ASTM C1304-08(2013)
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Assessing the Odor Emission of Thermal Insulation Materials
Standard Test Method for Assessing the Odor Emission of Thermal Insulation Materials
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
3.1 Thermal insulating materials that produce objectionable odors could cause discomfort to persons occupying a structure insulated with such materials. Therefore, an examination to determine the odor potential of a particular insulation is desirable.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers a laboratory procedure for subjective determination of the existence, nature, and degree of odors present in all types of thermal insulation materials. This test method is not intended to evaluate the air quality aspects that any such odors may present.
1.2 The standard test condition for material evaluated under this test method is 149 ± 1.8°F (65 ± 1°C). Standard specifications referencing this test method may require other test conditions.
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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
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Designation: C1304 − 08 (Reapproved 2013)
Standard Test Method for
Assessing the Odor Emission of Thermal Insulation
Materials
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1304; 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 4. Apparatus
4.1 Stainless Steel Containers or Glass Jars, with all-
1.1 This test method covers a laboratory procedure for
metallic lids with air-tight seals are required. Containers shall
subjective determination of the existence, nature, and degree of
not produce discernible odors of their own. The volume of the
odors present in all types of thermal insulation materials. This
container shall be 2.5 to 3 times the volume of the test
test method is not intended to evaluate the air quality aspects
specimen. Transparent containers will be wrapped with alumi-
that any such odors may present.
num foil to eliminate visual bias.
1.2 The standard test condition for material evaluated under
NOTE 1—See 5.2 for the minimum mass requirement for the test
this test method is 149 6 1.8°F (65 6 1°C). Standard
specimen, which influences test container volume.
specifications referencing this test method may require other
test conditions. 4.2 Oven, capable of maintaining a temperature of 149 6
1.8°F (65 6 1°C).
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
4.3 Odor Assessment Panel, consisting of five persons who
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only have demonstrated the ability to detect odors both accurately
and consistently.Aguideline for selection of panelists is given
and are not considered standard.
in ASTM STP 758.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the 4.4 Odor- and Draft-Free Area, where the required oven is
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- immediately accessible.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
5. Sample Preparation
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
5.1 Number of Tests—Unless otherwise dictated by a speci-
fication standard, one specimen of the material is selected at
2. Referenced Documents
random for testing. The sample shall be protected from
2.1 ASTM Standards:
contamination prior to testing. One empty container shall be
C168 Terminology Relating to Thermal Insulation
used as a control for each sample tested.
5.2 Specimen Size—Test specimens shall have a minimum
3. Significance and Use
mass of 2 oz (57 g). Where applicable, the specimens shall be
3.1 Thermal insulating materials that produce objectionable
cut with a clean knife and tested at the full product thickness.
odors could cause discomfort to persons occupying a structure
If the product is faced, the facing shall remain as an integral
insulated with such materials. Therefore, an examination to
part of the test specimen.
determine the odor potential of a particular insulation is
6. Procedure
desirable.
6.1 The test containers shall be washed, thoroughly rinsed,
and completely dried prior to use. Laboratory-grade powder
detergent is satisfactory for this purpose. Be advised that other
ThistestmethodisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeC16onThermal
Insulation and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C16.31 on Chemical and
detergentscouldleavearesiduethatcouldbiastheneutralityof
Physical Properties.
the container.
Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2013. Published January 2014. Originally
approved in 1995. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as C1304–08. DOI:
6.2 Insert each specimen into a clean test container and
10.1520/C1304-08R13.
replace the lid. Place the closed specimen containers and the
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