Designation: C950/C950M −08 (Reapproved 2023)
Standard Practice for
Repair of a Rigid Cellular Polyurethane Insulation System
on Outdoor Service Vessels
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This standard is issued under the fixed designation C950/C950M; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year
of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.
A superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This practice covers the repair of spray-applied polyure-
thane insulation on vessels normally operating at temperatures
between −30 and +107°C [−22 and +225°F].
1.2 Warning—At temperatures below 0°C [32°F] the ap-
plication of a spray “foam” directly onto the cold substrate may
not be possible. The term “foam” applies to spray-applied
polyurethane or polyisocyanurate (PUR or PIR) rigid cellular
plastic only, and not to any other plastic insulation.
1.3 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in
each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each
system shall be used independently of the other. Combining
values from the two systems may result in non-conformance
with the standard.
1.4 This standard may involve hazardous materials,
operations, and equipment. 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, health, and environmental prac-
tices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations
prior to use. For a specific precautionary statement see 1.2.
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
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C168 Terminology Relating to Thermal Insulation
C945 Practice for Design Considerations and Spray Appli-
cation of a Rigid Cellular Polyurethane Insulation System
on Outdoor Service Vessels
3. Terminology
3.1 General—Definitions included in Terminology C168
shall apply to the terms used in this practice.
4. Surface Preparation
4.1 All damaged or nonadhering foam shall be removed to
the substrate in all directions, until dry, solidly adhering foam
is encountered.
4.2 The remaining foam insulation shall be beveled on all
sides to approximately a 45° angle.
4.3 The substrate shall be examined and if the existing
primer is damaged, it shall be wire-brushed and reprimed,
where feasible, in accordance with the primer manufacturer’s
instructions.
4.4 A covering shall be installed around the area to be
repaired, prior to spray foam application, to protect the
surrounding undamaged area from overspray and removed
after completion of the repair work.
5. Repair Procedure
5.1 The repair shall be accomplished in one of the following
manners:
5.1.1 Foam shall be spray applied to the prepared area and
top-coated with the specified protective coating. (An open-
weave reinforcing fabric may be embedded into the wet first
coat if desired. Caution shall be taken to embed the reinforcing
fabric totally within the coating.)
5.1.2 For substrate temperatures below 0°C [32°F], the
following procedure shall be used: Cut to shape and install a
thin layer of rigid PUR/PIR board (to insulate the surface) in
the prepared area with a joint sealer. Apply spray foam in
accordance with 5.1.1.
5.2 All horizontal areas shall be repaired in a manner to
provide drainage and prevent free-standing water.
5.3 Spraying shall not be done in the presence of water
(rain, fog, condensation, etc.) or wind velocities greater than 15
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C16 on Thermal
Insulation and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C16.40 on Insulation
Systems.
Current edition approved March 1, 2023. Published March 2023. Originally
approved in 1981. Last previous edition approved in 2017 as C950 – 08 (2017).
DOI: 10.1520/C0950_C0950M-08R23.
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This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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