4.1.2.2 Class B—Facing with a flame propagation resis-
tance; critical radiant flux of 0.12 W/cm
2
(.11 Btu/ft
2
·s) or
greater.
(1) Category 1—Facing is a vapor retarder.
(2) Category 2—Facing is not a vapor retarder.
4.1.2.3 Class C—Facing not rated for flame propagation
resistance (for use in nonexposed applications only).
(1) Category 1—Facing is a vapor retarder.
(2) Category 2—Facing is not a vapor retarder.
4.1.3 Type III—Blankets with reflective facings:
4.1.3.1 Class A—Facing with a flame spread index of 25 or
less.
(1) Category 1—Facing is a vapor retarder.
(2) Category 2—Facing is not a vapor retarder.
4.1.3.2 Class B—Facing with a flame propagation resis-
tance; critical radiant flux of 0.12 W/cm
2
(.11 Btu/ft
2
·s) or
greater.
(1) Category 1—Facing is a vapor retarder.
(2) Category 2—Facing is not a vapor retarder.
4.1.3.3 Class C—Facing not rated for flame propagation
resistance (for use in nonexposed applications only).
(1) Category 1—Facing is a vapor retarder.
(2) Category 2—Facing is not a vapor retarder.
4.2 Mechanically attached field installed facing shall be
classified into Type/Class/Category as follows:
(1) Type I insulation used in conjunction with a field
installed non-reflective facing having a 25 flame spread or less
on both sides is considered functionally equivalent to a Type
II/Class A/Category 1 insulation composite.
(2) Type I insulation used in conjunction with a field-
installed perforated, or vapor breathable, nonreflective facing
having a 25 flame spread or less on both sides is considered
functionally equivalent to Type II/Class A/Category 2 insula-
tion composite.
(3) Type I insulation used in conjunction with a field-
installed reflective facing (reflective side exposed) having a 25
flame spread or less on both sides is considered equivalent to
aType III/Class A/Category 1 insulation composite.
(4) Type I insulation used in conjunction with a field-
installed perforated, or vapor breathable, reflective facing
(reflective side exposed) having a 25 flame spread or less on
both sides is considered functionally equivalent to a Type
III/Class A/Category 2 insulation composite.
5. Ordering Information
5.1 For specific installations, thermal resistance, length,
width, and facing suited to the intended use shall be specified
by the purchaser.
6. Materials and Manufacture
6.1 Basic Material—The basic material shall be fibers made
from mineral substances such as rock, slag, or glass processed
from the molten state into a fibrous form.
6.2 Manufacture—Insulation blankets shall consist of flex-
ible units composed of felted, bonded, or unbonded fibers
formed into rolls or flat cut pieces (batts), with or without
various adhered facings, and with or without a means for
attachment of the blanket to applicable constructions.
7. Physical Properties
7.1 Thermal Resistance—The standard thermal resistance
values in °F · h · ft
2
/Btu (K · m
2
/W) are: 4, 7, 11, 13, 19, 22,
30, and 38 (0.7, 1.2, 1.9, 2.3, 3.3, 3.9, 5.3, and 6.7). Rvalues
other than those listed shall be agreed upon between the
supplier and the purchaser. The product must be produced to
the label Rvalue. The thermal resistance, R, for the average of
any four randomly selected samples shall not be more than 5 %
below the listed Rvalue when tested in accordance with 13.2,
nor shall any single specimen be more than 10 % below the
listed Rvalue.
7.2 Surface Burning Characteristics:
7.2.1 Insulation blankets exclusive of facing, when tested in
accordance with Test Method E84, shall have a flame spread
index no greater than 25, and a smoke developed index no
greater than 50.
7.2.2 Insulation blankets with facings intended for exposed
application, when tested in accordance with Test Method E84,
shall have a flame spread index no greater than 25, and a smoke
developed index no greater than 50.
7.3 Critical Radiant Flux—Insulation blankets, when tested
in accordance with 13.4, shall have a critical radiant flux-flame
propagation resistance ≥0.12 W/cm
2
(0.11 Btu/ft
2
·s). Blankets
with facing on both surfaces, shall be tested on the surface to
be left exposed and shall be marked on either surface.
7.4 Water-Vapor Permeance—When tested in accordance
with 13.5, vapor retardant facings shall have a vapor per-
meance of no more than 1 perm
(5.7 × 10
−11
kg·Pa
−1
·s
−1
·m
–2
) and vapor-permeable facing shall
have a vapor permeance of no less than 5 perm
(2.9 × 10
−10
kg·Pa
−1
·s
−1
·m
−2
).
7.5 Water Vapor Sorption—The water vapor sorption of the
insulation without facing shall be not more than 5 % by weight,
when tested in accordance with 13.6.
7.6 Odor Emission—A detectable odor of strong objection-
able nature recorded by more than two of the five panel
members shall constitute rejection of the material when tested
in accordance with 13.7.
7.7 Corrosiveness:
7.7.1 Copper and Aluminum—When tested in accordance
with 13.8.1, the metal plates in contact with the insulation shall
show no corrosion greater than that observed on the compara-
tive plates in contact with sterile cotton.
7.7.2 Steel—Determine in accordance with 13.8.2.1 or
13.8.2.2.
7.7.2.1 When tested in accordance with 13.8.2.1, the metal
plates in contact with the insulation shall show no corrosion
greater than that observed on the comparative plates in contact
with sterile cotton.
7.7.2.2 When tested in accordance with 13.8.2.2, the mass
loss corrosion rate of the unfaced insulation extract shall not
exceed that of the 5-ppm chloride solution.
NOTE 1—The pass/fail criteria established in 7.7.2.2 is for materials
which claim compliance with Specification C665. The corrosion proce-
dure as detailed in 7.7.1 and 7.7.2.1 is referenced in multiple Mineral
Fiber material standards. The use of the alternative procedure and the
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