-Type Glass
C978 Test Method for Photoelastic Determination of Residual Stress in a Transparent Glass Matrix Using a Polarizing Microscope and Optical Retardation Compensation Procedures
C1036 Specification for Flat Glass
C1203 Test Method for Quantitative Determination of Alkali Resistance of a Ceramic-Glass Enamel
C1279 Test Method for Non-Destructive Photoelastic Measurement of Edge and Surface Stresses in Annealed, Heat-Strengthened, and Fully Tempered Flat Glass
C1376 Specification for Pyrolytic and Vacuum Deposition Coatings on Flat Glass
E1300 Practice for Determining Load Resistance of Glass in Buildings
ANSI Standard
Z97.1 Safety Performance Specifications and Methods of Test for Safety Glazing Materials Used in Buildings Available from American National Standards Institute, 25 W. 43rd St., 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, and the Accredited Standards Committee Z97 website in electronic format at www.ansiz97.com.
Keywords
Building Products – Construction Materials – Flat Glass – Heat-Strengthened Glass – Heat-Treated Glass – Tempered Glass
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 81.040.30 (Glass products)
UNSPSC Code
UNSPSC Code
Coatings for Flat Glass
ASTM C1376-15
Standard Specification for Pyrolytic and Vacuum Deposition Coatings on Flat Glass
Abstract
This specification covers the optical and aesthetic quality requirements for coatings applied to glass for use in building glazing. The coatings covered are applied to the glass using either pyrolytic or vacuum (sputtering) deposition methods and are typically applied to control solar heat gain, energy performance, comfort level, and condensation and enhance the aesthetic of the building. This specification groups coated glass according to application. These groups are: vision, spandrel/nonvision, and overhead. Coated flat glass furnished under this specification shall be of the following kinds: Kind CV; Kind CO; and Kind CS.
This abstract is a brief summary of the referenced standard. It is informational only and not an official part of the standard; the full text of the standard itself must be referred to for its use and application. ASTM does not give any warranty express or implied or make any representation that the contents of this abstract are accurate, complete or up to date.
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers the optical and aesthetic quality requirements for coatings applied to glass for use in building glazing.
1.2 The coatings covered are applied to the glass using either pyrolytic or vacuum (sputtering) deposition methods and are typically applied to control solar heat gain, energy performance, comfort level, and condensation and enhance the aesthetic of the building.
1.3 This specification addresses blemishes related to the coating only. It does not address glass blemishes, applied ceramic frits, and organic films.
1.4 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.
2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately)
ASTM Standards (go here to search for the respective Standards)
C162 Terminology of Glass and Glass Products
C1036 Specification for Flat Glass
C1048 Specification for Heat-Strengthened and Fully Tempered Flat Glass
D2244 Practice for Calculation of Color Tolerances and Color Differences from Instrumentally Measured Color Coordinates
Keywords
Aesthetic Appearance – Architectural Glass – Coating – Flat Glass – Image Resolution And Quality – Optical Properties – Pyrolytic Coatings – Spandrel Glass – Vacuum Deposition – Vacuum/Vapor Deposition
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 81.040.20 (Glass in building)
UNSPSC Code
UNSPSC Code 30171700(Glass products)