ASTM D7859-19
(Practice)Standard Practice for Spraying, Sampling, Packaging, and Test Specimen Preparation of Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF) Insulation for Testing of Emissions Using Environmental Chambers
Standard Practice for Spraying, Sampling, Packaging, and Test Specimen Preparation of Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF) Insulation for Testing of Emissions Using Environmental Chambers
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 Manufacturers of SPF insulation may need to test their products for vapor-phase emissions of volatile and semi-volatile organic compounds in order to comply with voluntary standards, purchase specifications, or other requirements.
5.2 Since SPF insulation is formed by chemical reaction when combining a two-component mixture during spraying, specialized equipment and procedures are needed to reproducibly create representative samples suitable for emission testing.
5.3 SPF insulation product manufacturer’s specifications and instructions must be followed carefully and detailed information regarding the spraying process must be recorded (see 7.3). Other precautions regarding handling and shipping are needed to ensure that the chemical integrity of the samples is preserved to the extent possible by practical means (see 7.5).
5.4 Laboratories must prepare representative test specimens from samples of SPF insulation in a consistent manner so that emission tests can be reproduced and reliable comparisons can be made between test data for different samples.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice describes standardized procedures for the preparation, spraying, packaging, and shipping of fresh spray polyurethane foam (SPF) insulation product samples to be tested for their emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and semi-volatile organic compounds (SVOCs). These procedures are applicable to both closed-cell and open-cell SPF insulation products. Potential chemical emissions of interest include blowing agents, solvents, aldehydes, amine catalysts, diisocyanates, and flame retardants.
1.2 Typically, SPF insulation samples are prepared at one location, such as a chemical manufacturing facility or a field product installation site. The newly prepared samples are preserved in a sealed bag, placed in a secondary container, and then shipped to a laboratory for testing.
1.3 The spraying of SPF insulation products is only to be performed by trained individuals using professional spraying equipment under controlled conditions. The details of the spraying equipment and spraying procedures are based on industry practice and are outside of the scope of this practice.
1.4 This practice also describes procedures for the laboratory preparation of test specimens from open-cell and closed-cell SPF insulation product samples. These specimens are prepared for testing in small-scale chambers following Guide D5116 and in micro-scale chambers that are described in Test Method D8142.
1.5 Procedures for VOC and SVOC emission testing, gas sample collection and chemical analysis are outside of the scope of this practice. Such procedures will need to address the potential for emissions of some SVOCs, for example, amine catalysts, flame retardant and isocyanates, to adhere to the chamber walls.
1.6 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.7 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.
1.8 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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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.
Designation: D7859 − 19
Standard Practice for
Spraying, Sampling, Packaging, and Test Specimen
Preparation of Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF) Insulation
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for Testing of Emissions Using Environmental Chambers
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D7859; 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 1.6 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
1.1 This practice describes standardized procedures for the
standard.
preparation, spraying, packaging, and shipping of fresh spray
1.7 This standard does not purport to address all of the
polyurethane foam (SPF) insulation product samples to be
tested for their emissions of volatile organic compounds safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
(VOCs) and semi-volatile organic compounds (SVOCs).These
proceduresareapplicabletobothclosed-cellandopen-cellSPF priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
insulation products. Potential chemical emissions of interest
include blowing agents, solvents, aldehydes, amine catalysts, 1.8 This international standard was developed in accor-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
diisocyanates, and flame retardants.
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
1.2 Typically, SPF insulation samples are prepared at one
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
location, such as a chemical manufacturing facility or a field
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
product installation site. The newly prepared samples are
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
preserved in a sealed bag, placed in a secondary container, and
then shipped to a laboratory for testing.
2. Referenced Documents
1.3 The spraying of SPF insulation products is only to be
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
performed by trained individuals using professional spraying
D1356 Terminology Relating to Sampling and Analysis of
equipment under controlled conditions. The details of the
Atmospheres
spraying equipment and spraying procedures are based on
D4840 Guide for Sample Chain-of-Custody Procedures
industry practice and are outside of the scope of this practice.
D5116 Guide for Small-Scale Environmental Chamber De-
1.4 This practice also describes procedures for the labora-
terminations of Organic Emissions from Indoor Materials/
tory preparation of test specimens from open-cell and closed-
Products
cell SPF insulation product samples. These specimens are
D8142 Test Method for Determining Chemical Emissions
prepared for testing in small-scale chambers following Guide
from Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF) Insulation using
D5116 and in micro-scale chambers that are described in Test
Micro-Scale Environmental Test Chambers
Method D8142.
3. Terminology
1.5 Procedures for VOC and SVOC emission testing, gas
sample collection and chemical analysis are outside of the
3.1 Definitions:
scope of this practice. Such procedures will need to address the
3.1.1 For definitions of terms commonly used for sampling
potential for emissions of some SVOCs, for example, amine
and analysis of atmospheres, refer to Terminology D1356. For
catalysts, flame retardant and isocyanates, to adhere to the
definitions of terms commonly used when testing products and
chamber walls.
materials for VOC emissions, refer to Guide D5116.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D22 on Air
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Quality 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 Jan. 1, 2019. Published January 2019. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
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approved in 2013. Last previous edition approved in 2013 as D7859 – 13 . DOI: Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
10.1520/D7859-19. the ASTM website.
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3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard: information regarding the spraying process must be recorded
3.2.1 A-side—polymeric methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (see 7.3).
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Designation: D7859 − 13 D7859 − 19
Standard Practice for
Spraying, Sampling, Packaging, and Test Specimen
Preparation of Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF) Insulation
1
for Testing of Emissions Using Environmental Chambers
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D7859; 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—Editorial changes were made in April 2013.
1. Scope
1.1 This practice describes standardized procedures for the preparation, spraying, packaging, and shipping of fresh spray
polyurethane foam (SPF) insulation product samples to be tested for their emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and
semi-volatile organic compounds (SVOCs). These procedures are applicable to both closed-cell and open-cell SPF insulation
products. Potential chemical emissions of interest include blowing agents, solvents, aldehydes, amine catalysts, diisocyanates, and
flame retardants.
1.2 Typically, SPF insulation samples are prepared at one location, such as a chemical manufacturing facility or a field product
installation site. The newly prepared samples are preserved in a sealed bag, placed in a secondary container, and then shipped to
a laboratory for testing.
1.3 The spraying of SPF insulation products is only to be performed by trained individuals using professional spraying
equipment under controlled conditions. The details of the spraying equipment and spraying procedures are based on industry
practice and are outside of the scope of this practice.
1.4 This practice also describes procedures for the laboratory preparation of test specimens from open-cell and closed-cell SPF
insulation product samples. These specimens are prepared for testing in small-scale chambers following Guide D5116 and in
micro-scale chambers that are described in Practice Test Method D7706D8142.
1.5 Procedures for VOC and SVOC emission testing, gas sample collection and chemical analysis are outside of the scope of
this practice. Such procedures will need to address the potential for emissions of some SVOCs, for example, amine catalysts, flame
retardant and isocyanates, to adhere to the chamber walls.
1.6 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.7 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 safety, health, and healthenvironmental practices and determine the
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.8 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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D1356 Terminology Relating to Sampling and Analysis of Atmospheres
D4840 Guide for Sample Chain-of-Custody Procedures
D5116 Guide for Small-Scale Environmental Chamber Determinations of Organic Emissions from Indoor Materials/Products
D7706D8142 Practice for Rapid Screening of VOC Emissions from Products Using Micro-Scale Test Method for Determining
Chemical Emissions from Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF) Insulation using Micro-Scale Environmental Test Chambers
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This test method 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, 2013Jan. 1, 2019. Published April 2013January 2019. Originally approved in 2013. Last previous edition approved in 2013 as D7859
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– 13 . DOI: 10.1520/D7859-13E01.10.1520/D7859-19.
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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.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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3. Terminology
3.1 For definitions of terms commonly used for sampling and analysis of atmospheres, ref
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