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2.2.3

MAXIMUM THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY:

The thermal conductivity shall not exceed the following for any density:

BTU in./h Ft2°F (W/m K)

Mean Temperature

0.33 (0.048)

200°F (93°C)

0.43 (0.062)

300°F (149°C)

0.54 (0.078)

400°F (204°C)

 

2.2.4

MAXIMUM NON-FIBROUS (SHOT) CONTENT:

The percentage content of non-fibrous material (shot) shall not exceed 20% by weight (ASTM C1335)

 

2.2.5

WATER VAPOR SORPTION:

The water vapor sorption shall be less than 1% by weight.

 

2.2.6

STRESS CORROSION:

The material must not promote or contribute to the corrosion of austenitic stainless steel.

 

2.2.7

SURFACE BURNING CHARACTERISTICS:

Shall not exceed
Flame Spread  5        Smoke Developed  0

 

2.2.8

NOISE REDUCTION COEFFICIENT:

The NRC shall not be less than 0.95

APPROVED MANUFACTURE (S): FIBREX INSULATIONS, INC. or equal
Single or multiple layer -
FBX INDUSTRIAL BOARD
FBX INDUSTRIAL FLEXIBLE BATT

3.

INSTALLATION

Recommended industry standards, similar to those listed in the MICA manual, are to be followed.

NATIONAL COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL INSULATION STANDARDS

Produced By:

MIDWEST INSULATION CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION
2017 SOUTH 139TH. CIRCLE
OMAHA, NE 68144
Phone: (402) 342-3463
Fax: (402) 330-9702

4.

STANDARDS AND TEST METHODS

ASTM C 612, CAN/CGSB-51.10-92

INDUSTRIAL BOARD INSULATION STANDARD

ASTM C 553, CAN/CGSB-51.11-M

INDUSTRIAL FLEXIBLE BATT STANDARD

ASTM E 84, CAN4-S102, UL 723

SURFACE BURNING CHARACTERISTICS

ASTM E 136, CAN4-S114

NON-COMBUSTIBILITY

ASTM C 177

THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY

ASTM C 303

DENSITY

ASTM C 356

LINEAR SHRINKAGE

ASTM C 411

HOT SURFACE PERFORMANCE

ASTM C 447

ESTIMATING MAXIMUM USE TEMPERATURE

ASTM C 795

INSULATION FOR USE OVER AUSTENITIC STAINLESS STEEL

ASTM C 871

CHEMICAL ANALYSIS

NRC 1.36

STRESS CORROSION AND CHEMICAL ANALYSIS

ASTM C 423, E 795

SOUND ABSORPTION

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