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ASTM C1304-95(2001)

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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 + 1.8oF (65 ,u>+ 1oC). Standard specifications referencing this test method may require other test conditions.
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.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

General Information

Status
Historical
Publication Date
31-Dec-2000
ICS
13.040.99 - Other standards related to air quality
Technical Committee
C16 - Thermal Insulation
Drafting Committee
C16.31 - Chemical and Physical Properties
Current Stage
Ref Project

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Replaces
ASTM C1304-95 - Standard Test Method for Assessing the Odor Emission of Thermal Insulation Materials
Effective Date
01-Jan-2001
Replaced By
ASTM C1304-08 - Standard Test Method for Assessing the Odor Emission of Thermal Insulation Materials
Effective Date
01-Oct-2008
Referred By
ASTM C1290-16(2021) - Standard Specification for Flexible Fibrous Glass Blanket Insulation Used to Externally Insulate HVAC Ducts
Effective Date
01-Jan-2001
Referred By
ASTM C1594-23 - Standard Specification for Polyimide Rigid Cellular Thermal Insulation
Effective Date
01-Jan-2001
Referred By
ASTM C1497-16 - Standard Specification for Cellulosic Fiber Stabilized Thermal Insulation
Effective Date
01-Jan-2001
Referred By
ASTM C1534-22 - Standard Specification for Flexible Polymeric Foam Sheet Insulation Used as a Thermal and Sound Absorbing Liner for Duct Systems
Effective Date
01-Jan-2001
Referred By
ASTM C1482-23 - Standard Specification for Polyimide Flexible Cellular Thermal and Sound Absorbing Insulation
Effective Date
01-Jan-2001
Referred By
ASTM C991-23 - Standard Specification for Flexible Fibrous Glass Insulation for Metal Buildings
Effective Date
01-Jan-2001
Referred By
ASTM C764-19 - Standard Specification for Mineral Fiber Loose-Fill Thermal Insulation
Effective Date
01-Jan-2001
Referred By
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Effective Date
01-Jan-2001
Referred By
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Effective Date
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Effective Date
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Effective Date
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Effective Date
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Effective Date
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Designation:C1304–95 (Reapproved 2001)
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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
NOTE 1—See 5.2 for the minimum mass requirement for the test
1. Scope
specimen, which influences test container volume.
1.1 This test method covers a laboratory procedure for
4.2 Oven, capable of maintaining a temperature of 149 6
subjective determination of the existence, nature, and degree of
1.8°F (65 6 1°C).
odors present in all types of thermal insulation materials. This
4.3 Odor Assessment Panel, consisting of five persons who
test method is not intended to evaluate the air quality aspects
have demonstrated the ability to detect odors both accurately
that any such odors may present.
and consistently.Aguideline for selection of panelists is given
1.2 The standard test condition for material evaluated under
3
in ASTM STP 758.
this test method is 149 6 1.8°F (65 6 1°C). Standard
4.4 Odor- and Draft-Free Area, where the required oven is
specifications referencing this test method may require other
immediately accessible.
test conditions.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
5. Sample Preparation
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
5.1 Number of Tests—Unless otherwise dictated by a speci-
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
fication standard, one specimen of the material is selected at
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
random for testing. The sample shall be protected from
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
contamination prior to testing. One empty container shall be
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
used as a control for each sample tested.
as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for
5.2 Specimen Size—Test specimens shall have a minimum
information only.
mass of 2 oz (57 g). Where applicable, the specimens shall be
2. Referenced Documents
cut with a clean knife and tested at the full product thickness.
If the product is faced, the facing shall remain as an integral
2.1 ASTM Standards:
2
part of the test specimen.
C 168 Terminology Relating to Thermal Insulation
6. Procedure
3. Significance and Use
6.1 The test containers shall be washed, thoroughly rinsed,
3.1 Thermal insulating materials that produce objectionable
and completely dried prior to use. Laboratory-grade powder
odors could cause discomfort to persons occupying a structure
detergent is satisfactory for this purpose. Be advised that other
insulated with such materials. Therefore, an examination to
detergentscouldleavearesiduethatcouldbiastheneutralityof
determine the odor potential of a particular insulation is
the container.
desirable.
6.2 Insert each specimen into a clean test container and
4. Apparatus
replace the lid. Place the closed specimen containers and the
identical empty control container for 30 6 5 min in the oven
4.1 Stainless Steel Containers or Glass Jars, with all-
controlled at 1496 1.8°F (65 6 1°C).
metallic lids with air-tight seals are recommended. Containers
6.3 The group of five panelists shall be assemblied in the
shallnotproducediscernibleodorsoftheirown.Thevolumeof
test area prior to tests.The panelists are reminded to write their
the container shall be 2.5 to 3 times the volume of the test
perceptions down rather than give verbal results that could bias
specimen. Transparent containers shall be wrapped with alu-
the opinion of others. An individual questionnaire is provided
minum foil to eliminate visual bias.
to each panelist.
6.4 Panelists shall rate the control container prior to the test
specimen container. The control container shall be rated either
1
ThistestmethodisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeC16onThermal
Insulation and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C16.31 on Chemical and
Physical Properties.
3
Current edition approved Dec. 10, 1995. Published January 1996. “Guidelines for the Selection and Training of Sensory Panel Members,” ASTM
2
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 04.06. STP 758, ASTM, 1981.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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C1304
as having no perceptible odor or as having an odor rated as not 8. Report
objectionable and weak. If a greater odor than this is detected,
8.1 A test report summarizing panel ratings shall be pre-
the test is considered void, and new contro
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1.7 Units—The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.  
1.8 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. For more specific safety precautionary information, see 6.2.  
1.9 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.

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