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

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 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.

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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: C1304 − 23
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 4. Significance and Use
1.1 This test method covers a laboratory procedure for
4.1 Thermal insulating materials that produce objectionable
subjective determination of the existence, nature, and degree of odors could cause discomfort to persons occupying a structure
odors present in all types of thermal insulation materials. This
insulated with such materials. Therefore, an examination to
test method is not intended to evaluate the air quality aspects determine the odor potential of a particular insulation is
that any such odors may present. desirable.
1.2 The standard test condition for material evaluated under
5. Apparatus
this test method is 149 6 1.8°F (65 6 1°C). Standard
specifications referencing this test method may require other
5.1 Stainless Steel Containers or Glass Jars, with all-
test conditions.
metallic lids with air-tight seals are required. Containers shall
not produce discernible odors of their own. The volume of the
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
container shall be 2.5 to 3 times the volume of the test
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
specimen. Transparent containers will be wrapped with alumi-
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
num foil to eliminate visual bias.
and are not considered standard.
NOTE 1—See 6.2 for the minimum mass requirement for the test
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
specimen, which influences test container volume.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
5.2 Oven, capable of maintaining a temperature of 149 6
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
1.8°F (65 6 1°C).
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
5.3 Odor Assessment Panel, consisting of five persons who
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
have demonstrated the ability to detect odors both accurately
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
and consistently. A guideline for selection of panelists is given
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
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in ASTM STP 758.
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
5.4 Odor- and Draft-Free Area, where the required oven is
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
immediately accessible.
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
6. Sample Preparation
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
6.1 Number of Tests—Unless otherwise dictated by a speci-
C168 Terminology Relating to Thermal Insulation
fication standard, one specimen of the material is selected at
random for testing. The sample shall be protected from
3. Terminology
contamination prior to testing. One empty container shall be
3.1 For definitions of terms related to this standard, see
used as a control for each sample tested.
Terminology C168.
6.2 Specimen Size—Test specimens shall have a minimum
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mass of 2 oz (57 g). Where applicable, the specimens shall be
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
cut with a clean knife and tested at the full product thickness.
Physical Properties.
If the product is faced, the facing shall remain as an integral
Current edition approved June 1, 2023. Published June 2023. Originally
part of the test specimen.
approved in 1995. Last previous edition approved in 2018 as C1304 – 18. DOI:
10.1520/C1304-23.
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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
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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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C1304 − 23
7. Procedure their evaluation at the end of the second 3 min, discard and
begin with a new specimen.
7.1 The test containers shall be washed
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This document is not an ASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of an ASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation: C1304 − 18 C1304 − 23
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, 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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
C168 Terminology Relating to Thermal Insulation
3. Terminology
3.1 For definitions of terms related to this standard, see Terminology C168.
4. Significance and Use
4.1 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.
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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, 2018June 1, 2023. Published September 2018June 2023. Originally approved in 1995. Last previous edition approved in 20132018 as
C1304 – 08 (2013).C1304 – 18. DOI: 10.1520/C1304-18.10.1520/C1304-23.
2
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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5. Apparatus
5.1 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 5.26.2 for the minimum mass requirement for the test specimen, which influences test container volume.
5.2 Oven, capable of maintaining a temperature of 149 6 1.8°F (65 6 1°C).
5.3 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.
5.4 Odor- and Draft-Free Area, where the required oven is immediately accessible.
6. Sample Preparation
6.1 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.
6.2 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.
7. Procedure
7.1 The test containers shall be washe
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