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Standard Specification for Polyimide Flexible Cellular Thermal and Sound Absorbing Insulation

ASTM-C1482 - 2008 EDITION - SUPERSEDED
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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 a certain temperature range in commercial and industrial environments. The insulations are classified into the following types: Types I, II, III, IV, V, and VI. Polyimide foam shall be manufactured from the appropriate monomers, and necessary compounding ingredients. Different test methods shall be performed in order to determine the following properties of the insulation: density, apparent thermal conductivity, upper temperature limit, high temperature stability, compressive strength, compression deflection, compression set, steam aging, corrosiveness, chemical resistance, surface burning characteristics, radiant panel surface flammability, vertical burn, heat release rate, specific optical smoke density, hydrogen halides in smoke, toxic gas generation, and sound absorption coefficients.

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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°F up to +572°F (-200°C and +300°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 SI units are given in parentheses for information only.

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 1—The 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.

Keywords

flexible cellular insulation; pipe insulation; polyimide; ship insulation; sound absorbing; thermal insulation; Flexible cellular materials--specifications; Pipe thermal insulation--specifications; Polyimide insulation; Ship insulation; Sound absorbing/insulating materials/applications--specifications; Thermal insulating materials--specifications; ICS Number Code 91.100.60 (Thermal and sound insulating materials)

To find similar documents by ASTM Volume:

04.06 (Thermal Insulation; Building and Environmental Acoustics)

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91.100.60 (Thermal and sound insulating materials)

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Document Number

ASTM-C1482-08

Revision Level

2008 EDITION

Status

Superseded

Modification Type

Revision

Publication Date

May 1, 2008

Document Type

Specification

Page Count

10 pages

Committee Number

C16.22