1.1 This specification covers the composition, physical properties, and product forms of microporous thermal insulation for use on surfaces at temperatures from 80 ˚°C (176 °F) up to 1150 ˚°C (2102 °F), unless otherwise agreed upon by the manufacturer and purchaser.

1.2 This specification only covers microporous thermal insulation comprising compacted powder, fibers and opacifiers.

1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The inch-pound equivalents of SI units, given in parentheses, are given for information only and are only approximate.

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.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

C165 Test Method for Measuring Compressive Properties of Thermal Insulations

C168 Terminology Relating to Thermal Insulation

C177 Test Method for Steady-State Heat Flux Measurements and Thermal Transmission Properties by Means of the Guarded-Hot-Plate Apparatus

C201 Test Method for Thermal Conductivity of Refractories

C302 Test Method for Density and Dimensions of Preformed Pipe-Covering-Type Thermal Insulation

C303 Test Method for Dimensions and Density of Preformed Block and Board-Type Thermal Insulation

C335 Test Method for Steady-State Heat Transfer Properties of Pipe Insulation

C356 Test Method for Linear Shrinkage of Preformed High-Temperature Thermal Insulation Subjected to Soaking Heat

C390 Practice for Sampling and Acceptance of Thermal Insulation Lots

C518 Test Method for Steady-State Thermal Transmission Properties by Means of the Heat Flow Meter Apparatus

C585 Practice for Inner and Outer Diameters of Thermal Insulation for Nominal Sizes of Pipe and Tubing

C665 Specification for Mineral-Fiber Blanket Thermal Insulation for Light Frame Construction and Manufactured Housing

C795 Specification for Thermal Insulation for Use in Contact with Austenitic Stainless Steel

C1045 Practice for Calculating Thermal Transmission Properties Under Steady-State Conditions

C1104/C1104M Test Method for Determining the Water Vapor Sorption of Unfaced Mineral Fiber Insulation

E84 Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials

Keywords

board; hydrophobic; microporous insulation; molded pipe section; panel; quilt; thermal conductivity; thermal insulation;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 91.100.60 (Thermal and sound insulating materials)

Citing ASTM Standards

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