8.1.1 Thermal resistance,
8.1.2 Critical radiant flux,
8.1.3 Combustion characteristics,
8.1.4 Water vapor sorption,
8.1.5 Odor emission,
8.1.6 Corrosiveness, and
8.1.7 Fungi Resistance.
8.2 Inspection Requirements—The following requirements
are generally emphasized for purposes of acceptance sampling
of lots of qualified thermal insulation:
8.2.1 Minimum bag weight, and
8.2.2 Workmanship.
9. Workmanship
9.1 Mineral fiber nodulated insulation shall be free of
foreign materials and shall be clean and dry. The insulation
shall not have visible defects that will adversely affect the
service quality.
10. Significance and Use
10.1 This specification covers products that are used in
buildings. While products that comply with this specification
are used in various constructions, they are adaptable primarily,
but not exclusively, to wood frame constructions.
11. Sampling and Conditioning
11.1 Sampling of the insulation shall be in accordance with
Practice C390. Specific provisions for sampling shall be agreed
upon between the purchaser and supplier.
11.2 Condition the test samples in accordance with Practice
C870.
12. Test Methods
12.1 Blown Density—Determine the blown density in accor-
dance with Guide C1574.
12.2 Thermal Resistance—Using samples prepared in ac-
cordance with Practice C687 for open application or Practice
C1859 for enclosed (behind netting) applications, the thermal
conductivity or thermal conductance shall be determined in
accordance with Test Method C518, Test Method C177, or
derived from measurements made by Test Method C1363. The
mean temperature shall be 75°F (23.9°C) and the temperature
difference shall be a minimum of 40°F (22°C). The thermal
resistance shall then be calculated from the thermal conduc-
tance values using Practice C687 or Practice C1859 as appli-
cable. See Note 1.
NOTE 1—The thermal resistance is a function of mean temperature. As
an option, determine the thermal resistance at additional mean tempera-
tures as agreed upon by the purchaser and the manufacturer.
12.3 Critical Radiant Flux—The critical radiant flux of the
insulation shall be determined in accordance with Test Method
E970.
12.4 Behavior of Materials in a Vertical Tube Furnace at
1382°F (750°C)—The behavior of mineral fiber loose-fill
insulation in a vertical tube furnace at 1382°F (750°C) shall be
determined in accordance with Test Method E136.
12.5 Water Vapor Sorption—The water vapor sorption of the
test specimen shall be determined in accordance with Test
Method C1104/C1104M.
12.6 Odor Emission—Determine the odor emission in ac-
cordance with Test Method C1304.
12.7 Corrosiveness:
12.7.1 Scope—This test method provides a qualitative mea-
sure of the corrosiveness of mineral fiber insulation by com-
parison to a control.
12.7.2 Summary of Test Method:
12.7.2.1 Individually sandwich five each of specially
cleaned steel, copper, and aluminum test plates between pieces
of insulation. Hold the insulation uniformly against each side
of the test plate with wire screens and rubber bands.
12.7.2.2 Sandwich an equal number of cleaned metal test
plates between pieces of washed sterile cotton in an identical
manner.
12.7.2.3 Vertically suspend the samples in a humidity test
chamber at 95 63 % relative humidity and temperature of 120
63°F (49 62°C) for time periods determined by the type of
metal being tested. Steel is tested for 96 62 h. Copper and
aluminum are tested for 720 65 h.
12.7.2.4 After the appropriate test period, compare the test
plates exposed to the insulation to the control plates exposed to
sterile cotton for severity of corrosion. The insulation is
considered to have passed this test if the corrosion attributed to
the insulation is not significantly worse than that of the washed
sterile cotton controls. The criterion for acceptance is prede-
termined through the use of non-parametric statistics and a
90 % confidence level (α= 0.10).
12.7.3 Significance and Use:
12.7.3.1 The fiber composition and the type of binder used
in the manufacture of mineral fiber insulation sometimes create
a potential for corrosion on certain metals in the presence of
liquid water or water vapor.
12.7.3.2 This test method is used to determine the relative
corrosion potential of mineral fiber insulation on specific
metals under high humidity conditions.
12.7.4 Materials:
12.7.4.1 Metal Test Plates, with dimensions of 1 by 4 6
1
⁄
4
in. (25 by 100 mm). Steel plates shall be 0.02 60.005 in. (0.5
mm) thick, bright No. 2 finish, cold-rolled low-carbon strip
steel, quarter hard, temper No. 3. The aluminum plates shall be
0.025 60.005 in. (0.6 mm) thick, type 3003-0. Copper plates
shall be 0.032 60.005 in. (0.8 mm) thick, in accordance with
Specification B152/B152M type ETP, No. 110 soft copper.
12.7.4.2 Woven Wire Screen, 1
1
⁄
2
6
1
⁄
4
by 4
1
⁄
2
6
1
⁄
4
in. (114
by 38 mm), made of Type 304 stainless steel, 0.063 60.005 in.
(1.60 mm) wire,
7
⁄
16
6
1
⁄
16
in. (11 mm) open-square grid.
12.7.4.3 Rubber Bands, No. 12.
12.7.4.4 Humidity Test Chamber clean, well maintained,
and capable of controlling temperature at 120 63°F (49 6
2°C) and humidity at 95 63 % relative humidity.
12.7.4.5 Cheesecloth or Cotton Gauze, cut into 6 by 10-in.
(152 by 254-mm) pieces.
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