BS 2972:1989

This standard BS 2972:1989 Methods of test for inorganic thermal insulating materials is classified in these ICS categories:

• 91.100.60 Thermal and sound insulating materials

This British Standard specifies methods of test for inorganic thermal insulating materials, including preformed, plastic composition, flexible and loose-fill materials.

The following methods of test are given.

Section 2.	Dimensions
Section 3.	Bulk density
Section 4.	Thermal properties
Section 5.	Assessment of fire hazard
Section 6.	Heat stability
Section 7.	Resistance to compression
Section 8.	Interlaminar strength
Section 9.	Vibration settlement
Section 10.	Covering capacity
Section 11.	Moisture content
Section 12.	Water absorption
Section 13.	Water vapour permeance
Section 14.	Coarse shot content
Section 15.	Oil content
Section 16.	Organic matter
Section 17.	Air permeability
Section 18.	Flexural strength
Section 19.	Fibre diameter
Section 20.	Electrical conductivity of aqueous extract
Section 21.	Determination of trace quantities of water-soluble chlorides
Section 22.	pH value of water extract

NOTE The titles of publications referred to in this standard are listed on the inside back cover.

Includes preformed plastic composition, flexible and loose-fill materials.