ASTM C553-02e1

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 at temperatures below ambient or above ambient up to 1200°F (649°C). For specific applications, the actual temperature limit 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 low temperature (below ambient) applications to prevent movement of water vapor through or around the insulation towards the colder surface.
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 shall be regarded as the standard. The System International (SI) equivalents of inch-pound units are given in parentheses and are for information only and are approximate.
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: 09-Oct-2002
• 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 C553-02 - Standard Specification for Mineral Fiber Blanket Thermal Insulation for Commercial and Industrial Applications
• Effective Date: 10-Oct-2002
• Replaced By: ASTM C553-08 - Standard Specification for Mineral Fiber Blanket Thermal Insulation for Commercial and Industrial Applications
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2008
• Referred By: ASTM F683-23 - Standard Practice for Selection and Application of Thermal Insulation for Piping and Machinery
• Effective Date: 10-Oct-2002
• Referred By: ASTM E2032-21 - Standard Practice for Extension of Data From Fire Resistance Tests Conducted in Accordance with ASTM E 119
• Effective Date: 10-Oct-2002
• Referred By: ASTM E861-13(2021) - Standard Practice for Evaluating Thermal Insulation Materials for Use in Solar Collectors
• Effective Date: 10-Oct-2002
• Referred By: ASTM C1695-22 - Standard Specification for Fabrication of Flexible Removable and Reusable Blanket Insulation for Hot Service
• Effective Date: 10-Oct-2002
• 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: 10-Oct-2002
• Referred By: ASTM C1696-20 - Standard Guide for Industrial Thermal Insulation Systems
• Effective Date: 10-Oct-2002

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: C 553 – 02
Standard Specification for
Mineral Fiber Blanket Thermal Insulation for Commercial
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and Industrial Applications
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C 553; 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.
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e NOTE—Sections 2.2 and 11.4 were editorially updated in June 2008.
1. Scope 2. Referenced Documents
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1.1 Thisspecificationcoverstheclassification,composition, 2.1 ASTM Standards:
physical properties, and dimensions of mineral fiber (rock, C 167 Test Methods for Thickness and Density of Blanket
slag, or glass) blanket intended for use as thermal insulation on or Batt Thermal Insulations
surfaces at temperatures below ambient or above ambient up to C 168 Terminology Relating to Thermal Insulation
1200°F (649°C). For specific applications, the actual tempera- C 177 Test Method for Steady-State Heat Flux Measure-
ture limit shall be agreed upon between the supplier and the ments and Thermal Transmission Properties by Means of
purchaser. the Guarded-Hot-Plate Apparatus
1.2 The orientation of the fibers within the blanket is C 390 Practice for Sampling and Acceptance of Thermal
primarily parallel to the principal surface (face). This specifi- Insulation Lots
cation does not cover fabricated pipe and tank wrap insulation C411 Test Method for Hot-Surface Performance of High-
where the insulation has been cut and fabricated to provide a Temperature Thermal Insulation
fiber orientation that is perpendicular to the surface (face). C 447 Practice for Estimating the Maximum Use Tempera-
1.3 For satisfactory performance, properly installed protec- ture of Thermal Insulations
tive vapor retarders must be used in low temperature (below C 518 Test Method for Steady-State Thermal Transmission
ambient) applications to prevent movement of water vapor Properties by Means of the Heat Flow Meter Apparatus
through or around the insulation towards the colder surface. C 665 Specification for Mineral-Fiber Blanket Thermal In-
1.4 This standard does not purport to provide the perfor- sulation for Light Frame Construction and Manufactured
mance requirements of hourly-rated fire systems. Consult the Housing
manufacturer for the appropriate system. C 680 Practice for Estimate of the Heat Gain or Loss and
1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units shall be regarded the Surface Temperatures of Insulated Flat, Cylindrical,
as the standard. The System International (SI) equivalents of and Spherical Systems by Use of Computer Programs
inch-pound units are given in parentheses and are for informa- C 1045 Practice for Calculating Thermal Transmission
tion only and are approximate. Properties Under Steady-State Conditions
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the C 1058 Practice for Selecting Temperatures for Evaluating
safety concerns associated with its use. It is the responsibility and Reporting Thermal Properties of Thermal Insulation
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and C 1101/C 1101M Test Methods for Classifying the Flexibil-
health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory ity or Rigidity of Mineral Fiber Blanket and Board
limitations prior to use. Insulation
C 1104/C 1104M Test Method for Determining the Water
Vapor Sorption of Unfaced Mineral Fiber Insulation
C 1114 TestMethodforSteady-StateThermalTransmission
Properties by Means of the Thin-Heater Apparatus
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C16 on
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Thermal Insulation and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C16.23 on For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Blanket and Loose Fill Insulation. contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
Current edition approved Oct. 10, 2002. Published January 2003. Originally Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
approved in 1964. Last previous edition approved 2001 as C 553 – 01. 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 450 Up to 450 Up to 450 Up to 850 Up to 1000 Up to 1000 Up to 1200
See Paragraph 6.2.1 - Warning (232) (232) (232) (454) (538) (538) (649)
Apparent Thermal Conductivity
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Max. Btu·in./h·ft ·°F (W/m·K)
Mean Tempe
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Designation:C553–02
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Specification for Designation: C 553 – 02
Standard Specification for
Mineral Fiber Blanket Thermal Insulation for Commercial
1
and Industrial Applications
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C 553; 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
e NOTE—Sections 2.2 and 11.4 were editorially updated in June 2008.
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 at temperatures below ambient or above ambient up to 1200°F
(649°C). For specific applications, the actual temperature limit 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 Forsatisfactoryperformance,properlyinstalledprotectivevaporretardersmustbeusedinlowtemperature(belowambient)
applications to prevent movement of water vapor through or around the insulation towards the colder surface.
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 shall be regarded as the standard. The System International (SI) equivalents of
inch-pound units are given in parentheses and are for information only and are approximate.
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:
C 167 Test Methods for Thickness and Density of Blanket or Batt Thermal Insulations
C 168 Terminology Relating to Thermal Insulation
C 177 Test Method for Steady-State Heat Flux Measurements and Thermal Transmission Properties by Means of the
Guarded-Hot-Plate Apparatus
C 390 Practice for Sampling and Acceptance of Preformed Thermal Insulation Lots
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C 411 Test Method for Hot-Surface Performance of High-Temperature Thermal Insulations Insulation
C 447 Practice for Estimating the Maximum Use Temperature of Thermal Insulations
C 518 Test Method for Steady-State Thermal Transmission Properties by Means of the Heat Flow Meter Apparatus
C 665 Specification for Mineral-Fiber Blanket Thermal Insulation for Light Frame Construction and Manufactured Housing
C 680 Practice for DeterminationEstimate of the Heat Gain or Loss and the Surface Temperatures of Insulated Pipe Flat,
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Cylindrical, and EquipmentSpherical Systems by the Use of a Computer Program Programs
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C 1045Practice for Calculating Thermal Transmission Properties from Steady-State Heat Flux Measurements Practice for
Calculating Thermal Transmission Properties Under Steady-State Conditions
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ThisspecificationisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeC16onThermalInsulationandisthedirectresponsibilityofSubcommitteeC16.23onBlanketandLoose
Fill Insulation.
Current edition approved Oct. 10, 2002. Published January 2003. Originally approved in 1964. Last previous edition approved 2001 as C 553 – 01.
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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
, Vol 04.06.volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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C 1058 Practice for Selecting Temperatures for Evaluating and Reporting Thermal Properties of Thermal Insulation
C 1101/C 1101M Test Methods for Classifying the Flexibility or Rigidity of Mineral Fiber Blanket and Board Insulation
C 1104/C 1104M Test Method for Determining the Water Vapor Sorption of Unfaced Mineral Fiber Insulation
C 1114 Test Method fo
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