ASTM C1589/C1589M-13
(Practice)Standard Practice for Outdoor Weathering of Construction Seals and Sealants
Standard Practice for Outdoor Weathering of Construction Seals and Sealants
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 Tests conducted in accordance with this practice are used to evaluate the weatherability of construction seals and sealant materials when they are exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The weatherability of seals and sealants in actual outdoor use can be very different depending on the location, because of differences in solar radiation, moisture, temperature, pollutants, and other factors. Sealant color may also affect weatherability.
4.2 The type, frequency and amount of movement of sealants varies with location and may affect weatherability. It cannot be assumed, therefore, that results from one exposure in a single location will be useful for determining weatherability in a different location. Exposures in several locations with different climates (for example, solar radiation, moisture, temperature, pollutants, biological and other factors) that represent a broad range of anticipated service conditions are recommended.
4.3 It is strongly recommended that control materials of similar composition and construction to the test specimens and with known weatherability be exposed along with the test specimens for the purpose of comparing the performance of test materials to the controls. It is preferable to use two control materials, one with relatively good weatherability and one with relatively poor weatherability.
4.4 The results of short-term exposure tests can provide an indication of relative outdoor performance, but they shall not be used to predict the absolute long-term performance of a seal or sealant material. The results of tests conducted for less than 12 months will depend on the particular season of the year in which they begin.
4.5 Because of year-to-year climatatological variations, results from a single exposure test cannot be used to predict the absolute rate at which a seal or sealant degrades. Several years of repeat exposures are needed to determine an average test result for a given location.
4.6 Climatic and construction fa...
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1.1 This practice describes outdoor exposure procedures to be used as part of a test designed to determine the weatherability of building construction, seals and sealants.Note 1—See Practice G24 for Exposures to Daylight Filtered Through Glass.
1.2 This practice includes three procedures for outdoor weathering. Procedure A exposes specimens to outdoor weathering without movement. Procedure B and Procedure C are, respectively, continuous natural and periodic manual techniques for subjecting specimens to the combination of cyclic movement and exposure to outdoor weathering.
1.3 This practice is limited to the method by which the construction seals or sealants are exposed to outdoor weathering as part of a test program. It refers to the types of evaluations to be performed following the outdoor exposure but does not describe the test methods.
1.4 Means of evaluation of the effects of weathering will depend on the intended use of the test material.
1.5 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.
1.6 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.
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Designation: C1589/C1589M − 13
StandardPractice for
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Outdoor Weathering of Construction Seals and Sealants
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1589/C1589M; 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 C718Test Method for Ultraviolet (UV)-Cold Box Exposure
of One-Part, Elastomeric, Solvent-Release Type Sealants
1.1 This practice describes outdoor exposure procedures to
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(Withdrawn 2002)
be used as part of a test designed to determine the weather-
C719Test Method for Adhesion and Cohesion of Elasto-
ability of building construction, seals and sealants.
meric Joint Sealants Under Cyclic Movement (Hockman
NOTE 1—See Practice G24 for Exposures to Daylight FilteredThrough
Cycle)
Glass.
C1135TestMethodforDeterminingTensileAdhesionProp-
1.2 This practice includes three procedures for outdoor
erties of Structural Sealants
weathering. ProcedureAexposes specimens to outdoor weath-
C1257Test Method for Accelerated Weathering of Solvent-
ering without movement. Procedure B and Procedure C are,
Release-Type Sealants
respectively, continuous natural and periodic manual tech-
C1442Practice for Conducting Tests on Sealants Using
niques for subjecting specimens to the combination of cyclic
Artificial Weathering Apparatus
movement and exposure to outdoor weathering.
C1735Test Method for Measuring the Time Dependent
1.3 This practice is limited to the method by which the
Modulus of Sealants Using Stress Relaxation
construction seals or sealants are exposed to outdoor weather-
E631Terminology of Building Constructions
ing as part of a test program. It refers to the types of
E732Specification for Disposable Pasteur-Type Pipet
evaluations to be performed following the outdoor exposure
E734SpecificationforDisposableGlassBloodSampleCap-
but does not describe the test methods.
illary Tube (Microhematocrit)
1.4 Means of evaluation of the effects of weathering will
E772Terminology of Solar Energy Conversion
depend on the intended use of the test material.
G7Practice for Atmospheric Environmental Exposure Test-
ing of Nonmetallic Materials
1.5 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
G24Practice for Conducting Exposures to Daylight Filtered
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in
Through Glass
each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each
G84Practice for Measurement of Time-of-Wetness on Sur-
system shall be used independently of the other. Combining
faces Exposed to Wetting Conditions as in Atmospheric
values from the two systems may result in non-conformance
Corrosion Testing
with the standard.
G113Terminology Relating to Natural andArtificialWeath-
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the
ering Tests of Nonmetallic Materials
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
G147Practice for Conditioning and Handling of Nonmetal-
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
lic Materials for Natural and Artificial Weathering Tests
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
G169Guide for Application of Basic Statistical Methods to
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Weathering Tests
2. Referenced Documents G178Practice for Determining theActivation Spectrum of a
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Material (Wavelength Sensitivity to an Exposure Source)
2.1 ASTM Standards:
Using the Sharp Cut-On Filter or Spectrographic Tech-
C717Terminology of Building Seals and Sealants
nique
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C24 on Building
3. Terminology
Seals and Sealants and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C24.40 on
Weathering.
3.1 Definitions—Definitions are found in Terminologies
Current edition approved May 15, 2013. Published June 2013. Originally
C717, G113, E631, and E772.
approved in 2004. Last previous edition approved in 2005 as C1589-05. DOI:
10.1520/C1589-13.
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4. Significance and Use areas may include those represented by desert, seashore (salt
air), industrial locations, tropical, and subtropical regions, plus
4.1 Tests conducted in accordance with this prac
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Designation: C1589 − 05 C1589/C1589M − 13
Standard Practice for
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Outdoor Weathering of Construction Seals and Sealants
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1589;C1589/C1589M; 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 practice describes outdoor exposure procedures to be used as part of a test designed to determine the weathering
durability weatherability of building construction, seals and sealants.
NOTE 1—See Practice G24 for Exposures to Daylight Filtered Through Glass.
1.2 This practice includes three procedures for outdoor weathering. Procedure A exposes specimens to outdoor weathering
without movement. Procedure B and Procedure C are, respectively, continuous natural and periodic manual techniques for
subjecting specimens to the combination of cyclic movement and exposure to outdoor weathering.
1.3 This practice is limited to the method by which the construction seals or sealants are exposed to outdoor weathering as part
of a test program. It does not describe the test methods refers to the types of evaluations to be performed following the outdoor
exposure. It is intended for specimens of any size and shape to be used in static or dynamic tests.exposure but does not describe
the test methods.
1.4 Means of evaluation of the effects of weathering will depend on the intended use forof the test material.
1.5 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as the standard. The values given 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.
1.6 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
C718 Test Method for Ultraviolet (UV)-Cold Box Exposure of One-Part, Elastomeric, Solvent-Release Type Sealants
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(Withdrawn 2002)
C719 Test Method for Adhesion and Cohesion of Elastomeric Joint Sealants Under Cyclic Movement (Hockman Cycle)
C1135 Test Method for Determining Tensile Adhesion Properties of Structural Sealants
C1257 Test Method for Accelerated Weathering of Solvent-Release-Type Sealants
C1442 Practice for Conducting Tests on Sealants Using Artificial Weathering Apparatus
C1735 Test Method for Measuring the Time Dependent Modulus of Sealants Using Stress Relaxation
E631 Terminology of Building Constructions
E732 Specification for Disposable Pasteur-Type Pipet
E734 Specification for Disposable Glass Blood Sample Capillary Tube (Microhematocrit)
E772 Terminology of Solar Energy Conversion
G7 Practice for Atmospheric Environmental Exposure Testing of Nonmetallic Materials
G24 Practice for Conducting Exposures to Daylight Filtered Through Glass
G84 Practice for Measurement of Time-of-Wetness on Surfaces Exposed to Wetting Conditions as in Atmospheric Corrosion
Testing
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This practice 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, 2005May 15, 2013. Published January 2005June 2013. Originally approved in 2004. Last previous edition approved in 20042005 as
C1589-04.-05. DOI: 10.1520/C1589-05.10.1520/C1589-13.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on www.astm.org.
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G113 Terminology Relating to Natural and Artificial Weathering Tests of Nonmetallic Materials
G147 Practice for Conditioning and Handling of Nonmetallic Materials for Natural and Artificial
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