ASTM D2202-00(2023)

Standard Test Method for Slump of Sealants

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 Excessive sealant slump or sag in a vertical joint may cause improper bead shape or inadequate sealant thickness in the completed joint. Slump measurements, as described in this test method, serve to evaluate only this application characteristic; they do not predict the performance capability of the sealant after installation.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers a laboratory procedure for the determination of the degree of slump of a sealant when used in a vertical joint in a structure.  
1.2 The values stated in either inch-pound or SI (metric) units are to be separately regarded as the standard. Within the text, the inch-pound units are shown in parentheses.  
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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Note 1: A related ISO standard is ISO 7390. The user should compare to determine how it differs from this test method.  
1.4 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.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 31-May-2023
• ICS: 91.100.50 - Binders. Sealing materials
• Technical Committee: C24 - Building Seals and Sealants
• Drafting Committee: C24.20 - General Test Methods

Standards Content (Sample)

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.
Designation: D2202 − 00 (Reapproved 2023)
Standard Test Method for
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Slump of Sealants
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D2202; 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 4. Significance and Use
1.1 This test method covers a laboratory procedure for the 4.1 Excessive sealant slump or sag in a vertical joint may
determination of the degree of slump of a sealant when used in cause improper bead shape or inadequate sealant thickness in
a vertical joint in a structure. the completed joint. Slump measurements, as described in this
test method, serve to evaluate only this application character-
1.2 The values stated in either inch-pound or SI (metric)
istic; they do not predict the performance capability of the
units are to be separately regarded as the standard. Within the
sealant after installation.
text, the inch-pound units are shown in parentheses.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
5. Apparatus
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
5.1 Flow Test Jig, constructed in accordance with Fig. 1 (SI
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
units) or Fig. 2 (inch-pound units).
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
NOTE 2—Most existing flow test jigs have been constructed in inch-
pound units. Preferred construction of new jigs is as described in Fig. 1 in
NOTE 1—A related ISO standard is ISO 7390. The user should compare
SI units.
to determine how it differs from this test method.
5.2 Gravity Convection Oven, having a temperature con-
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
trolled at 50 °C 6 2 °C (122 °F 6 3.6 °F).
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
5.3 Steel Spatula:
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
5.4 Plastic Scraper, such as an ordinary 114 by 114-mm
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical 1 1
(4 ⁄2 by 4 ⁄2-in.) plastic tile.
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
6. Reagent
2. Referenced Documents
2 6.1 Solvent, such as methyl ethyl ketone.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
C717 Terminology of Building Seals and Sealants
3 7. Sampling
2.2 ISO Standards:
7.1 Take test specimens from a previously unopened con-
ISO 7390 Building Construction–Sealants–Determination of
tainer and mix thoroughly before using, if required for homo-
Resistance to Flow
geneity.
3. Terminology
8. Conditioning
3.1 Definitions—Refer to Terminology C717 for definitions
of the following terms found in this test method: bead, joint,
8.1 Condition both the test jig and the sealant to be tested
sealant.
for at least 5 h at 23 6 2°C (73.4 6 3.6°F).
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9. Procedure
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C24 on Building
Seals and Sealants and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C24.20 on
9.1 Thoroughly clean the test jig with the solvent; then place
General Test Methods.
it on a level table with the front face upward and the plunger
Current edition approved June 1, 2023. Published July 2023. Originally approved
in 1963 as D2202 – 63 T. Last previous edition approved in 2019 as D2202 – 00
depressed to the limit of its travel.
(2019). DOI: 10.1520/D2202-00R23.
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9.2 Place the mixed, conditioned sealant in the jig cavity.
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Level the sealant flush with the surface of the block, using one
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
gentle upward stroke of the plastic scraper held at a 45° angle.
the ASTM website.
3 Avoid forming air pockets in the sealant, especially near the
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Floor, New York, NY 10036. surface of the plunger.
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D2202 − 00 (2023)
NOTE 1—For the Flow Test Jig, each scale division equals 2 mm.
NOTE 2— Material, aluminum alloy; finish, liquid hone; tolerances, (0.08 mm) unless otherwise indicated.
FIG. 1 Flow Test Jig (SI Units)
9.3 Carefully clean the area around the cavity with the 9.5 At the conclusion of the 30-min per
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