ASTM C1135-15

Standard Test Method for Determining Tensile Adhesion Properties of Structural Sealants

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 Frequently, glass or other glazing or panel materials are structurally adhered with a sealant to a metal framing system. The sealants used for these applications are designed to provide a structural link between the glazing or panel and the framing system.  
4.2 Although this test method is conducted at one prescribed environmental condition, other environmental conditions and duration cycles can be employed.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers a laboratory procedure for quantitatively measuring the tensile adhesion properties of structural sealants, hereinafter referred to as the “sealant”.  
1.2 The values stated in SI (metric) units are to be regarded as the standard. The inch-pound values given in parentheses are provided for information only.  
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.
Note 1: Two ISO standards are known that develop similar information to C1135; ISO 8339 and ISO 8340.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 30-Nov-2015
• ICS: 91.100.50 - Binders. Sealing materials
• Technical Committee: C24 - Building Seals and Sealants
• Drafting Committee: C24.30 - Adhesion

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM C1135-00(2011) - Standard Test Method for Determining Tensile Adhesion Properties of Structural Sealants
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2015
• Replaced By: ASTM C1135-19 - Standard Test Method for Determining Tensile Adhesion Properties of Structural Sealants
• Effective Date: 01-May-2019
• Referred By: ASTM C1193-16(2023) - Standard Guide for Use of Joint Sealants
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2015
• Referred By: ASTM C1401-23 - Standard Guide for Structural Sealant Glazing
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2015
• Referred By: ASTM C1382-16(2023) - Standard Test Method for Determining Tensile Adhesion Properties of Sealants When Used in Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) Joints
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2015
• Referred By: ASTM C1589/C1589M-18(2023) - Standard Practice for Outdoor Weathering of Construction Seals and Sealants
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2015
• Referred By: ASTM C1184-23 - Standard Specification for Structural Silicone Sealants
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2015
• Referred By: ASTM E1996-23 - Standard Specification for Performance of Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, Doors, and Impact Protective Systems Impacted by Windborne Debris in Hurricanes
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2015
• Referred By: ASTM F3561-23 - Standard Test Method for Forced-Entry-Resistance of Fenestration Systems After Simulated Active Shooter Attack
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2015
• Referred By: ASTM C1369-19 - Standard Specification for Secondary Edge Sealants for Structurally Glazed Insulating Glass Units
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2015
• Referred By: ASTM C1021-08(2023) - Standard Practice for Laboratories Engaged in Testing of Building Sealants
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2015
• Referred By: ASTM C1564-20 - Standard Guide for Use of Silicone Sealants for Protective Glazing Systems
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2015
• Referred By: ASTM C1249-18(2023) - Standard Guide for Secondary Seal for Sealed Insulating Glass Units for Structural Sealant Glazing Applications
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2015

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: C1135 − 15
Standard Test Method for
Determining Tensile Adhesion Properties of Structural
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Sealants
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1135; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year 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 4. Significance and Use
4.1 Frequently, glass or other glazing or panel materials are
1.1 This test method covers a laboratory procedure for
structurally adhered with a sealant to a metal framing system.
quantitatively measuring the tensile adhesion properties of
Thesealantsusedfortheseapplicationsaredesignedtoprovide
structural sealants, hereinafter referred to as the “sealant”.
a structural link between the glazing or panel and the framing
1.2 The values stated in SI (metric) units are to be regarded
system.
asthestandard.Theinch-poundvaluesgiveninparenthesesare
4.2 Althoughthistestmethodisconductedatoneprescribed
provided for information only.
environmental condition, other environmental conditions and
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
duration cycles can be employed.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
5. Apparatus and Materials
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
5.1 Tensile Testing Machine, capable of producing a tensile
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
load on the specimen at the rate of 50.8 6 5.1 mm (2.0 6 0.20
NOTE 1—Two ISO standards are known that develop similar informa-
in.) per minute.
tion to C1135; ISO 8339 and ISO 8340.
5.1.1 Fixed Member—A fixed or essentially stationary
member carrying one grip.
2. Referenced Documents
5.1.2 Movable Member—A movable member carrying a
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second grip.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
5.1.3 Grips—The grips should be suitable to firmly grasp
C717Terminology of Building Seals and Sealants
the test fixture that holds the test specimen and should be
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2.2 ISO Standards:
designed to eliminate eccentric specimen loading. Specimen
ISO 8339Determination of Tensile Properties
loading should be perpendicular to the substrate/sealant inter-
ISO 8340Determination ofTensile Properties at Maintained
faces. For alignment purposes, each grip shall have a swivel or
Extension
universal joint at the end nearest to the specimen.
5.1.4 Grip Fixture—A fixture capable of being held by the
3. Terminology
grips and furnishing a tensile force to the sealant specimen.
3.1 Definitions—Refer to Terminology C717 for definitions
5.2 Spatulas, for use in applying sealant.
of the following terms used in this test method: cohesive
5.3 Caulking Gun, for extruding sealant from cartridges
failure, primer, sealant, spacer, standard conditions, structural
when applicable.
sealant, and substrate.
5.4 Substrate Panels—Two substrates of the same finish are
required for each test specimen.
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ThistestmethodisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeC24onBuilding
NOTE 2—This test method is based on identical substrates of
Seals and Sealants and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C24.30 on
6.3×25.4×76.2 mm (0.25×1.0×3.0 in.) clear float glass. Other sub-
Adhesion.
strates may be tested; however, consideration needs to be given to
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2015. Published January 2016. Originally
maintaining adequate rigidity of the substrates during testing.
approved in 1990. Last previous edition approved in 2011 as C1135–00(2011).
DOI: 10.1520/C1135-15. 5.5 Spacer—One piece spacer made from polytetrafluoreth-
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
ylene(PTFE)orasuitablerigidmaterialshallbeusedtowhich
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
the test sealant will not bond.
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website.
5.6 Substrate Cleaning Materials.
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4th Floor, New York, NY 10036. 5.7 Primer (if needed).
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6. Test Specimen 7. Conditioning
6.1 Assembly: 7.1 Cure the specimens for 21 days at standard conditions.
Anydeviationsfromthecuringconditionsmustbelistedinthe
6.1.1 Prior to assembly, wipe the substrates with a clean,
dry, lint-free cloth, then thoroughly clean with a solution report.
appropriate for the substrate material. Prior to evaporation of
7.2 Remove all spacer sections from the specimens. If
the cleaning solution, wipe the substrates dry with a c
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Designation: C1135 − 00 (Reapproved 2011) C1135 − 15
Standard Test Method for
Determining Tensile Adhesion Properties of Structural
1
Sealants
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1135; 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 a laboratory procedure for quantitatively measuring the tensile adhesion properties of structural
sealants, hereinafter referred to as the “sealant”.
1.2 The values stated in SI (metric) units are to be regarded as the standard. The inch-pound values given in parentheses are
provided for information only.
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.
NOTE 1—Two ISO standards are known that develop similar information to C1135; ISO 8339 and ISO 8340.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
C717 Terminology of Building Seals and Sealants
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2.2 ISO Standards:
ISO 8339 Determination of Tensile Properties
ISO 8340 Determination of Tensile Properties at Maintained Extension
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—Refer to Terminology C717 for definitions of the following terms used in this test method: cohesive failure,
primer, sealant, spacer, standard conditions, structural sealant, and substrate.
4. Significance and Use
4.1 Frequently, glass or other glazing or panel materials are structurally adhered with a sealant to a metal framing system. The
sealants used for these applications are designed to provide a structural link between the glazing or panel and the framing system.
4.2 Although this test method is conducted at one prescribed environmental condition, other environmental conditions and
duration cycles can be employed.
5. Apparatus and Materials
5.1 Tensile Testing Machine, capable of producing a tensile load on the specimen at the rate of 50.8 6 5.1 mm (2.0 6 0.20 in.)
per minute.
5.1.1 Fixed Member—A fixed or essentially stationary member carrying one grip.
5.1.2 Movable Member—A movable member carrying a second grip.
5.1.3 Grips—The grips should be suitable to firmly grasp the test fixture that holds the test specimen and should be designed
to eliminate eccentric specimen loading. Specimen loading should be perpendicular to the substrate/sealant interfaces. For
alignment purposes, each grip shall have a swivel or universal joint at the end nearest to the specimen.
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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 C24.30 on Adhesion.
Current edition approved Jan. 1, 2011Dec. 1, 2015. Published March 2011January 2016. Originally approved in 1990. Last previous edition approved in 20052011 as
C1135 – 00(2005).(2011). DOI: 10.1520/C1135-00R11.10.1520/C1135-15.
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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.
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5.1.4 Grip Fixture—A fixture capable of being held by the grips and furnishing a tensile force to the sealant specimen.
5.2 Spatulas, for use in applying sealant.
5.3 Caulking Gun, for extruding sealant from cartridges when applicable.
5.4 Substrate Panels—Two substrates of the same finish are required for each test specimen.
NOTE 2—This test method is based on identical substrates of 6.3 × 25.4 × 76.2 mm (0.25 × 1.0 × 3.0 in.) clear float glass. Other substrates may be
tested; however, consideration needs to be given to maintaining adequate rigidity of the substrates during testing.
5.5 Spacer—One piece spacer made from polytetrafluorethylene (PTFE) or a suitable rigid material shall be used to which the
test sealant will not bond.
5.6 Substrate Cleaning Materials.
5.7 Primer (if needed).
6. Test Specimen
6.1 Assembly:
6.1.1 Prior t
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