Ashrae Test Dust #1 per Ansi/Ashrae 52.1 and 52.2

ASHRAE Test Dust #1 is formulated to specifications shown per ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 52.1 and 52.2. ASHRAE Test Dust #1 is designed for testing filters and components of heating, refrigeration and air conditioning systems. ASHRAE Test Dust #1 has also been used in testing of electronic equipment as well as other industrial and household components. ASHRAE Test Dust #1 is a custom blend of 72% ISO 12103-1, A2 Fine Test Dust, 23% powdered carbon and 5% milled cotton linters.

    • Notes:
    • 1. Carbon black is Raven 410 Powder manufactured by Birla Carbon.
    • 2. Cotton Linters are Second Cut Cotton Linters milled in a Wiley Mill fitted with a 4 mm screen.
    • 3. ASHRAE Test Dust #1 contains carbon black which is conductive and may cause shorting of electrically charged devices.
    • 4. ASHRAE Test Dust #1 is available in one gallon jars containing 1.5kg net weight of material.

 

72% ISO 12103-1, A2 Fine Test Dust
Chemical Ingredient CAS Number % of Weight
Si02 14808-60-7 68 – 76
Al203 1344-28-1 10 – 15
Fe203 1309-37-1 2 – 5
Na20 1313-59-3 2 – 4
CaO 1305-78-8 2 – 5
MgO 1309-48-4 1 – 2
TiO2 13463-67-7 0.5 – 1.0
K20 12136-45-7 2 – 5
23% Carbon Black Powder
Chemical Ingredient CAS Number % of Weight
Carbon Black Powder 1333-86-4 100.0
5% Milled Cotton Linters
Name CAS Number % of Weight
Second-Cut Cotton Linters 9004-34-6 100.0
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