D1622 Test Method for Apparent Density of Rigid Cellular
Plastics
D1623 Test Method for Tensile and Tensile Adhesion Prop-
erties of Rigid Cellular Plastics
D2126 Test Method for Response of Rigid Cellular Plastics
to Thermal and Humid Aging
D6226 Test Method for Open Cell Content of Rigid Cellular
Plastics
E84 Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of
Building Materials
E96/E96M Test Methods for Gravimetric Determination of
Water Vapor Transmission Rate of Materials
3. Terminology
3.1 The definitions and terms in Terminology C168 shall
apply to this specification.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 foam core—rigid cellular thermal installation without
any facers or barriers on the surface of the installation.
3.2.2 closed cell material—foam where more than 90 % of
the cells are totally enclosed by cell walls, and not intercon-
nected with other cells.
3.2.3 open cell material—foam whose cells are not totally
enclosed by its walls and therefore exhibits a predominance of
interconnecting cells.
3.2.4 ozone depletion potential (ODP)—a relative index
indicating the extent to which a chemical product causes ozone
depletion.
3.2.4.1 Discussion—The reference level of 1 is the potential
of trichlorofluoromethane (R-11 or CFC-11) to cause ozone
depletion. ODP 0 is an ozone depletion potential of zero.
4. Classification
4.1 The thermal insulation shall be of the following types:
4.1.1 Type I—For use as roof insulation board. Produced
without integral vapor retarder facers.
4.1.2 Type II—For use as sheathing or rigid panel for
non-load bearing applications. Produced with integral vapor
retarder facers.
4.1.3 Type III—For use as pipe insulation. Produced without
integral vapor retarder facers.
4.1.3.1 Type III, grade 1—Density, min 2 lbs/ft
3
4.1.3.2 Type III, grade 2—Density, min 3.75 lbs/ft
3
4.1.3.3 Type III, grade 3—Density, min 5 lbs/ft
3
4.1.3.4 Type III, grade 4—Density, min 7.5 lbs/ft
3
5. Ordering Information
5.1 Orders for materials purchased under this specification
shall include the following information:
5.1.1 Designation of this specification.
5.1.2 Product name and type.
5.1.3 Size and dimensions.
5.1.4 Quantity of material.
5.1.5 Special requirements for inspection and/or testing.
5.1.6 Pipe insulation jacketing (optional).
6. Materials and Manufacture
6.1 Foam Core Chemical Composition—The foam shall be
produced by a chemical reaction of a phenolic resin, surfactant,
blowing agent, and other additives as needed.
6.2 Facings—Facing on Type II material shall be adhered to
the core stock and suitable for the service intended. They shall
be supplied as agreed upon between manufacturer and pur-
chaser.
7. Physical Properties
7.1 The material shall conform to the requirements as
shown in Table 1 and Table 2.
7.2 The Type III higher density material shall conform to the
requirements as shown in Table 2.
7.3 Not all physical properties at temperatures below −40°F
(−40°C) have been fully tested, and the user shall consult the
manufacturer for any properties and performance required at
these lower temperatures.
8. Dimensions and Tolerances
8.1 Dimensions—The dimensions shall be as agreed upon
between the purchaser and the supplier, but commonly shall be
as follows:
8.1.1 Type I—Width, 24 in., 36 in., or 48 in. (610 mm, 915
mm, or 1220 mm). Length, 48 in. or larger (1220 mm or
larger).
8.1.2 Type II—Width, 48 in. (1220 mm). Length, 96 in. or
larger (2440 mm or larger).
8.1.3 Type III—Pipe insulation with dimensions that are in
accordance with Practice C585.
8.2 Tolerances—Unless otherwise agreed upon between the
purchaser and the supplier, the tolerances shall be as follows:
8.2.1 Types I and II— When measured at 73.4 63.6°F (23
62°C) and 50 65 % relative humidity, these types shall
conform to the following:
8.2.1.1 Length—Not to exceed 6
1
⁄
4
in. (66.4 mm).
8.2.1.2 Width—Not to exceed 6
1
⁄
4
in. (66.4 mm).
8.2.1.3 Thickness—Not to exceed 6
1
⁄
8
in. (63.1 mm).
8.2.2 Type III—Thicknesses available for various pipe and
tube sizes shall be in accordance with Practice C585. The
average measured length shall not differ from the standard
dimension of the manufacturer by more than 6
1
⁄
4
in. (6.4 mm).
8.3 Other Parameters for Types I and II:
8.3.1 Squareness—Board squareness shall be within re-
quired tolerance if the two diagonal measurements of the board
differ by no more than
1
⁄
4
in. (6.4 mm).
8.3.2 Straightness—Unless otherwise specified, the boards
shall be furnished with straight edges which shall not deviate
by more than
1
⁄
32
in./ft (2.6 mm/m).
8.3.3 Flatness—The boards shall not depart from absolute
flatness by more than
1
⁄
16
in./ft of width or length (5.2 mm/m).
8.3.4 The straightness and flatness shall be determined in
accordance with Practice C550, except that a straight edge
longer than the dimension being determined shall be used.
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