ASTM C1501-14

Standard Test Method for Color Stability of Building Construction Sealants as Determined by Laboratory Accelerated Weathering Procedures

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 This test method is intended to induce color changes in sealants, as well as their constituent pigments, associated with end-use conditions, including the effects of sunlight, moisture, and heat. The exposures used in this test method are not intended to simulate the color change of a sealant caused by localized weathering phenomena, such as atmospheric pollution, biological attack, and saltwater exposure.  
5.2 When conducting exposures in devices that use laboratory light sources, it is important to consider how well the artificial test conditions will reproduce property changes and failure modes associated with end-use environments for the sealant being tested. Information on the use and interpretation of data from accelerated exposure tests is provided in Practice G151.  
5.3 When this test method is used as part of a specification, exact procedure, test conditions, test duration and evaluation technique must be specified. Results obtained between the two procedures may vary, because the spectral power distribution of the light sources (fluorescent UV and xenon arc) differ. Sealants should not be compared to each other based on the results obtained in different types of apparatus.  
5.4 These devices are capable of matching ultraviolet solar radiation reasonably well. However, for sealants sensitive to long wavelength UV and visible solar radiation, the absence of this radiation in the fluorescent UV apparatus can distort color stability ranking when compared to exterior environment exposure.
Note 1: Refer to Practice G151 for full cautionary guidance regarding laboratory weathering of non-metallic materials.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method describes laboratory accelerated weathering procedures using either fluorescent ultraviolet or xenon arc test devices for determining the color stability of building construction sealants.  
1.2 Color stability rankings provided by these two procedures may not agree.  
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. Values given in parentheses are for information only.  
1.4 There is no equivalent ISO standard for this test method.  
1.5 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.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-May-2014
• ICS: 91.120.30 - Waterproofing
• Technical Committee: C24 - Building Seals and Sealants
• Drafting Committee: C24.40 - Weathering

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM C1501-09 - Standard Test Method for Color Stability of Building Construction Sealants as Determined by Laboratory Accelerated Weathering Procedures
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2014
• Referred By: ASTM C1021-08(2023) - Standard Practice for Laboratories Engaged in Testing of Building Sealants
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2014

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: C1501 − 14
Standard Test Method for
Color Stability of Building Construction Sealants as
Determined by Laboratory Accelerated Weathering
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Procedures
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1501; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope ASTM Test Methods
E1164 PracticeforObtainingSpectrometricDataforObject-
1.1 This test method describes laboratory accelerated
Color Evaluation
weathering procedures using either fluorescent ultraviolet or
G113 Terminology Relating to Natural andArtificial Weath-
xenon arc test devices for determining the color stability of
ering Tests of Nonmetallic Materials
building construction sealants.
G151 Practice for Exposing Nonmetallic Materials inAccel-
1.2 Color stability rankings provided by these two proce-
erated Test Devices that Use Laboratory Light Sources
dures may not agree.
G154 Practice for Operating Fluorescent Ultraviolet (UV)
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the Lamp Apparatus for Exposure of Nonmetallic Materials
G155 Practice for Operating XenonArc LightApparatus for
standard. Values given in parentheses are for information only.
Exposure of Non-Metallic Materials
1.4 ThereisnoequivalentISOstandardforthistestmethod.
2.2 CIE Documents:
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
CIE Publication Number 85: 1989, Technical Report-Solar
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
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Spectral Irradiance
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
3. Terminology
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
3.1 Definitions—Definitions of the following terms are
2. Referenced Documents
found in Terminology C717: standard conditions, compound,
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cure, sealant, and substrate. Definitions of the following terms
2.1 ASTM Standards:
are found inTerminology G113: sample, file specimen, control
C717 Terminology of Building Seals and Sealants
material, fluorescent ultraviolet lamps, xenon arc, irradiance,
C1442 Practice for Conducting Tests on Sealants Using
radiant exposure, spectral power distribution, solar radiation-
Artificial Weathering Apparatus
ultraviolet, solar radiation-visible.
D1729 Practice for Visual Appraisal of Colors and Color
Differences of Diffusely-Illuminated Opaque Materials
4. Summary of Test Method
D2244 Practice for Calculation of Color Tolerances and
Color Differences from Instrumentally Measured Color
4.1 Specimens for this procedure are prepared in which the
Coordinates
sealant to be tested adheres to flat aluminum panels.While any
E284 Terminology of Appearance
surface can be specified and used, this test method was
E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to
developed with aluminum panels. At least four replicates of
Determine the Precision of a Test Method
each sealant being tested are required. After curing, one
E177 Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in
replicate of each sealant being tested is retained as a file
specimen and at least three replicates are exposed to actinic
radiation, heat and moisture.At the end of the exposure period,
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ThistestmethodisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeC24onBuilding
the test sealant is examined for color change by comparison to
Seals and Sealants and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C24.40 on
the unexposed file specimen.
Weathering.
CurrenteditionapprovedJune1,2014.PublishedJuly2014.Originallyapproved
4.2 As recommended in Practice G151 Section 4.2, unless
in 2001. Last previous edition approved in 2009 as C1501–09. DOI: 10.1520/
several test sealants are exposed to determine their relative
C1501-14.
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color stabilities, one or two control sealants of similar compo- 6.7 Test Chamber—Choice of type of apparatus shall be by
sition and construction to the test specimen and having known mutual agreement among the interested parties. Because of
color stability should be exposed simultaneously with the test differences in test conditions, test results may differ with the
specimen to rank the color stability of the latter
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Designation: C1501 − 09 C1501 − 14
Standard Test Method for
Color Stability of Building Construction Sealants as
Determined by Laboratory Accelerated Weathering
1
Procedures
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1501; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This test method describes laboratory accelerated weathering procedures using either fluorescent ultraviolet or xenon arc test
devices for determining the color stability of building construction sealants.
1.2 Color stability rankings provided by these two procedures may not agree.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. Values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.4 There is no equivalent ISO standard for this test method.
1.5 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
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
C717 Terminology of Building Seals and Sealants
C1442 Practice for Conducting Tests on Sealants Using Artificial Weathering Apparatus
D1729 Practice for Visual Appraisal of Colors and Color Differences of Diffusely-Illuminated Opaque Materials
D2244 Practice for Calculation of Color Tolerances and Color Differences from Instrumentally Measured Color Coordinates
E284 Terminology of Appearance
E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method
E177 Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in ASTM Test Methods
E1164 Practice for Obtaining Spectrometric Data for Object-Color Evaluation
G113 Terminology Relating to Natural and Artificial Weathering Tests of Nonmetallic Materials
G151 Practice for Exposing Nonmetallic Materials in Accelerated Test Devices that Use Laboratory Light Sources
G154 Practice for Operating Fluorescent Ultraviolet (UV) Lamp Apparatus for Exposure of Nonmetallic Materials
G155 Practice for Operating Xenon Arc Light Apparatus for Exposure of Non-Metallic Materials
2.2 CIE Documents:
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CIE Publication Number 85: 1989, Technical Report-Solar Spectral Irradiance
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—Definitions of the following terms are found in ASTM standard Terminology C717: standard conditions,
compound, cure, sealant, and substrate. Definitions of the following terms are found in ASTM standard Terminology G113: sample,
file specimen, control material, fluorescent ultraviolet lamps, xenon arc, irradiance, radiant exposure, spectral power distribution,
solar radiation-ultraviolet, solar radiation-visible.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C24 on Building Seals and Sealants and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C24.40 on
Weathering.
Current edition approved Jan. 1, 2009June 1, 2014. Published February 2009July 2014. Originally approved in 2001. Last previous edition approved in 20042009 as
C1501–04.–09. DOI: 10.1520/C1501-09.10.1520/C1501-14.
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volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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4. Summary of Test Method
4.1 Specimens for this procedure are prepared in which the sealant to be tested adheres to flat aluminum panels. While any
surface can be specified and used, this test method was developed with aluminum panels. At least four replicates of each sealant
being tested are required. After curing, one replicate of each sealant being tested is retained as a file specimen and at least three
replicates are exposed to actinic radiation, heat and moisture. At the end of the exposure period, the test sealant is examined for
color change by comparison to the unexposed file specimen.
4.2 As recommended in ASTMPractice G151 Section 4.2, unless several test sealants are exposed to determine their relative
color stabilities
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