ASTM C1135-00(2005)

Standard Test Method for Determining Tensile Adhesion Properties of Structural Sealants

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
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.
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.
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 C 1135; ISO 8339 and ISO 8340.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Aug-2005
• Technical Committee: C24 - Building Seals and Sealants
• Drafting Committee: C24.30 - Adhesion

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM C1135-00 - Standard Test Method for Determining Tensile Adhesion Properties of Structural Sealants
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2005
• Replaced By: ASTM C1135-00(2011) - Standard Test Method for Determining Tensile Adhesion Properties of Structural Sealants
• Effective Date: 01-Jan-2011
• Referred By: ASTM C1564-20 - Standard Guide for Use of Silicone Sealants for Protective Glazing Systems
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2005
• Referred By: ASTM C1193-16(2023) - Standard Guide for Use of Joint Sealants
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2005
• Referred By: ASTM C1249-18(2023) - Standard Guide for Secondary Seal for Sealed Insulating Glass Units for Structural Sealant Glazing Applications
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2005
• 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-Sep-2005
• 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-Sep-2005
• Referred By: ASTM C1401-23 - Standard Guide for Structural Sealant Glazing
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2005
• Referred By: ASTM C1589/C1589M-18(2023) - Standard Practice for Outdoor Weathering of Construction Seals and Sealants
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2005
• Referred By: ASTM C1369-19 - Standard Specification for Secondary Edge Sealants for Structurally Glazed Insulating Glass Units
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2005
• Referred By: ASTM F3561-23 - Standard Test Method for Forced-Entry-Resistance of Fenestration Systems After Simulated Active Shooter Attack
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2005
• Referred By: ASTM C1184-23 - Standard Specification for Structural Silicone Sealants
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2005
• Referred By: ASTM C1021-08(2023) - Standard Practice for Laboratories Engaged in Testing of Building Sealants
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2005

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:C1135–00(Reapproved2005)
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. 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 Thesealantsusedfortheseapplicationsaredesignedtoprovide
a structural link between the glazing or panel and the framing
1.1 This test method covers a laboratory procedure for
system.
quantitatively measuring the tensile adhesion properties of
4.2 Althoughthistestmethodisconductedatoneprescribed
structural sealants, hereinafter referred to as the “sealant”.
environmental condition, other environmental conditions and
1.2 The values stated in SI (metric) units are to be regarded
duration cycles can be employed.
asthestandard.Theinch-poundvaluesgiveninparenthesesare
provided for information only.
5. Apparatus and Materials
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
5.1 Tensile Testing Machine, capable of producing a tensile
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
load on the specimen at the rate of 50.8 6 5.1 mm (2.0 6 0.20
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
in.) per minute.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
5.1.1 Fixed Member—A fixed or essentially stationary
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
member carrying one grip.
NOTE 1—Two ISO standards are known that develop similar informa-
5.1.2 Movable Member—A movable member carrying a
tion to C1135; ISO 8339 and ISO 8340.
second grip.
5.1.3 Grips—The grips should be suitable to firmly grasp
2. Referenced Documents
the test fixture that holds the test specimen and should be
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
designed to eliminate eccentric specimen loading. Specimen
C717 Terminology of Building Seals and Sealants
loading should be perpendicular to the substrate/sealant inter-
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2.2 ISO Standards:
faces. For alignment purposes, each grip shall have a swivel or
ISO 8339 Determination of Tensile Properties
universal joint at the end nearest to the specimen.
ISO8340 DeterminationofTensilePropertiesatMaintained
5.1.4 Grip Fixture—A fixture capable of being held by the
Extension
grips and furnishing a tensile force to the sealant specimen.
5.2 Spatulas, for use in applying sealant.
3. Terminology
5.3 Caulking Gun, for extruding sealant from cartridges
3.1 Definitions—Refer to Terminology C717 for definitions
when applicable.
of the following terms used in this test method: cohesive
5.4 Substrate Panels—Two substrates of the same finish are
failure,primer,sealant,spacer,structuralsealant,andsubstrate.
required for each test specimen.
4. Significance and Use
NOTE 2—This test method is based on identical substrates of
6.3 3 25.4 3 76.2 mm (0.25 3 1.0 3 3.0 in.) clear float glass. Other
4.1 Frequently, glass or other glazing or panel materials are
substrates may be tested; however, consideration needs to be given to
structurally adhered with a sealant to a metal framing system.
maintaining adequate rigidity of the substrates during testing.
5.5 Spacer—One piece spacer made from polytetrafluoreth-
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ThistestmethodisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeC24onBuilding
ylene(PTFE)orasuitablerigidmaterialshallbeusedtowhich
Seals and Sealants and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C24.30 on
the test sealant will not bond.
Adhesion.
Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2005. Published October 2005. Originally 5.6 Substrate Cleaning Materials.
approved in 1990. Last previous edition approved in 2000 as C1135 – 00. DOI:
5.7 Primer (if needed).
10.1520/C1135-00R05.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
6. Test Specimen
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
6.1 Assembly:
the ASTM website.
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C1135–00 (2005)
6.1.1 Prior to assembly, wipe the substrates with a clean, 7.2 Remove all spacer sections from the specimens. If
dry, lint-free cloth, then thoroughly clean with a solution desired, spacers may be removed prior to the end of the 21 day
appropriate for the substrate material. Prior to evaporation of cure. If removed early, note this in the report.
the cleaning solution, wipe the substrates dry with a clean,
8. Procedure
lint-fre
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