ASTM C1304-18

Standard Test Method for Assessing the Odor Emission of Thermal Insulation Materials

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
3.1 Thermal insulating materials that produce objectionable odors could cause discomfort to persons occupying a structure insulated with such materials. Therefore, an examination to determine the odor potential of a particular insulation is desirable.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers a laboratory procedure for subjective determination of the existence, nature, and degree of odors present in all types of thermal insulation materials. This test method is not intended to evaluate the air quality aspects that any such odors may present.  
1.2 The standard test condition for material evaluated under this test method is 149 ± 1.8°F (65 ± 1°C). Standard specifications referencing this test method may require other test conditions.  
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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.5 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.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Aug-2018
• ICS: 13.040.99 - Other standards related to air quality
• Technical Committee: C16 - Thermal Insulation
• Drafting Committee: C16.31 - Chemical and Physical Properties

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: C1304 − 18
Standard Test Method for
Assessing the Odor Emission of Thermal Insulation
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Materials
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1304; 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 insulated with such materials. Therefore, an examination to
determine the odor potential of a particular insulation is
1.1 This test method covers a laboratory procedure for
desirable.
subjective determination of the existence, nature, and degree of
odors present in all types of thermal insulation materials. This
4. Apparatus
test method is not intended to evaluate the air quality aspects
4.1 Stainless Steel Containers or Glass Jars, with all-
that any such odors may present.
metallic lids with air-tight seals are required. Containers shall
1.2 The standard test condition for material evaluated under
not produce discernible odors of their own. The volume of the
this test method is 149 6 1.8°F (65 6 1°C). Standard
container shall be 2.5 to 3 times the volume of the test
specifications referencing this test method may require other
specimen. Transparent containers will be wrapped with alumi-
test conditions.
num foil to eliminate visual bias.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
NOTE 1—See 5.2 for the minimum mass requirement for the test
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
specimen, which influences test container volume.
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
4.2 Oven, capable of maintaining a temperature of 149 6
and are not considered standard.
1.8°F (65 6 1°C).
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
4.3 Odor Assessment Panel, consisting of five persons who
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
have demonstrated the ability to detect odors both accurately
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
and consistently. A guideline for selection of panelists is given
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
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in ASTM STP 758.
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
4.4 Odor- and Draft-Free Area, where the required oven is
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
immediately accessible.
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
5. Sample Preparation
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
5.1 Number of Tests—Unless otherwise dictated by a speci-
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
fication standard, one specimen of the material is selected at
2. Referenced Documents random for testing. The sample shall be protected from
2 contamination prior to testing. One empty container shall be
2.1 ASTM Standards:
used as a control for each sample tested.
C168 Terminology Relating to Thermal Insulation
5.2 Specimen Size—Test specimens shall have a minimum
3. Significance and Use
mass of 2 oz (57 g). Where applicable, the specimens shall be
3.1 Thermal insulating materials that produce objectionable
cut with a clean knife and tested at the full product thickness.
odors could cause discomfort to persons occupying a structure
If the product is faced, the facing shall remain as an integral
part of the test specimen.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C16 on Thermal
Insulation and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C16.31 on Chemical and
6. Procedure
Physical Properties.
Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2018. Published September 2018. Originally 6.1 The test containers shall be washed, thoroughly rinsed,
approved in 1995. Last previous edition approved in 2013 as C1304 – 08 (2013).
and completely dried prior to use. Laboratory-grade powder
DOI: 10.1520/C1304-18.
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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
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Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on “Guidelines for the Selection and Training of Sensory Panel Members,” ASTM
the ASTM website. STP 758, ASTM, 1981.
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detergent is satisfactory for this purpose. Be advised that other 6.6 The questionnaire shall request answers to the following
detergents could leave a residue that could bias the neutrality of questions:
the container. 6.6.1 Was an odor
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Designation: C1304 − 08 (Reapproved 2013) C1304 − 18
Standard Test Method for
Assessing the Odor Emission of Thermal Insulation
1
Materials
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1304; 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 test method covers a laboratory procedure for subjective determination of the existence, nature, and degree of odors
present in all types of thermal insulation materials. This test method is not intended to evaluate the air quality aspects that any such
odors may present.
1.2 The standard test condition for material evaluated under this test method is 149 6 1.8°F (65 6 1°C). Standard specifications
referencing this test method may require other test conditions.
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 safety, health, and healthenvironmental practices and determine the
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.5 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:
C168 Terminology Relating to Thermal Insulation
3. Significance and Use
3.1 Thermal insulating materials that produce objectionable odors could cause discomfort to persons occupying a structure
insulated with such materials. Therefore, an examination to determine the odor potential of a particular insulation is desirable.
4. Apparatus
4.1 Stainless Steel Containers or Glass Jars, with all-metallic lids with air-tight seals are required. Containers shall not produce
discernible odors of their own. The volume of the container shall be 2.5 to 3 times the volume of the test specimen. Transparent
containers will be wrapped with aluminum foil to eliminate visual bias.
NOTE 1—See 5.2 for the minimum mass requirement for the test specimen, which influences test container volume.
4.2 Oven, capable of maintaining a temperature of 149 6 1.8°F (65 6 1°C).
4.3 Odor Assessment Panel, consisting of five persons who have demonstrated the ability to detect odors both accurately and
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consistently. A guideline for selection of panelists is given in ASTM STP 758.
4.4 Odor- and Draft-Free Area, where the required oven is immediately accessible.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C16 on Thermal Insulation and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C16.31 on Chemical and
Physical Properties.
Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2013Sept. 1, 2018. Published January 2014September 2018. Originally approved in 1995. Last previous edition approved in 20082013
as C1304C1304 – 08 (2013).–08. DOI: 10.1520/C1304-08R13.10.1520/C1304-18.
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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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“Guidelines for the Selection and Training of Sensory Panel Members,” ASTM STP 758, ASTM, 1981.
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5. Sample Preparation
5.1 Number of Tests—Unless otherwise dictated by a specification standard, one specimen of the material is selected at random
for testing. The sample shall be protected from contamination prior to testing. One empty container shall be used as a control for
each sample tested.
5.2 Specimen Size—Test specimens shall have a minimum mass of 2 oz (57 g). Where applicable, the specimens shall be cut
with a clean knife and tested at the full product thickness. If the product is faced, the facing shall remain as an integral part of the
test specimen.
6. Procedur
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