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ASTM E 1333 : 2014

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Standard Test Method for Determining Formaldehyde Concentrations in Air and Emission Rates from Wood Products Using a Large Chamber
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Superseded date

10-09-2022

Language(s)

English

Published date

24-12-2014

This test method measures the formaldehyde concentration in air and emission rate from wood products containing formaldehyde under conditions designed to simulate product use (see 11.5 and Note 9).

1.1This test method measures the formaldehyde concentration in air and emission rate from wood products containing formaldehyde under conditions designed to simulate product use (see 11.5 and Note 9). The concentration in air and emission rate is determined in a large chamber under specific test conditions of temperature and relative humidity. The general procedures are also intended for testing product combinations at product-loading ratios and at air-exchange rates typical of the indoor environment (1).2 The products tested, the loading ratios and the air exchange rates employed are described in the test report.

1.2This test method determines the average formaldehyde concentration in air and emission rate from a number of large size samples. The average concentration and emission rate reported, thus, will not provide information on higher or lower emitting panels in the test lot.

1.3This method is primarily used for testing newly manufactured panel products that are shipped for testing either seal-wrapped in polyethylene or with waster sheets, or with both. When this test method is used for evaluating other than newly manufactured panel products (after original application, installation or use), the method of packaging and shipping the product for testing shall be described in the test report.

1.4The quantity of formaldehyde in the air sample taken from the chamber is determined by an adaptation of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) chromotropic acid test procedure. If another analytical procedure is used to determine the quantity of formaldehyde in the air sample, that procedure shall give results of equivalent or greater accuracy and precision than the adapted chromotropic acid procedure. Detailed procedures based on acetylacetone, pararosaniline (see Test Method D5221), 2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazine (DNPH) (see Test Method D5197) and 3-methyl-2-benzothiazoline (MBTH) (see Test Method D5014) have been found to give results equivalent or greater in accuracy and precision than chromotropic acid. The test report shall note the analytical procedure employed.

Note 1:3 The chromotropic acid analytical procedure described in this test method is applicable for testing urea-formaldehyde bonded wood products. According to NIOSH (4th Edition, 8/15/94), the low end of the working range for the chromotropic acid analytical procedure is 0.02 ppm. A more sensitive analytical procedure is recommended for testing wood panel products where formaldehyde concentrations in air are anticipated to be at or below this level. DNPH is recognized as such a method.

1.5This test method is used to determine compliance with requirements such as those established for building materials by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Rules and Regulations, HUD 24 CFR 3280, for manufactured housing, by Minnesota Statutes Section 144.495 and California Air Resources Board (CARB), California Code of Regulations sections 93120-93120.12, title 17, Airborne Toxic Control Measure to Reduce Formaldehyde Emissions from Composite Wood Products. Measurement results are also used for comparing concentrations in air and emission rates from different wood products (2) and for determining compliance with product standards.

1.6This test method is not designed for determining general organic emissions from all indoor materials and products.

Note 2:ASTM Committee D22 has developed Guide D5116 which describes small-scale environmental equipment and techniques suitable for determining organic emissions and emission rates from materials and products used indoors.

1.7The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to inch-pound units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.

1.8This 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. For specific hazard statements, see Section 7.

Committee
D 07
DocumentType
Test Method
Pages
13
PublisherName
American Society for Testing and Materials
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

ASTM D 6670 : 2018 Standard Practice for Full-Scale Chamber Determination of Volatile Organic Emissions from Indoor Materials/Products
ASTM D 8141 : 2017 Standard Guide for Selecting Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds (SVOCs) Emission Testing Methods to Determine Emission Parameters for Modeling of Indoor Environments
ASTM D 6007 : 2014 Standard Test Method for Determining Formaldehyde Concentrations in Air from Wood Products Using a Small-Scale Chamber
ASTM D 8407 : 2021 Standard Guide for Measurement Techniques for Formaldehyde in Air
ASTM D 5582 : 2022 Standard Test Method for Determining Formaldehyde Levels from Wood Products Using a Desiccator
ASTM D 6007 : 2022 Standard Test Method for Determining Formaldehyde Concentrations in Air from Wood Products Using a Small-Scale Chamber
ASTM D 6177 : 2014 Standard Practice for Determining Emission Profiles of Volatile Organic Chemicals Emitted from Bedding Sets
ASTM D 7911 : 2019 Standard Guide for Using Reference Material to Characterize Measurement Bias Associated with Volatile Organic Compound Emission Chamber Test
ASTM D 7770 : 2012(R2019) Standard Test Method for Collection of Volatile Organic Compounds Emitted During Simulated Manufacturing of Engineered Wood Products Via a Sealed Caul Plate Method
ASTM D 6177 : 2019 Standard Practice for Determining Emission Profiles of Volatile Organic Chemicals Emitted from Bedding Sets
ASTM D 5116 : 2017 Standard Guide for Small-Scale Environmental Chamber Determinations of Organic Emissions from Indoor Materials/Products
ASTM D 7770 : 2012 Standard Test Method for Collection of Volatile Organic Compounds Emitted During Simulated Manufacturing of Engineered Wood Products Via a Sealed Caul Plate Method
ASTM D 7911 : 2014 Standard Guide for Using Reference Material to Characterize Measurement Bias Associated with Volatile Organic Compound Emission Chamber Test
ASTM D 5582 : 2014 Standard Test Method for Determining Formaldehyde Levels from Wood Products Using a Desiccator

ASTM D 3195 : 1990 : R2004 Standard Practice for Rotameter Calibration
ASTM E 220 : 2019 Standard Test Method for Calibration of Thermocouples By Comparison Techniques
ASTM D 5116 : 2006 Standard Guide for Small-Scale Environmental Chamber Determinations of Organic Emissions From Indoor Materials/Products
ASTM D 5116 : 2010 Standard Guide for Small-Scale Environmental Chamber Determinations of Organic Emissions From Indoor Materials/Products
ASTM D 5014 : 1994 : R2000 : EDT 1 Standard Test Method for Measurement of Formaldehyde in Indoor Air (Passive Sampler Methodology) (Withdrawn 2006)
ASTM E 77 : 2014 : EDT 1 Standard Test Method for Inspection and Verification of Thermometers
ASTM D 5116 : 2017 Standard Guide for Small-Scale Environmental Chamber Determinations of Organic Emissions from Indoor Materials/Products
ASTM D 5197 : 1997 Standard Test Method for Determination of Formaldehyde and Other Carbonyl Compounds in Air (Active Sampler Methodology)
ASTM D 5221 : 1992 Standard Test Method for Continuous Measurement of Formaldehyde in Air (Withdrawn 1997)
ASTM D 5197 : 2016 Standard Test Method for Determination of Formaldehyde and Other Carbonyl Compounds in Air (Active Sampler Methodology)
ASTM D 5197 : 2009 : EDT 1 Standard Test Method for Determination of Formaldehyde and Other Carbonyl Compounds in Air (Active Sampler Methodology)
ASTM D 5197 : 2021 Standard Test Method for Determination of Formaldehyde and Other Carbonyl Compounds in Air (Active Sampler Methodology)
ASTM D 5116 : 1997 Standard Guide for Small-Scale Environmental Chamber Determinations of Organic Emissions from Indoor Materials/Products (Withdrawn 2006)
ASTM E 77 : 1998 Standard Test Method for Inspection and Verification of Thermometers
ASTM D 5197 : 2003 Standard Test Method for Determination of Formaldehyde and Other Carbonyl Compounds in Air (Active Sampler Methodology)
ASTM D 5197 : 2009 Standard Test Method for Determination of Formaldehyde and Other Carbonyl Compounds in Air (Active Sampler Methodology)
ASTM E 77 : 2014 : R2021 Standard Test Method for Inspection and Verification of Thermometers
ASTM D 3195 : 1990 : R1998 : EDT 1 Standard Practice for Rotameter Calibration

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