1.1 This test method will determine the moisture content, as a percentage of the dry weight of organic and inorganic insulation materials.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.3 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.
1.4 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 C1616-07(2018) Referenced Document
ASTM C168 Standard Terminology Relating to Thermal Insulation*, 2022-05-01 Update
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 C1616-07(2018) history
2018ASTM C1616-07(2018) Standard Test Method for Determining the Moisture Content of Organic and Inorganic Insulation Materials by Weight
2007ASTM C1616-07(2012) Standard Test Method for Determining the Moisture Content of Organic and Inorganic Insulation Materials by Weight
2007ASTM C1616-07e1 Standard Test Method for Determining the Moisture Content of Organic and Inorganic Insulation Materials by Weight
2007ASTM C1616-07 Standard Test Method for Determining the Moisture Content of Organic and Inorganic Insulation Materials by Weight
2005ASTM C1616-05 Standard Test Method for Determining the Moisture Content of Inorganic Insulation Materials by Weight