BS 6586-1:1993
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Rigid polyurethane (PUR) foam produced by the press injection method Specification for PUR foam for insulated panels for transport containers and insulated vehicles bodies
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English
02-15-1993
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Foreword
Specification
1 Scope
2 References
3 Designation
4 Composition and form
5 Preparation of test panels
6 Preparation of test specimens
7 Physical properties
8 Marking
Annexes
A (informative) Guidance for designers
B (informative) Burning characteristics of rigid
polyurethane (PUR) foams and recommendations
regarding their use
C (informative) Guidance intended to minimize fire
hazards
D (normative) Method for the determination of apparent
water absorption
E (informative) Guidance on thermal conductivity
design and 3 day values
Tables
1 Designation codes for thermal conductivity
2 Physical property requirements
Figure
1 Selection plan for test specimens
List of references
Primarily for quality assurance uses but a designation system has been introduced whereby the manufacturer declares the thermal conductivity in a cooled form. Not applicable to the insitu insulation of fully constructed containers and insulated vehicle bodies.
| Committee |
B/540
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| DevelopmentNote |
Supersedes 92/36421 DC and BS 6586-1(1985) (09/2005) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, December 2009. (11/2009)
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| Pages |
12
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| PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
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| Status |
Current
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| Supersedes |
This Part of BS 6586 specifies requirements for the composition and physical properties of rigid polyurethane (PUR) foam manufactured by the press injection method for use in the construction of insulated panels for transport containers and insulated vehicle bodies.
This Part of BS 6586 is not applicable to the in situ insulation of fully constructed transport containers and insulated vehicle bodies.
| BS 4840-1:1985 | Rigid polyurethane (PUR) foam in slab form Specification for PUR foam for use in transport containers and insulated vehicle bodies |
| BS 2502:1979 | Specification for manufacture of sectional cold rooms (walk-in type) |
| BS 6001-1:1991 | Sampling procedures for inspection by attributes Specification for sampling plans indexed by acceptable quality level (AQL) for lot-by-lot inspection |
| BS 6001-3:1993 | Sampling procedures for inspection by attributes Specification for skip-lot procedures |
| BS 4840-2:1985 | Rigid polyurethane (PUR) foam in slab form Specification for PUR foam for use in refrigerator cabinets, cold rooms and stores |
| BS 4735:1974 | Laboratory method of test for assessment of the horizontal burning characteristics of specimens no larger than 150 mm x 50 mm x 13 mm (nominal) of cellular plastics and cellular rubber materials when subjected to a small flame |
| BS 6336:1982 | Guide to development and presentation of fire tests and their use in hazard assessment |
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