ASTM D7799-12a

Standard Specification for Tufted and Woven Broadloom Carpet Adhesives Without Homogenous PVC or Non-PVC Backings

ABSTRACT
This specification establishes minimum requirements for adhesives used for the installation of tufted or woven broadloom carpet, within a climate controlled structure, when adhered directly, and permanently, to a structurally sound and recommended substrate. It provides the means to determine adhesive bonding variation as a result of different carpet backing systems and their usage classifications based on the traffic conditions they are subjected to. This specification also describes classification, standard conditioning, chemical composition, physical properties, performance requirements, sampling, certification, and packaging and package marking.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification establishes minimum requirements for adhesives used for the installation of tufted or woven broadloom carpet, within a climate controlled structure, when adhered directly, and permanently, to a structurally sound and recommended substrate.  
1.2 This specification will provide the means to determine adhesive bonding variation as a result of different carpet backing systems and their usage classifications based on the traffic conditions they are subjected to.  
1.3 This specification is not applicable to specialty adhesives such as those necessary for PVC and Non-PVC backed carpet tile and broadloom where the backing would be considered homogenous in nature.  
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.  
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-Aug-2012
• ICS: 83.180 - Adhesives
• Technical Committee: D14 - Adhesives
• Drafting Committee: D14.70 - Construction Adhesives

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Designation:D7799 −12a
Standard Specification for
Tufted and Woven Broadloom Carpet Adhesives Without
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Homogenous PVC or Non-PVC Backings
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D7799; 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 D2556 Test Method for Apparent Viscosity of Adhesives
Having Shear-Rate-Dependent Flow Properties
1.1 This specification establishes minimum requirements
D4783 Test Methods for Resistance of Adhesive Prepara-
for adhesives used for the installation of tufted or woven
tions in Container toAttack by Bacteria, Yeast, and Fungi
broadloom carpet, within a climate controlled structure, when
D6004 Test Method for Determining Adhesive Shear
adhered directly, and permanently, to a structurally sound and
Strength of Carpet Adhesives
recommended substrate.
D6325 Test Method for Determining Open Assembly Time
1.2 This specification will provide the means to determine
of Carpet Mastic Adhesives
adhesive bonding variation as a result of different carpet
D6862 Test Method for 90 Degree Peel Resistance of
backing systems and their usage classifications based on the
Adhesives
traffic conditions they are subjected to.
D6962 Practice for Operation of a Roller Chair Tester for
Pile Yarn Floor Coverings
1.3 This specification is not applicable to specialty adhe-
sives such as those necessary for PVC and Non-PVC backed D7149 Practice for Determining the Freeze Thaw Stability
of Adhesives
carpet tile and broadloom where the backing would be consid-
ered homogenous in nature. D7532 Practice for Determination of Re-tack Ability of
Carpet Adhesives
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
E2471 Test Method for Using Seeded-Agar for the Screen-
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
ing Assessment of Antimicrobial Activity In Carpets
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
F2199 Test Method for Determining Dimensional Stability
and are not considered standard.
of Resilient Floor Tile after Exposure to Heat
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
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2.2 ISO Standard:
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
ISO 4918 Resilient, textile and laminate floor coverings —
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
Castor chair test
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
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2.3 Other Document:
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
OSHA Regulations 29 CFR paragraphs 1910–1210
Section 313 of Title III Superfund Amendments and Reau-
2. Referenced Documents
thorization Act of 1986
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
40CFR372 ToxicChemicalReleaseReporting:Community
D123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
Right-to-Know
D907 Terminology of Adhesives
D1084 Test Methods for Viscosity of Adhesives
3. Terminology
D1337 Practice for Storage Life of Adhesives by Viscosity
3.1 Definitions:
and Bond Strength
3.2 Backing Systems:
3.2.1 primary backing, n—for tufted pile yarn floor
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D14 on
covering, the fabric through which the pile yarn is carried by
Adhesives and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D14.70 on Construction
needles to form tufts; the backing fabric.
Adhesives.
Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2012. Published November 2012. Originally
approved in 2012. Last previous edition approved in 2012 as D7799 – 12. DOI:
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TABLE 1 Performance Tests and Requirements
3.2.2 secondary backing, n—for pile yarn floor covering,a
suitable material adhered to or adhered to the underside of the Test Method Class 1 Class 2 Class 3
ASTM D6862 $25 psi $20 psi $12 psi
primary backing fabric.
(90° Peel)
ASTM D6004 $30 psi $20 psi $12 psi
3.2.3 hotmelt backing, n—the uppermost layer of carpet
(180° Shear)
backing where carpet fiber bundles are physically attached at
ASTM D6962 or $25 000 cycl
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Designation: D7799 − 12 D7799 − 12a
Standard Specification for
Tufted and Woven Broadloom Carpet Adhesives Without
1
Homogenous PVC or Non-PVC Backings
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D7799; 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 specification establishes minimum requirements for adhesives used for the installation of tufted or woven broadloom
carpet, within a climate controlled structure, when adhered directly, and permanently, to a structurally sound and recommended
substrate.
1.2 This specification will provide the means to determine adhesive bonding variation as a result of different carpet backing
systems and their usage classifications based on the traffic conditions they are subjected to.
1.3 This specification is not applicable to specialty adhesives such as those necessary for PVC and Non-PVC backed carpet tile
and broadloom where the backing would be considered homogenous in nature.
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
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:
D123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
D907 Terminology of Adhesives
D1084 Test Methods for Viscosity of Adhesives
D1337 Practice for Storage Life of Adhesives by Viscosity and Bond Strength
D2556 Test Method for Apparent Viscosity of Adhesives Having Shear-Rate-Dependent Flow Properties
D4783 Test Methods for Resistance of Adhesive Preparations in Container to Attack by Bacteria, Yeast, and Fungi
D6004 Test Method for Determining Adhesive Shear Strength of Carpet Adhesives
D6325 Test Method for Determining Open Assembly Time of Carpet Mastic Adhesives
D6862 Test Method for 90 Degree Peel Resistance of Adhesives
D6962 Practice for Operation of a Roller Chair Tester for Pile Yarn Floor Coverings
D7149 Practice for Determining the Freeze Thaw Stability of Adhesives
D7532 Practice for Determination of Re-tack Ability of Carpet Adhesives
E2471 Test Method for Using Seeded-Agar for the Screening Assessment of Antimicrobial Activity In Carpets
F2199 Test Method for Determining Dimensional Stability of Resilient Floor Tile after Exposure to Heat
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2.2 ISO Standard:
ISO 4918 Resilient, textile and laminate floor coverings — Castor chair test
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2.3 Other Document:
OSHA Regulations 29 CFR paragraphs 1910–1210
Section 313 of Title III Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D14 on Adhesives and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D14.70 on Construction Adhesives.
Current edition approved May 15, 2012Sept. 1, 2012. Published May 2012November 2012. Originally approved in 2012. Last previous edition approved in 2012 as D7799
– 12. DOI: 10.1520D7799–12.10.1520D7799–12A.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St., 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http://www.ansi.org.
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Available from U.S. Government Printing Office Superintendent of Documents, 732 N. Capitol St., NW, Mail Stop: SDE, Washington, DC 20401, http://
www.access.gpo.gov.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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40 CFR 372 Toxic Chemical Release Reporting: Community Right-to-Know
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.2 Backing Systems:
3.2.1 primary backing, n—for tufted pile yarn floor covering, the fabric through which the pile yarn is carried by needles to form
tufts; the backing fabric.
3.2.2 secondary backing, n—for pile yarn floor covering, a suitable material adhered to or adhered to the underside of the
primar
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