ASTM C1104/C1104M-19
Standard Test Method for Determining the Water Vapor Sorption of Unfaced Mineral Fiber Insulation

Standard No.

ASTM C1104/C1104M-19

Release Date

2019

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Latest

ASTM C1104/C1104M-19

Scope

1.1 This test method covers the determination of the amount of water vapor sorbed by mineral fiber insulation exposed to a high-humidity atmosphere. This test method is applicable only to fibrous base material and binder. The results obtained by this test method cannot be used in describing faced products, since the facing is not tested by using this test method. 1.2 The water vapor sorption characteristics of materials may be affected by conditions such as elevated temperatures or chemical exposures. Values obtained as a result of this test method may not adequately describe the water vapor sorption characteristics of materials subjected to these conditions. 1.3 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the 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.

ASTM C1104/C1104M-19 Referenced Document

• ASTM C167 Standard Test Methods for Thickness and Density of Blanket or Batt Thermal Insulations
• ASTM C302 Standard Test Method for Density and Dimensions of Preformed Pipe-Covering-Type Thermal Insulation
• ASTM C303 Standard Test Method for Dimensions and Density of Preformed Block and Broad-Type Thermal Insulation
• ASTM C390 Standard Criteria for Sampling and Acceptance of Preformed Thermal Insulation Lots
• ASTM E177 Standard Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in ASTM Test Methods
• ASTM E691 Standard Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method

ASTM C1104/C1104M-19 history

• 2019 ASTM C1104/C1104M-19 Standard Test Method for Determining the Water Vapor Sorption of Unfaced Mineral Fiber Insulation
• 2013 ASTM C1104/C1104M-13a Standard Test Method for Determining the Water Vapor Sorption of Unfaced Mineral Fiber Insulation
• 2013 ASTM C1104/C1104M-13 Standard Test Method for Determining the Water Vapor Sorption of Unfaced Mineral Fiber Insulation
• 2000 ASTM C1104/C1104M-00(2006) Standard Test Method for Determining the Water Vapor Sorption of Unfaced Mineral Fiber Insulation
• 2000 ASTM C1104/C1104M-00 Standard Test Method for Determining the Water Vapor Sorption of Unfaced Mineral Fiber Insulation
• 1995 ASTM C1104/C1104M-95 Standard Test Method for Determining the Water Vapor Sorption of Unfaced Mineral Fiber Insulation