ASTM C717-10e1
(Terminology)Standard Terminology of Building Seals and Sealants
Standard Terminology of Building Seals and Sealants
SCOPE
1.1 This standard describes terms and definitions and descriptions of terms used or likely to be used in test methods, specifications, guides, and practices (related to building seals and sealants) consistent with the scope and areas of interest of ASTM Committee C24.
1.2 Definitions and descriptions of terms are written to ensure that building seals and sealants standards are properly understood and interpreted.
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Designation: C717 – 10
Standard Terminology of
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Building Seals and Sealants
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C717; 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.
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´ NOTE—Terms were realigned in December 2010.
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1. Scope Chloride Polymers and Copolymers (Open-Cell Foam)
D1566 Terminology Relating to Rubber
1.1 This standard describes terms and definitions and de-
D2102 Test Method for Shrinkage ofTextile Fibers (Bundle
scriptions of terms used or likely to be used in test methods,
Test)
specifications, guides, and practices (related to building seals
E631 Terminology of Building Constructions
and sealants) consistent with the scope and areas of interest of
ASTM Committee C24.
3. Significance and Use
1.2 Definitions and descriptions of terms are written to
3.1 Definitions:
ensure that building seals and sealants standards are properly
3.1.1 Terms and their related standard definitions in Section
understood and interpreted.
4areintendedforuseuniformlyandconsistentlyinallbuilding
2. Referenced Documents seals and sealants test methods, specifications, guides, and
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practices. The purpose of such use is to promote a clear
2.1 ASTM Standards:
understanding and interpretation of the standards in which they
A644 Terminology Relating to Iron Castings
are used.
C509 Specification for Elastomeric Cellular Preformed
3.1.2 Definitions of terms are written in the broadest sense
Gasket and Sealing Material
possible, consistent with the intended meaning. Definitions
C542 Specification for Lock-Strip Gaskets
have not been limited to a specific technical field when they
C716 Specification for Installing Lock-Strip Gaskets and
can have a multi-field application.
Infill Glazing Materials
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3.1.3 The definition of a term that can have different
C790 Guide for Use of Latex Sealants
meanings in different technical fields is preceded by a phrase
C797 Practices for Use of Oil- and Resin-Based Putty and
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limiting it to the specific field intended, that is, “in building
Glazing Compounds
construction.”
C961 Test Method for Lap Shear Strength of Sealants
3.2 Description of Terms:
C964 Guide for Lock-Strip Gasket Glazing
3.2.1 Descriptions of Terms are special purpose definitions
C1021 Practice for Laboratories Engaged in Testing of
intended to provide a precise understanding and interpretation
Building Sealants
of the seals and sealants standards in which they are used.
C1193 Guide for Use of Joint Sealants
3.2.2 A specific description of a term is applicable to the
D883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
standard or standards in which the term is described and used.
D1079 Terminology Relating to Roofing and Waterproofing
3.2.3 Each standard in which a term is used, in a specially
D1565 Specification for Flexible Cellular Materials—Vinyl
defined manner, should list the term and its description under
the subheading, descriptions of terms.
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This terminology is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C24 on
4. Terminology
Building Seals and Sealants and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C24.01
on Terminology of Building Seals and Sealants.
4.1 Terms and Definitions:
The boldface designations refer to the original source of the definition and the
ASTM Technical Committee having jurisdiction.
adhesion failure, n—in building construction, failure of the
Current edition approved June 15, 2010. Published August 2010. Originally
bond between a sealant and a substrate.
approved in 1972. Last previous edition approved in 2009 as C717 – 09. DOI:
10.1520/C0717-10.
DISCUSSION—This definition pertains to interfacial adhesion failure, a
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lack of bond at the interface between the materials. Interphasal
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
adhesion failure, within the sealant or substrate near the interface, is
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
less common and may appear to be interfacial without the use of
the ASTM website.
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magnification.
Withdrawn. The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced
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adhesive failure, n—use adhesion failure (preferred term). structural contact dimension of a structural sealant. (See Fig.
aerosol container, empty, n—in building construction,an 1 and Fig. 2.)
aerosol container is considered empty when the product flow bloom, n—in b
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