ASTM C552-22 - 1.3.2022
 
1. Scope

1.1?This specification covers the composition, sizes, dimensions, and physical properties of cellular glass thermal insulation intended for use on commercial or industrial systems with operating temperatures between ?450 and 800?F (?268 and 427?C). It is possible that special fabrication or techniques for pipe insulation, or both, will be required for application in the temperature range from 250 to 800?F (121 to 427?C). Contact the manufacturer for recommendations regarding fabrication and application procedures for use in this temperature range. For specific applications, the actual temperature limits shall be agreed upon between the manufacturer and the purchaser.

1.2?This specification does not cover cellular glass insulation used for building envelope applications. For cellular glass insulation used in building applications refer to Specification C1902.

1.3?Cellular glass insulation has the potential to exhibit stress cracks if the rate of temperature change exceeds 200?F (112?C) per hour.

1.4?The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.

1.5?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 practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.6?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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D312/D312M-16a(2023)

Standard Specification for Asphalt Used in Roofing (Includes all amendments and changes 3/6/2023).

E84-23d

Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials (Includes all amendments and changes 1/29/2024).

E96/E96M-23

Standard Test Methods for Gravimetric Determination of Water Vapor Transmission Rate of Materials

ISO 3951

ISO 8497

Determination of steady-state thermal transmission properties of thermal insulation for circular pipes

C1058/C1058M-10(2023)

Standard Practice for Selecting Temperatures for Evaluating and Reporting Thermal Properties of Thermal Insulation

C1114-06(2019)

Standard Test Method for Steady-State Thermal Transmission Properties by Means of the Thin-Heater Apparatus

C1617-19

Standard Practice for Quantitative Accelerated Laboratory Evaluation of Extraction Solutions Containing Ions Leached from Thermal Insulation on Aqueous Corrosion of Metals

C1639-19

Standard Specification for Fabrication Of Cellular Glass Pipe And Tubing Insulation

C871-18(2023)

Standard Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Thermal Insulation Materials for Leachable Chloride, Fluoride, Silicate, and Sodium Ions

D226/D226M-17(2023)

Standard Specification for Asphalt-Saturated Organic Felt Used in Roofing and Waterproofing

C585-22

Standard Practice for Inner and Outer Diameters of Thermal Insulation for Nominal Sizes of Pipe and Tubing

C692-13(2023)

Standard Test Method for Evaluating the Influence of Thermal Insulations on External Stress Corrosion Cracking Tendency of Austenitic Stainless Steel

C795-08(2023)

Standard Specification for Thermal Insulation for Use in Contact with Austenitic Stainless Steel

C518-21

Standard Test Method for Steady-State Thermal Transmission Properties by Means of the Heat Flow Meter Apparatus

C165-23

Standard Test Method for Measuring Compressive Properties of Thermal Insulations

C168-22

Standard Terminology Relating to Thermal Insulation

C177-19e1

Standard Test Method for Steady-State Heat Flux Measurements and Thermal Transmission Properties by Means of the Guarded-Hot-Plate Apparatus (Includes all amendments and changes 2/23/2023).

C203-22

Standard Test Methods for Breaking Load and Flexural Properties of Block-Type Thermal Insulation

C240-21

Standard Test Methods for Testing Cellular Glass Insulation Block

C302-13(2022)

Standard Test Method for Density and Dimensions of Preformed Pipe-Covering-Type Thermal Insulation

C303-21

Standard Test Method for Dimensions and Density of Preformed Block and Board–Type Thermal Insulation

C335/C335M-23

Standard Test Method for Steady-State Heat Transfer Properties of Pipe Insulation

C390-08(2019)

Standard Practice for Sampling and Acceptance of Thermal Insulation Lots

C411-19

Standard Test Method for Hot-Surface Performance of High-Temperature Thermal Insulation

C450-18

Standard Practice for Fabrication of Thermal Insulating Fitting Covers for NPS Piping, and Vessel Lagging

C1045-19

Standard Practice for Calculating Thermal Transmission Properties Under Steady-State Conditions