ASTM D1622/D1622M-14
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Apparent Density of Rigid Cellular Plastics
Standard Test Method for Apparent Density of Rigid Cellular Plastics
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 If the material to be tested includes forming skins, the apparent overall density, or the apparent core density, or both, shall be determined. If the material does not have forming skins, the term overall density is not applicable.
4.2 This test method is also applicable to spray foam materials.
4.3 Before proceeding with this test method, reference shall be made to the specification of the material being tested. Any test specimen preparation, conditioning, dimensions, or testing parameters, or combination thereof, covered in the relevant ASTM materials specification shall take precedence over those mentioned in this test method. If there are no relevant ASTM material specifications, then the default conditions in this method apply.
4.4 When density or apparent density is used in reference to a cellular plastic, without further qualification, it shall be interpreted as follows:
4.4.1 density—shall be interpreted as being the apparent overall density if the material is to be used with forming skins intact.
4.4.2 density—shall be interpreted as the apparent core density if the forming skins have been, or will be, removed before the material is used.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the density of a cellular plastic. Density can be evaluated as the apparent overall density (includes forming skins) or by apparent core density (forming skins removed).
1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.
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. Note 1—This test method is equivalent to ISO 845.
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Designation: D1622/D1622M − 14
Standard Test Method for
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Apparent Density of Rigid Cellular Plastics
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D1622/D1622M; 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 U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope* 3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 apparent core density (of a cellular plastic)—the
1.1 This test method covers the density of a cellular plastic.
weight in air per unit volume of a sample, after all forming
Density can be evaluated as the apparent overall density
skins have been removed.
(includes forming skins) or by apparent core density (forming
3.2.2 apparent overall density (of a cellular plastic)—the
skins removed).
weightinairperunitvolumeofasample,includingallforming
1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
skins.
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in
each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each
4. Significance and Use
system shall be used independently of the other. Combining
values from the two systems may result in non-conformance 4.1 If the material to be tested includes forming skins, the
with the standard. apparent overall density, or the apparent core density, or both,
shall be determined. If the material does not have forming
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
skins, the term overall density is not applicable.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
4.2 This test method is also applicable to spray foam
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
materials.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
4.3 Before proceeding with this test method, reference shall
NOTE 1—This test method is equivalent to ISO 845. be made to the specification of the material being tested. Any
test specimen preparation, conditioning, dimensions, or testing
2. Referenced Documents
parameters, or combination thereof, covered in the relevant
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
ASTM materials specification shall take precedence over those
D618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing
mentioned in this test method. If there are no relevant ASTM
D883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
material specifications, then the default conditions in this
E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to
method apply.
Determine the Precision of a Test Method
4.4 When density or apparent density is used in reference to
2.2 ISO Standard:
a cellular plastic, without further qualification, it shall be
ISO 845 Cellular Plastics and Rubbers—Determination of
interpreted as follows:
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Apparent (Bulk) Density
4.4.1 density—shall be interpreted as being the apparent
3. Terminology overall density if the material is to be used with forming skins
intact.
3.1 For definitions of terms associated with plastic
4.4.2 density—shall be interpreted as the apparent core
materials, see Terminology D883.
density if the forming skins have been, or will be, removed
before the material is used.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D20 on Plastics
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D20.22 on Cellular Materials -
5. Apparatus
Plastics and Elastomers.
Current edition approved April 1, 2014. Published May 2014. Originally
5.1 Analytical Balance or Scale, capable of weighing the
approved in 1959. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as D1622 - 08. DOI:
10.1520/D1622-14. specimens to the nearest 60.1 %.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
5.2 Micrometer Dial Gauge, Caliper, or Steel Rule, suitable
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on for measuring dimensions of the specimen to 60.1 %.
the ASTM website.
3 5.3 Dual Component Spray Equipment, designed to meter
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4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http://www.ansi.org. the materials.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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6. Test Specimen 9.2 Measure specimens with a caliper or a dial-type gauge
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havingafootwithaminimumareaof6.5cm [1in. ].Holdthe
6.1 The specimen shall be of a shape whose volume can be
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Designation: D1622 − 08 D1622/D1622M − 14
Standard Test Method for
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Apparent Density of Rigid Cellular Plastics
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D1622;D1622/D1622M; 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 U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope*
1.1 This test method covers the density of a cellular plastic. Density can be evaluated as the apparent overall density (includes
forming skins) or by apparent core density (forming skins removed).
1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values given in
parentheses are for information only.stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used
independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.
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.
NOTE 1—This test method is equivalent to ISO 845.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing
D883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method
2.2 ISO Standard:
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ISO 845 Cellular Plastics and Rubbers—Determination of Apparent (Bulk) Density
3. Terminology
3.1 For definitions of terms associated with plastic materials, see Terminology D883.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 apparent core density (of a cellular plastic)—the weight in air per unit volume of a sample, after all forming skins have
been removed.
3.2.2 apparent overall density (of a cellular plastic)—the weight in air per unit volume of a sample, including all forming skins.
3.1.3 When density or apparent density is used in reference to a cellular plastic, without further qualification, it shall be
interpreted as follows:
3.1.3.1 density—shall be interpreted as being the apparent overall density if the material is to be used with forming skins intact.
3.1.3.2 density—shall be interpreted as the apparent core density if the forming skins have been, or will be, removed before the
material is used.
4. Significance and Use
4.1 If the material to be tested includes forming skins, the apparent overall density, or the apparent core density, or both, shall
be determined. If the material does not have forming skins, the term overall density is not applicable.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D20 on Plastics and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D20.22 on Cellular Materials - Plastics
and Elastomers.
Current edition approved April 1, 2008April 1, 2014. Published May 2008May 2014. Originally approved in 1959. Last previous edition approved in 20032008 as
D1622 - 03.D1622 - 08. DOI: 10.1520/D1622-08.10.1520/D1622-14.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St., 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http://www.ansi.org.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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4.2 This test method is also applicable to spray foam materials.
4.3 Before proceeding with this test method, reference shall be made to the specification of the material being tested. Any test
specimen preparation, conditioning, dimensions, or testing parameters, or combination thereof, covered in the relevant ASTM
materials specification shall take precedence over those mentioned in this test method. If there are no relevant ASTM material
specifications, then the default conditions in this method apply.
4.4 When density or apparent density is used in reference to a cellular plastic, wit
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