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BS 3837-2:1990

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Expanded polystyrene boards Specification for extruded boards
Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

15-12-2003

Language(s)

English

Published date

28-02-1990

Committees responsible
Foreword
1 Scope
2 Classification and composition
3 Dimensions and dimensional tolerances
4 Physical properties
5 Marking
Appendix A - Notes to designers in construction applications
Appendix B - Sizes
Appendix C - Fire properties
Appendix D - Method of test for water vapour permeability
Appendix E - Determination of water absorption by immersion
Appendix F - Determination of water absorption by diffusion
Appendix G - Method of test for thermal conductivity
Appendix H - Compressive creep properties at elevated temperature
Publications referred to

Explains the classification, compositional, dimensional and property requirements for seven grades of extruded polystyrene foam in the form of integral skinned or planed boards not less than 10 mm thick for use at temperatures up to 75 degree C. Includes several appendices, tables and figures.

Committee
B/540
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes 87/43275 DC & BS 3837(1977). (11/2007)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
16
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
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