BS EN ISO 12623:2022

This standard BS EN ISO 12623:2022 Thermal insulating products for building equipment and industrial installations. Determination of short-term water absorption by partial immersion of preformed pipe insulation is classified in these ICS categories:

• 91.100.60 Thermal and sound insulating materials

This document specifies the equipment and procedures for determining the short-term water absorption of preformed pipe insulation by partial immersion in water. It is applicable to thermal insulating products. NOTE      It is intended to simulate the water absorption caused by exposure to rain for 24 h during product installation. This document has been prepared for products used to insulate building equipment and industrial installations, but it can also be applied to products used in other areas.