ASTM C168-08a - 1.9.2008
 
1. Scope

1.1 This standard provides definitions, symbols, units, and abbreviations of terms used in ASTM standards pertaining to thermal insulating materials, and to materials associated with them.

1.2 This terminology is not intended to be used to classify insulation materials as having particular properties. Rather, classification of insulation materials is to be done by the material standards themselves.

 
2. Referenced Documents

E456-13a(2022)e1

Standard Terminology Relating to Quality and Statistics (Includes all amendments and changes 4/16/2024).

ISO 7345

Thermal InsulationPhysical Quantities and Definitions Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St., 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http://www.ansi.org.

D3574-25

Standard Test Methods for Flexible Cellular Materials—Slab, Bonded, and Molded Polyurethane Foams

E2282-23

Standard Guide for Defining the Test Result of a Test Method