ASTM C552-22
(Specification)Standard Specification for Cellular Glass Thermal Insulation
Standard Specification for Cellular Glass Thermal Insulation
ABSTRACT
This specification covers the composition, sizes, dimensions, and physical properties of cellular glass thermal insulation. The material shall consist of a glass composition that has been foamed or cellulated under molten conditions, annealed, and set to form a rigid noncombustible material with hermetically sealed cells. The materials shall also be trimmed into rectangular or tapered blocks of standard dimensions. All specimens shall also comply with with qualification requirements such as compressive strength, flexural strength, water absorption, water vapor permeability, thermal conductivity, hot-surface performance, thermal conductivity and surface burning characteristics. These properties shall be determined in accordance with test methods specified herein.
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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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:C552 −22
Standard Specification for
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Cellular Glass Thermal Insulation
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C552; 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 2. Referenced Documents
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1.1 This specification covers the composition, sizes, 2.1 ASTM Standards:
dimensions, and physical properties of cellular glass thermal C165TestMethodforMeasuringCompressivePropertiesof
insulationintendedforuseoncommercialorindustrialsystems Thermal Insulations
with operating temperatures between −450 and 800°F (−268 C168Terminology Relating to Thermal Insulation
and427°C).Itispossiblethatspecialfabricationortechniques C177Test Method for Steady-State Heat Flux Measure-
for pipe insulation, or both, will be required for application in ments and Thermal Transmission Properties by Means of
the temperature range from 250 to 800°F (121 to 427°C). the Guarded-Hot-Plate Apparatus
Contact the manufacturer for recommendations regarding fab- C203Test Methods for Breaking Load and Flexural Proper-
rication and application procedures for use in this temperature ties of Block-Type Thermal Insulation
range. For specific applications, the actual temperature limits C240Test Methods for Testing Cellular Glass Insulation
shall be agreed upon between the manufacturer and the Block
purchaser. C302Test Method for Density and Dimensions of Pre-
formed Pipe-Covering-Type Thermal Insulation
1.2 This specification does not cover cellular glass insula-
C303Test Method for Dimensions and Density of Pre-
tion used for building envelope applications. For cellular glass
formed Block and Board–Type Thermal Insulation
insulation used in building applications refer to Specification
C335/C335MTest Method for Steady-State Heat Transfer
C1902.
Properties of Pipe Insulation
1.3 Cellular glass insulation has the potential to exhibit
C390Practice for Sampling and Acceptance of Thermal
stress cracks if the rate of temperature change exceeds 200°F
Insulation Lots
(112°C) per hour.
C411Test Method for Hot-Surface Performance of High-
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded Temperature Thermal Insulation
C450Practice for Fabrication of Thermal Insulating Fitting
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only Covers for NPS Piping, and Vessel Lagging
C518Test Method for Steady-State Thermal Transmission
and are not considered standard.
Properties by Means of the Heat Flow Meter Apparatus
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
C585Practice for Inner and Outer Diameters of Thermal
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
Insulation for Nominal Sizes of Pipe and Tubing
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
C692Test Method for Evaluating the Influence of Thermal
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
Insulations on External Stress Corrosion Cracking Ten-
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
dency of Austenitic Stainless Steel
1.6 This international standard was developed in accor-
C795Specification for Thermal Insulation for Use in Con-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
tact with Austenitic Stainless Steel
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
C871Test Methods for ChemicalAnalysis of Thermal Insu-
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
lationMaterialsforLeachableChloride,Fluoride,Silicate,
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
and Sodium Ions
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
C1045Practice for Calculating Thermal Transmission Prop-
erties Under Steady-State Conditions
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C16 on
Thermal Insulation and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C16.20 on
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Homogeneous Inorganic Thermal Insulations. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved March 1, 2022. Published March 2022. Originally contactASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. ForAnnual Book ofASTM
approved in 1965 to replace C381–58 and C343–56. Last previous edition Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
approved in 2021 as C552–21a. DOI: 10.1520/C0552-22. theASTM website.
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Designation: C552 − 21a C552 − 22
Standard Specification for
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Cellular Glass Thermal Insulation
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C552; 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 composition, sizes, dimensions, and physical properties of cellular glass thermal insulation
intended for use on surfaces operating at 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.
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
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C16 on Thermal Insulation and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C16.20 on Homogeneous
Inorganic Thermal Insulations.
Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2021March 1, 2022. Published September 2021March 2022. Originally approved in 1965 to replace C381 – 58 and C343 – 56. Last
previous edition approved in 2021 as C552 – 21.C552 – 21a. DOI: 10.1520/C0552-21A.10.1520/C0552-22.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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C552 − 22
C203 Test Methods for Breaking Load and Flexural Properties of Block-Type Thermal Insulation
C240 Test Methods for Testing Cellular Glass Insulation Block
C302 Test Method for Density and Dimensions of Preformed Pipe-Covering-Type Thermal Insulation
C303 Test Method for Dimensions and Density of Preformed Block and Board–Type Thermal Insulation
C335/C335M Test Method for Steady-State Heat Transfer Properties of Pipe Insulation
C390 Practice for Sampling and Acceptance of Thermal Insulation Lots
C411 Test Method for Hot-Surface Performance of High-Temperature Thermal Insulation
C450 Practice for Fabrication of Thermal Insulating Fitting Covers for NPS Piping, and Vessel Lagging
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
C692 Test Method for Evaluating the Influence of
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