FOAMGLAS

INSULATION
SYSTEM
SPECIFICATION

General Guidelines for

FOAMGLAS® Insulation

I-GENERAL-PI-EQ 10/2016

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FOAMGLAS Insulation Application Specification
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General Guidelines for FOAMGLAS Insulation
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Table of Contents
1. General Notes ........................................................................................................................................1
2. Codes and Standards .............................................................................................................................1
3. Preliminary Conditions............................................................................................................................2
4. Design Requirements .............................................................................................................................4
5. Materials Used .......................................................................................................................................5
6. Application: -268°C (-450°F) to -179°C (-290°F) ..................................................................................... 8
7. Application: -178°C (-289°F) to -52°C (-61°F) ....................................................................................... 11
8. Application: -51°C (-60°F) to 2°C (35°F) ............................................................................................... 11
9. Application: 2°C (36°F) to 82°C (180°F)................................................................................................ 11
10. Application: 83°C (181°F) to 204°C (400°F) .......................................................................................... 12
11. Application: 205°C (401°F) to 482°C (900°F) ........................................................................................ 13
12. Inspection ............................................................................................................................................ 14
13. Quality Assurance ................................................................................................................................ 14
14. Certificates ........................................................................................................................................... 14
15. Product Data Sheets ............................................................................................................................ 15
16. Appendix A Technical Drawings ........................................................................................................... 16
17. Appendix B: Other Product Manufacturers ............................................................................................ 24
18. Appendix C: Tables .............................................................................................................................. 25
19. Additional Information........................................................................................................................... 26

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1. General Notes
1.1 This specification offer application suggestions for the use of FOAMGLAS®
insulation and accessory systems for temperature ranges from -268°C to
+482°C (-450°F to +900°F). Other application options not listed in these
guidelines may be appropriate. This specification may be applicable for
indoor or outdoor installations. This specification is valid as for pre-insulation
and on-site installation. Additional requirements for the insulation system,
such as fire protection and/or acoustic insulation, will be covered by
additional specifications or specification attachment.
1.2 Any deviation from this specification (i.e. alternative accessory materials,
design etc.) must be authorized by written approval.
1.3 The product data sheets referenced in the text are listed at the end of the
specification. Product data sheets for Pittsburgh Corning products may be
accessed on line at: www.foamglas.com .
1.4 Technical drawings addressing most details are provided in Appendix A.
Contact Pittsburgh Corning if additional details are needed.
1.5 SI and Metric unit conversions have been rounded to nearest English unit
equivalent.

2. Codes and Standards

2.1 AISI American Iron and Steel Institute
2.2 ASTM International Standards
2.2.1 ASTM C552 Standard Specification for Cellular Glass Thermal Insulation
2.2.2 ASTM C1639 Standard Specification for Fabrication of Cellular Glass Pipe
and Tubing Insulation
2.2.3 ASTM C1729 Standard Specification for Aluminum Jacketing for Insulation
2.2.4 ASTM C1767 Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Jacketing for
Insulation

2.3 EN Standards
2.3.1 EN 14305, Thermal insulation products for building equipment and industrial
installations. Factory made cellular glass (CG) products. Specification
2.3.2 EN ISO 9229, Thermal insulation — Vocabulary (ISO 9229:2007)
2.4 International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
2.4.1 ISO 9001: Quality management systems — Requirements
2.4.2 ISO 9002: Quality systems. Modelled for quality assurance in production,
installation, and servicing.

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3. Preliminary Conditions
3.1 This specification is subject to revision without notice. Contact Pittsburgh
Corning for current revision data before using. This specification is offered as
a guide for the purpose described herein and should be employed at the
discretion of the user. No warranty of procedures, either expressed or
implied, is intended.
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3.2 FOAMGLAS pipe insulation and fabricated fittings must be transported and
stored vertically. Packages must be handled with care and protected from the
elements while in storage. FOAMGLAS® insulation packages and must not
be allowed to come into direct contact with the ground in to prevent possible
damage or contamination prior to application.
3.3 The surface to be insulated should be clean and free from all traces of
grease, rust, dust and any foreign matter. Cleaning, such as sandblasting
and priming of surfaces to be insulated, while recommended, is not part of
this specification. If priming is specified, the primer must be thoroughly dry
prior to the application of any insulation materials. The primer should also be
compatible with any accessory materials.
3.3.1 The specifying engineer or owner shall, at their option, designate a rust
inhibitor or corrosion resistant paint to be applied before the application of
any insulation. The application of such paint or coating is not a requirement of
this specification.

3.3.2 Any surface imperfection must be cleaned with a wire brush and then coated
with a new layer of anti-corrosion paint or other suitable product. The surface
must be moisture free before the insulation is applied and the product
application must follow the anti-corrosion product manufacturer’s guidelines.

3.3.3 When an adhesive is used, the compatibility between the anticorrosion paint
and the adhesive must be verified before applying the insulation.

3.4 All insulation materials shall be stored in an area protected from the weather
and kept dry before and during application.
3.5 The application of FOAMGLAS® insulation on pipes or equipment is to be
done at ambient temperature.
3.6 The temperature limits of the accessory products must be respected during
both storage and application.
3.7 Hydrostatic, radiographic and other tests must be completed before the
insulation is applied in order to assure proper system performance.
3.8 When working on outdoor lines or equipment, no more insulation shall be
applied than can be completely sealed by the end of each workday.
3.9 Any protrusions from piping and equipment such as vents, relief valves,
thermocouple wells, etc., shall be considered as part of this specification and
shall be insulated accordingly.
3.10 The general contractor, insulation contractor and owner shall provide
sufficient inspection during the insulation and finish application. Continuous
inspection of the application is not to be considered a requirement of
Pittsburgh Corning.

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3.11 Bore Coatings are typically specified if one or more of the following conditions
exist:
3.11.1 The surface being insulated cycles, or swings through a given temperature
range, more than once a week.
3.11.2 The surface being insulated experiences high vibration. Generally, this is
associated with visible movement.
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3.11.3 The FOAMGLAS insulation is carrying the load of the pipe such as at a pipe
hanger or support.

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4. Design Requirements
4.1 On below ambient systems, the heat transfers should be limited to
acceptable values with respect to both economic and functional aspects.
Design thickness criteria will limit heat gain to between 25 to 37 W/m2 (8 to
12 Btu/hr•ft2). In some cases this may also limit condensation
(recommendable). The insulation thickness shall be determined through
calculations based on particular and unique environmental and operating
conditions.
4.2 Insulation thickness can be selected to provide freeze protection for a
predetermined time period under extreme ambient conditions, or, in
conjunction with heat tracing systems, to maintain a design temperature
value.
4.3 In addition, insulation thickness for a hot process may also be designed to
provide a minimum heat loss for process control.
4.4 For hot service, insulation thickness will most frequently be designed to
provide personnel protection [usually, surface temperatures below 60°C
(140°F).
4.5 FOAMGLAS® insulation thickness can be designed to provide fire protection
for piping and equipment for specified amounts of time under given fire
conditions. Credit may be taken for the insulation in sizing pressure relief
valves, protecting the steel from over stressing, or protecting the contents of
the vessel from overheating.
4.6 The insulation thickness shall be calculated in accordance to ISO 12241, or
ASTM C680, and based upon project requirements for heat loss,
environmental conditions, etc. Contact the Pittsburgh Corning Technical
Department for assistance in selecting an insulation thickness based on one
or more of the above criteria.
4.7 Piping and equipment shall be insulated according to insulation class,
operating temperature and insulation thickness defined in the specifications,
P&ID, line designation table (list), piping isometrics, equipment drawings,
general arrangement drawings, insulation thickness tables.
4.8 The entire system shall be fully insulated, including all piping components,
instruments and tubing, drains to the extent specified.
4.9 All metal parts that protrude through the insulation shall be insulated, over an
extent of 4 times the insulation thickness on below ambient systems, and/or
two times the insulation thickness on above ambient systems.
4.10 The insulation at pipes and equipment shall end in such a distance to
adjacent flanges, to allow removal of bolts without damage to the insulation.
4.11 Nameplates and tags shall be insulated; vessel vendor shall provide a
duplicate, to be installed by insulation contractor on the outside surface of the
insulation.

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5. Materials Used
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5.1 Insulation material - Insulation shall be FOAMGLAS cellular glass insulation
manufactured in accordance with ASTM C552, “Standard Specification for
Cellular Glass Thermal Insulation”, by Pittsburgh Corning whose quality
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system for manufacturing, inspecting, and testing of FOAMGLAS insulation
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is certified to meet the requirements of ISO 9001:2008. FOAMGLAS pipe
insulation shall be fabricated according to the requirements of ASTM C1639
“Standard Specification for Fabrication of Cellular Glass Pipe and Tubing
Insulation”.
5.1.1 For pipes, FOAMGLAS® insulation shall be fabricated in half sections
wherever possible. For large diameter piping where half sections are not
practical, curved sidewall segments are preferred. See Appendix C: Table 1
for fabrication guidelines.
5.1.2 For large diameter piping, vessels, kettles, and other large radius curved
surfaces; insulation should be fabricated in curved sidewall segments or
dished head segments wherever possible. See Appendix C: Table 1 for
fabrication guidelines.
5.1.3 For above ambient surfaces, the insulation may also consist of rectangular
lags or segments, each having a trapezoidal cross section, adhered to a
flexible facing, which allows the assembly to be formed into a cylindrical
shape.
5.1.4 Dished head segments shall be used on all vessel heads that are 356 mm
(14 in.) O.D. or larger. Heads smaller than 356 mm (14 in.) O.D. may be
insulated with either dished head segments, or, by extending the insulation
for the body of the vessel out over the end of the vessel and cutting round
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sections of FOAMGLAS insulation out of flat block. These round sections
are plugs that can be used to fill the opening formed by the extended
insulation.
5.2 Anti-abrasive - This coating is only to be applied if the piping will be submitted
to frequent and significant thermal movements or to vibrations. The anti-
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abrasive coating must be applied onto the inner side of the FOAMGLAS
elements which will be in contact with the metal pipe or equipment.
5.2.1 PC® HTAA supplied by Pittsburgh Corning.
5.2.2 PC® 80M Mortar available from Pittsburgh Corning. PC® 80M Mortar is a two-
component in inorganic, non-combustible bore coating that is acceptable for
use with stainless steel.
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5.2.3 Hydrocal B 11 gypsum cement, manufactured by U.S. Gypsum Corporation.
5.3 Joint sealant shall be one of the following:
5.3.1 PITTSEAL® 444Ns sealant or PITTSEAL® 444N sealant supplied by
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Pittsburgh Corning. PITTSEAL 444N sealant and PITTSEAL 444N sealant
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are specially formulated butyl sealant used for sealing joints in FOAMGLAS
insulation systems.
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5.3.2 PC RTV 450 Silicone Adhesive supplied by Pittsburgh Corning. A one part,
neutral cure, silicone adhesive/sealant formulated for use with FOAMGLAS®
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5.4 Fabrication Adhesive - See Appendix C: Table 2 for fabrication adhesive
recommendations. May be:
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5.4.1 Hydrocal B-11 Powder, gypsum cement, as manufactured by U.S. Gypsum,
Inc.
5.4.2 Hot asphalt, ASTM D 312, Type III
5.4.3 PC® 88 Adhesive as supplied by Pittsburgh Corning. PC® 88 Adhesive is a
two-component urethane modified asphalt adhesive appropriate for
temperatures from -56°C to 82 °C (-70°F to +180°F). For outdoor systems,
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PC 88 adhesive can be used as a fabrication adhesive on systems with
operating temperatures up to +482°C (900°F). For indoor systems the
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maximum operating temperature is limited to +82°C (+180°F). PC 88
adhesive meets the requirements of ASTM C795 (ASTM C692, and ASTM
C871) regarding stress corrosion of stainless steel.
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5.4.4 PC 99 adhesive as supplied by Pittsburgh Corning. PC 99 adhesive is a
moisture curing, polyether adhesive sealant appropriate as a fabrication
adhesive for systems with operating temperatures from -73°C to +121°C (-
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100°F to +250°F). PC 99 adhesive meets the requirements of ASTM C795
(ASTM C692, and ASTM C871) regarding stress corrosion of stainless steel.
5.5 Vapor Stop Sealant for below ambient systems shall be appropriate to the
operating temperature of the system. Vapor stop sealant shall be one of the
following:
5.5.1 Vapor Stop Sealant shall be PITTSTOP™ 196 Vapor Stop supplied by
Pittsburgh Corning. PITTSTOP™ 196 Vapor Stop is a two component 1:1
mix ratio butyl rubber elastomer specially designed for use as a vapor stop
sealant/coating/adhesive for cryogenic systems..
5.5.2 PITTSEAL® 444Ns sealant or PITTSEAL® 444N sealant supplied by
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Pittsburgh Corning. PITTSEAL 444N sealant and PITTSEAL 444N sealant
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are specially formulated butyl sealant used for sealing joints in FOAMGLAS
insulation systems.
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5.5.3 PITTSEAL CW sealant supplied by Pittsburgh Corning. A high performance,
MS Polymer based sealant used for sealing joints in FOAMGLAS® insulation
systems, on chilled water applications
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5.6 Cryogenic adhesive shall be PC 42 Cryogenic Adhesive supplied by
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Pittsburgh Corning. PC 42 Cryogenic Adhesive is a three component,
cryogenic adhesive formulated for use with FOAMGLAS® insulation.
5.7 Contraction joint filler/cushioning blankets, if necessary, shall be Type E
needled glass fiber felt thermal insulation containing no organic binders,
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manufactured in accordance with ASTM C1086, or light density (48 kg/m or
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3 lb./ft ) fiberglass.
5.8 Contraction joint vapor barrier/contraction joint barrier sheet shall be one of
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the following:
5.8.1 Minimum 1.6 mm (0.062 in.) thick solid neoprene or butyl rubber
5.8.2 Minimum 0.94mm (0.037 in.) thick silicone impregnated glass fabric
5.9 Metal Bands shall be AISI type 304 (BSI 304 S16) stainless steel, 13 mm
wide x 0.4 mm thick (0.5 in. x 0.016 in.), with matching seals or aluminum

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 bands with matching seals, 13 x 0.5 mm (0.5 in. x 0.020 in.) for piping and
equipment with O.D. up to 1219mm (48 in.), 19 x 0.5 mm (0.75 in. x 0.020 in.)
for larger O.D.
5.10 Tape shall be 25 mm (1 in.) wide, high tensile strength fiber reinforced
strapping tape. Tape is appropriate for providing temporary insulation
securement for piping with insulation O.D.'s 457 mm (18 in.) or smaller as
long as it is covered with metal jacket afterwards. Tape is not acceptable as
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primary means of securement.
5.11 Reinforcing mesh fabric for the vapor retarder coating shall be one of the
following:
5.11.1 Synthetic fabric, 6.5 x 6 meshes, PC® Fabric 79 as supplied by Pittsburgh
Corning or approved equal.
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5.11.2 Glass reinforcing mesh, PC 150 glass reinforcing mesh as supplied by
Pittsburgh Corning or approved equal.
5.12 Insulation Adhesive: For equipment operating up to +260°C (500°F) an
adhered system, is possible. The proper adhesive shall be one of the
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5.12.1 PC 88 adhesive as supplied by Pittsburgh Corning. PC 88 Adhesive is a
two-component urethane modified asphalt adhesive appropriate for
temperatures from -56°C to 82 °C (-70°F to +180°F). If low working stress is
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expected, PC 88 adhesive can be used up to +120°C (248°F), otherwise the
maximum operating temperature is limited to +82°C (+180°F). PC® 88
adhesive meets the requirements of ASTM C795 (ASTM C692, and ASTM
C871) regarding stress corrosion of stainless steel.
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5.12.2 PC 99 adhesive as supplied by Pittsburgh Corning. PC 99 adhesive is a
moisture curing, polyether adhesive sealant appropriate for temperatures
from -73°C to 60°C (-100°F to +140°F) continuous operation or up to +121°C
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(+250°F) intermittent. PC 99 adhesive meets the requirements of ASTM
C795 (ASTM C692, and ASTM C871) regarding stress corrosion of stainless
steel.
5.12.3 PC® RTV 450 silicone adhesive supplied by Pittsburgh Corning. PC® RTV
450 silicone adhesive is a one part, neutral cure, silicone adhesive/sealant
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formulated for use at operating temperatures up to 204°C (400°F). PC RTV
450 silicone adhesive meets the requirements of ASTM C795 (ASTM C692,
and ASTM C871) regarding stress corrosion of stainless steel.
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5.12.4 PC HI-TEMP/RTV Silicone adhesive supplied by Pittsburgh Corning. PC
HI-TEMP/RTV Silicone adhesive is a one part, neutral cure, silicone
adhesive/sealant formulated for use at operating temperatures up to 260°C
(500°F).
5.13 Protective coatings, membranes, or finishes are installed on below ambient
systems to serve as a vapor retarder. This material will fill the surface cells of
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the FOAMGLAS insulation to improve mechanical resistance of the system,
improve freeze-thaw protection of the system, and to serve as an additional
barrier to vapor and liquids. The protective coating, membrane, or finish shall
be:
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5.13.1 PITTWRAP B100 jacketing supplied by Pittsburgh Corning, a 1.2 mm, (47
mil) thick Aluminum/butyl jacketing or equivalent.

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5.13.2 PITTWRAP IW30 Jacketing, a 0.76mm (30 mil) thick self-sealing, non-
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metallic sheet for protecting above ground FOAMGLAS insulation systems
chilled water and hot service pipelines under a metal jacket finish as supplied
by Pittsburgh Corning.
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5.13.3 Terostat PC FR silicone polymer coating, as supplied by Pittsburgh Corning.
5.13.4 PITTCOTE® 300 finish supplied by Pittsburgh Corning. A vapor retarder
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asphalt coating especially formulated for use with FOAMGLAS insulation.
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PITTCOTE 300 finish must be reinforced with a synthetic or glass fabric
mesh, and must be covered with a metal jacket.
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5.14 Optional mastic finish shall be PITTCOTE 404 Coating supplied by
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Pittsburgh Corning. PITTCOTE 404 is a flexible, acrylic latex coating used
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with FOAMGLAS insulation. PITTCOTE 404 coating is used with PC
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Fabric 79. PITTCOTE 404 coating is often used for an insulation finish over
indoor fitting insulation when all-service-jacketing is used for the straight run
insulation finish.
5.15 Insulation jacketing for indoor applications, shall be one of the following:
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5.15.1 PITTWRAP CF jacketing, a cellulose free fiberglass reinforced vapor
retarder insulation jacketing used for protecting above ground indoor
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FOAMGLAS insulation systems on chilled water and other moderate
temperature service pipelines.
5.15.2 Any non-cellulose multi-ply laminated fiberglass-reinforced polypropylene,
PVC, or vinyl faced/metalized film backed jacket. Jacket must not contain
known mold or mildew nutrients, and exhibit no mold growth when tested
according to ASTM C1338 “Determining Fungi Resistance of Insulation
Materials and Facings”.
5.15.3 PVC Jacketing 0.5 mm thick for visual and wash down applications.
5.15.4 Aluminum foil, 0.05 mm thick for non-visual applications
5.15.5 Aluminum foil, 0.2 mm thick for visual applications
5.16 Metal jacket finish for mechanical or fire protection shall be one of the
following:
5.16.1 Use minimum 0.4mm (0.016 in.) aluminum jacket for insulation O.D.'s of
610mm (24 in.) or less. For larger O.D.'s use 0.6mm (0.024 in.) Aluminum
jacket. Aluminum jacketing shall conform to ASTM C1729 Standard
Specification for Aluminum Jacketing for Insulation.
5.16.2 Use minimum 0.4 mm (0.016 in.) smooth steel (i.e. stainless galvanized,
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aluminized, galvalume, etc.) where the FOAMGLAS insulation system is
also being used for fire protection. Stainless steel jacketing shall conform to
ASTM C1767 Standard Specification for Stainless Steel jacketing for
Insulation.

6. Application: -268°C (-450°F) to -179°C (-290°F)

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6.1 Inner layer insulation shall be fabricated with Hydrocal B 11 gypsum cement.
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The outer layer of FOAMGLAS insulation shall be fabricated using hot
asphalt as the fabrication adhesive. Fabrication shall be such that fabrication
through-joints are minimized are minimized. Use insulation half-sections

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 wherever possible and curved sidewall segments when half sections are not
feasible.
6.2 It is necessary to install the insulation in two layers. The critical factor in
determining the thickness of each layer is the interface temperature of the
outer layer of insulation. This interface temperature must be within the
service temperature range of the joint sealant.
6.3 In double layer applications, the first layer or layers of insulation shall be
installed dry (using no joint sealants) with butt joints offset 305 mm (12 in.)
laterally, and lap joints offset circumferentially between layers. The outer or
final layer of insulation shall be installed with all joints tightly butted and the
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joints sealed full depth of the insulation thickness with PITTSEAL 444N or
444N sealant. If the presence of organic materials is not acceptable (as in
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liquid oxygen systems) the outer layer sealant shall be PC RTV 450 Silicone
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Adhesive or PC HI-TEMP/RTV Silicone Adhesive. Any broken or poorly
fitting insulation shall be replaced or re cut to fit.
6.4 The inner layers in multi-layer applications may be applied with glass fiber
reinforced strapping tape, wrapping the tape 1½ times around the insulation
such that the tape secures to itself. This procedure is acceptable as long as
the O.D. of the insulation section being taped in place does not exceed 457
mm (18 in.).
6.4.1 For insulation with larger O.D.'s than 457 mm (18 in.), AISI type 304 (BSI 304
S16) stainless steel bands as specified shall be used.
6.4.2 Regardless of the O.D., the outermost layer of insulation shall be installed
with metal bands in order to make certain that the sealed joints are drawn
tight.
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6.5 In asphalt bonded PC 88 adhesive bonded, or PC 99 adhesive bonded
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fabrication, with all joints of the outermost layer of FOAMGLAS insulation
completely sealed and drawn tight, the system is vapor sealed and no
additional vapor barrier is required. As an engineer specified option, the
insulation can be finished using one of the following three listed methods.
Primarily these methods serve to protect the outer surface of the insulation
material from physical or environmental damage.
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Note: In Hydrocal B-11 bonded fabrication, the joint zone is permeable to water
vapor below ambient. The insulation should be finished using method 6.5.1 or
6.5.2.
6.5.1 Metal jacket finish with vapor retarder mastic - Prior to applying the metal
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jacket, cover the entire insulation surface with a tack coat of PITTCOTE 300
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finish at a coverage rate of approximately 0.8 to 1.2 liters/m (2-3 gal./100 ft ).
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PC Fabric 79 reinforces the first layer of mastic. Apply a second coat at a
2 2
rate of 1.6 to 2 liters/m (4 to 5 gal. /100 ft ). As an alternative, spray
application can be made. See Pittsburgh Corning product data sheet for more
detailed information. After the second coat has dried, cover the insulated
surface with metal jacket. Apply metal jacket with all laps positioned to shed
water and sealed with a manufacturer’s recommended lap sealant. Firmly
secure metal jacket in place with bands in accordance with manufacturer’s
recommendations. Do not use screws.
6.5.2 Metal jacket finish with combination protection wrap and vapor retarder
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mastic - Apply PITTWRAP B100 jacketing or PITTWRAP IW30 Jacketing
as a protective jacket, to the insulation on straight runs. Then apply metal
jacket in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations over the

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 protective jacketing. Fittings, valves, and irregular shapes are finished with
mastic and metal as described in section 6.5.1.
Note: The procedure for sealing the transition surface between jacketing and
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7. Application: -178°C (-289°F) to -52°C (-61°F)
7.1 All insulation shall be applied in a double layer application as described in
Section 6. Insulation shall be fabricated in half sections or curved sidewall
segments with a minimum number of fabrication through-joints. For vessel
head fabrication see Section 5.1.4.
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7.2 FOAMGLAS insulation shall be applied and finished as specified in Sections
6.2 through 6.5.

8. Application: -51°C (-60°F) to 2°C (35°F)

8.1 For surfaces with diameters up to approximately 0.9 m (3.0 ft.) O.D., the
insulation shall be applied with all joints tightly butted and sealed with
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PITTSEAL 444Ns or 444N sealant. For chilled water applications
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PITTSEAL CW sealant may be used in place of PITTSEAL 444Ns or 444N
sealant.
8.2 Poorly fitting or broken insulation shall be replaced or re cut to form a
completely vapor sealed insulation system. This insulation shall be banded in
place as described above.
8.3 For piping, vessels, equipment, and tanks with diameters larger than 0.9 m
(3.0 ft.), the insulation may be secured by using bands, pins, or adhesive.
Contact Pittsburgh Corning for more details on these various systems.
8.4 In addition to the finishes listed in section 6.5 the following finish options are
approved in this temperature range for indoor applications.
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8.4.1 Acrylic mastic finish: Apply PITTCOTE 404 coating as two coats at a
coverage rate of 1.2 to 1.6 liters/m (3-4 gal. /100 ft2) for each coat. PC®
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Fabric 79 reinforces the first layer of mastic. See Pittsburgh Corning data
sheet for more detailed information.
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8.4.2 For indoor commercial piping, factory or field applied PITTWRAP CF
jacketing. Consult Pittsburgh Corning product data sheet for additional
information.

9. Application: 2°C (36°F) to 82°C (180°F)

9.1 Insulation may be applied in a single layer application. Insulation should be
fabricated in half sections or curved sidewall segments wherever possible.
Beveled lags or flat block insulation may be acceptable for large diameter
surfaces as shown in Table 1.
9.2 The use of joint sealant is recommended on all systems that operate below
ambient temperature for any length of time, and is required on systems that
operate at or below 2.2°C (36°F). In cases where the below ambient system
is operating at a temperature higher than 2.2°C (36°F), and the outdoor
relative humidity is not routinely expected to exceed 50%, the use of a joint
sealant is at the discretion of the design engineer.
9.3 For piping and small diameter equipment, the insulation may be either taped
or banded in place.
9.4 For piping, vessels, equipment, and tanks with diameters larger than 0.9 m
(3.0 ft.), the insulation may be secured by using bands, pins, or adhesive.
Contact Pittsburgh Corning for more details on these various systems.
9.5 Suggested finishes in this application temperature range are:

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9.5.1 Weather barrier mastic finish: Apply PITTCOTE 404 coating as two coats at
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a coverage rate of 1.2 to 1.6 liters/m (3-4 gal. /100 ft ) for each coat. PC
Fabric 79 reinforces the first layer of mastic. See Pittsburgh Corning data
sheet for more detailed information.
9.5.2 Metal jacket finish with vapor retarder mastic - Prior to applying the metal
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jacket, cover the entire insulation surface with a tack coat of PITTCOTE 300
2 2
finish at a coverage rate of approximately 0.8 to 1.2 liters/m (2-3 gal./100 ft ).
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PC Fabric 79 reinforces the first layer of mastic, at a coverage rate of
2 2
approximately 0.8 to 1.2 liters/m (2-3 gal./100 ft ). Apply a second coat at a
2 2
rate of 1.6 to 2 liters/m (4 to 5 gal. /100 ft ). As an alternative, spray
application can be made. See Pittsburgh Corning product data sheet for more
detailed information. After the second coat has dried, cover the insulated
surface with metal jacket. Apply metal jacket with all laps positioned to shed
water and sealed with a manufacturer’s recommended lap sealant. Firmly
secure metal jacket in place with bands in accordance with manufacturer’s
recommendations. Do not use screws.
9.5.3 Metal jacket finish with combination protection wrap and vapor retarder
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mastic - Apply PITTWRAP B100 jacketing or PITTWRAP IW30 Jacketing
as a protective jacket, to the insulation on straight runs. Then apply metal
jacket in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations over the
protective jacketing. Fittings, valves, and irregular shapes are finished with
mastic and metal as described in section
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9.5.4 On indoor commercial piping factory or field applied PITTWRAP CF
jacketing is preferred. Paperless ASJ, PVC jacketing or FRP jacketing are
also acceptable options. Consult Pittsburgh Corning product data sheet for
additional information.

Note: The procedure for sealing the transition surface between jacketing and
mastic is detailed in the product data sheet for the wrap being used.

10. Application: 83°C (181°F) to 204°C (400°F)

10.1 Insulation may be applied in a single layer application. Insulation should be
fabricated in half sections or curved sidewall segments wherever possible.
Beveled lags or flat block insulation may be acceptable for large diameter
surfaces as shown in Appendix C: Table 1.
10.2 For piping and small diameter equipment, the insulation may be either taped
or banded in place.
10.3 For piping, vessels, equipment, and tanks with diameters larger than 0.9 m
(3.0 ft.), the insulation may be secured using either bands, or pins. Contact
Pittsburgh Corning for more details on these various systems.
10.4 Finish for this temperature range is usually metal jacket finish with no mastic,
protection wrap, or lap sealant. Any of the finishes listed in section 9.5 may
also be used. For this temperature range, check insulation surface
temperature for ability to use a mastic finish or protection wrap product on
exterior insulation surfaces.
10.4.1 Alternatives for this temperature range are:
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10.4.2 FOAMGLAS Insulation StrataFab system. Consult Pittsburgh Corning for
details.

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10.4.1 FOAMGLAS insulation PC 700K system. Consult Pittsburgh Corning for
details.

11. Application: 205°C (401°F) to 482°C (900°F)

11.1 Insulation should be fabricated in half sections or curved sidewall segments
wherever possible. Beveled lags or flat block insulation may be acceptable
for large diameter surfaces as shown in Appendix C: Table 1.
11.2 Pittsburgh Corning's primary recommendation for this temperature range is
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the FOAMGLAS Insulation StrataFab System. Contact Pittsburgh Corning
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for more information about the StrataFab System.
11.3 As an alternative to the StrataFab® System, FOAMGLAS® insulation may be
used in this temperature range in the following configurations:
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11.3.1 Applied with the FOAMGLAS insulation PC® 700K system. Consult
Pittsburgh Corning for details
11.3.2 Applied in a double layer application. The first layer may be either taped or
banded according to the recommendations above. The second layer should
be banded in place.
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11.3.3 Applied in a single layer with an external reinforcement of Hydrocal B-11
gypsum cement and a 10x10 fiberglass scrim reinforcing fabric. This external
reinforcement system is applied in the fabrication shop, not in the field.
11.3.4 Applied in a composite system using either a high density fibrous glass
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blanket or a mineral wool inner layer and FOAMGLAS insulation outer layer.
Not for use on systems containing combustible fluids.
Note: Pittsburgh Corning recommends that composite systems only be used on
lines operating at 232°C (450°F) or higher. In addition, the system should be
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designed so that the FOAMGLAS insulation/mineral wool interface is a
minimum temperature of 121°C (250°F). Contact Pittsburgh Corning for
further details.
11.4 For piping and small diameter equipment, the insulation should be banded in
place. See Section 5.8. for guidelines in reference to securement.
11.5 For piping, vessels, equipment, and tanks with diameters larger than 0.9 m
(3.0 ft.), the insulation may be secured using bands. Contact Pittsburgh
Corning for more details on these systems.
11.6 See Section 10.4 for information regarding appropriate finish for this
temperature range.

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12. Inspection
12.1 The general contractor, insulation contractor and owner shall provide
sufficient inspection during the insulation and finish application. Continuous
inspection of the application is not to be considered a requirement of
Pittsburgh Corning. Inspect all insulation and accessory materials to be
certain they are applied in conformance with the specification
recommendations. Joints should be tight, sealing and flashing should be
thorough and water-tight, and finishes should be uniform and free of defects.

13. Quality Assurance

13.1 The insulation manufacturer’s quality system, including its implementation,
shall meet the requirements of ISO 9001:2008.

14. Certificates
14.1 The manufacturer will furnish evidence of compliance with the quality system
requirements of ISO 9001:2008.

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15. Product Data Sheets
15.1 Product data sheets for Pittsburgh Corning products may be accessed online
at http://www.foamglas.com/ . The following are Pittsburgh Corning products
referenced in this specification:
15.1.1 FOAMGLAS® ONETM Insulation FI-003
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15.1.2 Hydrocal B-11: FI-169
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15.1.3 PC 80M Mortar FI-289
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15.1.4 PC 88 adhesive: FI-125
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15.1.5 PC 99 adhesive/sealant FI-284
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15.1.6 PC Fabric 79: FI-159
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15.1.7 PC RTV 450 Silicone Adhesive FI-244
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15.1.8 PC HI-TEMP/RTV Silicone Adhesive. FI-232
15.1.9 PITTCOTE® 300 finish: FI-120
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15.1.10 PITTCOTE 404 coating: FI-138
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15.1.11 PITTSEAL 444N sealant: FI-164s
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15.1.12 PITTSEAL 444N sealant FI164
15.1.13 PITTSTOP™ 196 Vapor Stop FI-320
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15.1.14 PC 42 Cryogenic Adhesive FI-319
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15.1.15 PITTSEAL CW sealant FI-269
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15.1.16 PITTWRAP B100 jacketing FI-281
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15.1.17 PITTWRAP IW30 jacketing FI-235
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15.1.18 PITTWRAP CF jacketing FI-288
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15.1.19 StrataFab Insulation System FI-222
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15.1.20 PC 700K

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16. Appendix A Technical Drawings
16.1 Appendix A1: Pipe insulation

16.2 Appendix A2: Pipe Insulation: Quarter-Segments

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16.3 Appendix A3: Pipe Termination

16.4 Appendix A4: Elbow Insulation

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16.5 Appendix A5: Tee piece insulation

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16.6 Appendix A6: Vertical Expansion / Contraction Joint

16.7 Appendix A7: Horizontal Expansion / Contraction Joint

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16.8 Appendix A8: Cone Insulation

16.9 Appendix A9: Valve Insulation

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16.10 Appendix A10: Pipe Support Insulation

16.11 Appendix A12: Nozzle

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16.12 Appendix A13: Vessel

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16.13 Appendix A14: Bracket

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16.14 Appendix A15: pump

17. Appendix B: Other Product Manufacturers

TEMP-MAT® as supplied by Alpha Associates 2 Amboy Avenue Woodbridge, NJ
07095 Telephone: (732)634-5700 Fax: (732)634-1430 http://www.alphainc.com/site/
or equal.
AAA Acme Rubber Company 2003 E. Fifth St., Bldg. #1 Tempe, AZ 85281
Telephone: (480)966-9311 Fax: (480)966-2273
http://www.acmerubber.com/neosheet.htm or approved equal.
3M Scotch No. 880 tape, or equivalent

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18. Appendix C: Tables
TABLE 1
RECOMMENDED FABRICATION CONFIGURATION

CURVED FLAT
DIAMETER HALF-SECTIONS SIDEWALL BEVELED BLOCKS
(O.D.) (min. thickness) SEGMENTS LAGS (max. size)
< 152 mm (< 6 in.) 25 mm (1 in.)
152 to 305 mm (6 in. to 12 in.) 25 mm to 38 mm (1 in. to 1½ in.)
305 to 508 mm (12 in. to 20 in.) 51 mm (2 in.)
508 to 610 mm (20 in. to 24 in.) 51 mm to 64 mm (2 in. to 2½ in.) X
610 mm to 1.8 m (24 in. to 6 ft.) X
1.8 m to 4 m (6 ft. to 13 ft.) X X 152 mm (6 in.)
4.3 m to 7 m (14 ft. to 23 ft.) X X 229 mm (9 in.)
7.3 m to 16 m (24 ft. to 53 ft.) 305 mm (12 in.)
16.2 m to 45 m (54 ft. to 150 ft.) 457 mm (18 in.)
over 45 m (over 150 ft.) 457 mm (18 in.)

TABLE 2
FABRICATION ADHESIVE GUIDELINES

OPERATING TEMPERATURE
°C (°F) HOT ASPHALT HYDROCAL® B-11 StrataFab System
1
-268 to -179 (-450 to -290) X
-178 to -74 (-289 to -101) X X
-73 to 121 (-100 to 250) X X
121 to 204 (250 to 400) X2 X X
205 to 260 (401 to 500) X X
261 to 482 (501 to 900) X X3

Notes: Table 1 and 2

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Hydrocal B 11 is an inorganic gypsum based cement product. For applications where the process
temperature may result in the presence of liquid oxygen, inorganic materials are always preferred.
2.
In this temperature range, only use asphalt if it is above ground and outdoors because of potential odor
and melting concerns.
3. ®
If the StrataFab System is being used in a tunnel, vault or other confined air space, ventilation is
recommended. Bonding adhesive may smoke in contact with hot surfaces above 52 °C (125°F). See
Safety Data Sheet for safe handling and use.

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19. Additional Information
Questions regarding this report should be directed to:
Pittsburgh Corning Corporation
Global Industry Headquarters
800 Presque Isle Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15239 USA

For electronic Sales and Technical Service inquiries,

please visit www.foamglas.com

To contact by phone:
Industrial & Commercial Sales
Americas
+1 724 327 6100
+1 800 545 5001
Asia-Pacific
Singapore: +65 9635 9184
China: +86 (0) 21 6140 8002
Japan: +81 50 7554 0248
Europe, Middle East & Africa
+32 13 661 721

Technical Services
Americas & Asia Pacific
+1 800 327 6126
[email protected]
Europe, Middle East & Africa
+32 13 611 468
[email protected]

FOAMGLAS® , PC ® , PITTSEAL® , PITTCOTE® , PITTWRAP® , and StrataFab®

are registered trademarks of Pittsburgh Corning.
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Hydrocal is a registered trademark of USG Corporation.

This specification is subject to revision without notice. Contact Pittsburgh Corning for
current revision data before using the product. This specification is offered as a guide
for the purpose described herein and should be employed at the discretion of the
user. No warranty of procedures, either expressed or implied, is intended. The final
application procedure is the responsibility of the project designer and/or owner. This
specification has been prepared by Pittsburgh Corning using generally accepted and
appropriate technical information, but it is not intended to be solely relied upon for
specific design or technical applications. Having no control over the elements of
design, installation, workmanship or site conditions, Pittsburgh Corning assumes that
persons trained and qualified in the appropriate disciplines will make the actual
design choices and installation. Therefore, Pittsburgh Corning disclaims all liability
potentially arising from the use or misuse of this report.

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