ASTM D6177-14
(Practice)Standard Practice for Determining Emission Profiles of Volatile Organic Chemicals Emitted from Bedding Sets
Standard Practice for Determining Emission Profiles of Volatile Organic Chemicals Emitted from Bedding Sets
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 The objective of this practice is to provide procedures for estimating emission profiles of VOCs from bedding sets. These profiles can then be used to estimate human inhalation exposures to VOCs emitted from bedding sets. The estimated inhalation exposures ultimately can be used as an input to characterization of health risks from short–term VOC exposures.
5.2 The results of emissions testing for specific raw materials and components, or processes used in manufacturing different bedding sets, can be used to compare their relative impacts on airborne concentrations.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice covers the procedures for estimating emission profiles of volatile organic chemicals (VOCs) from bedding sets when a new bedding set is first brought into a house, based on emissions testing in environmental chambers.
1.2 Emission profiles from bedding sets are determined from air concentrations measured in environmental chambers.
1.3 VOC emissions from bedding sets, as in the case of other household furnishings, usually are highest when the products are new. Procedures described in this practice also are applicable to used bedding sets.
1.4 The practice is applicable to VOCs and not to semi-volatile organic chemicals or nonvolatile organic chemicals.
1.5 This practice summarizes procedures for sample selection and handling. This practice also refers to pertinent sampling procedures and analytical methods for emission testing, but does not include technical details on selection of appropriate collection media and analytical methods or on sampling and analytical equipment and associated procedures.
1.6 Emission profiles based on this practice may be used for estimating human exposures to VOCs.
1.7 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulating limitations prior to its use.
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Designation:D6177 −14
Standard Practice for
Determining Emission Profiles of Volatile Organic
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Chemicals Emitted from Bedding Sets
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6177; 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 2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.1 This practice covers the procedures for estimating emis-
D1356 Terminology Relating to Sampling and Analysis of
sion profiles of volatile organic chemicals (VOCs) from
Atmospheres
bedding sets when a new bedding set is first brought into a
D3687 Practice for Analysis of Organic Compound Vapors
house, based on emissions testing in environmental chambers.
Collected by the Activated Charcoal Tube Adsorption
1.2 Emission profiles from bedding sets are determined
Method
from air concentrations measured in environmental chambers.
D5116 Guide for Small-Scale Environmental Chamber De-
1.3 VOC emissions from bedding sets, as in the case of
terminations of Organic Emissions from Indoor Materials/
other household furnishings, usually are highest when the
Products
products are new. Procedures described in this practice also are
D5157 GuideforStatisticalEvaluationofIndoorAirQuality
applicable to used bedding sets.
Models
D5197 Test Method for Determination of Formaldehyde and
1.4 The practice is applicable to VOCs and not to semi-
OtherCarbonylCompoundsinAir(ActiveSamplerMeth-
volatile organic chemicals or nonvolatile organic chemicals.
odology)
1.5 This practice summarizes procedures for sample selec-
D5466 Test Method for Determination of Volatile Organic
tion and handling. This practice also refers to pertinent
Chemicals inAtmospheres (Canister Sampling Methodol-
sampling procedures and analytical methods for emission
ogy)
testing, but does not include technical details on selection of
D6196 Practice for Selection of Sorbents, Sampling, and
appropriate collection media and analytical methods or on
Thermal Desorption Analysis Procedures for Volatile Or-
sampling and analytical equipment and associated procedures.
ganic Compounds in Air
1.6 Emission profiles based on this practice may be used for
D6670 Practice for Full-Scale Chamber Determination of
estimating human exposures to VOCs. Volatile Organic Emissions from Indoor Materials/
Products
1.7 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
E355 Practice for Gas ChromatographyTerms and Relation-
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
ships
standard.
E1333 Test Method for Determining Formaldehyde Concen-
1.8 This standard does not purport to address all of the
trations in Air and Emission Rates from Wood Products
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
Using a Large Chamber
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
3. Terminology
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
bility of regulating limitations prior to its use.
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 For definitions and terms used in this practice, refer to
Terminology D1356.
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This practice is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D22 on Air Quality
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and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D22.05 on Indoor Air. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved Oct. 15, 2014. Published November 2014. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
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approved in 1997. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as D6177 – 97 (2008) . Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
DOI: 10.1520/D6177-14. the ASTM website.
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3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard: 7. Procedures for Sample Selection and Handling
3.2.1 air change rate, n—the volume of outdoor air that
7.1 The procedures for sample selection and handling in-
enters the indoor environment in one hour, divided by the
clude sample selection, packaging for shipping, and shipment
volume of the indoor space.
and storage.
3.2.2 bedding set, n—an ensemble that includes a mattress
7.2 Select bedding sets to be tested directly from the
for sleeping and a supporting box spring.
production line. Volume of production can be considered as a
3.2.3 emission profile, n—a time–series of emission rates of
criterioninselectingthetype(s)ofbeddingsettobetested.Use
one or more chemicals.
a random number table to avoid biases in selection.
3.2.4 nonvolatile organic chemical, n—an organic com-
7.
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Designation: D6177 − 97 (Reapproved 2008) D6177 − 14
Standard Practice for
Determining Emission Profiles of Volatile Organic
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Chemicals Emitted from Bedding Sets
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6177; 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.
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ε NOTE—Editorially changed reference cited in Footnote 4 in April 2008.
1. Scope
1.1 This practice covers the procedures for estimating emission profiles of volatile organic chemicals (VOCs) from bedding sets
when a new bedding set is first brought into a house, based on emissions testing in environmental chambers.
1.2 Emission profiles from bedding sets are determined from air concentrations measured in environmental chambers.
1.3 VOC emissions from bedding sets, as in the case of other household furnishings, usually are highest when the products are
new. Procedures described in this practice also are applicable to used bedding sets.
1.4 The practice is applicable to VOCs and not to semi-volatile organic chemicals or nonvolatile organic chemicals.
1.5 This practice summarizes procedures for sample selection and handling. This practice also refers to pertinent sampling
procedures and analytical methods for emission testing, but does not include technical details on selection of appropriate collection
media and analytical methods or on sampling and analytical equipment and associated procedures.
1.6 Emission profiles based on this practice may be used for estimating human exposures to VOCs.
1.7 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulating
limitations prior to its use.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D1356 Terminology Relating to Sampling and Analysis of Atmospheres
D3687 Practice for Analysis of Organic Compound Vapors Collected by the Activated Charcoal Tube Adsorption Method
D5116 Guide for Small-Scale Environmental Chamber Determinations of Organic Emissions from Indoor Materials/Products
D5157 Guide for Statistical Evaluation of Indoor Air Quality Models
D5197 Test Method for Determination of Formaldehyde and Other Carbonyl Compounds in Air (Active Sampler Methodology)
D5466 Test Method for Determination of Volatile Organic Chemicals in Atmospheres (Canister Sampling Methodology)
D6196 Practice for Selection of Sorbents, Sampling, and Thermal Desorption Analysis Procedures for Volatile Organic
Compounds in Air
D6670 Practice for Full-Scale Chamber Determination of Volatile Organic Emissions from Indoor Materials/Products
E355 Practice for Gas Chromatography Terms and Relationships
E1333 Test Method for Determining Formaldehyde Concentrations in Air and Emission Rates from Wood Products Using a
Large Chamber
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 For definitions and terms used in this practice, refer to Terminology D1356.
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D22 on Air Quality and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D22.05 on Indoor Air.
Current edition approved April 1, 2008Oct. 15, 2014. Published July 2008November 2014. Originally approved in 1997. Last previous edition approved in 20032008 as
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D6177 - 97D6177 – 97 (2008) (2003). DOI: 10.1520/D6177-97R08E01.10.1520/D6177-14.
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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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3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 air change rate, n—the volume of outdoor air that enters the indoor environment in one h,hour, divided by the volume
of the indoor space.
3.2.2 bedding set, n—an ensemble that includes a mattress for sleeping and a supporting box spring.
3.2.3 emission profile, n—a time–series of emission rates of one or more chemicals.
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3.2.4
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