Method A will be used primarily as a manufacturing quality control and field test method without the need for conditioning. For more accurate research purposes, conditioning shall be specified.

Method B will be used, when specified, to determine the density at which insulation properties such as thermal resistance and placement coverage are to be determined.

1. Scope

1.1 These test methods are applicable to granular loose fill insulation materials such as vermiculite and perlite. They are used for other insulation materials with similar flow and settling properties.

1.2 Method A shall be used to determine bulk density.

1.3 Method B shall be used to determine design density and, with Method A, is used to calculate percent loss of volume due to settling.

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.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

C168 Terminology Relating to Thermal Insulation

C390 Practice for Sampling and Acceptance of Thermal Insulation Lots

Keywords

bulk density; density; design density; granular loose fill; insulation; perlite; thermal insulation; vermiculite; volume loss; Density--thermal insulating materials; Granular loose-fill insulation; Loose-fill thermal insulation;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 91.100.60 (Thermal and sound insulating materials)

Citing ASTM Standards

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