ASTM C516-08(2013)e1
Standard Specification for Vermiculite Loose Fill Thermal Insulation
- Standard No.
- ASTM C516-08(2013)e1
- Release Date
- 2008
- Published By
- American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
- Status
- Replace By
- ASTM C516-19
- Latest
- ASTM C516-19
- Scope
1.1 This specification covers the composition and physical properties of expanded or exfoliated vermiculite loose fill insulation. The specification also includes the testing procedures by which the acceptability of the material shall be determined. These testing procedures deal primarily with material performance in the temperature range associated with the thermal envelope of buildings; however, the commercially usable temperature range for this insulation is from8201;−119 to 850°F (−84 to 454°C). For specialized applications, refer to manufacturer's instructions.
1.2 The specification also covers the composition and properties of vermiculite that has been surface-treated to produce water repellency for installations.
1.3 When the installation or use of thermal insulation materials, accessories, and systems may pose safety or health problems, the manufacturer shall provide the user with appropriate current information regarding any known problems associated with the recommended use of the company's products, and shall also recommend protective measures to be employed in their safe utilization.
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 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test methods portion, Section 9, of this specification: 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific hazard statements, see Section 12.
ASTM C516-08(2013)e1 Referenced Document
- ASTM C136 Standard Test Method for Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse Aggregates
- ASTM C168 Standard Terminology Relating to Thermal Insulation
- ASTM C177 Standard Test Method for Steady-State Heat Flux Measurements and Thermal Transmission Properties by Means of the Guarded-Hot-Plate Apparatus
- ASTM C390 Standard Criteria for Sampling and Acceptance of Preformed Thermal Insulation Lots
- ASTM C518 Standard Test Method for Steady-State Thermal Transmission Properties by Means of the Heat Flow Meter Apparatus
- ASTM C520 Standard Test Methods for Density of Granular Loose Fill Insulations
- ASTM E136 Standard Test Method for Behavior of Materials in a Vertical Tube Furnace at 750oC
- ASTM E84 Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
ASTM C516-08(2013)e1 history
- 2019 ASTM C516-19 Standard Specification for Vermiculite Loose Fill Thermal Insulation
- 2008 ASTM C516-08(2013)e1 Standard Specification for Vermiculite Loose Fill Thermal Insulation
- 2008 ASTM C516-08 Standard Specification for Vermiculite Loose Fill Thermal Insulation
- 2002 ASTM C516-02 Standard Specification for Vermiculite Loose Fill Thermal Insulation
- 1980 ASTM C516-80(1996)e1 Standard Specification for Vermiculite Loose Fill Thermal Insulation
- 1975 ASTM C516-75 Standard Specification for Vermiculite Loose Fill Insulation
