ASTM C1488-04e1

Standard Practice for Simulated Aging of Cellulosic Loose-Fill Insulation (Withdrawn 2013)

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
The purpose of this practice is to simulate the aging process of cellulosic loose-fill insulation. By identifying any changes in flame retardant permanency due to the aging process, producers can design loose-fill insulation to meet or exceed material specifications throughout the product life cycle.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice covers a procedure to simulate the aging process of cellulosic loose-fill insulation by subjecting it to controlled laboratory conditions of temperature and humidity so that the insulation will be further evaluated, particularly for critical radiant flux characteristics.
1.2 It is not the intent of this practice to establish aging conditions that represent all possible exposures.
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 requirements prior to use.
WITHDRAWN RATIONALE
This practice covers a procedure to simulate the aging process of cellulosic loose-fill insulation by subjecting it to controlled laboratory conditions of temperature and humidity so that the insulation will be further evaluated, particularly for critical radiant flux characteristics.
Formerly under the jurisdiction of Committee C16 on Thermal insulation, this practice was withdrawn in January 2013 in accordance with section 10.5.3.1 of the Regulations Governing ASTM Technical Committees, which requires that standards shall be updated by the end of the eighth year since the last approval date.

General Information

• Status: Withdrawn
• Publication Date: 30-Apr-2004
• Withdrawal Date: 15-Jan-2013
• ICS: 91.100.60 - Thermal and sound insulating materials
• Technical Committee: C16 - Thermal Insulation
• Drafting Committee: C16.31 - Chemical and Physical Properties

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM C1488-04 - Standard Practice for Simulated Aging of Cellulosic Loose-Fill Insulation
• Effective Date: 01-May-2004

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: C1488 − 04
StandardPractice for
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Simulated Aging of Cellulosic Loose-Fill Insulation
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1488; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
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ε NOTE—Units of Measure were updated in March 2009.
1. Scope E970 TestMethodforCriticalRadiantFluxofExposedAttic
Floor Insulation Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source
1.1 This practice covers a procedure to simulate the aging
process of cellulosic loose-fill insulation by subjecting it to 2.2 Other Document:
controlled laboratory conditions of temperature and humidity
NBSIR 84-2917 Environmental Cycling of Cellulosic Ther-
so that the insulation will be further evaluated, particularly for
mal Insulation and Its Influence on Fire Performance
critical radiant flux characteristics.
3. Terminology
1.2 It is not the intent of this practice to establish aging
conditions that represent all possible exposures.
3.1 Definitions—Terminology C168 shall be considered as
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded applicable to the terms used in this practice.
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
3.2.1 simulated aging, n—conditionresultingfromexposing
and are not considered standard.
a specimen to a controlled cycle of temperature and humidity
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
conditions.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
4. Significance and Use
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
bility of regulatory requirements prior to use. 4.1 The purpose of this practice is to simulate the aging
process of cellulosic loose-fill insulation. By identifying any
2. Referenced Documents
changes in flame retardant permanency due to the aging
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process, producers can design loose-fill insulation to meet or
2.1 ASTM Standards:
C168 Terminology Relating to Thermal Insulation exceed material specifications throughout the product life
C687 Practice for Determination of Thermal Resistance of cycle.
Loose-Fill Building Insulation
C739 Specification for Cellulosic Fiber Loose-Fill Thermal 5. Procedure
Insulation
5.1 Apparatus:
C870 Practice for Conditioning of Thermal Insulating Ma-
5.1.1 Air oven, humidity cabinet or appropriate condition-
terials
ing chamber capable of temperature and humidity conditions
C1485 Test Method for Critical Radiant Flux of Exposed
allowing for successfully completing the prescribed procedure
Attic Floor Insulation Using an Electric Radiant Heat
as defined in 5.2.
Energy Source
5.1.2 Material specimens to be tested after simulated aging
shall be prepared and placed in the appropriate test container in
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C16 on Thermal
accordance with the applicable material specification or Prac-
Insulation and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C16.31 on Chemical and
tice C687. For specimen to be tested using Test Method E970
Physical Properties.
Current edition approved May 1, 2004. Published June 2004. Originally
or Test Method C1485, prepare three specimen trays to allow
approved in 2001. Last previous edition approved in 2001 as C1488 – 01. DOI:
for repeat testing if necessary.
10.1520/C1488-04E01.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
5.2 Conditioning—Condition the specimen in the selected
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
chamber under the following conditions and chronological
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. sequence:
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C1488 − 04
6.1.2 Conditioned sample use; that is, tested in accordance
 75 ± 3°F(23.4 ± 1.7°C ) and 50 ± 3 % RH until constant weight is
achieved (constant weight is achieved when weight changes less
with Test Method E970, Specification C739 or Test Method
than1%in24h)
C1485 as applicable, and
 24 h at 180 ± 3°F(82.2 ± 1.7°C) and 90 ± 3 % Relative Humidity
(RH)
6.1.3 Any visible changes in the specimen after the condi-
 24 h at 75 ± 3°F(23.4 ± 1.7°C) and 50 ± 3 % RH
tioning treatment, such as a separation of components or a
 24 h at 180 ± 3°F(82.2 ± 1.7°C)
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