ASTM C1304-08
(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
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 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.
1.4 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.
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StandardTest Method for
Assessing the Odor Emission of Thermal Insulation
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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
4.2 Oven, capable of maintaining a temperature of 149 6
test conditions.
1.8°F (65 6 1°C).
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
4.3 Odor Assessment Panel, consisting of five persons who
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
have demonstrated the ability to detect odors both accurately
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
and consistently.Aguideline for selection of panelists is given
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
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in ASTM STP 758.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
4.4 Odor- and Draft-Free Area, where the required oven is
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
immediately accessible.
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
5. Sample Preparation
and are not considered standard.
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
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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
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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 Oct. 1, 2008. Published October 2008. Originally
approvedin1995.Lastpreviouseditionapprovedin2001asC1304–95(2001).DOI:
6.2 Insert each specimen into a clean test container and
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replace the lid. Place the closed specimen containers and the
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Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on “Guidelines for the Selection and Training of Sensory Panel Members,” ASTM
the ASTM website. STP 758, ASTM, 1981.
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identical empty control container for 30 6 5 min in the oven 6.6.1 Was an odor perceptible?
controlled at 1496 1.8°F (65 6 1°C). 6.6.2 Was the odor objectionable or otherwise?
6.6.3 Was the odor weak or strong?
6.3 The group of five panelists shall be assembled in the test
area prior to tests. The panelists shall write their perceptions
7. Interpretation of Resu
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Designation:C1304–95 (Reapproved 2001) Designation:C1304–08
Standard Test Method for
Assessing the Odor Emission of Thermal Insulation
1
Materials
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C 1304; 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 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 6 1.8°F (65 6 1°C). Standard specifications
referencing this test method may require other test conditions.
1.3 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.
1.4The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
only.
1.4 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.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
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C 168 Terminology Relating to Thermal Insulation
3. 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.
4. Apparatus
4.1 Stainless Steel Containers or Glass Jars, with all-metallic lids with air-tight seals are recommended.required. Containers
shall not produce discernible odors of their own. The volume of the container shall be 2.5 to 3 times the volume of the test
specimen. Transparent containers shallwill be wrapped with aluminum foil to eliminate visual bias.
NOTE 1—See 5.2 for the minimum mass requirement for the test specimen, which influences test container volume.
4.2 Oven, capable of maintaining a temperature of 149 6 1.8°F (65 6 1°C).
4.3 Odor Assessment Panel, consisting of five persons who have demonstrated the ability to detect odors both accurately and
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consistently. A guideline for selection of panelists is given in ASTM STP 758.
4.4 Odor- and Draft-Free Area, where the required oven is immediately accessible.
5. Sample Preparation
5.1 Number of Tests—Unless otherwise dictated by a specification standard, one specimen of the material is selected at random
for testing. The sample shall be protected from contamination prior to testing. One empty container shall be used as a control for
each sample tested.
5.2 Specimen Size—Test specimens shall have a minimum mass of 2 oz (57 g). Where applicable, the specimens shall be cut
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C16 on Thermal Insulation and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C16.31 on Chemical and
Physical Properties.
Current edition approved Dec. 10, 1995. Published January 1996.
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2008. Published October 2008. Originally approved in 1995. Last previous edition approved in 2001 as C 1304–95(2001).
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, Vol 04.06.volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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“Guidelines for the Selection and Training of Sensory Panel Members,” ASTM STP 758, ASTM, 1981.
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with a clean knife and tested at the full product thickness. If the product is faced, the facing shall remain as an integral part of the
test specimen.
6. Procedure
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 detergents could lea
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