ASTM C1534-14

Standard Specification for Flexible Polymeric Foam Sheet Insulation Used as a Thermal and Sound Absorbing Liner for Duct Systems

ABSTRACT
This specification covers the composition, dimensions, and physical properties of flexible unfaced foam sheet, used to insulate interior surfaces of HVAC ducts, plenums and equipment used for the distribution of conditioned air. The flexible polymeric insulations of this specification are classified into Types I and II. Type I is a closed flexible foam. Type II is an open cell flexible foam. Following test methods shall be performed: apparent thermal conductivity; surface burning characteristics; hot service performance; water vapor sorption; water absorption; dimensional stability; odor emission; fungi resistance; erosion resistance; and sound absorption coefficient.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers the composition, dimensions, and physical properties of flexible unfaced foam sheet, used to insulate interior surfaces of HVAC ducts, plenums and equipment used for the distribution of conditioned air with a temperature of up to 250°F (121°C).  
1.2 HVAC ducts, plenums and equipment systems typically operate between a temperature range of 50°F to 150°F (10°C to 65°C) and are designed to meet building code requirements of maximum temperatures of 250°F (121°C).  
1.3 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.  
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: 31-Jan-2014
• ICS: 91.100.60 - Thermal and sound insulating materials
• Technical Committee: C16 - Thermal Insulation
• Drafting Committee: C16.22 - Organic and Nonhomogeneous Inorganic Thermal Insulations

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM C1534-12 - Standard Specification for Flexible Polymeric Foam Sheet Insulation Used as a Thermal and Sound Absorbing Liner for Duct Systems
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2014
• Replaced By: ASTM C1534-17 - Standard Specification for Flexible Polymeric Foam Sheet Insulation Used as a Thermal and Sound Absorbing Liner for Duct Systems
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2017
• Referred By: ASTM C1558-19 - Standard Guide for Development of Standard Data Records for Computerization of Thermal Transmission Test Data for Thermal Insulation
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2014

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:C1534 −14
Standard Specification for
Flexible Polymeric Foam Sheet Insulation Used as a
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Thermal and Sound Absorbing Liner for Duct Systems
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1534; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope C423TestMethodforSoundAbsorptionandSoundAbsorp-
tion Coefficients by the Reverberation Room Method
1.1 This specification covers the composition, dimensions,
C518Test Method for Steady-State Thermal Transmission
and physical properties of flexible unfaced foam sheet, used to
Properties by Means of the Heat Flow Meter Apparatus
insulate interior surfaces of HVAC ducts, plenums and equip-
C634Terminology Relating to Building and Environmental
ment used for the distribution of conditioned air with a
Acoustics
temperature of up to 250°F (121°C).
C665SpecificationforMineral-FiberBlanketThermalInsu-
1.2 HVAC ducts, plenums and equipment systems typically
lation for Light Frame Construction and Manufactured
operatebetweenatemperaturerangeof50°Fto150°F(10°Cto
Housing
65°C) and are designed to meet building code requirements of
C1045Practice for Calculating Thermal Transmission Prop-
maximum temperatures of 250°F (121°C).
erties Under Steady-State Conditions
1.3 Thevaluesstatedininch-poundunitsaretoberegarded
C1071Specification for Fibrous Glass Duct Lining Insula-
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
tion (Thermal and Sound Absorbing Material)
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
C1104/C1104MTest Method for Determining the Water
and are not considered standard.
Vapor Sorption of Unfaced Mineral Fiber Insulation
C1114Test Method for Steady-State Thermal Transmission
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the Properties by Means of the Thin-Heater Apparatus
C1304Test Method for Assessing the Odor Emission of
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica- Thermal Insulation Materials
bility of regulatory requirements prior to use. C1338Test Method for Determining Fungi Resistance of
Insulation Materials and Facings
2. Referenced Documents
E84Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of
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Building Materials
2.1 ASTM Standards:
E176Terminology of Fire Standards
C168Terminology Relating to Thermal Insulation
E795Practices for Mounting Test Specimens During Sound
C177Test Method for Steady-State Heat Flux Measure-
Absorption Tests
ments and Thermal Transmission Properties by Means of
E2231Practice for Specimen Preparation and Mounting of
the Guarded-Hot-Plate Apparatus
Pipe and Duct Insulation Materials to Assess Surface
C209Test Methods for Cellulosic Fiber Insulating Board
Burning Characteristics
C390Practice for Sampling and Acceptance of Thermal
G21Practice for Determining Resistance of Synthetic Poly-
Insulation Lots
meric Materials to Fungi
C411Test Method for Hot-Surface Performance of High-
Temperature Thermal Insulation
2.2 Other Standards:
CAN/ULC-S102 Standard Method of Test for Surface
BurningCharacteristicsofBuildingMaterialsandAssem-
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C16 on
blies
Thermal Insulation and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C16.22 on
Organic and Nonhomogeneous Inorganic Thermal Insulations.
3. Terminology
Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2014. Published March 2014. Originally
approved in 2002. Last previous edition approved in 2012 as C1534–12. DOI:
3.1 The definitions of terms used in this specification shall
10.1520/C1534-14.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or beinaccordancewithTerminologiesC168,C634,andE176.In
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
case of any conflicts,Terminology C168 shall be the authority.
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. 3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
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C1534−14
3.2.1 closed cell foam—a foam comprised of predominately for the average of any four randomly selected samples, shall
individual non interconnecting cells. not be more than 0.30 Btu-in./h-sq ft°F (0.043 W/m-K) when
tested in accordance with 12.1. See Table 1.
3.2.2 flexible cellular—a cellular material that will not
NOTE 2—Consult the local or state building codes for the minimum
r
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Designation: C1534 − 12 C1534 − 14
Standard Specification for
Flexible Polymeric Foam Sheet Insulation Used as a
1
Thermal and Sound Absorbing Liner for Duct Systems
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1534; 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 specification covers the composition, dimensions, and physical properties of flexible unfaced foam sheet, used to
insulate interior surfaces of HVAC ducts, plenums and equipment used for the distribution of conditioned air with a temperature
of up to 250°F (121°C).
1.2 HVAC ducts, plenums and equipment systems typically operate between a temperature range of 50°F to 150°F (10°C to
65°C) and are designed to meet building code requirements of maximum temperatures of 250°F (121°C).
1.3 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.
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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
C168 Terminology Relating to Thermal Insulation
C177 Test Method for Steady-State Heat Flux Measurements and Thermal Transmission Properties by Means of the
Guarded-Hot-Plate Apparatus
C209 Test Methods for Cellulosic Fiber Insulating Board
C390 Practice for Sampling and Acceptance of Thermal Insulation Lots
C411 Test Method for Hot-Surface Performance of High-Temperature Thermal Insulation
C423 Test Method for Sound Absorption and Sound Absorption Coefficients by the Reverberation Room Method
C518 Test Method for Steady-State Thermal Transmission Properties by Means of the Heat Flow Meter Apparatus
C634 Terminology Relating to Building and Environmental Acoustics
C665 Specification for Mineral-Fiber Blanket Thermal Insulation for Light Frame Construction and Manufactured Housing
C1045 Practice for Calculating Thermal Transmission Properties Under Steady-State Conditions
C1071 Specification for Fibrous Glass Duct Lining Insulation (Thermal and Sound Absorbing Material)
C1104/C1104M Test Method for Determining the Water Vapor Sorption of Unfaced Mineral Fiber Insulation
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C1114 Test Method for Steady-State Thermal Transmission Properties by Means of the Thin-Heater Apparatus (Withdrawn 0)
C1304 Test Method for Assessing the Odor Emission of Thermal Insulation Materials
C1338 Test Method for Determining Fungi Resistance of Insulation Materials and Facings
E84 Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
E176 Terminology of Fire Standards
E795 Practices for Mounting Test Specimens During Sound Absorption Tests
E2231 Practice for Specimen Preparation and Mounting of Pipe and Duct Insulation Materials to Assess Surface Burning
Characteristics
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C16 on Thermal Insulation and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C16.22 on Organic and
Nonhomogeneous Inorganic Thermal Insulations.
Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2012Feb. 1, 2014. Published March 2012March 2014. Originally approved in 2002. Last previous edition approved in 20072012 as
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C1534–07–12. . DOI: 10.1520/C1534-12.10.1520/C1534-14.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on www.astm.org.
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G21 Practice for Determining Resistance of Synthetic Polymeric Materials to Fungi
2.2 Other Standards:
CAN/ULC-S102 Standard Method of Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials and Assemblies
3. Terminology
3.1 The definitions of terms used in this specification shall be in accordance with Terminologies C168, C634, and E176. In
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