Astm c578 type iv download

Polystyrene board type2 eps eps eps foamular 150, xps eps foamular 250, xps eps foamular 400, xps eps foamular 600, xps eps foamular, xps astm c578 classifi cation type xi type i type viii type x type ii type iv type ix type vi type xiv type vii type xv type v compressive resistance at yield or 10 %. The types are characterized by distinctive physical properties, including density. Astm c578 standard specification for rigid, cellular polystyrene thermal insulation astm c578 2019 edition current show complete document history how to order. Testing modifi ed as needed for products less than. Astm c578 15b standard specification for rigid, cellular.

Astm c578 includes a table of physical property requirements for several types of xps and eps foam insulation boards. Like all foamular xps insulation products, foamular. C578 04 standard specification for rigid, cellular polystyrene thermal insulation, blockboard, cellular polystyrene, foam plastic, polystryrene, rcps, rigid cellular polystrene, thermal insulation. Flexural strength5, minimum psi kpa astm c203 75 517standards, codescompliance water absorption6, maximum % by volume astm c272 0. Kingspan greenguard type iv xps insulation board comprises closedcell. C518 standard test method for steadystate thermal transmission properties by means of the heat flow meter apparatus styrofoam brand scoreboard extruded polystyrene foam insulation. Astm c 578 astm testing materials code issues engtips. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Foamular thermapink product data sheet owens corning. Styrofoam highload 40, 60 and 100 insulation meets astm c578 standard.

Guide to insulation product specifications introduction the guide to insulation product specifications was updated by the national insulation association technical information committee in august 20 after the committee days meeting. Each of them has a different density except types ix and vi as given in table 1 of astm c578. Astm international product standard provides guidance. Insulation materials specification chart from the nia. Rtech iv is available with factory laminated metallicreflective facers, white facers or a combination of the two. For more information about astm c578 12b or other standards visit. Astm c57818 standard specification for rigid, cellular. Astm c578 standard specification for rigid, cellular. Astm c578, type iv, standard specification for rigid, cellular polystyrene thermal insulation. If the superior properties of a type iv 25 psi product are not required.

Its extruded polystyrene xps construction provides superior moisture resistance. And since it does not absorb moisture, it retains its insulating properties over time. Astmc578 standard specification for rigid, cellular. Astm c578 19 standard specification for rigid, cellular. Dupont styrofoam brand utilityfit extruded polystyrene foam.

Products manufactured to this specification are intended for use as thermal insulation for. Styrofoam brand scoreboard extruded polystyrene foam. Rtech iv is available with factory laminated metallicreflective. Astm c578 type iv, 25 psi minimum description owens corning foamular thermapink extruded polystyrene xps insulation is a closed cell, moistureresistant rigid foam board specially designed for roofi ng applications.

Extruded polystyrene xps rigid foam insulation product. The different density generally leads to different physical properties, for instance the thermal resistance will change, the resistance to penetration will change, and the flexural strength will change. Product 100 150 250 400 600 eps15 eps19 eps22 eps29 eps39 eps46 astm c5782 compliance, type i viii ii ix xiv xv astm d68171 compliance, type eps15 eps19 eps22 eps29 eps39 eps46 density1,2, min. Astm c57895 the tested material met all the required values for all tests as identified in astm standard c 578. Type classifications astm c578 type x type iv type vi type vii 1. Astm c578 classification type xi type xi type viii type x type ii type iv type ix type vi type xiv type vii type v compressive resistance at yield or 10 % deformation, whichever occurs first with skins intact min, psi kpa 5. These types are used to designate compressive strength, and are measured by pounds per square inch psi. Styrofoam brand scoreboard extruded polystyrene foam insulation.

Astm c578 04 standard specification for rigid, cellular. Foamular thermapink 25 tapered, astm c578 type iv, 25. Astm c578 classification type xi type i type viii type x type ii type iv type ix type vi type xiv type vii type xv type v compressive resistance at yield or 10 % deformation, whichever occurs first with skins intact min, psi kpa 5. Properties shown are representative values for 1 thick material, unless otherwise specifi ed. Greenguard type iv 25 psi xps insulation board kingspan. The rvalue for foamular xps insulation is provided from testing at two mean temperatures, 40. Type iv xps insulation board universal construction foam products. Astm c578 92 standard specification for rigid, cellular.

Astm c57815b standard specification for rigid, cellular. This specification does not apply to laminated products manufactured with any type of rigid board facer including fiberboard, perlite board, gypsum board, or oriented strand board. For more information about astm c57812b or other standards visit 1298 cronson blvd. The use of thermal insulation materials covered by this specification is potentially regulated by codes that address fire performance. This guide lists astm, federal and military specifications that pertain to the thermal insulation industry. Astm c578 18 standard specification for rigid, cellular. Astm c578, type iv, standard specification for rigid, cellular.

Physical properties of expanded polystyrene astm c578 property type xi type i type viii type ii type ix type xiv type xv nominal density lbft. The astm uses d119306 and has four grades of water see table below. Astm type comparison for eps and xps compressive strength xps astm type eps astm type 10 psi na type i 15 psi type x type ii 25 psi type iv type ix. Astm standards subscriptions are annual and access is unlimited concurrency based number of people that can access the subscription at any gi. Guide to insulation product specifications november 2016. Astm c578 01 standard specification for rigid, cellular. F, and from two aging conditioning techniques, 180 day realtime aged as mandated by astm c578 and a method of accelerated aging sometimes called long term thermal resistance lttr per canulc s77003.

For type xiii in specific cryogenic applications, the manufacturer and purchaser shall agree upon the actual temperature limits and physical property requirements in addition to the kfactors in appendix x1. Find astm c578 products and abstract using the buildsite database. Astm c578 type iv type v type vi type vii type x type xii type xiii density, pounds per cubic foot 1. Astm c578 type x, 18 psi minimum thermapink 25 insulation. For example, type iv xps is required to demonstrate a minimum compressive strength of 25 psi, whereas type vii xps requires a minimum 60 psi compressive strength. Greenguard type iv 25 psi insulation board is an ideal exterior insulation, meeting your needs for multiple applications. Closed cell polystyrene product 15 psi xps mx x 150 25 psi xps mx x 250 astm c5781 compliance, type type x type ii type iv type ix compressive strength1, min. Astm c578, types and physical properties for foamular. Greenguard type iv 25 psi xps insulation board kingspan usa. Guide to insulation product specifications introduction the guide to insulation product specifications was updated by the national insulation association technical information committee in november 2016 after their meeting. There are two types of rigid polystyrene foam plastic. This specification 2 covers the types, physical properties, and dimensions of cellular polystyrene boards with or without facings or coatings made by molding eps or extrusion xps of expandable polystyrene.

Eps insulation may be manufactured to meet or exceed the requirements of astm c578 standard specification for rigid, cellular polystyrene thermal insulation and applicable building codes. Astm d1621 25 172 flexural strength 5, minimum psi kpa astm c203 75 517 water absorption 6, maximum % by volume astm c272 0. Astm c578 14 standard specification for rigid, cellular polystyrene thermal insulation. Astmc578 standard specification for rigid, cellular polystyrene thermal insulation astmc578 2019 edition current show complete document history how to order. Expanded polystyrene eps thermal insulation performance. The astm c578 types for both eps and xps are displayed in table 1 below.