Ministry of Defence

Defence Standard 02-802

Issue 1 Publication Date 18 July 2008

Standards for Defence

Requirements for Mineral Wool Products

for Acoustic and Thermal Insulation

Category 2
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Contents

Foreword ...........................................................................................................................................................v
0 Introduction .......................................................................................................................................viii
1 Scope ....................................................................................................................................................1
2 Warning.................................................................................................................................................1
3 Normative References .........................................................................................................................1
4 Definitions.............................................................................................................................................2
5 Materials................................................................................................................................................3
6 Information to be supplied by the purchaser....................................................................................3
7 Product conformity certification ........................................................................................................3
8 Occupational health and safety assessment ....................................................................................4
9 Containers and marking of containers ..............................................................................................4
Annex A Specification for Mineral Wool Marine Board (MWMB).................................................................6
A.1 Scope ..................................................................................................................................................6
A.2 Materials and manufacture ...............................................................................................................6
A.2.1 Mineral wool board .......................................................................................................................6
A.2.2 Method of manufacture ................................................................................................................6
A.2.3 Dimensions and tolerances .........................................................................................................6
A.2.4 Weight ............................................................................................................................................6
A.2.5 Density ...........................................................................................................................................6
A.2.6 Freedom from Defects..................................................................................................................7
A.3 Test requirements..............................................................................................................................7
A.4 Packaging and identification ............................................................................................................8
A.4.1 Packaging ......................................................................................................................................8
A.4.2 Identification..................................................................................................................................8
Annex B Specification for Mineral Wool Acoustic Absorption Liner (MWAA)...........................................9
B.1 Scope ..................................................................................................................................................9
B.2 Materials and manufacture ...............................................................................................................9
B.2.1 Mineral wool acoustic absorption liner ......................................................................................9
B.2.2 Method of manufacture ................................................................................................................9
B.2.3 Dimensions and tolerances .........................................................................................................9
B.3 Test requirements............................................................................................................................10
B.4 Packaging and identification ..........................................................................................................10
Annex C Specification for Rock Wool Fire Protection Slabs .....................................................................11
C.1 Scope ................................................................................................................................................11
C.2 Materials and manufacture .............................................................................................................11

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C.2.1 Rock wool slab............................................................................................................................11

C.2.2 Method of manufacture ..............................................................................................................11
C.2.3 Dimensions and tolerances .......................................................................................................11
C.2.4 Density .........................................................................................................................................11
C.3 Test requirements............................................................................................................................12
C.4 Packaging and identification ..........................................................................................................12
Annex D Specification for Rock Wool Half Pipe Sections .........................................................................13
D.1 Scope ................................................................................................................................................13
D.2 Material .............................................................................................................................................13
D.3 Packaging and identification ..........................................................................................................13
Annex E Specification for MIineral Wool Slabs 40 kg/m3 ...........................................................................14
E.1 Scope ................................................................................................................................................14
E.2 Materials and manufacture .............................................................................................................14
E.2.1 Mineral (glass or rock) wool ......................................................................................................14
E.2.2 Method of manufacture ..............................................................................................................14
E.2.3 Dimensions and tolerances .......................................................................................................14
E.2.4 Weight ..........................................................................................................................................15
E.2.5 Density .........................................................................................................................................15
E.2.6 Freedom from Defects................................................................................................................15
E.3 Test requirements............................................................................................................................16
E.4 Packaging and identification ..........................................................................................................16
E.4.1 Packaging ....................................................................................................................................17
E.4.2 Identification................................................................................................................................17
Annex F Specification for Rock Wool Mattresses for Gas Turbine Uptakes ...........................................18
F.1 Scope ................................................................................................................................................18
F.2 Materials and manufacture .............................................................................................................18
F.2.1 Rock wool batt ............................................................................................................................18
F.2.2 Facing mesh ................................................................................................................................18
F.2.3 Method of manufacture ..............................................................................................................18
F.2.4 Dimensions and tolerances .......................................................................................................18
F.2.5 Density of rock wool batt ...........................................................................................................18
F.2.6 Weights of rock wool mattresses..............................................................................................19
F.3 Test requirements............................................................................................................................19
F.4 Packaging and identification ..........................................................................................................19
Annex G Specification for Loose Rock Wool ..............................................................................................20
G.1 Scope ................................................................................................................................................20
G.2 Materials and manufacture .............................................................................................................20
G.2.1 Material ........................................................................................................................................20
G.2.2 Method of manufacture ..............................................................................................................20
G.3 Test requirements............................................................................................................................20

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G.4 Packaging and identification ..........................................................................................................21

G.4.1 Packaging ....................................................................................................................................21
Annex H Methods of Test...............................................................................................................................22
H.1 Percentage alkalinity as Na2O ........................................................................................................22
H.2 Compression and recovery (Annex A and Annex E) ...................................................................22
H.3 Puncture resistance (Annex A and Annex E) ...............................................................................22
H.4 Interlaminar adhesion .....................................................................................................................22
Annex I Specifications for Facings, Backing and Adhesive ......................................................................24
I.1 Glass Cloth Facing - Standard .......................................................................................................24
I.1.1 Type..............................................................................................................................................24
I.1.2 Specification................................................................................................................................24
I.1.3 Breaking Strength.......................................................................................................................24
I.1.4 Ability to bend .............................................................................................................................24
I.2 Glass Cloth Facing – Lightweight ..................................................................................................24
I.2.1 Type..............................................................................................................................................24
I.2.2 Specification................................................................................................................................25
I.2.3 Breaking Strength.......................................................................................................................25
I.3 Glass Tissue Backing - Lightweight ..............................................................................................25
I.4 Adhesive ...........................................................................................................................................25
I.5 Freedom from Defects.....................................................................................................................25
I.6 Definitions – Glass Cloth Terms ....................................................................................................25

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Foreword
AMENDMENT RECORD

Amd No Date Text Affected Signature and Date

REVISION NOTE

This is a new standard which combines Parts 1 – 7 of Def Stan 02-802 and updates their content.

HISTORICAL RECORD

This standard supersedes the following:

Def Stan 02-802 Part 1 Issue 1 01 Apr 2000

Def Stan 02-802 Part 2 Issue 1 01 Apr 2000

Def Stan 02-802 Part 3 Issue 1 01 Apr 2000

Def Stan 02-802 Part 4 Issue 1 01 Apr 2000

Def Stan 02-802 Part 5 Issue 1 01 Apr 2000

Def Stan 02-802 Part 6 Issue 1 01 Apr 2000

Def Stan 02-802 Part 7 Issue 1 01 Apr 2000

NES 802 Part 1 Issue 2 April 1989

NES 802 Part 2 Issue 2 April 1989

NES 802 Part 3 Issue 2 April 1989

NES 802 Part 4 Issue 2 April 1989

NES 802 Part 5 Issue 1 August 1989

NES 802 Part 6 Issue 1 August 1989

NES 802 Part 7 Issue 1 August 1989

Sponsorship

1. This Defence Standard (Def Stan) is sponsored by Defence Equipment and Support, Safety
Engineering, Sea-Material Technology (DES SE Sea-MT), Ministry of Defence (MOD).

2. The complete Def Stan Issue comprises:

Requirements for mineral wool products for acoustic and thermal insulation

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3. If it is found to be unsuitable for any particular requirement the MOD is to be informed in writing of the
circumstances.

4. Any user of this Defence Standard either within MOD or in industry may propose an amendment to it.
Proposals for amendments that are not directly applicable to a particular contract are to be made to
the publishing authority identified on rear cover, and those directly applicable to a particular contract
are to be dealt with using contract procedures.

5. No alteration is to be made to this Defence Standard except by the issue of an authorised

amendment.

6. Unless otherwise stated, reference in this Defence Standard to approval, approved, authorised or
similar terms, means the Ministry of Defence in writing.

7. Any significant amendments that may be made to this Defence Standard at a later date will be
indicated by a vertical sideline. Deletions will be indicated by 000 appearing at the end of the line
interval.

8. Extracts from British Standards within this Defence Standard have been included with the permission
of the British Standards Institution.

Conditions of Release

General

9. This Defence Standard has been devised solely for the use of the MOD, and its contractors in the
execution of contracts for the MOD. To the extent permitted by law, the Crown hereby excludes all
liability whatsoever and howsoever arising (including but without limitation, liability resulting from
negligence) for any loss or damage however caused when the Defence Standard is used for any
other purpose.

10. This document is Crown Copyright and the information herein may be subject to Crown or third party
rights. It is not to be released, reproduced or published without written permission of the MOD.

11. The Crown reserves the right to amend or modify the contents of this Defence Standard without
consulting or informing any holder.

MoD Tender or Contract Process

12. This Defence Standard is the property of the Crown. Unless otherwise authorised in writing by the
MOD must be returned on completion of the contract or submission of the tender in connection with
which it is issued.

13. When this Defence Standard is used in connection with a MOD tender or contract, the user is to
ensure that he is in possession of the appropriate version of each document, including related
documents, relevant to each particular tender or contract. Enquiries in this connection may be made
of the Authority named in the tender or contract.

14. When Defence Standards are incorporated into contracts, users are responsible for their correct
application and for complying with contractual and other statutory requirements. Compliance with a
Defence Standard does not of itself confer immunity from legal obligations.

Categories of Naval Defence Standard

15. The Category of this Naval Defence Standard has been determined using the following criteria:

a) Category 1. If not applied may have a Critical affect on the following:

Safety of the vessel, its complement or third parties.
Operational performance of the vessel, its systems or equipment.

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b) Category 2. If not applied may have a Significant affect on the following:

Safety of the vessel, its complement or third parties.
Operational performance of the vessel, its systems or equipment.
Through life costs and support.

c) Category 3. If not applied may have a Minor affect on the following:

MOD best practice and fleet commonality.
Corporate experience and knowledge.
Current support practice.

Related Documents

16. In the tender and procurement processes the related documents in each Section and Annex A can be
obtained as follows:

a) British Standards British Standards Institution,

389 Chiswick High Road,
London, W4 4AL

b) Defence Standards Defence Equipment and Support

UK Defence Standardization,
Kentigern House
65 Brown Street,
Glasgow, G2 8EX

c) Other documents Tender or Contract Sponsor to advise.

17. All applications to Ministry Establishments for related documents are to quote the relevant MOD
Invitation to Tender or Contract Number and date, together with the sponsoring Directorate and the
Tender or Contract Sponsor.

18. Prime Contractors are responsible for supplying their subcontractors with relevant documentation,
including specifications, standards and drawings.

Health and Safety

Warning

19. This Defence Standard may call for the use of processes, substances and procedures that may be
injurious to health if adequate precautions are not taken. It refers only too technical suitability and in
no way absolves either the supplier or any user from statutory obligations relating to health and safety
at any stage of manufacture or use. Where attention is drawn to hazards, those quoted may not
necessarily be exhaustive.

20. This Defence Standard has been written and is to be used taking into account the policy stipulated in
JSP430: MOD Ship Safety Management System Handbook.

Additional Information

(There is no relevant information)

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0 Introduction

0.1 The original separate Parts 1 to 7 of Def Stan 02-802 were materials specifications that detailed
requirements for a number of different types of mineral wool products, which have traditionally been used for
a variety of applications on HM Ships and Submarines, as specified by Def Stan 02-703.

Part 1 - Mineral Wool Products Mineral Wool Marine Board – used as a thermal insulation
material

Part 2 - Mineral Wool Products Mineral Wool Acoustic Absorption Liner – used as an acoustic
absorption material

Part 3 - Mineral Wool Products Rock Wool Protection Slabs – used for fire protection

Part 4 - Mineral Wool Products Rock Wool Half Pipe Sections – used for thermal insulation on
o o
pipe systems operating in the temperature range between 80 C to 175 C
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Part 5 - Mineral Wool Products Mineral Wool Slabs 40kg/m – used for thermal/acoustic insulation

Part 6 - Mineral Wool Products Rock Wool Mattresses for Gas Turbine Uptakes – used as
thermal/acoustics insulation of gas turbine uptakes, the maximum working temperature is
o
approximately 500 C

Part 7 - Mineral Wool Products Loose Rock Wool – used as thermal/acoustic insulation

0.2 In this edition the separate parts of the standard have been combined and the text has been revised to
bring it into line with current equipment, materials and procedures. The main section of the standard now
specifies only the properties that are required from all types of mineral wool product used on HM Ships and
Submarines. The detailed requirements for fire, physical and thermal properties of the specific types of
mineral wool product traditionally used for the various applications are described in the Annexes to the
standard. These may continue to be used when specified by the design authority.

0.3 As materials are improved, new/alternative materials are introduced and practices are updated, the
products used for these applications may change. When this occurs further Annexes may be added to this
standard or if other types of insulation materials (i.e. non- mineral) are used for these applications they will
be specified in the appropriate Def Stan 02-8xx series of standards.

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Requirements for mineral wool products for acoustic and

thermal insulation

1 Scope

1.1 This Defence Standard (Def Stan.) specifies technical requirements for seven types of mineral wool
products for acoustic and thermal insulation for applications on HM Ships and Submarines.

1.2 Requirements that are common to all types of mineral wool products are described in the main part of
the standard.

1.3 Requirements for materials and method of manufacture, plus physical, thermal and fire properties of
various types of mineral wool products used for specific applications, according to Def Stan 02-703, are
specified in annexes A to G of this Def Stan. Test methods are specified in Annex H. Glass cloth facings,
lightweight glass tissue backings and adhesives are specified in Annex I.

2 Warning
The Ministry of Defence (MOD), like its contractors, is subject to both United Kingdom and European laws
regarding Health and Safety at Work. All Defence Standards either directly or indirectly invoke the use of
processes and procedures that could be injurious to health if adequate precautions are not taken. Defence
Standards or their use in no way absolves users from complying with statutory and legal requirements
relating to Health and Safety at Work.

3 Normative References

3.1 The publications shown below are referred to in the text of this standard. Publications are grouped
and listed in alpha-numeric order.

BR 1326 Regulations for Atmosphere Control in Submarines

BS 2972 Methods of test for inorganic thermal insulating materials

BS 476 Fire tests on building materials and structures

Part 4 Non-combustibility test for materials
Part 6 Method of Test for Fire Propagation for Products
Part 7 Method of test to determine the classification of the surface spread of
flame of products

BS 3958 Thermal insulating materials

Part 3 Metal mesh faced man-made mineral fibre mattresses.

BS 3396 Woven glass fibre fabrics for plastics reinforcement

Part 1 Specification for loom-state fabrics

BS EN 12667 Thermal performance of building materials and products – Determination of

thermal resistance by means of guarded hot plate and heat flow meter methods –
Products of high and medium thermal resistance

BS EN ISO 354 Acoustics - Measurement of sound absorption in a reverberation room

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BS EN ISO 3696 Water for analytical laboratory use. Specification and test methods

BS EN ISO 4589 Plastics. Determination of burning behaviour by oxygen index

Part 2 Ambient-temperature test

BS EN ISO/IEC 17050 Conformity assessment – Supplier's declaration of conformity

Part 1 General requirements

BS ISO 5893 Rubber and plastics test equipment. Tensile, flexural and compression types
(constant rate of traverse). Specification

Def Stan 02-703 Thermal and Acoustic Insulation of Hull and Machinery

Def Stan 02-711 Determination of the Smoke Index of the Products of Combustion from Small
Specimens of Materials

Def Stan 02-713 Determination of the Toxicity Index of the Products of Combustion from Small
Specimens of Materials

Def Stan 02-782 Requirements for Adhesive for Mineral Wool Marine Board

JSP 430 MOD Ship Safety Management

SMTD Submarine Materials Toxicity Database

SOLAS Consolidated Edition 2004 Consolidated text of the International Convention for Safety of Life
At Sea 1974 and its Protocol of 1988: articles, annexes and
certificates. Incorporating all amendments in effect from 1 July
2004.

3.2 Reference in this Standard to any normative references means in any Invitation to Tender or contract
the edition and all amendments current at the date of such tender or contract unless a specific edition is
indicated.

3.3 In consideration of clause 3.2 above, users shall be fully aware of the issue and amendment status of
all normative references, particularly when forming part of an Invitation to Tender or contract. Responsibility
for the correct application of standards rests with users.

3.4 DStan can advise regarding where normative references documents are obtained from. Requests for
such information can be made to the DStan Helpdesk. How to contact the helpdesk is shown on the outside
rear cover of Def Stans.

4 Definitions

4.1
Mineral wool
Manmade glass or rock wool.

4.2
Rockwool
Manmade rock wool.

4.3
Rock wool batt
A random aggregation of rock wool, unbound or lightly bound, in the form of a rectangular wad or fairly
uniform density and thickness.

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4.4
Rock wool mattress
Rock wool batt retained by stitching on a facing, or between two facings, usually of metal mesh.

4.5
Finished
Refers to the completed insulation product including any facings, backings, mesh, adhesives, etc.

4.6
Unfinished
Refers to the mineral or rock wool insulation material (if applicable, with its binder,) before fitting of any
facings, backings, mesh, adhesives, etc.

4.7
Limiting temperature
The maximum temperature at which the insulation maintains its general form and does not suffer visible
deterioration

4.8
Corrosivity
The tendency of a material to initiate or enhance the corrosion of another material (especially metal) brought
into physical contact with it.

4.9
Corrosion
The deterioration of a material, usually man-made, by reaction with its environment.

5 Materials

5.1 Materials shall be in accordance with the requirements specified in Annexes A – G as required by the
contract or order.

6 Information to be supplied by the purchaser

6.1 The purchaser shall state clearly in the order the following requirements:

a) Type of material (see Clause 5)

b) Density

c) Thermal conductivity

d) Thickness

e) Dimensions (e.g. sheet sizes)

f) Other requirements (e.g. PCC, see Clause 7)

7 Product conformity certification

7.1 If required by the purchaser, the supplier shall submit evidence that the material complies with the
requirements of clause 5.

7.2 Alternatively, with the prior agreement of the purchaser, the supplier may submit a declaration of
conformity that the product complies with all requirements of the standard. A suitable format for the
declaration of conformity is given in BS EN ISO/IEC 17050-1 Annex A.

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8 Occupational health and safety assessment

8.1 Before the material is accepted for use on HM Ships and Submarines the supplier shall provide
technical, and health & safety data sheets (in EU format), including a generic description of the chemical
composition of the material, to allow MOD to carry out an assessment of potential occupational health and
safety hazards.

NOTE 1 In selecting materials or substances to meet this Def Stan, the supplier is to take into account their relative
toxicity or health hazard. Preference will be given by MOD to those materials which, while meeting the technical
requirements of this Def Stan, create the least hazard in their storage, handling, application, removal and disposal.

NOTE 2 In making a choice of material it is intended that the designer considers fire characteristics in relation to all
other factors. When departures from the recommended or preferred materials prove necessary the Technical Authority
(currently DES SE Sea-MT) is to be advised in writing together with the reasons for departure. This may form part of
other MOD requirements e.g. Safety Case, ALARP Principles, as stated in JSP 430.

8.2 When the material is to be used in HM Submarines the supplier shall provide any additional
information that may be required to evaluate the potential of the material to cause harmful effects to the
closed environment of the submarine, for an assessment in accordance with BR 1326.

NOTE Generally, the clearance of materials for use in submarines, and the tests applied, will be similar to those
for application in surface ships. There will be occasions, however, where the requirements for use in submarines will be
more stringent than for surface ships, in particular with respect to toxicity. For this reason, materials are not to be used in
submarine unless they are also given as acceptable in the Submarine Materials Toxicity Database (SMTD) as stated in
BR1326. Should a material not be listed it is to be referred to DES SE Sea-SM-Atm1.

8.3 All information supplied under this clause shall be treated strictly in confidence.

8.4 The supplier shall provide recommendations for the safe handling of the material.

8.5 Before any change is made in the formulation of the material following initial assessment(s) under
clauses 7 and/or 8, the supplier shall notify the purchaser and provide full particulars of the proposed
changes, so that acceptability of the material can be reassessed.

9 Containers and marking of containers

9.1 The material shall be supplied in sound, clean and dry containers, suitable for the product and in
accordance with any additional requirements of the contract or order. The use of any contaminated
containers will render the whole consignment liable to rejection. After filling, each container shall be securely
closed.

9.2 Unless otherwise specified in the contract or order, the product shall be supplied in fire retardant
cardboard cartons or in paper/cardboard wrapping as appropriate to the product (see Annexes A – G), and
each carton shall be marked, "FIRE-RETARDANT CARTON" or "FIRE-RETARDANT WRAPPING" as
appropriate.

9.3 Interleaving paper, if used, shall be fire retardant and shall be marked, "WRAPPING FIRE
RETARDANT".

9.4 It is the manufacturer’s responsibility to mark containers in accordance with any legal requirements. In
addition, the containers constituting a consignment shall each be legibly and durably marked with the
following details:

a) Defence Standard number viz: "Def Stan 02-802 (plus "Annex A – G" as appropriate)

b) Description of contents: (e.g. for products in accordance with Annex A, "Mineral Wool Marine Board")

c) Dimensions and quantity of contents;

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d) Contract or Order number and date;

e) Manufacturer’s batch number;

f) Manufacturer’s name, initials or recognized trade mark;

g) NATO stock number.

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Annex A
Specification for Mineral Wool Marine Board (MWMB)

A.1 Scope
This annex specifies technical requirements for production of glass cloth faced mineral (glass or rock) wool
marine board (MWMB), for use as thermal insulation on HM Ships and Submarines.

A.2 Materials and manufacture

A.2.1 Mineral wool board

The mineral wool board shall consist of man-made borosilicate glass or basalt rock wool bound with a resin,
faced with the glass cloth detailed in Annex I.1, and to be of the density given in Clause A.2.5 below.

A.2.2 Method of manufacture

A.2.2.1 The glass or rock wool shall be compressed or otherwise formed into a board of the required
dimensions.

A.2.2.2 One face of the board shall be covered with "Standard" glass facing cloth in accordance with
Annex I, which shall be firmly affixed with an adhesive in accordance with Annex I.4, such that it has a bond
strength to the wool, not less than the interlaminar adhesion strength of the board as defined in Table A.1
below.

A.2.2.3 Optionally, a lightweight glass tissue may be affixed to the back face during the production
process, in accordance with Annex I.3.

A.2.3 Dimensions and tolerances

A.2.3.1 The finished boards are to be supplied in thicknesses of 19 mm, 25 mm, 50 mm or 75 mm, as
required by the contract or order. A tolerance of ± 2.0 mm for all board thicknesses will be permitted.
Thickness shall be measured by the Straightedge Method, given in Section 2 of BS 2972.

A.2.3.2 The width and length of the finished boards are to be 600 mm and 900 mm respectively; a
tolerance of ± 3.0 mm on both dimensions will be permitted.

A.2.4 Weight

The weights of the finished boards, including the facing cloth are as follows with a tolerance of +0 / -15 %.

Thickness (mm) Maximum weight (kg/m2)

19 1.74
25 2.09
50 3.56
75 5.03

A.2.5 Density

The nominal density of the unfinished board shall be 56 kg/m3 ± 5%.

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A.2.6 Freedom from Defects

The back face of the finished board shall be flat, to facilitate adhesion to structural surfaces. A regular
surface pattern from the manufacturing process will be acceptable on the back face, provided it does
interfere with adhesion. The sides of the boards are to be cleanly cut, be square to each other and to the
faces. The edges of the facing cloth are to be free of fraying.

A.3 Test requirements

All samples taken from any portion of the supply shall be in accordance with clauses 5 and A.2, and when
tested by the methods specified, shall comply with the requirements of Table A.1 below.

Table A.1 Test requirements - Mineral Wool Marine Board

Test Property Requirement Method of test

1 Percentage alkalinity (as Na2O) ≤ 1% Annex H.1

2 Compression ≥ 20 kPa Annex H.2

(stress for compression to 60%
original thickness)
≤ 5.0 minutes
Recovery
(time for recovery to 90% original
thickness)

3 Puncture resistance ≥ 100 mm Annex H.3

4 Interlaminar adhesion ≥ 6.0 kPa Annex H.4

5 Water absorption ≤ 8 kg/m2 BS 2972 Section 12

– partial immersion.
Suspend the
specimens with the
warp direction of the
facing cloth vertical.
i.e. the threads
which are parallel to
the longer side of a
board from which
specimens are cut
are to be vertical

6 Shot content free from shot or other BS 2972 Sect 14

inclusions

7 Thermal conductivity at a mean ≤ 0.038 W/(m.K) BS EN 12667

temperature of 20°C

8 Oxygen index > 65% BS EN ISO 4589-2

9 Smoke index < 10 Def Stan 02-711

10 Toxicity index < 5 per 100g Def Stan 02-713

11 Surface spread of flame Class 1 BS 476 Part 7

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A.4 Packaging and identification

In addition to the requirements of Clause 9 above:

A.4.1 Packaging

Unless otherwise specified in the contract or order, the boards shall be supplied in fire retarded cardboard
cartons and the number of boards in each carton shall be:

Board Thickness Number of Boards

(mm)
19 10

25 8

50 4

75 3
A.4.2 Identification

A.4.2.1 Each board shall be marked with the manufacturer's identification mark on the back face (i.e.
mineral wool side).

A.4.2.2 The back face of the facing cloth (i.e. the face bonded to the mineral wool) shall be similarly
marked (with the mark of the cloth manufacturer) such that there will be at least one mark per board, to
enable identification of the manufacturer in case of problems after installation. The marking medium shall
not bleed through the front face to subsequently stain any decorative paints applied thereto.

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Annex B
Specification for Mineral Wool Acoustic Absorption Liner (MWAA)

B.1 Scope
This annex specifies technical requirements for production of glass cloth faced mineral wool acoustic
absorption liner (MWAAL), for use as acoustic insulation on HM Ships and Submarines.

B.2 Materials and manufacture

B.2.1 Mineral wool acoustic absorption liner

The finished liner shall consist of man-made borosilicate or basalt rock wool bound with a suitable resin,
faced with the lightweight glass cloth detailed in Annex I.2.

B.2.2 Method of manufacture

B.2.2.1 The glass or rock wool shall be compressed or otherwise formed into a mats of the required
dimensions.

B.2.2.2 One face of the mat shall be covered with, lightweight glass facing cloth in accordance with
Annex I.2, which shall be firmly affixed with the adhesive in accordance with Annex I.4, such that it has a
bond strength to the mineral wool not less than the successive laminations of the wool.

B.2.3 Dimensions and tolerances

B.2.3.1 Unless otherwise specified in the contract or order, the width of the liner shall be 1200 ± 6 mm
and it shall be supplied with the following dimensions and tolerances, as specified by the purchaser:

Table B.1 Dimensions and Tolerances

Thickness Weight/area of liner Density of fibre Length per roll

(including glass cloth (without glass cloth
facing) facing)
mm g/m2 kg/m3 m
25 ± 2 750 ± 5% 20 ± 5% 20 ± 0.02
50 ± 4 1250 ± 5% 20 ± 5% 13 ± 0.02
75 ± 4 1450 ± 5% 16 ± 5% 10 ± 0.02

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B.3 Test requirements

All samples taken from any portion of the supply shall be in accordance with clauses 5 and B.2, and when
tested by the methods specified, shall comply with the requirements of Table B.2 below.

Table B.2 Test requirements - Mineral Wool Acoustic Absorption Liner

Test Property Requirement Method of test

1 Percentage alkalinity ≤ 1% Annex H.1

(as Na2O)

2 Thermal conductivity 25 mm thick liner ≤ 0.035 W/(m.K) BS EN 12667

at a mean
50 mm thick liner ≤ 0.035 W/(m.K)
temperature of 10°C
75 mm thick liner ≤ 0.037 W/(m.K)

3 Acoustic absorption Random incidence noise source – minimum BS EN ISO 354

acceptance levels are given in table B.3 below

4 Resistance to free from fall out and delamination BS 2972 Section 9

vibration
subject the
specimen to the
vibration regime
described and
observe fall out and
delamination.

5 Oxygen index > 45% BS EN ISO 4589-2

6 Smoke index < 50 Def Stan 02-711

7 Toxicity index < 5 per 100g Def Stan 02-713

8 Surface spread of Class 1 BS 476 Part 7

flame

Table B.3 Minimum Requirements for Sound Absorption Coefficient

Test 3 - Acoustic absorption

Thickness
mm 125 Hz 250 Hz 500 Hz 1000 Hz 2000 Hz 4000 Hz

25 0.10 0.35 0.60 0.70 0.75 0.75

50 0.20 0.45 0.65 0.75 0.80 0.80

75 0.30 0.80 0.95 0.95 0.95 0.90

B.4 Packaging and identification

Unless otherwise specified in the contract or order, the liner shall be supplied in fire retardant paper or
cardboard wrapping in accordance with Clause 9 above.

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Annex C
Specification for Rock Wool Fire Protection Slabs

C.1 Scope
This annex specifies technical requirements for production of rock wool fire protection slabs, for use as fire
insulation on HM Ships and Submarines.

C.2 Materials and manufacture

C.2.1 Rock wool slab

The slab shall consist of man-made basalt rock wool bound with a suitable resin.

C.2.2 Method of manufacture

C.2.2.1 The mineral wool shall be compressed or otherwise formed into a slab of the required
dimensions.

C.2.2.2 One face of the slab shall be covered with "Standard" glass facing cloth in accordance with
Annex I, which shall be firmly affixed with an adhesive in accordance with Annex I.4, such that it has a bond
strength to the wool, not less than the interlaminar adhesion strength of the board as defined in the table
below.

C.2.3 Dimensions and tolerances

C.2.3.1 The finished slabs shall be supplied in thicknesses of 25 mm, 40 mm, 50 mm or 75 mm, as
required by the contract or order. A tolerance of ± 2.0 mm for all board thicknesses will be permitted.
Thickness shall be measured by the Straightedge Method, given in Section 2 of BS 2972.

C.2.3.2 The width and length of the finished slabs shall be 600 mm and 900 mm respectively. A
tolerance of ± 3.0 mm on both dimensions will be permitted.

C.2.4 Density

The nominal density of the mineral wool slab, excluding the glass cloth facing, shall be 110 kg/m3 ± 10%.

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C.3 Test requirements

All samples taken from any portion of the supply shall be in accordance with clauses 5 and C.2, and when
tested by the methods specified, shall comply with the requirements of Table C.1 below.

Table C.1 Test requirements - Rock Wool Fire Protection Slabs

Test Property Requirement Method of test

1 Percentage alkalinity ≤ 1% Annex H.1

(as Na2O)

2 Shot content free from shot or other inclusions BS 2972 Sect 14

3 Thermal conductivity ≤ 0.045 W/(m.K) BS EN 12667

at a mean
temperature of 50°C

4 Oxygen index > 30% BS EN ISO 4589-2

5 Smoke index < 50 (@ 25 mm thick) Def Stan 02-711

6 Toxicity index < 5 per 100g Def Stan 02-713

7 Surface spread of Class 1 BS 476 Part 7

flame

8 Fire resistance Class "A-30, A-60 as required" SOLAS Ch II-2

Regulation 3
The fire protection
slabs shall be fitted
to the hazard side
only, of a steel
bulkhead.

C.4 Packaging and identification

Unless otherwise specified in the contract or order, the fire protection slabs shall be supplied in fire retardant
cardboard cartons in accordance with Clause 9 above.

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Annex D
Specification for Rock Wool Half Pipe Sections

D.1 Scope
This annex specifies technical requirements for production of rock wool half pipe sections, for use as thermal
insulation on pipe systems operating in the temperature range 80°C to 175°C on HM Ships and Submarines.

D.2 Material

Proprietary Name Manufacturer/Supplier Length mm Density kg/m3

Rocksil Pipe Insulation to Pilkington Insulation Ltd 1200 or 600 130 - 150
Product Sheet R400 Chemistry Lane depending on
Queensferry size
Clwyd
CH5 2DB
Rockwool Process Pipe Rockwool Ltd 1000 Nominal 140
Sections to Data sheet 101 Pencoed, Bridgend
Mid Glamorgan
CF35 6NY
Ecomax 741 Plain Pipe Ecomax (UK) Ltd 900 140 - 150
Sections Stone Circle Road
Round Spinney Industrial Estate
Northampton
NN4 4RA

D.3 Packaging and identification

Unless otherwise specified in the contract or order, the fire protection slabs shall be supplied in fire retardant
cardboard cartons in accordance with Clause 9 above.

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Annex E
Specification for Mineral Wool Slabs 40 kg/m3

E.1 Scope
This annex specifies technical requirements for production of mineral wool slabs of density 40 kg/m3, glass
cloth face or plain, for use as thermal/acoustic insulation in HM Submarines.

E.2 Materials and manufacture

E.2.1 Mineral (glass or rock) wool

The mineral wool slab shall consist of man-made borosilicate glass or basalt rock wool bound with a resin.

E.2.2 Method of manufacture

E.2.2.1 The mineral wool shall be compressed or otherwise formed into a board of the required
dimensions.

E.2.2.2 If required by the contract or order, one face of the slab shall be covered with "Standard" glass
facing cloth in accordance with Annex I, which shall be firmly affixed with an adhesive in accordance with
Annex I.4, such that has a bond strength to the wool, not less than the interlaminar adhesion strength of the
board as defined the below.

E.2.2.3 Optionally, a lightweight glass tissue may affixed to the back face during the production
process, in accordance with Annex I.3.

E.2.3 Dimensions and tolerances

E.2.3.1 The slabs shall be supplied in thicknesses of 13 mm, 25 mm and 50 mm, as required by the
contract or order. A tolerance of ± 2.0 mm for all board thicknesses will be permitted. Thickness shall be
measured by the Straightedge Method, given in Section 2 of BS 2972.

E.2.3.2 The width and length of the finished boards shall be 610 mm and 915 mm respectively; a
tolerance of ± 3.0 mm on both dimensions will be permitted.

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E.2.4 Weight

The weights of the unfinished and finished slabs including the facing cloth and adhesive, are to be within the
limits given below.

Table E.1 Weights

Weight (kg/m2)
Thickness
(mm) Unfinished Finished

Nominal Min Nominal Max Min Nominal Max

13 0.44 0.52 0.60 0.95 1.07 1.20

25 0.85 1.00 1.15 1.36 1.55 1.75

50 1.70 2.00 2.03 2.21 2.55 2.90

E.2.5 Density

The density of the unfinished slabs shall be 40 kg/m3 ± 15 %.

E.2.6 Freedom from Defects

The back face of the finished board shall be flat, to facilitate adhesion to structural surfaces. A regular
surface pattern from the manufacturing process will be acceptable on the back face, provided it does
interfere with adhesion.

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E.3 Test requirements

All samples taken from any portion of the supply shall be in accordance with clauses 5 and E.2, and when
tested by the methods specified, shall comply with the requirements of table E.2 below.

Table E.2 Test requirements - Mineral Wool Slabs 40 kg/m3

Test Property Requirement Method of test

1 Percentage alkalinity (as Na2O) ≤ 1% Annex H.1

2 Compression ≥ 10 kPa Annex H.2

(stress for compression to 60%
original thickness)
≤ 5.0 minutes
Recovery
(time for recovery to 90% original
thickness)

3 Puncture resistance ≥ 100 mm Annex H.3

4 Interlaminar adhesion ≥ 2.0 kPa Annex H.4

5 Water absorption ≤ 8 kg/m2 BS 2972 Section 12

– partial immersion.
Suspend the
specimens with the
warp direction of the
facing cloth vertical.
i.e. the threads
which are parallel to
the longer side of a
board from which
specimens are cut
are to be vertical

6 Shot content free from shot or other BS 2972 Sect 14

inclusions

7 Thermal conductivity at a mean ≤ 0.032 W/(m.K) BS EN 12667

temperature of 20°C

8 Oxygen index > 30% BS EN ISO 4589-2

9 Smoke index < 50 Def Stan 02-711

10 Toxicity index < 5 per 100g Def Stan 02-713

11 Surface spread of flame Class 1 BS 476 Part 7

E.4 Packaging and identification

In addition to the requirements of Clause 9 above:

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E.4.1 Packaging

Unless otherwise specified in the contract or order, the boards shall be supplied in fire retarded cardboard
cartons and the number of boards in each carton shall be:

Board Thickness Number of Boards

(mm)

13 16

25 8

50 4

E.4.2 Identification

E.4.2.1 Each slab shall be marked with the manufacturer's identification mark on the back face (i.e.
mineral wool side).

E.4.2.2 The back face of the facing cloth (i.e. the face bonded to the mineral wool) shall be similarly
marked (with the mark of the cloth manufacturer) such that there will be at least one mark per board, to
enable identification of the manufacturer in case of problems after installation. The marking medium shall
not bleed through the front face to subsequently stain any decorative paints applied thereto.

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Annex F
Specification for Rock Wool Mattresses for Gas Turbine Uptakes

F.1 Scope
This annex specifies technical requirements for production of rock wool mattresses of 128 kg/m3, for use as
thermal/acoustic insulation on gas turbine uptakes at a maximum working temperature of approximately
500°C on HM Ships and Submarines.

F.2 Materials and manufacture

F.2.1 Rock wool batt

The rock wool batt shall consist of man-made basalt rock wool unbound or lightly bonded with a suitable
resin, and able to attain a minimum Limiting Temperature of 750°C. Corrossivity towards carbon and
stainless steel shall be minimal, in particular by maintaining chloride content at the lowest achievable level.

F.2.2 Facing mesh

The facing mesh shall consist of grade 304S stainless steel wire, 0.7 mm diameter, formed into 25 mm
hexagon mesh.

F.2.3 Method of manufacture

F.2.3.1 The rock wool shall be compressed or otherwise formed into a batt of the required dimensions.

F.2.3.2 Both faces of the batt shall be covered with the stainless steel wire mesh affixed by stitching
with grade 304S stainless steel wire.

F.2.4 Dimensions and tolerances

F.2.4.1 The thicknesses of the mattresses shall be 50 mm or 75 mm as required by the contract or

order; a tolerance of -3 mm / +10 mm will be permitted on either size.

F.2.4.2 The width of the mattresses shall be 900 mm and 1200 mm as required by the contract or order;
a tolerance of +3% / -2% will be permitted on either size.

F.2.4.3 The length of the mattresses shall be 2.5 m; a tolerance of +3% / -2% will be permitted.

F.2.5 Density of rock wool batt

The density of the rock wool batt, excluding the wire mesh facing, shall be 128 kg/m3. A tolerance of ± 15%
will be permitted.

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F.2.6 Weights of rock wool mattresses

The weight per unit area of the completed mattress shall be nominally that given below for each thickness. A
tolerance of ± 15% will be permitted.

Thickness Weight per unit area

mm kg/m2

50 6.7

75 10.1

F.3 Test requirements

All samples taken from any portion of the supply shall be in accordance with clauses 5 and F.2, and when
tested by the methods specified, shall comply with the requirements of table F.1 below.

Table F.1 Test requirements – Rock Wool Mattresses

Test Property Requirement Method of test

1 Percentage alkalinity ≤ 1% Annex H.1

(as Na2O)

2 Shot content free from shot or other inclusions BS 2972 Sect 14

3 Thermal conductivity ≤ 0.037 W/(m.K) BS EN 12667

at a mean
temperature of 50°C

4 Vibration settlement ≤ 2% BS 2972 Section 9

5 Compressibility and specimen thickness ≤ nominal thickness+3 mm BS 3958 Part 3

resilience under pressure Annex B
specimen thickness ≥ nominal thickness-3 mm
after removal of pressure

6 Moisture content ≤ 5% by mass BS 2972 Section 11

after conditioning at
high humidity

7 Combustibility Non-combustible BS 476 Part 4

F.4 Packaging and identification

In addition to the requirements of Clause 9 above;

Unless otherwise specified in the contract or order, the boards shall be supplied in fire retarded cardboard
cartons.

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Annex G
Specification for Loose Rock Wool

G.1 Scope
This annex specifies technical requirements for production of loose rock wool, for use as thermal/acoustic
insulation on HM Ships and Submarines.

G.2 Materials and manufacture

G.2.1 Material

The material shall consist of man-made basalt rock wool able to attain a minimum Limiting Temperature of
750°C. Corrossivity towards carbon and stainless steel shall be minimal, in particular by maintaining chloride
content at the lowest achievable level.

G.2.2 Method of manufacture

The material shall be prepared as an amorphous mass of loose rock wool.

G.3 Test requirements

All samples taken from any portion of the supply shall be in accordance with clauses 5 and G.2, and when
tested by the methods specified, shall comply with the requirements of Table G.1 below.

Table G.1 Test requirements - Loose Rock Wool

Test Property Requirement Method of test

1 Percentage alkalinity ≤ 1% Annex H.1

(as Na2O)

2 Shot content free from shot or other inclusions BS 2972 Sect 14

3 Thermal conductivity ≤ 0.037 W/(m.K) BS EN 12667

at a mean Prepare test
temperature of 50°C specimens of density
100 kg/m3.

6 Moisture content after ≤ 5% by mass BS 2972 Section 11

conditioning at high
humidity

7 Combustibility Non-combustible BS 476 Part 4

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G.4 Packaging and identification

In addition to the requirements of Clause 9 above:

G.4.1 Packaging

Unless otherwise specified in the contract or order, the loose wool shall be supplied in fire retarded paper or
cardboard wrapping and the net weight of each is to be 12.5 kg per pack.

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Annex H
Methods of Test

H.1 Percentage alkalinity as Na2O

H.1.1 Weigh, to the nearest 0.01 g, approximately 5 g of representative sample of the mineral wool (i.e. not
including any glass cloth facing, metal mesh or adhesive material, where relevant) and place in a 500 ml
heat resistant Erlenmeyer flask. Add 5 ml of 95% ethanol and 400 ml of water complying with BS EN ISO
3696. Boil under reflux for 4 hours.

H.1.2 Filter through a Buchner funnel fitted with a Whatman No 41 paper. Rinse the flask and sample with
three separate 25 ml portions of hot water complying with BS EN ISO 3696, adding the washings to the
filtrate. Titrate immediately with 0.02 N sulphuric acid using phenol red as indicator (T1). Carry out a blank
determination (T2).

H.1.3 Calculate the percentage alkalinity (as Na2O) = 0.0124 (T1 - T2).

H.2 Compression and recovery (Annex A and Annex E)

H.2.1 Determine the stress (kPa) necessary to compress the finished board to 60% of its initial thickness.
Use a specimen at least 150 mm x 150 mm, mounted with the glass cloth facing (if applicable) uppermost.

H.2.2 Immediately afterwards, remove the load and allow the material to recover unhindered. Determine the
time (minutes) taken for the material return to 90% of its original thickness.

H.3 Puncture resistance (Annex A and Annex E)

H.3.1 The apparatus shall comprise an arm pivoted at one end so that it can move in a vertical plane. A
6 mm diameter steel pin, turned to a point of 1.5 mm radius, shall be mounted vertically on the arm 430 mm
from the pivot. The weight of the arm shall be 350 g and an additional weight of 1.0 kg shall be fixed to the
arm 380 mm from the pivot. The apparatus shall be fitted on to a rigid base board, so that when the arm is
horizontal, the point is approximately 25 mm above the base board.

H.3.2 A 250 mm x 250 mm specimen of the finished board, with glass cloth facing uppermost, shall be
securely held below the point, which shall be allowed to fall through measured distances on to the cloth.

H.3.3 Determine the maximum height of fall which does not puncture the glass cloth facing.

H.4 Interlaminar adhesion

H.4.1 From a single board selected at random, cut four rectangular test specimens, 100 mm x 150 mm, from
an area of board extending not closer than 50 mm from the edges. The sampling positions shall be spread
across this area. Attach aluminium alloy plates, 1.6 mm thick and of the same dimensions as the specimens,
to the opposite faces, using a suitable adhesive.

NOTE Contact or hot melt adhesives have been found suitable for this purpose.

H.4.2 Mount the prepared specimens in a test machine, complying with BS 5214 Part 1, and pull apart, in
the direction normal to the faces of the plates, at a constant rate of 20 mm ± 1 mm per minute. Record the
maximum load.

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H.4.3 Calculate the interlaminar adhesion as the average from the four test specimens, in kPa.

NOTE If failure occurs by detachment of the aluminium alloy plates from the surface of the specimen, discard the
result and repeat the test using a stronger adhesive.

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Annex I
Specifications for Facings, Backing and Adhesive

I.1 Glass Cloth Facing - Standard

Unless otherwise specified in the contract or order, "Standard" facing cloth complying with Clauses I.1.1 and
I.1.2 shall be used for Mineral Wool Marine Board (Annex A), Rock Wool Fire Protection Slabs (Annex C)
and Rock Wool Slabs 40 kg/m3 (Annex E).

I.1.1 Type

The cloth facing shall be Type E low alkali glass defined in BS 3396 Part 1, with a coating compound which
when processed, will give a surface finish suitable for painting with oil bound paints without causing the paint
to crack, blister or discolour.

I.1.2 Specification

The cloth in a loom state condition shall conform to the following particulars. The weave shall be 4 shaft
satin.

Weight Approximate Average Nominal Yarn Count Minimum average

thickness breaking strength

Warp ends Weft ends Warp Weft Warp Weft

g/m2 mm
(per 10 cm) (Tex) (N/10 mm)
450 189 126 EC9 EC9
0.43 136- 136- 720 480
± 10%
± 2.5% 1/0 1/0

I.1.3 Breaking Strength

Minimum average breaking strength shall be determined in accordance with BS 3396 Part 1.

I.1.4 Ability to bend

The glass cloth is to be removed from a suitable sample of the finished mineral wool product, cleaned of any
adhering wool and folded through 90 degrees over a sharp edge without cracking.

I.2 Glass Cloth Facing – Lightweight

Unless otherwise specified in the contract or order, facing cloth complying with clauses I.2.1 and I.2.2 shall
be used for Acoustic Absorption Liner (Annex B).

I.2.1 Type

The cloth facing shall be Type E low alkali glass defined in BS 3396 Part 1.

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I.2.2 Specification

The cloth to conform to the following particulars. The weave shall Plain, the colour White.

Weight Approximate Average Minimum average

thickness breaking strength

Warp ends Weft ends Warp Weft

g/m2 mm
(per 10 cm) (N/10 mm)

166 0.18
11.8 11.8 275 275
± 10% ± 2.5%

I.2.3 Breaking Strength

Minimum average breaking strength shall be determined in accordance with BS 3396 Part 1.

I.3 Glass Tissue Backing - Lightweight

I.3.1 For Mineral Wool Marine Board (Annex A), and for Rock Wool Slabs 40 kg/m3 (Annex E), if it is
necessary, in order to prevent adhesion of the resin bound mineral wool to oven surfaces during any heating
processes, it is permissible to affix a lightweight glass tissue to the back face, during the production process.

I.3.2 Either this shall be removed from the finished product or if it remains, shall have a bond strength to the
mineral wool not less than the interlaminar adhesion strength of the mineral wool and shall not interfere with
adhesion of the finished product to ship or submarine structure, using adhesives in accordance with Def Stan
02-782.

I.3.3 If a glass backing tissue remains on the finished product the interlaminar adhesive strength tests shall
be carried out using an adhesive complying with Def Stan 02-782 to bond the back face with the tissue to the
adherend. Failure shall occur cohesively within the mineral wool and not at the tissue/mineral wool interface.

I.4 Adhesive
Unless otherwise specified in the contract or order, the adhesive used to bond the glass cloth facing to the
mineral wool shall be moisture resistant, halogen-free and water based.

Where alternatives are used the design authority shall satisfy themselves that the fire characteristics of the
finished product are not adversely affected.

I.5 Freedom from Defects

When affixed to mineral wool boards or slabs as part of a finished product (Annex A, B , C & E) the surface
of the glass cloth facing shall be even, of regular texture and free from defects such as wrinkles or creases.

I.6 Definitions – Glass Cloth Terms

End
A single warp thread as woven.

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Pick
A single weft thread as woven.

Thread
The result of twisting together, in one or more operations, two or more single folded or cabled yarns.

Warp
Thread placed lengthways in a fabric as woven.

Weft
Thread placed widthways in a fabric as woven.

Yarn
A product of substantial length and relatively small cross-section of glass continuous filament, with or without
twist.

Yarn count
The number of grams of yarn per 1000 metres.

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