ASTM C553-11

Standard Specification for Mineral Fiber Blanket Thermal Insulation for Commercial and Industrial Applications

ABSTRACT
This specification covers the classification, composition, physical properties, and dimensions of mineral fiber (rock, slag, or glass) blanket intended for use as thermal insulation on surfaces at certain temperatures. The orientation of the fibers within the blanket is primarily parallel to the principal surface (face). The mineral fiber blanket insulation shall be classified into seven types: Types I, II, III, IV, V, VI, and VII. The classification is based upon the insulations' maximum use temperature and apparent thermal conductivity. Mineral fiber blanket insulation shall be composed of rock, slag, or glass processed from the molten state into fibrous form bonded with an organic or inorganic binder, or both. Asbestos shall not be used as an ingredient or component part of the product. Different test methods shall be performed on the insulation to determine the following properties: odor emission, corrosiveness to steel, non-fibrous content, maximum use temperature, maximum exothermic temperature rise, apparent thermal conductivity, water vapor sorption, flexibility, rigidity, and surface burning characteristics.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers the classification, composition, physical properties, and dimensions of mineral fiber (rock, slag, or glass) blanket intended for use as thermal insulation on surfaces operating at temperatures between 0°F (-18°C) and 1200°F (649°C). For specific applications, the actual temperature limits shall be agreed upon between the supplier and the purchaser.
1.2 The orientation of the fibers within the blanket is primarily parallel to the principal surface (face). This specification does not cover fabricated pipe and tank wrap insulation where the insulation has been cut and fabricated to provide a fiber orientation that is perpendicular to the surface (face).
1.3 For satisfactory performance, properly installed protective vapor retarders must be used in below ambient temperature applications to reduce movement of water vapor through or around the insulation towards the colder surface. Failure to use a vapor retarder can lead to insulation and system damage. Refer to Practice C921 to aid material selection. Although vapor retarders are not part of this specification, properties required in Specification C1136 are pertinent to application or performance.
1.4 This standard does not purport to provide the performance requirements of hourly-rated fire systems. Consult the manufacturer for the appropriate system.
1.5 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.
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns 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-2011
• ICS: 91.100.60 - Thermal and sound insulating materials
• Technical Committee: C16 - Thermal Insulation
• Drafting Committee: C16.23 - Blanket and Loose Fill Insulation

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM C553-08 - Standard Specification for Mineral Fiber Blanket Thermal Insulation for Commercial and Industrial Applications
• Effective Date: 15-May-2011
• Replaced By: ASTM C553-13 - Standard Specification for Mineral Fiber Blanket Thermal Insulation for Commercial and Industrial Applications
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2013
• 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-2011
• Referred By: ASTM E2032-21 - Standard Practice for Extension of Data From Fire Resistance Tests Conducted in Accordance with ASTM E 119
• Effective Date: 15-May-2011
• Referred By: ASTM E861-13(2021) - Standard Practice for Evaluating Thermal Insulation Materials for Use in Solar Collectors
• Effective Date: 15-May-2011
• Referred By: ASTM C1695-22 - Standard Specification for Fabrication of Flexible Removable and Reusable Blanket Insulation for Hot Service
• Effective Date: 15-May-2011
• Referred By: ASTM F683-23 - Standard Practice for Selection and Application of Thermal Insulation for Piping and Machinery
• Effective Date: 15-May-2011
• Referred By: ASTM C1696-20 - Standard Guide for Industrial Thermal Insulation Systems
• Effective Date: 15-May-2011

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:C553 −11
StandardSpecification for
Mineral Fiber Blanket Thermal Insulation for Commercial
1
and Industrial Applications
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C553; 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 Department of Defense.
1. Scope health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
1.1 Thisspecificationcoverstheclassification,composition,
physical properties, and dimensions of mineral fiber (rock,
2. Referenced Documents
slag, or glass) blanket intended for use as thermal insulation on
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
surfaces operating at temperatures between 0°F (-18°C) and
C167 Test Methods for Thickness and Density of Blanket or
1200°F (649°C). For specific applications, the actual tempera-
Batt Thermal Insulations
ture limits shall be agreed upon between the supplier and the
C168 Terminology Relating to Thermal Insulation
purchaser.
C177 Test Method for Steady-State Heat Flux Measure-
1.2 The orientation of the fibers within the blanket is
ments and Thermal Transmission Properties by Means of
primarily parallel to the principal surface (face). This specifi-
the Guarded-Hot-Plate Apparatus
cation does not cover fabricated pipe and tank wrap insulation
C390 Practice for Sampling and Acceptance of Thermal
where the insulation has been cut and fabricated to provide a
Insulation Lots
fiber orientation that is perpendicular to the surface (face).
C411 Test Method for Hot-Surface Performance of High-
1.3 For satisfactory performance, properly installed protec-
Temperature Thermal Insulation
tivevaporretardersmustbeusedinbelowambienttemperature
C447 Practice for Estimating the Maximum Use Tempera-
applications to reduce movement of water vapor through or
ture of Thermal Insulations
around the insulation towards the colder surface. Failure to use
C518 Test Method for Steady-State Thermal Transmission
a vapor retarder can lead to insulation and system damage.
Properties by Means of the Heat Flow Meter Apparatus
Refer to Practice C921 to aid material selection. Although
C665 Specification for Mineral-Fiber Blanket Thermal Insu-
vapor retarders are not part of this specification, properties lation for Light Frame Construction and Manufactured
required in Specification C1136 are pertinent to application or
Housing
performance. C680 Practice for Estimate of the Heat Gain or Loss and the
Surface Temperatures of Insulated Flat, Cylindrical, and
1.4 This standard does not purport to provide the perfor-
Spherical Systems by Use of Computer Programs
mance requirements of hourly-rated fire systems. Consult the
C795 Specification for Thermal Insulation for Use in Con-
manufacturer for the appropriate system.
tact with Austenitic Stainless Steel
1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
C921 Practice for Determining the Properties of Jacketing
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
Materials for Thermal Insulation
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
C1045 Practice for Calculating Thermal Transmission Prop-
and are not considered standard.
erties Under Steady-State Conditions
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the C1058 Practice for Selecting Temperatures for Evaluating
and Reporting Thermal Properties of Thermal Insulation
safety concerns associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and C1101/C1101M Test Methods for Classifying the Flexibility
or Rigidity of Mineral Fiber Blanket and Board Insulation
C1104/C1104M Test Method for Determining the Water
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C16 on
Thermal Insulation and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C16.23 on
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Blanket and Loose Fill Insulation. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved May 15, 2011. Published June 2011. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
approved in 1964. Last previous edition approved 2008 as C553 – 08. DOI: Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
10.1520/C0553-11. the ASTM website.
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TABLE 1 Physical Property Requirements
Properties Type I Type II Type III Type IV Type V Type VI Type VII
Maximum Use Temperature °F (°C) Up to
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Designation:C553–08 Designation: C553 – 11
Standard Specification for
Mineral Fiber Blanket Thermal Insulation for Commercial
1
and Industrial Applications
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C553; 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 Department of Defense.
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers the classification, composition, physical properties, and dimensions of mineral fiber (rock, slag,
or glass) blanket intended for use as thermal insulation on surfaces operating at temperatures between 0°F (-18°C) and 1200°F
(649°C). For specific applications, the actual temperature limits shall be agreed upon between the supplier and the purchaser.
1.2 The orientation of the fibers within the blanket is primarily parallel to the principal surface (face). This specification does
not cover fabricated pipe and tank wrap insulation where the insulation has been cut and fabricated to provide a fiber orientation
that is perpendicular to the surface (face).
1.3 For satisfactory performance, properly installed protective vapor retarders must be used in below ambient temperature
applications to reduce movement of water vapor through or around the insulation towards the colder surface. Failure to use a vapor
retarder can lead to insulation and system damage. Refer to Practice C921 to aid material selection.Although vapor retarders are
not part of this specification, properties required in Specification C1136 are pertinent to application or performance.
1.4 This standard does not purport to provide the performance requirements of hourly-rated fire systems. Consult the
manufacturer for the appropriate system.
1.5 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.
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns 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:
C167 Test Methods for Thickness and Density of Blanket or Batt 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
C390 Practice for Sampling and Acceptance of Thermal Insulation Lots
C411 Test Method for Hot-Surface Performance of High-Temperature Thermal Insulation
C447 Practice for Estimating the Maximum Use Temperature of Thermal Insulations
C518 Test Method for Steady-State Thermal Transmission Properties by Means of the Heat Flow Meter Apparatus
C665 Specification for Mineral-Fiber Blanket Thermal Insulation for Light Frame Construction and Manufactured Housing
C680 Practice for Estimate of the Heat Gain or Loss and the Surface Temperatures of Insulated Flat, Cylindrical, and Spherical
Systems by Use of Computer Programs
C795 Specification for Thermal Insulation for Use in Contact with Austenitic Stainless Steel
C921 Practice for Determining the Properties of Jacketing Materials for Thermal Insulation
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
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ThisspecificationisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeC16onThermalInsulationandisthedirectresponsibilityofSubcommitteeC16.23onBlanketandLoose
Fill Insulation.
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Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2008. Published November 2008. Originally approved in 1964. Last previous edition approved 2002 as C553–02 . DOI:
10.1520/C0553-08.
Current edition approved May 15, 2011. Published June 2011. Originally approved in 1964. Last previous edition approved 2008 as C553 – 8. DOI: 10.1520/C0553-11.
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For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM 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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