ASTM C1224-01

Standard Specification for Reflective Insulation for Building Applications

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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 problems, 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: 09-Mar-2001
• ICS: 91.100.60 - Thermal and sound insulating materials
• Technical Committee: C16 - Thermal Insulation
• Drafting Committee: C16.21 - Reflective Insulation

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM C1224-99 - Standard Specification for Reflective Insulation for Building Applications
• Effective Date: 10-Mar-2001
• Replaced By: ASTM C1224-03 - Standard Specification for Reflective Insulation for Building Applications
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2003
• 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: 10-Mar-2001
• 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: 10-Mar-2001
• Referred By: ASTM C727-19 - Standard Practice for Installation and Use of Reflective Insulation in Building Constructions
• Effective Date: 10-Mar-2001
• Referred By: ASTM E176-21ae1 - Standard Terminology of Fire Standards
• Effective Date: 10-Mar-2001
• 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: 10-Mar-2001

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: C 1224 – 01
Standard Specification for
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Reflective Insulation for Building Applications
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C 1224; 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.
1. Scope C 1371 Test Method for Determination of Emittance of
Materials Near Room Temperature Using Portable Emis-
1.1 This specification covers the general requirements and
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someters
physical properties of reflective insulations for use in building
E 84 Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of
applications. These insulation materials consist of one or more
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Building Materials
low emittance surfaces, such as metallic foil or metallic
E 96 Test Methods for Water Vapor Transmission of Mate-
deposits, unmounted or mounted on substrates. Reflective
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rials
insulations derive their thermal performance from surfaces
2.2 Other Standard:
with an emittance of 0.1 or less, facing enclosed air spaces.
TAPPI Standard T 512 om-86, Creasing of Flexible Pack-
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
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aging Material Paper Specimens for Testing
as the standard. The values given in parentheses are provided
for information only.
3. Terminology
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
3.1 Definitions—Terminology C 168 shall apply to the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
terms in this specification.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
3.2.1 reflective insulation—thermal insulation consisting of
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
one or more low emittance surfaces, bounding one or more
2. Referenced Documents enclosed air spaces.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
4. Ordering Information
C 168 Terminology Relating to Thermal Insulating Materi-
2 4.1 Prior to purchase, for sampling and acceptance proce-
als
dures, Criteria C 390 can be agreed upon between the pur-
C 177 Test Method for Steady-State Heat Flux Measure-
chaser and the manufacturer.
ments and Thermal Transmission Properties by Means of
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4.2 Specify the required thermal resistance by the direction
the Guarded-Hot-Plate Apparatus
of the heat flow.
C 390 Criteria for Sampling and Acceptance of Preformed
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4.3 Specify the width, depth, and total area to be insulated.
Thermal Insulation Lots
4.4 Specify special markings, if required.
C 518 Test Method for Steady-State Heat Flux Measure-
ments and Thermal Transmission Properties by Means of
5. Materials and Manufacture
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the Heat Flow Meter Apparatus
5.1 Reflective insulation materials shall consist of low
C 727 Practice for Use of Reflective Insulation in Building
emittance surface(s) with, or without, substrates and adhesives
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Constructions
required to meet the specified thermal performance and physi-
C 1258 Test Method for Elevated Temperature and Humid-
cal properties.
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ity Resistance of Vapor Retarders for Insulation
5.2 Multiple layer reflective insulations shall be designed to
C 1338 Test Method for Determining Fungi Resistance of
attain the intended separation of layers in normal application.
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Insulation Materials and Facings
Such multiple layer insulation shall form an attachment flange
C 1363 Test Method for the Thermal Performance of Build-
suitable for stapling, or other means of attachment.
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ing Assemblies by Means of a Hot Box Apparatus
5.3 Dimensions—Insulation shall be furnished in dimen-
sions to fit framing members, at spacings standard in the
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C16 on
construction industry, or as specifically agreed upon between
Thermal Insulation and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C16.21 on
Reflective Insulation.
Current edition approved March 10, 2001. Published April 2001. Originally
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published as C 1224–93. Last previous edition C 1224–99. Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 04.07.
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Available from TAPPI, Technology Park/Atlanta, P.O. Box 105113, Atlanta,
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 04.06.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 15.06.
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C 1224
the producer and the buyer. tested in accordance with Test Method E 96, Desiccant
Method.
6. Physical Properties Requirements
9.3 Surface Burning—Surface burn
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