ASTM C553-08
(Specification)Standard Specification for Mineral Fiber Blanket Thermal Insulation for Commercial and Industrial Applications
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 C 921 to aid material selection. Although vapor retarders are not part of this specification, properties required in Specification C 1136 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.
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Designation: C553 – 08
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 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 2. Referenced Documents
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1.1 Thisspecificationcoverstheclassification,composition, 2.1 ASTM Standards:
physical properties, and dimensions of mineral fiber (rock, C167 TestMethodsforThicknessandDensityofBlanketor
slag, or glass) blanket intended for use as thermal insulation on Batt Thermal Insulations
surfaces operating at temperatures between 0°F (-18°C) and C168 Terminology Relating to Thermal Insulation
1200°F (649°C). For specific applications, the actual tempera- C177 Test Method for Steady-State Heat Flux Measure-
ture limits 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 C390 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). C447 Practice for Estimating the Maximum Use Tempera-
1.3 For satisfactory performance, properly installed protec- ture of Thermal Insulations
tivevaporretardersmustbeusedinbelowambienttemperature C518 Test Method for Steady-State Thermal Transmission
applications to reduce movement of water vapor through or Properties by Means of the Heat Flow Meter Apparatus
around the insulation towards the colder surface. Failure to use C665 Specification for Mineral-Fiber Blanket Thermal In-
a vapor retarder can lead to insulation and system damage. sulation for Light Frame Construction and Manufactured
Refer to Practice C921 to aid material selection. Although Housing
vapor retarders are not part of this specification, properties C680 PracticeforEstimateoftheHeatGainorLossandthe
required in Specification C1136 are pertinent to application or Surface Temperatures of Insulated Flat, Cylindrical, and
performance. Spherical Systems by Use of Computer Programs
1.4 This standard does not purport to provide the perfor- C795 Specification for Thermal Insulation for Use in Con-
mance requirements of hourly-rated fire systems. Consult the tact with Austenitic Stainless Steel
manufacturer for the appropriate system. C921 Practice for Determining the Properties of Jacketing
1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded Materials for Thermal Insulation
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical C1045 PracticeforCalculatingThermalTransmissionProp-
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only erties Under Steady-State Conditions
and are not considered standard. C1058 Practice for Selecting Temperatures for Evaluating
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the and Reporting Thermal Properties of Thermal Insulation
safety concerns associated with its use. It is the responsibility C1101/C1101M Test Methods for Classifying the Flexibil-
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and ity or Rigidity of Mineral Fiber Blanket and Board
health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory Insulation
limitations prior to use. C1104/C1104M Test Method for Determining the Water
Vapor Sorption of Unfaced Mineral Fiber Insulation
C1114 Test Method for Steady-State Thermal Transmission
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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 Nov. 1, 2008. Published November 2008. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
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approved in 1964. Last previous edition approved 2002 as C553 – 02 . DOI: Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
10.1520/C0553-08. the ASTM website.
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Designation:C553–02 Designation: C 553 – 08
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.
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´ 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 operating at temperatures below ambient or above ambient up
to 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).
1.3For 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.
1.3 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 C 921 to aid material selection.Although vapor retarders are
not part of this specification, properties required in Specification C 1136 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.
1.5The 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.
1.5 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:
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 Thermal Insulation Lots
C 411 Test Method for Hot-Surface Performance of High-Temperature Thermal 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
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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 C553–01.
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Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2008. Published November 2008. Originally approved in 1964. Last previous edition approved 2002 as C 553 – 02 .
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For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM 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.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohock
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