1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers the composition and physical properties of lightweight, flexible open-cell polyimide foam insulation intended for use as thermal and sound-absorbing insulation for temperatures from -328 up to +572 ^o F (-200 and +300 ^o C) in commercial and industrial environments.

1.1.1 Annex A1 includes faced polyimide foam as specified by the U.S. Navy for marine applications.

1.1.2 This standard is designed as a material specification and not a design document. Physical property requirements vary by application and temperature. No single test is adequate for estimating either the minimum or maximum use temperature of polyimide foam under all possible conditions. Consult the manufacturer for specific recommendations and physical properties for specific applications.

1.1.3 The use of an appropriate vapor retarder is required in all applications where condensation could occur and cause a decrease in thermal performance or affect other system properties.

1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The System International equivalents of the inch-pound units are given in parentheses for information only and may be approximate.

1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory requirements prior to use.

Note 1The subject matter of this material specification is not covered by any other ASTM specification. There is no known ISO standard covering the subject of this standard.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

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

C302 Test Method for Density and Dimensions of Preformed Pipe-Covering-Type Thermal Insulation

C335 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

C421 Test Method for Tumbling Friability of Preformed Block-Type and Preformed Pipe-Covering-Type Thermal Insulation

C423 Test Method for Sound Absorption and Sound Absorption Coefficients by the Reverberation Room Method

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

C585 Practice for Inner and Outer Diameters of Thermal Insulation for Nominal Sizes of Pipe and Tubing

C634 Terminology Relating to Building and Environmental Acoustics

C665 Specification for Mineral-Fiber Blanket Thermal Insulation for Light Frame Construction and Manufactured Housing

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

C1114 Test Method for Steady-State Thermal Transmission Properties by Means of the Thin-Heater Apparatus

C1304 Test Method for Assessing the Odor Emission of Thermal Insulation Materials

C1338 Test Method for Determining Fungi Resistance of Insulation Materials and Facings

C1559 Test Method for Determining Wicking of Fibrous Glass Blanket Insulation (Aircraft Type)

D395 Test Methods for Rubber Property--Compression Set

D543 Practices for Evaluating the Resistance of Plastics to Chemical Reagents

D638 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics

D2126 Test Method for Response of Rigid Cellular Plastics to Thermal and Humid Aging

D3574 Test Methods for Flexible Cellular Materials--Slab, Bonded, and Molded Urethane Foams

D3675 Test Method for Surface Flammability of Flexible Cellular Materials Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source

E84 Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials

E96/E96M Test Methods for Water Vapor Transmission of 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

E800 Guide for Measurement of Gases Present or Generated During Fires

E1354 Test Method for Heat and Visible Smoke Release Rates for Materials and Products Using an Oxygen Consumption Calorimeter

E2231 Practice for Specimen Preparation and Mounting of Pipe and Duct Insulation Materials to Assess Surface Burning Characteristics

U.S. Federal Standards

Keywords

flexible cellular insulation; pipe insulation; polyimide; ship insulation; sound absorbing; thermal insulation;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 91.100.60 (Thermal and sound insulating materials)

DOI: 10.1520/C1482-02

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