Why is gypsum board recognized as a noncombustible material by the codes although it has paper lining on both sides, which is a combustible material?

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Gypsum is a noncombustible material as determined by ASTM E136 test. However, the code recognizes a material with noncombustible core, lined with a combustible material (of thickness ? 1/8 in. and flame spread rating ? 50), as a noncombustible material.

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