ASTM C1281-03

Standard Specification for Preformed Tape Sealants for Glazing Applications

ABSTRACT
This specification describes preformed tape sealants for use in glazing applications. These materials are generally used to serve as components of glazing systems. They are intended to serve as a water and air barrier. The preformed tape sealant shall be composed of appropriate raw materials conformed to the requirements specified. The preformed tape sealant shall be of uniform dimensions and consistency. When properly applied, this material shall form a seal to prevent air and water from entering the system. Different test methods shall be performed in order to determine the following properties: low temperature flexibility, weight loss, vehicle migration, backing removal, yield strength, compression or recovery, water absorption, and flow.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification describes preformed tape sealants for use in glazing applications. These materials are generally used to serve as components of glazing systems. They are intended to serve as a water and air barrier.
1.2 This specification is not intended for preformed foam tape sealants.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values in parentheses are provided for information purposes only.
1.4 The subcommittee with jurisdiction is not aware of any similar ISO standard.
1.5 The following precautionary statement pertains only to the test method section of this specification. 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: 09-May-2003
• ICS: 91.100.50 - Binders. Sealing materials
• Technical Committee: C24 - Building Seals and Sealants
• Drafting Committee: C24.10 - Specifications, Guides and Practices

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM C1281-99 - Standard Specification for Preformed Tape Sealants for Glazing Applications
• Effective Date: 10-May-2003
• Replaced By: ASTM C1281-03(2009) - Standard Specification for Preformed Tape Sealants for Glazing Applications
• Effective Date: 01-Jan-2009
• Referred By: ASTM E2112-23 - Standard Practice for Installation of Exterior Windows, Doors and Skylights
• Effective Date: 10-May-2003

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: C 1281 – 03
Standard Specification for
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Preformed Tape Sealants for Glazing Applications
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C 1281; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
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1. Scope formed Tape Sealants
C 1016 Test Method for Determination ofWaterAbsorption
1.1 This specification describes preformed tape sealants for
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of Sealant Backing (Joint Filler) Material
use in glazing applications. These materials are generally used
C 1266 Test Method for Flow Characteristics of Preformed
to serve as components of glazing systems. They are intended
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Tape Sealants
to serve as a water and air barrier.
1.2 This specification is not intended for preformed foam
3. Terminology
tape sealants.
3.1 Definitions—Thedefinitionsofthefollowingtermsused
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
in this specification are found in Terminology C 717: compres-
standard. The values in parentheses are provided for informa-
sion seal, glazing, tape sealant.
tion purposes only.
1.4 The subcommittee with jurisdiction is not aware of any
4. Materials and Manufacturers
similar ISO standard.
4.1 The preformed tape sealant shall be composed of
1.5 The following precautionary statement pertains only to
appropriate raw materials to result in conformance to this
the test method section of this specification. This standard does
specification.
not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any,
4.2 The preformed tape sealant shall be of uniform dimen-
associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this
sions and consistency.
standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices
4.3 When properly applied, this material shall form a seal to
and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior
prevent air and water from entering the system.
to use.
5. Requirements
2. Referenced Documents
5.1 The tape sealant in the original unopened container shall
2.1 ASTM Standards:
2 meet the requirements of this specification and remain suitable
C 717 Terminology of Building Seals and Sealants
for use for a minimum of 12 months from the date of
C 765 Test Method for Low-Temperature Flexibility of
2 manufacture when stored at a temperature of 26.6°C (80°F)
Preformed Tape Sealants
maximum.
C 771 Test Method for Weight Loss After Heat Aging of
2 5.2 Physical Properties—The physical properties of the
Preformed Sealing Tapes
material shall conform to the requirements specified inTable 1.
C 772 Test Method for Oil Migration or Plasticizer Bleed-
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Out of Preformed Tape Sealants
6. Significance and Use
C879 TestMethodforReleasePapersUsedwithPreformed
6.1 This specification describes only preformed tape seal-
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Tape Sealants
ants for glazing applications. Their use is specific under
C 908 Test Method for Yield Strength of Preformed Tape
glazing systems to serve as a water and air barrier. The test
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Sealants
methods chosen are to determine their efficiency in this use.
C 972 Test Method for Compression-Recovery of Pre-
This specification does not describe all required properties of
the preformed tape sealants. It should be recognized by the
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purchaser and design professional that not all preformed tape
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C24 on
Building Seals and Sealants and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C24.10
sealants meeting this specification are suitable for all applica-
on Specifications, Guides and Practices.
tions.Insomeinstances,additionalrequirementswillbeagreed
Current edition approved May 10, 2003. Published June 2003. Originally
to by the supplier and user.
approved in 1994. Last previous edition approved in 1999 as C 1281 – 99.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 04.07.
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C1281–03
TABLE 1 Material Requirements
8.3 Weight Loss—Test Method C 771.
Properties ASTM Test Method Requirements 8.4 Vehicle Migration—Test Method C 772.
8.5 Backing Removal—Test Method C 879.
Low Temp Flex C 765 No Cracks at − 23°C (−10°F)
No Adhesion Loss
8.6 Yield Strength—Test Method C 908.
Weight Loss C 771 2 % Maximum
8.7 Compression/Recovery—Test Method C 972.
Vehicle Migration C 772 1 paper stained maximum and this
8.8 Water Absorption—Test Method C 1016, Procedure A,
stain can be no more than 3.2 mm
(0.125 in.) from edge of sample
withSection10.1.5modifiedasfollows:afterimmersionfor24
maximum
h,removethespecimenbypickingitup75mm(3in.)fromthe
Backing Removal C 879, No tran
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