ASTM C1536-18
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Measuring the Yield for Aerosol Foam Sealants
Standard Test Method for Measuring the Yield for Aerosol Foam Sealants
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 The yield measurement of aerosol foam sealants is used to indicate the amount of foam sealant that can be obtained from a single container of product.
5.2 The yield does not predict the performance capability of the foam sealant product or its suitability for the intended application.
5.3 Procedure A was developed for use with products that can be volumetrically measured by submersion in water. Procedure B was developed for product that cannot be measured by using a water displacement method.
5.4 Yield is often dependent on the bead size dispensed. Extrapolation of test results using data measured for larger size beads to estimate smaller sized beads has shown inaccuracies. Since yield will be reported based on the diameter of the cured bead (not initial size of wet beads), the operator shall determine the nominal initial bead size required to produce a specific nominal cured bead diameter. This foam characteristic, called “post dispensing contraction” or “post dispensing expansion,” is defined in Terminology C717.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method determines the quantity of linear units of a foam sealant at a specified bead diameter that may be obtained from each container of an aerosol product. A minimum of four (4) representative containers of the aerosol product are required for this determination.
1.2 The test method is intended to estimate the contents of the aerosol container (1) for purposes of label statements, and (2) to provide the user information needed to estimate job requirements.
1.3 Foam sealants are used for a variety of end-use applications but are primarily intended to reduce air movement in the building envelope.
1.4 Currently, two main foam sealant types are applicable to this standard: single component polyurethane and latex.
1.5 Values are reported in SI units only.
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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.7 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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Standard Test Method for
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Measuring the Yield for Aerosol Foam Sealants
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1536; 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 Latex Foam Sealants
1.1 This test method determines the quantity of linear units
3. Terminology
of a foam sealant at a specified bead diameter that may be
obtained from each container of an aerosol product. A mini- 3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.1.1 empty aerosol container (of foam sealant)—An aero-
mum of four (4) representative containers of the aerosol
product are required for this determination. sol container that has reached the point at which the foam
sealant can be no longer dispensed at a minimum rate of 1.0 g
1.2 The test method is intended to estimate the contents of
or 2.0 linear cm continuous foam bead within two continuous
the aerosol container (1) for purposes of label statements, and
seconds.
(2) to provide the user information needed to estimate job
3.1.2 symbols—letter symbols are used to represent physical
requirements.
measurements and are defined in Table 1 and Table 2.
1.3 Foam sealants are used for a variety of end-use appli-
3.1.3 yield—the yield for an aerosol foam sealant product is
cations but are primarily intended to reduce air movement in
the quantity of linear unit (meter) at a specified nominal
the building envelope.
diameter of cured foam bead that may be obtained from a full
1.4 Currently, two main foam sealant types are applicable to
container. It is determined by following this test method.
this standard: single component polyurethane and latex.
1.5 Values are reported in SI units only. 4. Summary of Test Method
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the 4.1 Unless otherwise stated, Standard Condition shall be
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
used.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
4.2 Procedure A—Suitable for aerosol foam sealant that can
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
be measured by water displacement (intended only for poly-
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
urethane foams).
1.7 This international standard was developed in accor-
4.2.1 The middle of the aerosol container’s contents is used
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
for dispensing bead specimens at specified bead size.
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
4.2.2 The dispensed foam volume is determined by sub-
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
merging the foam bead specimens in water and measuring the
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
buoyancy.
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
4.2.3 The yield is calculated from the measured foam
specimen’s volume.
2. Referenced Documents
4.3 Procedure B—Suitable only for foam sealants that
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
cannot be measured by water displacement (Intended only for
C717 Terminology of Building Seals and Sealants
latex foams).
C1620 Specification for Aerosol Polyurethane and Aerosol
4.3.1 The middle of the container’s contents is used for
dispensing bead specimens at specified bead size.
4.3.2 The volume of the foam bead is directly measured
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ThistestmethodisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeC24onBuilding
from the dried or cured foam bead specimens. Yield is
Seals and Sealants and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C24.61 on
calculated from these measurements.
Aerosol Foam Sealants.
Current edition approved Sept. 15, 2018. Published November 2018. Originally
NOTE 1—Procedure A uses tap water (see 11.10) to which 4.2 g of
approved in 2002. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as C1536–10. DOI:
Dioctyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate (70 % solids) and 1.2 g of SAG 10
10.1520/C1536-18.
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defoamer per 4 liters may be added as wetting agent/defoamer blend.This
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avoids false readings if air bubbles become a problem. The water is
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 maintained at 23 6 2°C during the submersion part of the test. It is
the ASTM website. permissible for a single batch of water to be used up to 48 h.
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TABLE 1 Data Acquisition and Calculation
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Standard Test Method for
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Measuring the Yield for Aerosol Foam Sealants
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1536; 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 determines the quantity of linear units of a foam sealant havingat a specified bead diameter that may be
obtained from a single can of aerosol product. Four (4) cans each container of an aerosol product. A minimum of four (4)
representative containers of the aerosol product are required for each product this determination.
1.2 The test method is intended to estimate the contents of the aerosol container (1) for purposes of label statements, and (2)
to provide the user information needed to estimate job requirements.
1.3 Foam sealants are used for a variety of end-use applications but are primarily intended to reduce air movement in the
building envelope.
1.4 Currently, two main foam sealant types are applicable to this standard: single component polyurethane and latex.
1.5 There is no other known standard test method to measure aerosol foam sealant yield.
1.5 Values are reported in SI units only. Certain apparatus and supply items are referenced in inch-pound units for purchasing
purposes.
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 safety, health, and healthenvironmental practices and determine the
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.7 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
C717 Terminology of Building Seals and Sealants
C1620 Specification for Aerosol Polyurethane and Aerosol Latex Foam Sealants
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.1.1 empty aerosol cancontainer (of foam sealant)—the timeAn aerosol container that has reached the point at which the
product flow of the foam sealant is less than 2.0 linear cm or 1.0 g of foam sealant can be no longer dispensed at a minimum rate
of 1.0 g or 2.0 linear cm continuous foam bead duringwithin two continuous seconds of dispensing.seconds.
3.1.2 symbols—letter symbols are used to represent physical measurements and are defined in Table 1 and Table 2.
3.1.3 yield—the yield for an aerosol can of foam sealant product is the quantity of linear unit (meter) at a specified nominal
diameter of cured foam bead that is dispensed may be obtained from a full can as defined by container. It is determined by
following this test method.
4. Summary of Test Method
4.1 Unless otherwise stated, Standard Condition shall be used.
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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 C24.61 on Aerosol
Foam Sealants.
Current edition approved June 1, 2010Sept. 15, 2018. Published August 2010November 2018. Originally approved in 2002. Last previous edition approved in 20032010
as C1536–03.–10. DOI: 10.1520/C1536-10.10.1520/C1536-18.
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TABLE 1 Data Acquisition and Calculation Form for Foam Yield Measurement Procedure A
Sample Description Symbol
Canister Avg. initial weight (g) A = (A + A )/2
1 2
Container Avg. initial weight (g) A = (A + A )/2
1 2
Avg. weight after discharge (g) B = (B + B )/2
1 2
Avg. max discharged weight (g) A − B
Specimen Preparation Temperature (°C) . . .
Relative humidity (%) . . .
Can’s starting weight (g) E = (E + E )/2
1 2
Container’s starting weight (g) E = (E + E )/2
1 2
Can’s finishing weight (g) F = (F + F )/2
1 2
Co
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