Standard Specification for Solvent Release Sealants

ABSTRACT
This specification describes the properties of one-component solvent release sealants for use in building construction. These sealants are generally formulated to withstand a specified maximum joint movement in extension and compression of the nominal joint width. The sealants shall be tested, and is expected to conform to the following physical properties: extrudability after aging, shore A hardness, indentation hardness, bubbling, adhesive and cohesive loss after cyclic movement, slump, stain index, tack-free time, and accelerated weathering (edge cracking, center cracking, adhesion loss, and color change).
SCOPE
1.1 This specification describes the properties of a one-component solvent release sealant for use in building construction. These sealants are generally formulated to withstand a maximum joint movement of 7.5 % in extension and 7.5 % in compression of the nominal joint width.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.3 The committee with jurisdiction of this specification is not aware of any similar specification within ISO or any other organization.

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Designation: C1311 – 02
Standard Specification for
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Solvent Release Sealants
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1311; 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 3. Terminology
1.1 This specification describes the properties of a one- 3.1 Definitions—Definitions of the following terms used in
component solvent release sealant for use in building construc- this specification are found in Terminology C717: adhesive
tion. These sealants are generally formulated to withstand a failure (adhesion loss), caulk (v), compound, durometer, hard-
maximum joint movement of 7.5 % in extension and 7.5 % in ness, joint, primer, seal, sealant, sealing material, and solvent
compression of the nominal joint width. release sealant.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
4. Materials and Manufacture
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
4.1 The sealing compound shall be a solvent release mate-
only.
1.3 The committee with jurisdiction of this specification is rial compounded to conform to the requirements prescribed in
this specification.
not aware of any similar specification within ISO or any other
organization. 4.2 All material and workmanship shall be in accordance
with good commercial practice. The producer is permitted a
2. Referenced Documents
wide latitude in choice of raw materials for making these
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2.1 ASTM Standards: products. Consequently, there is no implication that the com-
C661 TestMethodforIndentationHardnessofElastomeric- pounds are equivalent in all physical properties.
Type Sealants by Means of a Durometer 4.3 The manufacturing process shall be such as will ensure
C712 Test Method for Bubbling of One-Part, Elastomeric, a homogeneous mix, free of defects that would affect service-
Solvent-Release Type Sealants ability, and of a consistency suitable for immediate application.
C717 Terminology of Building Seals and Sealants
5. General Requirements
C1193 Guide for Use of Joint Sealants
C1216 Test Method forAdhesion and Cohesion of One-Part 5.1 Standard Conditions—Perform all of the tests in a
laboratory controlled at 23 6 2°C (73 6 3.6°F) and 50 6 10 %
Elastomeric Solvent Release Sealants
C1257 Test Method forAccelerated Weathering of Solvent- relative humidity. Condition sealant samples for at least5hat
these conditions before any tests are performed.
Release-Type Sealants
D2202 Test Method for Slump of Sealants 5.2 The sealant in the original container shall be suitable for
use for at least 12 months from the date of manufacture when
D2203 Test Method for Staining from Sealants
D2377 Test Method for Tack-Free Time of Caulking Com- stored at a temperature neither below 5°C (41.0°F) nor
exceeding 27°C (80.6°F).
pounds and Sealants
D2452 Test Method for Extrudability of Oil- and Resin- 5.3 The color of the sealant shall be as agreed upon between
the purchaser and the manufacturer.
Base Caulking Compounds
5.4 The sealant shall be intended for use only on clean, dry
surfaces. When a primer is recommended by a manufacturer
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C24 on
for a specific substrate, all tests on that substrate shall include
Building Seals and Sealants and is under the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
the primer. The proper use of primers (or surface conditioners)
C24.10 on Specifications, Guides and Practices.
with the application of sealants is described in detail in Guide
Current edition approved May 10, 2002. Published June 2002. Originally
published as C1311–95. Last previous edition C1311–95. DOI: 10.1520/C1311-02.
C1193. This guide also describes proper methods for joint
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
design, backup materials, surface preparation, tooling of seal-
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
ant, and other important procedures in sealant application in
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. buildings.
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C1311 – 02
6. Significance and Use 8. Test Methods
6.1 This specification describes solvent release sealants for 8.1 Indentation Hardness—Refer to Test Method C661.
general caulking and sealing operations in building construc-
8.2 Bubbling—Refer to Test Method C712.
tion. However, it should be recognized by the user that not all
8.3 Adhesion and Cohesion After Cyclic Movement—Ref
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