G21 Practice for Determining Resistance of Synthetic Poly-
meric Materials to Fungi
2.2 Other Standards:
CAN/ULC-S102 Standard Method of Test for Surface
Burning Characteristics of Building Materials and Assem-
blies
3. Terminology
3.1 The definitions of terms used in this specification shall
be in accordance with Terminologies C168,C634, and E176. In
case of any conflicts, Terminology C168 shall be the authority.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 closed cell foam—a foam comprised of predominately
individual non interconnecting cells.
3.2.2 flexible cellular—a cellular material that will not
rupture within 60 s when a specimen 1 × 1 × 8 in. in length (25
× 25 × 200 mm) is bent around a 1 in. (25 mm) diameter
mandrel at a uniform rate of one lap in 5 s in the form of a helix
at a temperature between 65 and 85°F (18 and 29°C).
3.2.3 open cell foam—a foam made porous by interconnect-
ing cells.
4. Classification
4.1 The flexible polymeric insulations of this specification
are classified into Types I and II. Type I is a closed cell flexible
foam. Type II is an open cell flexible foam.
4.2 When referencing Specification C1534, type and grade
shall always be specified.
NOTE 1—The primary difference between Type I and Type II materials
are: Type I materials exhibit lower water absorption properties and Type
II materials have greater acoustical properties as noted in Table 1 and
Table 2.
5. Materials
5.1 These products shall be made of a homogeneous blend
of natural or synthetic polymeric materials. Modifications with
various thermoplastic or thermosetting resins, plasticizers,
modifiers, antioxidants, curatives, blowing agents and other
additives are allowed. These products do not melt when
exposed to heat and are considered to be thermoset materials.
5.2 Flexible, polymeric cellular thermal insulations shall be
of uniform core density. These insulation materials are avail-
able with a smooth skin surface or coating on one or both sides,
and they are to be considered homogeneous for the purposes of
determining thermal performance.
6. Ordering Information
6.1 Specific installation, insulation type, thickness, length,
and width suited for the intended use shall be agreed upon by
the purchaser and supplier.
7. Physical Properties—See Tables 1 and 2 for Summary
of Requirements
7.1 Apparent Thermal Conductivity—The material shall be
tested for apparent thermal conductivity at 75°F (24°C) mean
temperature in accordance with 12.1. The thermal conductivity
for the average of any four randomly selected samples, shall
not be more than 0.30 Btu-in./h-sq ft°F (0.043 W/m-K) when
tested in accordance with 12.1. See Table 1.
NOTE 2—Consult the local or state building codes for the minimum
installed thermal resistance, R-value, required to be installed.
7.2 Surface Burning Characteristics—Shall be in accor-
dance with 12.2. See Table 1 for requirements.
7.3 Hot Surface Performance—The insulation shall have no
evidence of flaming, glowing, smoldering, visible smoke,
delamination, cracking, melting, dripping or reduction in
thickness when tested in accordance with 12.3 at the tempera-
ture specified in Table 1. Maximum allowed warpage is 0.5 in.
(12 mm).
NOTE 3—Hot Surface Performance Characteristics for Type 1
Material—When this type of material is used on hot applications, the
material’s characteristics will change and should be considered when
selecting the material for an application. Heat will cause the elastomeric
insulation to harden. As the temperature approaches the stated high
temperature limit, the process occurs faster. This hardening will not
negatively effect the thermal performance or water vapor transmission
properties of the product. The hardening will be most noticeable closer to
the heat source. This effect is based on time and temperature.
7.4 Water Vapor Sorption—Shall be tested in accordance
with 12.4. See Table 1.
TABLE 1 Physical Properties
Type I Type II
Grade A Grade B
Maximum Apparent Thermal Conductivity Btu-in./h-ft
2
–°F) max.
(W/m-K) max.
0.30
(0.043)
0.30
(0.043)
0.30
(0.043)
Surface Burning Characteristics ( at maximum total installed thickness): (See
A
) (See
A
) (See
A
)
Flame Spread Index, (max) #25 15 25
Smoke Developed Index, (max) #50 15 50
Water Vapor Sorption wt % gain by vol. (max.) 0.75 0.1 0.1
Water Absorption, wt % gain by vol. (max.) 0.2 4.0 4.0
Dimensional Stability % change (max.) length, width or thickness 7.0 1.0 1.0
Odor Emission Pass Pass Pass
Corrosiveness Pass Pass Pass
Fungi Resistance No Growth No Growth No Growth
Erosion Resistance Pass Pass Pass
Hot Surface Performance at not less than 250°F (125°C)
(See 7.3 for requirements)
Pass Pass
B
Pass
B
A
Consult manufacturer regarding maximum thickness approved for surface burning characteristics Type 1 is typically tested at 1 in. thickness. Type 2 is typically tested
at 2 in. thickness. Product needs to be tested at the thickness to be used in the application.
B
In some cases actual product properties exceed requirements listed in Table 1, consult manufacturers for specific applications.
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