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BS 4840-2:1994

Withdrawn

Withdrawn

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Rigid polyurethane (PUR) foam in slab form Specification for PUR foam for use in refrigerator cabinets, cold rooms and stores

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Withdrawn date

02-01-2024

Language(s)

English

Published date

15-01-1994

Committees responsible
Foreword
Specification
1. Scope
2. References
3. Designation
4. Composition and form
5. Sampling
6. Physical properties
7. Dimensional tolerances
8. Marking
Annexes
A. (informative) Guidance for designers
B. (informative) Burning properties of PUR foam and
    recommendations regarding its use
C. (informative) Guidance intended to minimize fire
    hazards
D. (normative) Method for the determination of
    apparent water absorption
Tables
1. Designation codes for thermal conductivity
2. Physical property requirements
3. Dimensional tolerances for lengths, widths and
    diagonals
List of references

Specifies requirements for the physical properties, composition and dimensional tolerances of rigid polyurethane (PUR) foam in the form of slabs for the thermal insulation of refrigerator cabinets, cold stores and cold rooms. Includes detailed annexes and tables.

This Part of BS 4840 specifies requirements for the composition, physical properties and dimensional tolerances of rigid polyurethane (PUR) foam in the form of slabs (blocks, boards and sheets) for the thermal insulation of refrigerator cabinets (domestic and commercial), cold rooms and cold stores.

Committee
B/540
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes BS 4840-2(1985) & 92/46316 DC. (07/2005) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, November 2012. (10/2012)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
12
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Withdrawn
Supersedes

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 3456-202.24(1990) : 1990 SPECIFICATION FOR SAFETY OF HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR ELECTRIC APPLIANCES - PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS - REFRIGERATORS AND FOOD FREEZERS
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

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