ASTM C1488-04

Standard Practice for Simulated Aging of Cellulosic Loose-Fill Insulation

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 SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values in parentheses are provided for information only.
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.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 30-Apr-2004
• 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 C1488-01 - Standard Practice for Simulated Aging of Loose-Fill Insulation
• Effective Date: 01-May-2004
• Replaced By: ASTM C1488-04e1 - Standard Practice for Simulated Aging of Cellulosic Loose-Fill Insulation (Withdrawn 2013)
• Effective Date: 01-May-2004

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:C1488–04
Standard Practice for
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Simulated Aging of Cellulosic Loose-Fill Insulation
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C 1488; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. Scope NBSIR 84-2917 Environmental Cycling of Cellulosic Ther-
mal Insulation and Its Influence on Fire Performance
1.1 This practice covers a procedure to simulate the aging
process of cellulosic loose-fill insulation by subjecting it to
3. Terminology
controlled laboratory conditions of temperature and humidity
3.1 Definitions—Terminology C 168 shall be considered as
so that the insulation will be further evaluated, particularly for
applicable to the terms used in this practice.
critical radiant flux characteristics.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
1.2 It is not the intent of this practice to establish aging
3.2.1 simulated aging, n—condition resulting from expos-
conditions that represent all possible exposures.
ing a specimen to a controlled cycle of temperature and
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
humidity conditions.
standard. The values in parentheses are provided for informa-
tion only.
4. Significance and Use
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
4.1 The purpose of this practice is to simulate the aging
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
process of cellulosic loose-fill insulation. By identifying any
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
changes in flame retardant permanency due to the aging
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
process, producers can design loose-fill insulation to meet or
bility of regulatory requirements prior to use.
exceed material specifications throughout the product life
cycle.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
5. Procedure
C 168 Terminology Relating to Thermal Insulation
5.1 Apparatus:
C 687 Practice for Determination of Thermal Resistance of
5.1.1 Air oven, humidity cabinet or appropriate condition-
Loose-Fill Building Insulation
ing chamber capable of temperature and humidity conditions
C 739 Specification for Cellulosic Fiber (Wood-Based)
allowing for successfully completing the prescribed procedure
Loose-Fill Thermal Insulation
as defined in 5.2.
C 870 Practice for Conditioning of Thermal Insulating Ma-
5.1.2 Material specimens to be tested after simulated aging
terials
shall be prepared and placed in the appropriate test container in
C 1485 Test Method for Critical Radiant Flux of Exposed
accordance with the applicable material specification or Prac-
Attic Floor Insulation Using an Electric Radiant Heat
tice C 687. For specimen to be tested using Test Method E 970
Energy Source
or Test Method C 1485, prepare three specimen trays to allow
E 970 Test Method for Critical Radiant Flux of Exposed
for repeat testing if necessary.
Attic Floor Insulation Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source
5.2 Conditioning—Condition the specimen in the selected
2.2 Other Document:
chamber under the following conditions and chronological
sequence:
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C16 on Thermal
 23.4 6 1.7°C (75 6 3°F) and 50 6 3 % RH until constant weight is achieved
Insulation and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C16.31 on Chemical and
(constant weight is achieved when weight changes less than1%in24h)
Physical Properties.
 24hat82.2 6 1.7°C (180 6 3°F) and 90 6 3 % Relative Humidity (RH)
Current edition approved May 1, 2004. Published June 2004. Originally
 24hat23.4 6 1.7°C (75 6 3°F) and 50 63%RH
approved in 2001. Last previous edition approved in 2001 as C 1488 – 01.
 24hat82.2 6 1.7°C (180 6 3°F) and 90 63%RH
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contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM  96hat60.0 6 1.7°C (140 6 3°F) Air Oven
21 6 2°C (69.8 6 3.6°F) and 50 6 3 % RH until constant weight is achieved
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the ASTM website.
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6. Report 7. Keywords
6.1 Report the following information:
7.1 aging; cellulosic fiber loose-fill; conditioning; humidity/
6.1.1 Conditioning treatment followed,
temperature cycling; thermal insulation
6.1.2 Conditioned sample use; t
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Designation:C1488–01 Designation: C 1488 – 04
Standard Practice for
1
Simulated Aging of Cellulosic Loose-Fill Insulation
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C 1488; 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.
1. 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 canwill be further evaluated in a state that simulates the
aging process. 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 SI units are to be regarded as the standard.The values in parentheses are provided for information only.
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
limitationsrequirements prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
C 168 Terminology Relating to Thermal Insulation
C 687 Practice for Determination of Thermal Resistance of Loose-Fill Building Insulation
C 739 Specification for Cellulosic Fiber (Wood-Based) Loose-Fill Thermal Insulation
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C870Practice for Conditioning ofThermal Insulating Materials 870 Practice for Conditioning ofThermal Insulating Materials
C 1485 Test Method for Critical Radiant Flux of ExposedAttic Floor Insulation Using an Electric Radiant Heat Energy Source
E 970 Test Method for Critical Radiant Flux of Exposed Attic Floor Insulation Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source
2.2 Other Document:
NBSIR 84-2917 Environmental Cycling of Cellulosic Thermal Insulation and Its Influence on Fire Performance
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—Terminology C 168 shall be considered as applicable to the terms used in this practice.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 simulated aging, n—condition resulting from exposing a specimen to a controlled cycle of temperature and humidity
conditions.
4. Significance and Use
4.1 The purpose of this practice is to simulate the aging process of cellulosic loose-fill insulation. By identifying any changes
in flame-resistance flame retardant permanency due to the aging process, producers can design loose-fill insulations to meet or
exceed material specifications throughout the product life cycle.
5. Procedure
5.1 Apparatus:
5.1.1 Air oven, humidity cabinet,cabinet or appropriate conditioning chamber capable of temperature and humidity conditions
allowing for successfully completing the prescribed procedure as defined in 5.2.
5.1.2 Material specimens to be tested after simulated aging shall be prepared and placed in the appropriate test container in
accordance with the applicable material specification or Practice C 687. For specimen to be tested using the electric radiant panel
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This practice is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee C16 onThermal Insulation and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C16.31 on Chemical and Physical
Properties.
Current edition approved Jan. 10, 2001. Published February 2001.
Current edition approved May 1, 2004. Published June 2004. Originally approved in 2001. Last previous edition approved in 2001 as C 1488 – 01.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 04.06.
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referenced in Specification C739,AppendixA, the specimen container shall be a watertight stainless steel tray that measures 600
mm (24 in.) long, 150 mm (6 in.) wide and 50 mm (2 in.) in depth. Three specimen trays allow for repeat testing if necessary.
5.2. For specimen to be tested using Test Method E 970 or Test Method C 1485, prepare three specimen tr
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