ASTM C1534-20a

Standard Specification for Flexible Polymeric Foam Sheet Insulation Used as a Thermal and Sound Absorbing Liner for Duct Systems

ABSTRACT
This specification covers the composition, dimensions, and physical properties of flexible unfaced foam sheet, used to insulate interior surfaces of HVAC ducts, plenums and equipment used for the distribution of conditioned air. The flexible polymeric insulations of this specification are classified into Types I and II. Type I is a closed flexible foam. Type II is an open cell flexible foam. Following test methods shall be performed: apparent thermal conductivity; surface burning characteristics; hot service performance; water vapor sorption; water absorption; dimensional stability; odor emission; fungi resistance; erosion resistance; and sound absorption coefficient.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers the composition, dimensions, and physical properties of flexible unfaced foam sheet, used to insulate interior surfaces of HVAC ducts, plenums and equipment used for the distribution of conditioned air with a temperature of up to 250°F (121°C).  
1.2 HVAC ducts, plenums and equipment systems typically operate between a temperature range of 50°F to 150°F (10°C to 65°C) and are designed to meet building code requirements of maximum temperatures of 250°F (121°C).  
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.  
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 14-May-2020
• ICS: 91.100.60 - Thermal and sound insulating materials
• Technical Committee: C16 - Thermal Insulation
• Drafting Committee: C16.22 - Organic and Nonhomogeneous Inorganic Thermal Insulations

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:C1534 −20a
Standard Specification for
Flexible Polymeric Foam Sheet Insulation Used as a
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Thermal and Sound Absorbing Liner for Duct Systems
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1534; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope C177Test Method for Steady-State Heat Flux Measure-
ments and Thermal Transmission Properties by Means of
1.1 This specification covers the composition, dimensions,
the Guarded-Hot-Plate Apparatus
and physical properties of flexible unfaced foam sheet, used to
C390Practice for Sampling and Acceptance of Thermal
insulate interior surfaces of HVAC ducts, plenums and equip-
Insulation Lots
ment used for the distribution of conditioned air with a
C411Test Method for Hot-Surface Performance of High-
temperature of up to 250°F (121°C).
Temperature Thermal Insulation
1.2 HVAC ducts, plenums and equipment systems typically
C423TestMethodforSoundAbsorptionandSoundAbsorp-
operatebetweenatemperaturerangeof50°Fto150°F(10°Cto
tion Coefficients by the Reverberation Room Method
65°C) and are designed to meet building code requirements of
C447Practice for Estimating the Maximum Use Tempera-
maximum temperatures of 250°F (121°C).
ture of Thermal Insulations
C518Test Method for Steady-State Thermal Transmission
1.3 Thevaluesstatedininch-poundunitsaretoberegarded
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical Properties by Means of the Heat Flow Meter Apparatus
C634Terminology Relating to Building and Environmental
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
and are not considered standard. Acoustics
C665Specification for Mineral-Fiber BlanketThermal Insu-
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
lation for Light Frame Construction and Manufactured
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
Housing
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
C1045Practice for Calculating Thermal Transmission Prop-
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
erties Under Steady-State Conditions
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
C1071Specification for Fibrous Glass Duct Lining Insula-
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
tion (Thermal and Sound Absorbing Material)
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
C1104/C1104MTest Method for Determining the Water
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Vapor Sorption of Unfaced Mineral Fiber Insulation
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
C1114Test Method for Steady-State Thermal Transmission
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Properties by Means of the Thin-Heater Apparatus
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
C1304Test Method for Assessing the Odor Emission of
2. Referenced Documents Thermal Insulation Materials
C1338Test Method for Determining Fungi Resistance of
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
Insulation Materials and Facings
C168Terminology Relating to Thermal Insulation
C1763Test Method for Water Absorption by Immersion of
Thermal Insulation Materials
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C16 on E84Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of
Thermal Insulation and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C16.22 on
Building Materials
Organic and Nonhomogeneous Inorganic Thermal Insulations.
E176Terminology of Fire Standards
Current edition approved May 15, 2020. Published June 2020. Originally
E795Practices for Mounting Test Specimens During Sound
approved in 2002. Last previous edition approved in 2020 as C1534–20. DOI:
10.1520/C1534-20A.
Absorption Tests
2
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
E2231Practice for Specimen Preparation and Mounting of
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
Pipe and Duct Insulation Materials to Assess Surface
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. Burning Characteristics
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C1534−20a
G21Practice for Determining Resistance of Synthetic Poly- 5.2 Flexible, polymeric cellular thermal insulations shall be
meric Materials to Fungi of uniform core density. These insulation materials are avail-
2.2 Other Standards: ablewithasmoothskinsurfaceorcoatingononeorbothsides,
CAN/ULC-S102 Standard Method of Test for Surface andtheyaretobeconsideredhomogeneousforthep
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Designation: C1534 − 20 C1534 − 20a
Standard Specification for
Flexible Polymeric Foam Sheet Insulation Used as a
1
Thermal and Sound Absorbing Liner for Duct Systems
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1534; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers the composition, dimensions, and physical properties of flexible unfaced foam sheet, used to
insulate interior surfaces of HVAC ducts, plenums and equipment used for the distribution of conditioned air with a temperature
of up to 250°F (121°C).
1.2 HVAC ducts, plenums and equipment systems typically operate between a temperature range of 50°F to 150°F (10°C to
65°C) and are designed to meet building code requirements of maximum temperatures of 250°F (121°C).
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of
regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
C168 Terminology Relating to Thermal Insulation
C177 Test Method for Steady-State Heat Flux Measurements and Thermal Transmission Properties by Means of the
Guarded-Hot-Plate Apparatus
C390 Practice for Sampling and Acceptance of Thermal Insulation Lots
C411 Test Method for Hot-Surface Performance of High-Temperature Thermal Insulation
C423 Test Method for Sound Absorption and Sound Absorption Coefficients by the Reverberation Room Method
C447 Practice for Estimating the Maximum Use Temperature of Thermal Insulations
C518 Test Method for Steady-State Thermal Transmission Properties by Means of the Heat Flow Meter Apparatus
C634 Terminology Relating to Building and Environmental Acoustics
C665 Specification for Mineral-Fiber Blanket Thermal Insulation for Light Frame Construction and Manufactured Housing
C1045 Practice for Calculating Thermal Transmission Properties Under Steady-State Conditions
C1071 Specification for Fibrous Glass Duct Lining Insulation (Thermal and Sound Absorbing Material)
C1104/C1104M Test Method for Determining the Water Vapor Sorption of Unfaced Mineral Fiber Insulation
C1114 Test Method for Steady-State Thermal Transmission Properties by Means of the Thin-Heater Apparatus
C1304 Test Method for Assessing the Odor Emission of Thermal Insulation Materials
C1338 Test Method for Determining Fungi Resistance of Insulation Materials and Facings
C1763 Test Method for Water Absorption by Immersion of Thermal Insulation Materials
E84 Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
E176 Terminology of Fire Standards
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C16 on Thermal Insulation and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C16.22 on Organic and
Nonhomogeneous Inorganic Thermal Insulations.
Current edition approved May 1, 2020May 15, 2020. Published June 2020. Originally approved in 2002. Last previous edition approved in 20192020 as
C1534 – 19.C1534 – 20. DOI: 10.1520/C1534-20.10.1520/C1534-20A.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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C1534 − 20a
E795 Practices for Mounting Test Specimens During Sound Absorption Tests
E2231 Practice for Specimen Preparation and Mounting of Pipe and Duct Insulation Materials to Assess Surface Burning
Characteristics
G21 Pract
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