Standard Test Method for Determining Adhesive Attack on Rigid Cellular Foam

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
Rigid foam such as RCPS is used in the building construction industry. Because it is sensitive to certain components contained in adhesives which cause it to dissolve, it is important to have a test method to determine whether an adhesive is compatible with RCPS foam. This test method would help the end user decide which adhesive to use with RCPS foam by quantitatively measuring the amount of cavitation formed by the components contained in the adhesive.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers a practical means of measuring the degree of rigid cellular polystyrene (RCPS) foam cavitation damage when an adhesive is used to bond this substrate.
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 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: D5113 − 97 (Reapproved2011)
Standard Test Method for
Determining Adhesive Attack on Rigid Cellular Foam
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5113; 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.
´ NOTE—Units of measure were editorially changed from hard to soft conversions throughout the text in April 2011.
1. Scope 4. Summary of Test Method
1.1 This test method covers a practical means of measuring 4.1 This test method consists of testing two RCPS sections
thedegreeofrigidcellularpolystyrene(RCPS)foamcavitation bonded by adhesive and allowed to set for 24 h. Before
damage when an adhesive is used to bond this substrate. evaluation, the degree of cavitation is measured and recorded.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
5. Significance and Use
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
5.1 Rigid foam such as RCPS is used in the building
only.
construction industry. Because it is sensitive to certain compo-
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
nents contained in adhesives which cause it to dissolve, it is
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
important to have a test method to determine whether an
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
adhesive is compatible with RCPS foam. This test method
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
would help the end user decide which adhesive to use with
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
RCPS foam by quantitatively measuring the amount of cavi-
tation formed by the components contained in the adhesive.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
6. Apparatus
C578 Specification for Rigid, Cellular Polystyrene Thermal
6.1 Circular Template, with an inside diameter of 25 mm
Insulation
(1.0 in.) and a depth of 6 mm ( ⁄4 in.).
D907 Terminology of Adhesives
6.2 Circulating Air Oven, for elevated temperature testing,
3. Terminology
capable of being held at 40 6 1°C (104 6 2°F).
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 Many terms in this standard are defined in Terminol- 7. Materials
ogy D907.
7.1 For the test, use Type IV RCPS foam with a nominal
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard: thickness of 25 mm (1.0 in.).
3.2.1 cavitation damage, n—as related to rigid cellular
7.2 If another type is used, record the type, thickness and
polystyrene foam, the pitting and wearing away of the surface.
density.
3.2.1.1 Discussion—Damage may include loss of material,
surface deformation, or any other changes in microstructure,
8. Conditioning
properties, or appearance.
8.1 Unless otherwise agreed upon by the purchaser and the
3.3 Abbreviations:
manufacturer, condition the test specimen and adhesive 24 h
3.3.1 RCPS—Rigid cellular polystyrene.
prior to testing at 23 6 1°C (73 6 2°F) and 50 6 5 % relative
humidity.
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D14 on
9. Procedure
Adhesives and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D14.10 on Working
Properties.
9.1 Prepare enough specimens so that two assemblies are
Current edition approved April 1, 2011. Published April 2011. Originally
tested at both temperatures.
appr
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