1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers the general requirements for faced thermal insulation boards composed of rigid cellular polyisocyanurate surfaced with other materials. The insulation boards are intended for use at temperatures between -40 and 200 ^o F (40 and 93 ^o C). This specification does not cover cryogenic applications. Consult the manufacturer for specific recommendations and properties in cryogenic conditions. For specific applications, the actual temperature limits shall be agreed upon by the manufacturer and the purchaser.

1.2 This standard is intended to apply to rigid cellular polyurethane-modified polyisocyanurate thermal insulation board products that are commercially acceptable as non-structural panels useful in building construction. The term polyisocyanurate encompasses the term polyurethane. For engineering and design purposes, users should follow specific product information provided by board manufacturers regarding physical properties, system design considerations and installation recommendations.

1.3 The use of thermal insulation materials covered by this specification may be regulated by building codes, or other agencies that address fire performance, or both. The fire performance of the material should be addressed through standard fire test methods established by the appropriate governing documents.

1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only and may be approximate. For conversion to metric units other than those contained in this standard, refer to IEEE/ASTM SI 10.

1.5 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test methods, Section 11, in this specification. 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

C168 Terminology Relating to Thermal Insulation

C177 Test Method for Steady-State Heat Flux Measurements and Thermal Transmission Properties by Means of the Guarded-Hot-Plate Apparatus

C203 Test Methods for Breaking Load and Flexural Properties of Block-Type Thermal Insulation

C208 Specification for Cellulosic Fiber Insulating Board

C209 Test Methods for Cellulosic Fiber Insulating Board

C303 Test Method for Dimensions and Density of Preformed Block and Board-Type Thermal Insulation

C390 Practice for Sampling and Acceptance of Thermal Insulation Lots

C518 Test Method for Steady-State Thermal Transmission Properties by Means of the Heat Flow Meter Apparatus

C550 Test Method for Measuring Trueness and Squareness of Rigid Block and Board Thermal Insulation

C728 Specification for Perlite Thermal Insulation Board

C1045 Practice for Calculating Thermal Transmission Properties Under Steady-State Conditions

C1058 Practice for Selecting Temperatures for Evaluating and Reporting Thermal Properties of Thermal Insulation

C1114 Test Method for Steady-State Thermal Transmission Properties by Means of the Thin-Heater Apparatus

C1177/C1177M Specification for Glass Mat Gypsum Substrate for Use as Sheathing

C1303 Test Method for Predicting Long-Term Thermal Resistance of Closed-Cell Foam Insulation

C1363 Test Method for Thermal Performance of Building Materials and Envelope Assemblies by Means of a Hot Box Apparatus

D1621 Test Method for Compressive Properties of Rigid Cellular Plastics

D2126 Test Method for Response of Rigid Cellular Plastics to Thermal and Humid Aging

E84 Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials

E96/E96M Test Methods for Water Vapor Transmission of Materials

IEEE/ASTM SI 10 Standard for Use of the International System of Units (SI): (The Modernized Metric System)

CAN/ULC Standard

ANSI Standard

Keywords

cellular plastic insulation; cellulosic fiber insulating board; composite foam insulation board; faced foam board; foam plastic insulation; oriented strand board; perlite board; polyiso board; polyisocyanurate; polyisocyanurate foam; polyurethane; polyurethane foam; thermal insulation; waferboard ;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 27.220 (Heat recovery. Thermal insulation)

DOI: 10.1520/C1289-98

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