ASTM C 1126 : 2010

1.1 This specification covers faced or unfaced, rigid cellular phenolic thermal insulation. Boards shall be faced or unfaced. Tubular forms covered by this standard shall be unfaced. It does not apply to field expanded cellular phenolic materials.

Note 1—If a facer or vapor retarder is to be used for the tubular form, then refer to Practice C921

1.2 Materials covered by this specification are used as roof insulation; sheathing or rigid board for non-load bearing, building material applications; and pipe insulation for use between −40 and 257°F (−40 and 125°C). Type II Grade 1 and Type III Grade 1 materials with an appropriate vapor retarder covering on the warm surface can be used to a lower temperature limit of −290°F (−180°C). (See 7.2.)

1.3 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.

1.4 The main body of this specification covers Chlorofluorocarbons and Hydrochlorofluorocarbons free (ODP 0) closed cell rigid cellular phenolic thermal insulation.

1.5 The table in Annex A1 addresses requirements of faced and unfaced rigid cellular phenolic thermal insulation manufactured with Hydrochlorofluorocarbons blowing agent.

1.6 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 precautionary statements, see Section 16.