ASTM C1410-13

Standard Specification for Cellular Melamine Thermal and Sound-Absorbing Insulation

ABSTRACT
This specification covers cellular melamine thermal and sound-absorbing insulation for use in industrial environments operating within the specified temperature range. Some applications of the thermal insulation materials covered by this standard are subject to building codes for fire performance. A vapor retarder is required when the insulation materials are used for cold surface applications where water vapor condense and may cause a decrease in thermal performance. Open-cell melamine foam is produced when a pentane blowing agent is used to foam a melamine-aldehyde precondensate. Melamine thermal insulation is furnished in three types according to shape and two grades according to facing. The typical facing materials are aluminum foil, aluminized mylar, polyvinylchloride, and polyvinylfluoride. All materials should conform to the required values of oxygen index, specific optical smoke density, surface burning characteristics, density, tensile strength, percent elongation, indentation force deflection, and thermal conductivity.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers the type, physical properties, and dimensions of open-cell melamine foam intended for use as thermal and sound-absorbing insulation for temperatures from −40 to +350°F (−40 to +177°C) in industrial environments.  
1.2 Some uses of thermal insulation materials covered by this specification are governed by building codes that address fire performance.  
1.3 The use of an appropriate vapor retarder is required on cold surface applications where water vapor condense and cause a decrease in thermal performance. Refer to Practice C755 for selection of vapor retarders. Facings shall be agreed upon between the purchaser and the manufacturer or supplier.  
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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 14-May-2013
• ICS: 91.100.60 - Thermal and sound insulating materials
• Technical Committee: C16 - Thermal Insulation
• Drafting Committee: C16.22 - Organic and Nonhomogeneous Inorganic Thermal Insulations

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM C1410-12 - Standard Specification for Cellular Melamine Thermal and Sound-Absorbing Insulation
• Effective Date: 15-May-2013
• Replaced By: ASTM C1410-14 - Standard Specification for Cellular Melamine Thermal and Sound-Absorbing Insulation
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2014
• Referred By: ASTM C1558-19 - Standard Guide for Development of Standard Data Records for Computerization of Thermal Transmission Test Data for Thermal Insulation
• Effective Date: 15-May-2013

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:C1410 −13
StandardSpecification for
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Cellular Melamine Thermal and Sound-Absorbing Insulation
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1410; 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.
1. Scope C177Test Method for Steady-State Heat Flux Measure-
ments and Thermal Transmission Properties by Means of
1.1 This specification covers the type, physical properties,
the Guarded-Hot-Plate Apparatus
and dimensions of open-cell melamine foam intended for use
C335Test Method for Steady-State HeatTransfer Properties
as thermal and sound-absorbing insulation for temperatures
of Pipe Insulation
from −40 to +350°F (−40 to +177°C) in industrial environ-
C356Test Method for Linear Shrinkage of Preformed High-
ments.
Temperature Thermal Insulation Subjected to Soaking
1.2 Some uses of thermal insulation materials covered by
Heat
this specification are governed by building codes that address
C390Practice for Sampling and Acceptance of Thermal
fire performance.
Insulation Lots
1.3 The use of an appropriate vapor retarder is required on
C423TestMethodforSoundAbsorptionandSoundAbsorp-
cold surface applications where water vapor condense and
tion Coefficients by the Reverberation Room Method
cause a decrease in thermal performance. Refer to Practice
C518Test Method for Steady-State Thermal Transmission
C755 for selection of vapor retarders. Facings shall be agreed
Properties by Means of the Heat Flow Meter Apparatus
upon between the purchaser and the manufacturer or supplier.
C585Practice for Inner and Outer Diameters of Thermal
Insulation for Nominal Sizes of Pipe and Tubing
1.4 Thevaluesstatedininch-poundunitsaretoberegarded
C755Practice for Selection of Water Vapor Retarders for
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
Thermal Insulation
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
C1045Practice for Calculating Thermal Transmission Prop-
and are not considered standard.
erties Under Steady-State Conditions
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
C1104/C1104MTest Method for Determining the Water
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
Vapor Sorption of Unfaced Mineral Fiber Insulation
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
C1363Test Method for Thermal Performance of Building
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
Materials and Envelope Assemblies by Means of a Hot
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Box Apparatus
2. Referenced Documents
D2863Test Method for Measuring the Minimum Oxygen
2
2.1 ASTM Standards: Concentration to Support Candle-Like Combustion of
Plastics (Oxygen Index)
C168Terminology Relating to Thermal Insulation
D3574Test Methods for Flexible Cellular Materials—Slab,
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Bonded, and Molded Urethane Foams
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C16 on
Thermal Insulation and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C16.22 on
E84Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of
Organic and Nonhomogeneous Inorganic Thermal Insulations.
Building Materials
Current edition approved May 15, 2013. Published May 2013. Originally
E176Terminology of Fire Standards
approved in 1998. Last previous edition approved in 2012 as C1410–12. DOI:
10.1520/C1410-13.
E662Test Method for Specific Optical Density of Smoke
2
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Generated by Solid Materials
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
E795Practices for Mounting Test Specimens During Sound
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. Absorption Tests
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C1410−13
TABLE 1 Common Dimensions TABLE 2 Insulation Tolerances
Type I Type II Type Type I Type II
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Width, in. (mm) 12 to 50 (305 to 1270) N/A Width, in. (mm) ± ⁄4 (6.4) N/A
1 1
Length, in. (mm) 48 to 100 (1219 to 2540) 36 or 48 (914 or 1219) Length, in. (mm) ± ⁄4 (6.4) ± ⁄8 (3.2) −0
1 1 1 1
Thickness, in. (mm) ⁄4 to 20 (6.4 to 508) ⁄2 to 5 (12.7 to 127) Thickness, in. (mm) ± ⁄8 (3.2) or 2 % whichever ± ⁄8 (3.2) –0 or 2 %
is smaller whichever is smaller
E2231Practice for Specimen Preparation and Mounting of
Pipe and Duct Insulation Materials to Assess Surface
5.1.8 Thermal conductivity at mean temperature of flat
Burning Characteristics
stock.
2.2 Boeing Standards:
5.1.9 Manufacturers name, address, and telephone number.
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Designation: C1410 − 12 C1410 − 13
Standard Specification for
1
Cellular Melamine Thermal and Sound-Absorbing Insulation
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1410; 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.
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers the type, physical properties, and dimensions of open-cell melamine foam intended for use as
thermal and sound-absorbing insulation for temperatures from −40 to +350°F (−40 to +177°C) in industrial environments.
1.2 Some uses of thermal insulation materials covered by this specification are governed by building codes that address fire
performance.
1.3 The use of an appropriate vapor retarder is required on cold surface applications where water vapor condense and cause a
decrease in thermal performance. Refer to Practice C755 for selection of vapor retarders. Facings shall be agreed upon between
the purchaser and the manufacturer or supplier.
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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 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
C335 Test Method for Steady-State Heat Transfer Properties of Pipe Insulation
C356 Test Method for Linear Shrinkage of Preformed High-Temperature Thermal Insulation Subjected to Soaking Heat
C390 Practice for Sampling and Acceptance of Thermal Insulation Lots
C423 Test Method for Sound Absorption and Sound Absorption Coefficients by the Reverberation Room Method
C518 Test Method for Steady-State Thermal Transmission Properties by Means of the Heat Flow Meter Apparatus
C585 Practice for Inner and Outer Diameters of Thermal Insulation for Nominal Sizes of Pipe and Tubing
C755 Practice for Selection of Water Vapor Retarders for Thermal Insulation
C1045 Practice for Calculating Thermal Transmission Properties Under Steady-State Conditions
C1104/C1104M Test Method for Determining the Water Vapor Sorption of Unfaced Mineral Fiber Insulation
C1363 Test Method for Thermal Performance of Building Materials and Envelope Assemblies by Means of a Hot Box Apparatus
D2863 Test Method for Measuring the Minimum Oxygen Concentration to Support Candle-Like Combustion of Plastics
(Oxygen Index)
D3574 Test Methods for Flexible Cellular Materials—Slab, Bonded, and Molded Urethane Foams
E84 Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
E176 Terminology of Fire Standards
E662 Test Method for Specific Optical Density of Smoke Generated by Solid Materials
E795 Practices for Mounting Test Specimens During Sound Absorption Tests
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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 Sept. 1, 2012May 15, 2013. Published October 2012May 2013. Originally approved in 1998. Last previous edition approved in 20102012 as
C1014C1410–10.–12. DOI: 10.1520/C1410-12.10.1520/C1410-13.
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volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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TABLE 1 Common Dimensions
Type I Type II
Width, in. (mm) 12 to 50 (305 to 1270) N/A
Length, in. (mm) 48 to 100 (1219 to 2540) 36 or 48 (914 or 1219)
1 1
Thickness, in. (mm) ⁄4 to 20 (6.4 to 508) ⁄2 to 5 (12.7 to 127)
E2231 Practice for Specimen Preparation and Mounting of Pipe and Duct Insulation Materials to Assess Surface Burning
Characteristic
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