ASTM C592-16
Standard Specification for Mineral Fiber Blanket Insulation and Blanket-Type Pipe Insulation (Metal-Mesh Covered) (Industrial Type)

Standard No.

ASTM C592-16

Release Date

2016

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM C592-22

Latest

ASTM C592-22a

Scope

1.1 This specification covers the composition, dimensions, and physical properties of mineral fiber (rock, slag, or glass) metal mesh covered and industrial type blanket and blanket-type pipe insulation (typically on 24 in. (610 mm) diameters or larger)). Its use is for cooled surfaces at temperatures operating below ambient to 0°F (−18°C) and on heated surfaces on expansion joints to large diameter vessels and tanks operating at temperatures up to 1200°F (649°C). Specific applications outside the actual use temperatures shall be agreed upon between the manufacturer and purchaser.

1.2 For satisfactory performance, properly installed protective vapor retarders or barriers shall be used on below ambient temperature applications to reduce movement of moisture/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 C921 to aid material selection. Although vapor retarder properties are not part of this specification, properties required in Specification C1136 are pertinent to applications or performance.

1.3 The orientation of the fibers within the blanket is primarily parallel to the heated surface. This specification does not cover fabricated pipe and tank wrap insulation where the insulation has been cut and fabricated to provide fiber orientation that is perpendicular to the heated surface.

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 See Supplementary Requirements for modifications to sections in this standard only when specified by purchaser in the contract or order from the U.S. Military specifications utilized by the U.S. Department of Defense, Department of the Navy, and the Naval Systems Command.

1.6 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.

1.7 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 requirements prior to use.

ASTM C592-16 Referenced Document

• ASTM C1045 Standard Practice for Calculating Thermal Transmission Properties Under Steady-State Conditions
• ASTM C1058 Standard Practice for Selecting Temperatures for Evaluating and Reporting Thermal Properties of Thermal Insulation
• ASTM C1104/C1104M Standard Test Method for Determining the Water Vapor Sorption of Unfaced Mineral Fiber Insulation
• ASTM C1114 Standard Test Method for Steady-State Thermal Transmission Properties by Means of the Thin-Heater Apparatus
• ASTM C1136 Standard Specification for Flexible, Low Permeance Vapor Retarders for Thermal Insulation
• ASTM C1304 Standard Test Method for Assessing the Odor Emission of Thermal Insulation Materials
• ASTM C1335 Standard Test Method for Measuring Non-Fibrous Content of Man-Made Rock and Slag Mineral Fiber Insulation
• ASTM C1338 Standard Test Method for Determining Fungi Resistance of Insulation Materials and Facings
• ASTM C1617 Standard Practice for Quantitative Accelerated Laboratory Evaluation of Extraction Solutions Containing Ions Leached from Thermal Insulation on Aqueous Corrosion of Metals
• ASTM C167 Standard Test Methods for Thickness and Density of Blanket or Batt Thermal Insulations
• 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 C356 Standard Test Method for Linear Shrinkage of Preformed High-Temperature Thermal Insulation Subjected to Soaking Heat
• 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 C447 Standard Practice for Estimating the Maximum Use Temperature of Thermal Insulations
• ASTM C518 Standard Test Method for Steady-State Thermal Transmission Properties by Means of the Heat Flow Meter Apparatus
• ASTM C665 Standard Specification for Mineral-Fiber Blanket Thermal Insulation for Light Frame Construction and Manufactured Housing
• ASTM C680 Standard Practice for Determination of Heat Gain or Loss and the Surface Temperatures of Insulated Pipe and Equipment Systems by the Use of a Computer Program
• ASTM C795 Standard Specification for Thermal Insulation for Use in Contact with Austenitic Stainless Steel
• ASTM C921 Standard Practice for Determining the Properties of Jacketing Materials for Thermal Insulation
• ASTM E136 Standard Test Method for Behavior of Materials in a Vertical Tube Furnace at 750_oC
• ASTM E84 Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
• CAN/ULC-S102 

ASTM C592-16 history

• 2022 ASTM C592-22a Standard Specification for Mineral Fiber Blanket Insulation and Blanket-Type Pipe Insulation (Metal-Mesh Covered) (Industrial Type)
• 2022 ASTM C592-22 Standard Specification for Mineral Fiber Blanket Insulation and Blanket-Type Pipe Insulation (Metal-Mesh Covered) (Industrial Type)
• 2016 ASTM C592-16 Standard Specification for Mineral Fiber Blanket Insulation and Blanket-Type Pipe Insulation (Metal-Mesh Covered) (Industrial Type)
• 2013 ASTM C592-13 Standard Specification for Mineral Fiber Blanket Insulation and Blanket-Type Pipe Insulation lpar;Metal-Mesh Coveredrpar; lpar;Industrial Typerpar;
• 2012 ASTM C592-12 Standard Specification for Mineral Fiber Blanket Insulation and Blanket-Type Pipe Insulation (Metal-Mesh Covered) (Industrial Type)
• 2010 ASTM C592-10 Standard Specification for Mineral Fiber Blanket Insulation and Blanket-Type Pipe Insulation (Metal-Mesh Covered) (Industrial Type)
• 2008 ASTM C592-08a Standard Specification for Mineral Fiber Blanket Insulation and Blanket-Type Pipe Insulation (Metal-Mesh Covered) (Industrial Type)
• 2008 ASTM C592-08 Standard Specification for Mineral Fiber Blanket Insulation and Blanket-Type Pipe Insulation (Metal-Mesh Covered) (Industrial Type)
• 2004 ASTM C592-04 Standard Specification for Mineral Fiber Blanket Insulation and Blanket-Type Pipe Insulation (Metal-Mesh Covered) (Industrial Type)
• 2000 ASTM C592-00 Standard Specification for Mineral Fiber Blanket Insulation and Blanket-Type Pipe Insulation (Metal-Mesh Covered) (Industrial Type)
• 1997 ASTM C592-97 Standard Specification for Mineral Fiber Blanket Insulation and Blanket-Type Pipe Insulation (Metal-Mesh Covered) (Industrial Type)
• 1980 ASTM C592-80 Standard Specification for Mineral Fiber Blanket Insulation and Blanket-Type Pipe Insulation )Metal-Mesh Covered) (Industrial Type)