ASTM C1029-20

Standard Specification for Spray-Applied Rigid Cellular Polyurethane Thermal Insulation

ABSTRACT
This specification covers the types and physical properties of spray applied rigid cellular polyurethane intended for use as thermal insulation. Spray-applied rigid-cellular polyurethane thermal insulation shall be classified into four type: Type I; Type II; Type III; and Type IV. Spray-applied rigid-cellular polyurethane thermal insulation shall be produced by the catalyzed chemical reaction of polyisocyanates with polyhydroxyl compounds and by the catalyzed polymerization of polyisocyanates. The following test methods shall be performed: thermal resistance; compressive strength; water vapor permeability; water absorption; tensile strength; response to thermal and humid aging; closed cell content; and surface burning characteristics.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers the types and physical properties of spray applied rigid cellular polyurethane intended for use as thermal insulation. The operating temperatures of the surfaces to which the insulation is applied shall not be lower than −22°F (−30°C) or greater than +225°F (+107°C). For specific applications, the actual temperature limits shall be as agreed upon between the manufacturer and the purchaser.  
1.2 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.  
1.3 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.  
1.4 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.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 30-Nov-2020
• ICS: 83.100 - Cellular materials
• Technical Committee: C16 - Thermal Insulation
• Drafting Committee: C16.22 - Organic and Nonhomogeneous Inorganic Thermal Insulations

Standards Content (Sample)

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.
Designation: C1029 −20
Standard Specification for
Spray-Applied Rigid Cellular Polyurethane Thermal
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Insulation
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1029; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope the Guarded-Hot-Plate Apparatus
C518Test Method for Steady-State Thermal Transmission
1.1 This specification covers the types and physical proper-
Properties by Means of the Heat Flow Meter Apparatus
ties of spray applied rigid cellular polyurethane intended for
C1303/C1303MTest Method for Predicting Long-Term
use as thermal insulation. The operating temperatures of the
Thermal Resistance of Closed-Cell Foam Insulation
surfaces to which the insulation is applied shall not be lower
C1363Test Method for Thermal Performance of Building
than−22°F (−30°C) or greater than+225°F (+107°C). For
Materials and Envelope Assemblies by Means of a Hot
specific applications, the actual temperature limits shall be as
Box Apparatus
agreed upon between the manufacturer and the purchaser.
D883Terminology Relating to Plastics
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
D1621Test Method for Compressive Properties of Rigid
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
Cellular Plastics
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
D1622/D1622MTest Method forApparent Density of Rigid
and are not considered standard.
Cellular Plastics
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
D1623Test Method for Tensile and TensileAdhesion Prop-
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
erties of Rigid Cellular Plastics
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
D2126Test Method for Response of Rigid Cellular Plastics
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
to Thermal and Humid Aging
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
D2842Test Method for Water Absorption of Rigid Cellular
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
Plastics
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
D6226TestMethodforOpenCellContentofRigidCellular
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Plastics
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
E84Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Building Materials
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
E96/E96MTest Methods for Water Vapor Transmission of
Materials
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
3. Terminology
C165TestMethodforMeasuringCompressivePropertiesof
3.1 Definitions:For definitions of terms used in this
Thermal Insulations
specification, refer to Terminologies C168 and D883.
C168Terminology Relating to Thermal Insulation
C177Test Method for Steady-State Heat Flux Measure-
4. Classification
ments and Thermal Transmission Properties by Means of
4.1 Spray-applied rigid-cellular polyurethane thermal insu-
lation covered by this specification is classified into four types
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C16 on
as follows:
Thermal Insulation and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C16.22 on
Organic and Nonhomogeneous Inorganic Thermal Insulations.
4.1.1 Type I—Compressive strength 15 psi (104 kPa) mini-
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2020. Published January 2021. Originally
mum.
approved in 1985. Last previous edition approved in 2015 as C1029–15. DOI:
10.1520/C1029-20. 4.1.2 Type II—Compressive strength 25 psi (173 kPa) mini-
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
mum.
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
4.1.3 Type III—Compressive strength 40 psi (276 kPa)
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. minimum.
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4.1.4 Type IV—Compressive strength 60 psi (414 kPa) 8.3 Sampling for qualification tests, if required, shall be in
minimum. accordance with statistically sound practice. Qualification tests
will be conducted on the physical properties in Table 1.
5. Ordering Information
8.4 Sampling for inspection tests, if required, shall be for
5.1 O
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Designation: C1029 − 15 C1029 − 20
Standard Specification for
Spray-Applied Rigid Cellular Polyurethane Thermal
1
Insulation
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1029; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers the types and physical properties of spray applied rigid cellular polyurethane intended for use as
thermal insulation. The operating temperatures of the surfaces to which the insulation is applied shall not be lower than −22°F
(−30°C) or greater than +225°F (+107°C). For specific applications, the actual temperature limits shall be as agreed upon between
the manufacturer and the purchaser.
1.2 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.
1.3 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 safety, health, and healthenvironmental practices and determine the
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
C165 Test Method for Measuring Compressive Properties of Thermal Insulations
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
C518 Test Method for Steady-State Thermal Transmission Properties by Means of the Heat Flow Meter Apparatus
C1303/C1303M 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
D883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
D1621 Test Method for Compressive Properties of Rigid Cellular Plastics
D1622/D1622M Test Method for Apparent Density of Rigid Cellular Plastics
D1623 Test Method for Tensile and Tensile Adhesion Properties of Rigid Cellular Plastics
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C16 on Thermal Insulation and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C16.22 on Organic and
Nonhomogeneous Inorganic Thermal Insulations.
Current edition approved May 15, 2015Dec. 1, 2020. Published September 2015January 2021. Originally approved in 1985. Last previous edition approved in 20132015
as C1029 – 13.C1029 – 15. DOI: 10.1520/C1029-15.10.1520/C1029-20.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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D2126 Test Method for Response of Rigid Cellular Plastics to Thermal and Humid Aging
D2842 Test Method for Water Absorption of Rigid Cellular Plastics
D6226 Test Method for Open Cell Content of Rigid Cellular Plastics
E84 Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
E96/E96M Test Methods for Water Vapor Transmission of Materials
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:For definitions of terms used in this specification, refer to Terminologies C168 and D883.
4. Classification
4.1 Spray-applied rigid-cellular polyurethane thermal insulation covered by this specification is classified into four types as
follows:
4.1.1 Type I—Compressive strength 15 psi (104 kPa) minimum.
4.1.2 Type II—Compressive strength 25 psi (173 kPa) minimum.
4.1.3 Type III—Compressive strength 40 psi (276 kPa) minimum.
4.1.4 Type IV—Compressive strength 60 psi (414 kPa) minimum.
5. Ordering Information
5.1 Orders for materials purc
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