1. SCOPE 1.1
This procedure defines the long-term thermal resistance (LTTR) of a foam
product as the value measured after 5-year storage in a laboratory environment
and provides means for its prediction based on an accelerated laboratory test. 1.2
This procedure, based on ASTM standard test methods C 1303 and C 518, can be
applied to a wide range of preformed as well as field applied insulating foams.
This procedure estimates the change in the thermal resistivity of insulating
foam products by means of slicing and scaling. 1.3
This procedure is applicable to products with either permeable or
semi-permeable facers. The user of this procedure shall determine if the
permeance of the surface layer or the facer limits the use of this procedure
for the specific application. 1.4
This procedure specifies reference time, sampling and testing requirements for
the application of ASTM standard test method C 1303 to determine LTTR for
closed-cell foams such as extruded polystyrene, sprayed polyurethane,
polyisocyanurate or other foams addressed by ULC Thermal Insulation Standards. 1.5
This procedure does not purport to address all the safety concerns, if any,
associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user to establish
appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of
regulatory limitations prior to use.