ASTM C1183/C1183M-13

Standard Test Method for Extrusion Rate of Elastomeric Sealants

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 Sealants are supplied with various rheological properties ranging from pourable liquids to nonsagging pastes. Single-component sealants are supplied ready for use upon opening the container. Multicomponent sealants are supplied as a base component(s) and a curing agent separately packaged. After mixing the two or more parts, the sealant is ready for application. This test method is intended to provide a means to measure the extrusion rate spanning the range of rheological properties.  
4.2 This test method also covers the option of measuring the freeze-thaw and heat stability of such sealants.  
4.3 This test method provides for an option of either a metal or plastic nozzle. It is intended that the metal nozzle be used when greater precision is required, such as in ASTM specifications. The plastic nozzle may be used for general screening of sealant properties or for developmental purposes when a large number of test specimens are being tested.  
4.4 This test method measures the volume of sealant extruded over a given period of time at a given pressure (kPa or psi).
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers two laboratory procedures for determining the extrusion rate of elastomeric sealants for use in building construction.  
1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.  
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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.4 There is no known ISO equivalent to this test method.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 30-Apr-2013
• ICS: 83.140.50 - Seals
• Technical Committee: C24 - Building Seals and Sealants
• Drafting Committee: C24.20 - General Test Methods

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM C1183-04(2008) - Standard Test Method for Extrusion Rate of Elastomeric Sealants
• Effective Date: 01-May-2013
• Replaced By: ASTM C1183/C1183M-13(2018) - Standard Test Method for Extrusion Rate of Elastomeric Sealants
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2018
• Referred By: ASTM D5893/D5893M-16(2021) - Standard Specification for Cold-Applied, Single-Component, Chemically Curing Silicone Joint Sealant for Portland Cement Concrete Pavements
• Effective Date: 01-May-2013

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: C1183/C1183M − 13
Standard Test Method for
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Extrusion Rate of Elastomeric Sealants
ThisstandardisissuedunderthefixeddesignationC1183/C1183M;thenumberimmediatelyfollowingthedesignationindicatestheyear
of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.
A superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope component sealants are supplied ready for use upon opening
the container. Multicomponent sealants are supplied as a base
1.1 This test method covers two laboratory procedures for
component(s) and a curing agent separately packaged. After
determiningtheextrusionrateofelastomericsealantsforusein
mixing the two or more parts, the sealant is ready for
building construction.
application.This test method is intended to provide a means to
1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
measure the extrusion rate spanning the range of rheological
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in
properties.
each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each
4.2 Thistestmethodalsocoverstheoptionofmeasuringthe
system shall be used independently of the other. Combining
freeze-thaw and heat stability of such sealants.
values from the two systems may result in non-conformance
with the standard.
4.3 Thistestmethodprovidesforanoptionofeitherametal
or plastic nozzle. It is intended that the metal nozzle be used
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
when greater precision is required, such as in ASTM specifi-
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
cations. The plastic nozzle may be used for general screening
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
of sealant properties or for developmental purposes when a
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
large number of test specimens are being tested.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 There is no known ISO equivalent to this test method.
4.4 This test method measures the volume of sealant ex-
truded over a given period of time at a given pressure (kPa or
2. Referenced Documents
psi).
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
C717Terminology of Building Seals and Sealants
5. Apparatus
D1475Test Method For Density of Liquid Coatings, Inks,
5.1 High Density Polyethylene Cartridge, with plunger and
and Related Products
cap, 177 mL[6 fluid oz] capacity, with the front end having an
D2452TestMethodforExtrudabilityofOil-andResin-Base
inside diameter of 13.7 6 0.05 mm [0.540 6 0.002 in.].
Caulking Compounds
5.2 Nozzle.
3. Terminology 5.2.1 Metal Nozzle, threaded to fit threaded end of polyeth-
ylene cartridge with the dimensions given in Fig. 1.
3.1 Definitions—SeeTerminologyC717forapplicabledefi-
1
5.2.2 Polyethylene Cartridge Nozzle, 64 mm [2 ⁄2 in.] in
nitions of the following terms: caulking, compound, elasto-
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length with 3–mm [ ⁄8 –in.] orifice
meric and nonsag sealant, sealant, latex sealant.
5.3 Air Supply,toprovide280 67kPa[40 61psi]pressure
4. Significance and Use
with appropriate fittings and air lines to attach to an air
powered gun for convenience of use.
4.1 Sealantsaresuppliedwithvariousrheologicalproperties
ranging from pourable liquids to nonsagging pastes. Single-
5.4 Caulking Gun, 177 mL [6 fluid oz] capacity, air pow-
ered.
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5.5 Freezer, capable of maintaining −17 6 1°C [0 6 2°F].
ThistestmethodisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeC24onBuilding
Seals and Sealants and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C24.20 on
5.6 Circulating Air Oven, capable of maintaining 50 6 1°C
General Test Methods.
[122 6 2°F].
Current edition approved May 1, 2013. Published June 2013. Originally
approvedin1991.Lastpreviouseditionapprovedin2008asC1183-04(2008).DOI:
5.7 Time Device, a clock or stop-watch graduated in sec-
10.1520/C1183_C1183M-13.
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contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
5.8 Small Container, can, cup, and so forth, as receiver for
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. extruded sealant.
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7.7 Weigh the container to the nearest 0.1 g and subtract the
initial weight, to obtain the weight of the extruded sealant.
Convert the weight of the sealant to volume of sealant by
dividing the weight by the specific gravity. If all the material is
extruded in less than 60 s, note the length of time required and
calculate the volume of sealant that would have been extruded
in 60 s as follows:
Numberofgrams 60seconds
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Designation: C1183 − 04 (Reapproved 2008) C1183/C1183M − 13
Standard Test Method for
1
Extrusion Rate of Elastomeric Sealants
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1183;C1183/C1183M; 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 covers two laboratory procedures for determining the extrusion rate of elastomeric sealants for use in
building construction.
1.2 The values statesstated in metric units either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as the standard. The
values in parentheses are for information only.stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be
used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.
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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
1.4 There is no known ISO equivalent to this test method.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
C717 Terminology of Building Seals and Sealants
D1475 Test Method For Density of Liquid Coatings, Inks, and Related Products
D2452 Test Method for Extrudability of Oil- and Resin-Base Caulking Compounds
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—See Terminology C717 for applicable definitions of the following terms: caulking, compound, elastomeric and
nonsag sealant, sealant, latex sealant.
4. Significance and Use
4.1 Sealants are supplied with various rheological properties ranging from pourable liquids to nonsagging pastes. Single-
component sealants are supplied ready for use upon opening the container. Multicomponent sealants are supplied as a base
component(s) and a curing agent separately packaged. After mixing the two or more parts, the sealant is ready for application. This
test method is intended to provide a means to measure the extrusion rate spanning the range of rheological properties.
4.2 This test method also covers the option of measuring the freeze-thaw and heat stability of such sealants.
4.3 This test method provides for an option of either a metal or plastic nozzle. It is intended that the metal nozzle be used when
greater precision is required, such as in ASTM specifications. The plastic nozzle may be used for general screening of sealant
properties or for developmental purposes when a large number of test specimens are being tested.
4.4 This test method measures the volume of sealant extruded in 1 min over a given period of time at a given pressure (kPa
or psi).
5. Apparatus
5.1 High Density Polyethylene Cartridge, with plunger and cap, 177 mL (6[6 fluid oz)oz] capacity, with the front end having
an inside diameter of 13.7 6 0.05 mm (0.540[0.540 6 0.002 in.).in.].
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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 C24.20 on General
Test Methods.
Current edition approved May 1, 2008May 1, 2013. Published June 2008June 2013. Originally approved in 1991. Last previous edition approved in 20042008 as
C1183C1183-04(2008).-04. DOI: 10.1520/C1183-04R08.10.1520/C1183_C1183M-13.
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volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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5.2 Nozzle.
5.2.1 Metal Nozzle, threaded to fit threaded end of polyethylene cartridge with the dimensions given in Fig. 1.
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5.2.2 Polyethylene Cartridge Nozzle, 64 mm (2[2 ⁄2 in.)in.] in length with 3–mm ([ ⁄8 –in.)–in.] orifice
5.3 Air Supply, to provide 280 6 7 kPa (40[40 6 1 psi)psi] pressure with appropriate fittings and air lines to attach to an air
powered gun for convenience of use.
5.4 Caulking Gun, 177 mL (6[6 fluid oz)oz] capacity, air powered.
5.5 Freezer, capable of maintaining −17 6 1°C (0[0 6 2°F).2°F].
5.6 Circulating Air Oven, capable of maintaining 50 6 1°C (12
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