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.
ASTM C552-22 Referenced Document
ASTM C1045 Standard Practice for Calculating Thermal Transmission Properties Under Steady-State Conditions
ASTM C1058/C1058M Standard Practice for Selecting Temperatures for Evaluating and Reporting Thermal Properties of Thermal Insulation*, 2023-03-01 Update
ASTM C1114 Standard Test Method for Steady-State Thermal Transmission Properties by Means of the Thin-Heater Apparatus
ASTM C1617 Standard Practice for Quantitative Accelerated Laboratory Evaluation of Extraction Solutions Containing Ions Leached from Thermal Insulation on Aqueous Corrosion of Metals
ASTM C1639 Standard Specification for Fabrication of Cellular Glass Pipe and Tubing Insulation*, 2024-04-22 Update
ASTM C165 Standard Test Method for Measuring Compressive Properties of Thermal Insulations
ASTM C168 Standard Terminology Relating to Thermal Insulation*, 2022-05-01 Update
ASTM C177 Standard Test Method for Steady-State Heat Flux Measurements and Thermal Transmission Properties by Means of the Guarded-Hot-Plate Apparatus
ASTM C1902 Standard Specification for Cellular Glass Insulation Used in Building and Roof Applications*, 2022-09-01 Update
ASTM C203 Standard Test Methods for Breaking Load and Flexural Properties of Block-Type Thermal Insulation
ASTM C240 Standard Test Methods of Testing Cellular Glass Insulation Block
ASTM C302 Standard Test Method for Density and Dimensions of Preformed Pipe-Covering-Type Thermal Insulation
ASTM C303 Standard Test Method for Dimensions and Density of Preformed Block and Broad-Type Thermal Insulation
ASTM C335/C335M Standard Test Method for Steady-State Heat Transfer Properties of Pipe Insulation*, 2023-03-01 Update
ASTM C390 Standard Criteria for Sampling and Acceptance of Preformed Thermal Insulation Lots
ASTM C411 Standard Test Method for Hot-Surface Performance of High-Temperature Thermal Insulation
ASTM C450 Standard Practice for Prefabrication and Field Fabrication of Thermal Insulating Fitting Covers for NPS Piping, Vessel Lagging, and Dished Head Segments
ASTM C518 Standard Test Method for Steady-State Thermal Transmission Properties by Means of the Heat Flow Meter Apparatus
ASTM C585 Standard Practice for Inner and Outer Diameters of Rigid Thermal Insulation for Nominal Sizes of Pipe and Tubing (NPS System)
ASTM C692 Standard Test Method for Evaluating the Influence of Thermal Insulations on External Stress Corrosion Cracking Tendency of Austenitic Stainless Steel*, 2023-05-01 Update
ASTM C795 Standard Specification for Thermal Insulation for Use in Contact with Austenitic Stainless Steel
ASTM C871 Standard Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Thermal Insulation Materials for Leachable Chloride, Fluoride, Silicate, and Sodium Ions
ASTM E84 Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
ASTM E96/E96M Standard Test Methods for Gravimetric Determination of Water Vapor Transmission Rate of Materials*, 2024-03-01 Update
ISO 3951 Sampling procedures and charts for inspection by variables for percent nonconforming
ISO 8497 Thermal insulation; determination of steady-state thermal transmission properties of thermal insulation for circular pipes
ASTM C552-22 history
2022ASTM C552-22 Standard Specification for Cellular Glass Thermal Insulation
2021ASTM C552-21a Standard Specification for Cellular Glass Thermal Insulation
2021ASTM C552-21 Standard Specification for Cellular Glass Thermal Insulation
2017ASTM C552-17e1 Standard Specification for Cellular Glass Thermal Insulation
2017ASTM C552-17 Standard Specification for Cellular Glass Thermal Insulation
2016ASTM C552-16a Standard Specification for Cellular Glass Thermal Insulation
2016ASTM C552-16 Standard Specification for Cellular Glass Thermal Insulation
2015ASTM C552-15 Standard Specification for Cellular Glass Thermal Insulation
2014ASTM C552-14 Standard Specification for Cellular Glass Thermal Insulation
2013ASTM C552-13 Standard Specification for Cellular Glass Thermal Insulation
2012ASTM C552-12b Standard Specification for Cellular Glass Thermal Insulation
2012ASTM C552-12a Standard Specification for Cellular Glass Thermal Insulation
2012ASTM C552-12 Standard Specification for Cellular Glass Thermal Insulation
2007ASTM C552-07 Standard Specification for Cellular Glass Thermal Insulation
2003ASTM C552-03 Standard Specification for Cellular Glass Thermal Insulation
2000ASTM C552-00e1 Standard Specification for Cellular Glass Thermal Insulation
2000ASTM C552-00 Standard Specification for Cellular Glass Thermal Insulation
1988ASTM C552-88 Standard Specification for Cellular Glass Thermal Insulation