ASTM C1224-03

Standard Specification for Reflective Insulation for Building Applications

ABSTRACT
This specification covers the general requirements and physical properties of reflective insulations for use in building applications. These insulation materials consist of one or more low emittance surfaces, such as metallic foil or metallic deposits, unmounted or mounted on substrates. Reflective insulation materials shall consist of low emittance surface(s) with, or without, substrates and adhesives required to meet the specified thermal performance and physical properties. The physical properties of reflective insulation are presented in details. The emittance, permeance, surface burning characteristics, humidity resistance, fungi resistance, thermal performance of reflective insulation shall be tested to meet the requirements prescribed.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers the general requirements and physical properties of reflective insulations for use in building applications. These insulation materials consist of one or more low emittance surfaces, such as metallic foil or metallic deposits, unmounted or mounted on substrates. Reflective insulations derive their thermal performance from surfaces with an emittance of 0.1 or less, facing enclosed air spaces.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are provided for information only.
1.3 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.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 30-Sep-2003
• ICS: 91.100.60 - Thermal and sound insulating materials
• Technical Committee: C16 - Thermal Insulation
• Drafting Committee: C16.21 - Reflective Insulation

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM C1224-01 - Standard Specification for Reflective Insulation for Building Applications
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2003
• Replaced By: ASTM C1224-09 - Standard Specification for Reflective Insulation for Building Applications
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2009
• Referred By: ASTM C1363-19 - Standard Test Method for Thermal Performance of Building Materials and Envelope Assemblies by Means of a Hot Box Apparatus
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2003
• Referred By: ASTM E2231-21 - Standard Practice for Specimen Preparation and Mounting of Pipe and Duct Insulation Materials to Assess Surface Burning Characteristics
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2003
• Referred By: ASTM E176-21ae1 - Standard Terminology of Fire Standards
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2003
• Referred By: ASTM C727-19 - Standard Practice for Installation and Use of Reflective Insulation in Building Constructions
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2003
• Referred By: ASTM E2599-22 - Standard Practice for Specimen Preparation and Mounting of Reflective Insulation, Radiant Barrier and Vinyl Stretch Ceiling Materials for Building Applications to Assess Surface Burning Characteristics
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2003

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: C1224 – 03
Standard Specification for
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Reflective Insulation for Building Applications
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1224; 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 C1363 Test Method for Thermal Performance of Building
Materials and Envelope Assemblies by Means of a Hot
1.1 This specification covers the general requirements and
Box Apparatus
physical properties of reflective insulations for use in building
C1371 Test Method for Determination of Emittance of
applications. These insulation materials consist of one or more
Materials Near Room Temperature Using Portable Emis-
low emittance surfaces, such as metallic foil or metallic
someters
deposits, unmounted or mounted on substrates. Reflective
E84 Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of
insulations derive their thermal performance from surfaces
Building Materials
with an emittance of 0.1 or less, facing enclosed air spaces.
E96/E96M Test Methods for Water Vapor Transmission of
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
Materials
as the standard. The values given in parentheses are provided
2.2 TAPPI Standard:
for information only.
T512 Creasing of Flexible Packaging Material Paper Speci-
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
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mens for Testing
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
3. Terminology
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
3.1 Definitions—Terminology C168 shall apply to the terms
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
in this specification.
2. Referenced Documents 3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
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3.2.1 reflective insulation—thermal insulation consisting of
2.1 ASTM Standards:
one or more low emittance surfaces, bounding one or more
C168 Terminology Relating to Thermal Insulation
enclosed air spaces.
C177 Test Method for Steady-State Heat Flux Measure-
ments and Thermal Transmission Properties by Means of
4. Ordering Information
the Guarded-Hot-Plate Apparatus
4.1 Prior to purchase, for sampling and acceptance proce-
C390 Practice for Sampling and Acceptance of Thermal
dures, Practice C390 can be agreed upon between the pur-
Insulation Lots
chaser and the manufacturer.
C518 Test Method for Steady-State Thermal Transmission
4.2 Specify the required thermal resistance by the direction
Properties by Means of the Heat Flow Meter Apparatus
of the heat flow.
C727 Practice for Installation and Use of Reflective Insula-
4.3 Specify the width, depth, and total area to be insulated.
tion in Building Constructions
4.4 Specify special markings, if required.
C1258 Test Method for Elevated Temperature and Humid-
ity Resistance of Vapor Retarders for Insulation
5. Materials and Manufacture
C1338 Test Method for Determining Fungi Resistance of
5.1 Reflective insulation materials shall consist of low
Insulation Materials and Facings
emittance surface(s) with, or without, substrates and adhesives
required to meet the specified thermal performance and physi-
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C16 on
cal properties.
Thermal Insulation and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C16.21 on
5.2 Multiple layer reflective insulations shall be designed to
Reflective Insulation.
attain the intended separation of layers in normal application.
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2003. Published October 2003. Originally
approved in 1993. Last previous edition approved in 2001 as C1224–01. DOI:
10.1520/C1224-03.
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C1224 – 03
Such multiple layer insulation shall form an attachment flange 8. Sampling
suitable for stapling, or other means of attachment.
8.1 Sampling shall be performed in accordance with Prac-
5.3 Dimensions—Insulation shall be furnished in dimen-
tice C390.
sions to fit framing members, at spacings standard in the
construction industry, or as specifically agreed upon between
9. Test Methods
the producer and the buyer.
9.1 Emittance—The emit
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