Designation: C950/C950M − 08 (Reapproved 2012)

Standard Practice for

Repair of a Rigid Cellular Polyurethane Insulation System
on Outdoor Service Vessels1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C950/C950M; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year
of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.
A superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.

1. Scope 4. Surface Preparation

1.1 This practice covers the repair of spray-applied polyure- 4.1 All damaged or nonadhering foam shall be removed to
thane insulation on vessels normally operating at temperatures the substrate in all directions, until dry, solidly adhering foam
between − 30 and + 107°C [−22 and + 225°F]. is encountered.
1.2 Warning—At temperatures below 0°C [32°F] the ap- 4.2 The remaining foam insulation shall be beveled on all
plication of a spray “foam” directly onto the cold substrate may sides to approximately a 45° angle.
not be possible. The term “foam” applies to spray-applied
polyurethane or polyisocyanurate (PUR or PIR) rigid cellular 4.3 The substrate shall be examined and if the existing
plastic only, and not to any other plastic insulation. primer is damaged, it shall be wire-brushed and reprimed,
where feasible, in accordance with the primer manufacturer’s
1.3 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units instructions.
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in
each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each 4.4 A covering shall be installed around the area to be
system shall be used independently of the other. Combining repaired, prior to spray foam application, to protect the
values from the two systems may result in non-conformance surrounding undamaged area from overspray and removed
with the standard. after completion of the repair work.
1.4 This standard may involve hazardous materials,
operations, and equipment. This standard does not purport to 5. Repair Procedure
address all of the safety concerns associated with its use. It is 5.1 The repair shall be accomplished in one of the following
the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish manners:
appropriate safety and health practices and determine the 5.1.1 Foam shall be spray applied to the prepared area and
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. For a top-coated with the specified protective coating. (An open-
specific precautionary statement see 1.2. weave reinforcing fabric may be embedded into the wet first
2. Referenced Documents coat if desired. Caution shall be taken to embed the reinforcing
fabric totally within the coating.)
2.1 ASTM Standards:2
5.1.2 For substrate temperatures below 0°C [32°F], the
C168 Terminology Relating to Thermal Insulation
following procedure shall be used: Cut to shape and install a
C945 Practice for Design Considerations and Spray Appli-
thin layer of rigid PUR/PIR board (to insulate the surface) in
cation of a Rigid Cellular Polyurethane Insulation System
the prepared area with a joint sealer. Apply spray foam in
on Outdoor Service Vessels
accordance with 5.1.1.
3. Terminology
5.2 All horizontal areas shall be repaired in a manner to
3.1 General—Definitions included in Terminology C168 provide drainage and prevent free-standing water.
shall apply to the terms used in this practice.
5.3 Spraying shall not be done in the presence of water
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C16 on Thermal
(rain, fog, condensation, etc.) or wind velocities greater than 15
Insulation and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C16.40 on Insulation mph [24 km/h]. (With the owner’s approval, shielded scaffolds
Systems. may be used in wind velocities greater than 15 mph [24 km/h].)
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2012. Published October 2012. Originally
approved in 1981. last previous edition approved in 2008 as C950–08. DOI: 5.4 On the scaffolding or on the horizontal areas, or both,
10.1520/C0950_C0950M-12.
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sufficient buckets, plastic film, etc., shall be kept with the
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applicator to counteract a problem without depositing any
contact ASTM Customer Service at [email protected]. For Annual Book of ASTM
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on foreign material on the substrate that could affect either initial
the ASTM website. adhesion to the substrate or interlaminant adhesion of the foam.

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5.5 All prepared areas shall be repaired the same day or 5.7 All surface preparation, accessory preparation, spray
adequately covered to prevent the intrusion of moisture or foam application, and protective coating application shall be in
other foreign materials, or both. On vessels operating be- accordance with Practice C945.
low +70°F [21°C], repair them the same day without excep-
tion. 6. Keywords
5.6 The spray-applied foam or rigid board shall be dry, 6.1 coating; outdoor service vessels; spray foam
clean, and free of dust before application of the protective
coating. If the insulation has been left uncoated for more than
3 days, the surface shall be brushed and air blown before
applying the coating.

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