ASTM C1304-95

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

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 + 1.8oF (65 ,u>+ 1oC). Standard specifications referencing this test method may require other test conditions.
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 limitations prior to use.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Dec-2000
• Technical Committee: C16 - Thermal Insulation
• Drafting Committee: C16.31 - Chemical and Physical Properties

Relations

• Replaced By: ASTM C1304-95(2001) - Standard Test Method for Assessing the Odor Emission of Thermal Insulation Materials
• Effective Date: 01-Jan-2001
• Referred By: ASTM C1014-17 - Standard Specification for Spray-Applied Mineral Fiber Thermal and Sound Absorbing Insulation
• Effective Date: 01-Jan-2001
• Referred By: ASTM C1290-16(2021) - Standard Specification for Flexible Fibrous Glass Blanket Insulation Used to Externally Insulate HVAC Ducts
• Effective Date: 01-Jan-2001
• Referred By: ASTM C1594-23 - Standard Specification for Polyimide Rigid Cellular Thermal Insulation
• Effective Date: 01-Jan-2001
• Referred By: ASTM C1497-16 - Standard Specification for Cellulosic Fiber Stabilized Thermal Insulation
• Effective Date: 01-Jan-2001
• Referred By: ASTM C1534-22 - Standard Specification for Flexible Polymeric Foam Sheet Insulation Used as a Thermal and Sound Absorbing Liner for Duct Systems
• Effective Date: 01-Jan-2001
• Referred By: ASTM C991-23 - Standard Specification for Flexible Fibrous Glass Insulation for Metal Buildings
• Effective Date: 01-Jan-2001
• Referred By: ASTM C764-19 - Standard Specification for Mineral Fiber Loose-Fill Thermal Insulation
• Effective Date: 01-Jan-2001
• Referred By: ASTM C1427-21 - Standard Specification for Extruded Preformed Flexible Cellular Polyolefin Thermal Insulation in Sheet and Tubular Form
• Effective Date: 01-Jan-2001
• Referred By: ASTM C612-14(2019) - Standard Specification for Mineral Fiber Block and Board Thermal Insulation
• Effective Date: 01-Jan-2001
• Referred By: ASTM C553-13(2019) - Standard Specification for Mineral Fiber Blanket Thermal Insulation for Commercial and Industrial Applications
• Effective Date: 01-Jan-2001
• Referred By: ASTM C1482-23 - Standard Specification for Polyimide Flexible Cellular Thermal and Sound Absorbing Insulation
• Effective Date: 01-Jan-2001
• Referred By: ASTM C665-23 - Standard Specification for Mineral-Fiber Blanket Thermal Insulation for Light Frame Construction and Manufactured Housing
• Effective Date: 01-Jan-2001
• Referred By: ASTM C800-19 - Standard Specification for Fibrous Glass Blanket Insulation (Aircraft Type)
• Effective Date: 01-Jan-2001
• Referred By: ASTM C592-22a - Standard Specification for Mineral Fiber Blanket Insulation and Blanket-Type Pipe Insulation (Metal-Mesh Covered) (Industrial Type)
• Effective Date: 01-Jan-2001

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: C 1304 – 95
Standard Test Method for
Assessing the Odor Emission of Thermal Insulation
Materials
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C 1304; 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.
NOTE 1—See 5.2 for the minimum mass requirement for the test
1. Scope
specimen, which influences test container volume.
1.1 This test method covers a laboratory procedure for
4.2 Oven, capable of maintaining a temperature of 149 6
subjective determination of the existence, nature, and degree of
1.8°F (65 6 1°C).
odors present in all types of thermal insulation materials. This
4.3 Odor Assessment Panel, consisting of five persons who
test method is not intended to evaluate the air quality aspects
have demonstrated the ability to detect odors both accurately
that any such odors may present.
and consistently. A guideline for selection of panelists is given
1.2 The standard test condition for material evaluated under
in ASTM STP 758.
this test method is 149 6 1.8°F (65 6 1°C). Standard
4.4 Odor- and Draft-Free Area, where the required oven is
specifications referencing this test method may require other
immediately accessible.
test conditions.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
5. Sample Preparation
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
5.1 Number of Tests—Unless otherwise dictated by a speci-
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
fication standard, one specimen of the material is selected at
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
random for testing. The sample shall be protected from
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
contamination prior to testing. One empty container shall be
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
used as a control for each sample tested.
as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for
5.2 Specimen Size—Test specimens shall have a minimum
information only.
mass of 2 oz (57 g). Where applicable, the specimens shall be
2. Referenced Documents
cut with a clean knife and tested at the full product thickness.
If the product is faced, the facing shall remain as an integral
2.1 ASTM Standards:
part of the test specimen.
C 168 Terminology Relating to Thermal Insulating Materi-
als
6. Procedure
3. Significance and Use
6.1 The test containers shall be washed, thoroughly rinsed,
and completely dried prior to use. Laboratory-grade powder
3.1 Thermal insulating materials that produce objectionable
detergent is satisfactory for this purpose. Be advised that other
odors could cause discomfort to persons occupying a structure
detergents could leave a residue that could bias the neutrality of
insulated with such materials. Therefore, an examination to
the container.
determine the odor potential of a particular insulation is
6.2 Insert each specimen into a clean test container and
desirable.
replace the lid. Place the closed specimen containers and the
4. Apparatus
identical empty control container for 30 6 5 min in the oven
controlled at 1496 1.8°F (65 6 1°C).
4.1 Stainless Steel Containers or Glass Jars, with all-
6.3 The group of five panelists shall be assemblied in the
metallic lids with air-tight seals are recommended. Containers
test area prior to tests. The panelists are reminded to write their
shall not produce discernible odors of their own. The volume of
perceptions down rather than give verbal results that could bias
the container shall be 2.5 to 3 times the volume of the test
the opinion of others. An individual questionnaire is provided
specimen. Transparent containers shall be wrapped with alu-
to each panelist.
minum foil to el
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