ASTM F2524-06(2020)
(Practice)Standard Practice for Determination of Volatile Content for Formed-in-Place Gaskets (FIPG) Silicone Adhesives and Sealants for Transportation Applications
Standard Practice for Determination of Volatile Content for Formed-in-Place Gaskets (FIPG) Silicone Adhesives and Sealants for Transportation Applications
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 The quantity of volatile components in FIPG silicone adhesive and sealant by-products can be established by this test method. This test method does not identify the components.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice covers the quantitative determination of the volatile matter evolved during the curing process of silicone adhesives and sealants for transportation applications.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values in parentheses are for information only.
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.
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-Dec-2019
- Technical Committee
- F03 - Gaskets
- Drafting Committee
- F03.50 - Analytical Test Methods
Relations
- Effective Date
- 01-Jan-2020
- Effective Date
- 01-Mar-2020
- Effective Date
- 01-Mar-2019
- Effective Date
- 01-Apr-2012
- Refers
ASTM E145-94(2011) - Standard Specification for Gravity-Convection and Forced-Ventilation Ovens - Effective Date
- 01-Dec-2011
- Effective Date
- 01-Oct-2007
- Refers
ASTM E145-94(2006) - Standard Specification for Gravity-Convection And Forced-Ventilation Ovens - Effective Date
- 01-Nov-2006
- Effective Date
- 10-Oct-2002
- Effective Date
- 10-Oct-2002
- Effective Date
- 10-Apr-1996
- Effective Date
- 15-Aug-1994
- Refers
ASTM E145-94(2001) - Standard Specification for Gravity-Convection And Forced-Ventilation Ovens - Effective Date
- 15-Aug-1994
Overview
ASTM F2524-06(2020), titled "Standard Practice for Determination of Volatile Content for Formed-in-Place Gaskets (FIPG) Silicone Adhesives and Sealants for Transportation Applications," establishes a reliable method for quantifying the amount of volatile matter released during the curing process of silicone adhesives and sealants used in transportation. This standard practice is crucial for ensuring product quality, regulatory compliance, and optimal performance in automotive, aerospace, and industrial transportation environments.
The test method is designed to determine the broad quantity of volatile by-products in FIPG materials, but does not identify the specific chemical components. ASTM F2524 aligns with international principles on standardization and supports manufacturers, laboratories, and regulatory bodies in quality control and product assessment processes.
Key Topics
- Formed-in-Place Gaskets (FIPG): This standard covers both single- and multi-component FIPGs, which are silicone-based adhesives or sealants applied wet to joint surfaces before assembly. They cure to form effective seals that prevent media migration across joints.
- Volatile Content Determination: The practice involves quantitatively measuring volatile matter evolved during curing, an important factor for both health and environmental considerations.
- Test Conditions: The procedure utilizes a controlled-humidity chamber and temperature-regulated environment to ensure reproducible results. Standardized oven and weighing procedures, including SI unit usage, provide clarity and consistency.
- Safety and Compliance: Users of this test method are responsible for ensuring appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices according to applicable regulations.
Applications
The ASTM F2524-06(2020) standard delivers several practical benefits for industry stakeholders, including:
- Quality Assurance: Enables manufacturers to evaluate and control the amount of volatile matter in FIPG silicone adhesives and sealants, leading to improved product reliability.
- Regulatory Compliance: Assists companies in meeting environmental and occupational safety standards by quantifying volatile emissions during the curing process.
- Product Development: Supports research and development efforts by providing a consistent testing method, facilitating the formulation of lower-emission products.
- Transportation Industry: Essential for automotive, aerospace, rail, and other transportation sectors where formed-in-place gaskets and silicone sealants play a critical role in vehicle assembly and sealing performance.
Related Standards
To ensure comprehensive assessment and control throughout testing, the following related ASTM standards are frequently referenced alongside F2524:
- ASTM D4230 – Test Method of Measuring Humidity with Cooled-Surface Condensation (Dew-Point) Hygrometer, for verifying humidity conditions during volatile content testing.
- ASTM E145 – Specification for Gravity-Convection and Forced-Ventilation Ovens, which details requirements for the ovens used in these procedures.
Other international and ASTM standards on silicone adhesives, sealants, and quality testing may also offer complimentary information or additional test procedures relevant to FIPG applications and transportation manufacturing.
Keywords: FIPG, silicone adhesives, sealants, volatile content, transportation, quality assurance, ASTM F2524, by-products, curing process, humidity chamber, regulatory compliance, oven testing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
ASTM F2524-06(2020) is a standard published by ASTM International. Its full title is "Standard Practice for Determination of Volatile Content for Formed-in-Place Gaskets (FIPG) Silicone Adhesives and Sealants for Transportation Applications". This standard covers: SIGNIFICANCE AND USE 5.1 The quantity of volatile components in FIPG silicone adhesive and sealant by-products can be established by this test method. This test method does not identify the components. SCOPE 1.1 This practice covers the quantitative determination of the volatile matter evolved during the curing process of silicone adhesives and sealants for transportation applications. 1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values in parentheses are for information only. 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. 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.
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE 5.1 The quantity of volatile components in FIPG silicone adhesive and sealant by-products can be established by this test method. This test method does not identify the components. SCOPE 1.1 This practice covers the quantitative determination of the volatile matter evolved during the curing process of silicone adhesives and sealants for transportation applications. 1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values in parentheses are for information only. 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. 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.
ASTM F2524-06(2020) is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 55.040 - Packaging materials and accessories. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
ASTM F2524-06(2020) has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to ASTM F2524-06(2013), ASTM D4230-20, ASTM E145-19, ASTM D4230-02(2012), ASTM E145-94(2011), ASTM D4230-02(2007), ASTM E145-94(2006), ASTM D4230-02e1, ASTM D4230-02, ASTM D4230-83(1996)e1, ASTM E145-94e1, ASTM E145-94(2001). Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
ASTM F2524-06(2020) is available in PDF format for immediate download after purchase. The document can be added to your cart and obtained through the secure checkout process. Digital delivery ensures instant access to the complete standard document.
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: F2524 − 06 (Reapproved 2020)
Standard Practice for
Determination of Volatile Content for Formed-in-Place
Gaskets (FIPG) Silicone Adhesives and Sealants for
Transportation Applications
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2524; 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 3.1.2 formed-in-place gaskets (FIPG), n— one- or two-
component adhesive or sealant applied wet, uncured, to a joint
1.1 This practice covers the quantitative determination of
surface where the mating parts are assembled before the curing
the volatile matter evolved during the curing process of
process is complete.
silicone adhesives and sealants for transportation applications.
3.1.2.1 Discussion—When fully cured, it forms a barrier to
media migration across the joint.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
standard. The values in parentheses are for information only.
3.1.3 multicomponent FIPG, n—FIPG that is packaged in
two or more parts, which are combined before application, and
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
upon combination, a coreactant from one part of the adhesive
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
chemically reacts, at ambient conditions, with a coreactant
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
from another part of the FIPG.
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
3.1.4 radiation-cured FIPG, n—FIPG that contains unre-
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
acted monomers or oligomers that are polymerized by expo-
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
sure to radiation such as ultraviolet (UV) or microwave.
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
3.1.4.1 Discussion—Cure conditions and equipment must
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
be specified by FIPG manufacturer and shall be used in place
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
of the humidity cure activation. Conditions and equipment
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
shall be detailed in the final report.
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
3.1.5 volatile content, n—Low molecular weight chemicals,
2. Referenced Documents left unbound by the cured sealant system, which are released
into the ambient atmosphere.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D4230 Test Method of Measuring Humidity with Cooled-
4. Summary of Practice
Surface Condensation (Dew-Point) Hygrometer
4.1 This practice is used to determine the volatile content of
E145 Specification for Gravity-Convection and Forced-
silicone adhesives and sealants upon curing for transportation
Ventilation Ovens
applications.
5. Significance and Use
3. Terminology
5.1 The quantity of volatile components in FIPG silicone
3.1 Definitions:
adhesiveandsealantby-productscanbeestablishedbythistest
3.1.1 FIPG by-products, n—chemicals that are released
method. This test method does not identify the components.
during the curing process.
6. Apparatus
6.1 Humidity Chamber with Temperature Controller—A
This practice is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F03 on Gaskets and
forced ventilation oven conforming to the requirements for
is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F03.50 on Analytical Test Methods.
Type IIA in Specification E145 with humidity control capabil-
Current edition approved Jan. 1, 2020. Published February 2020. Originally
ity. The oven should be capable of maintaining a temperature
approved in 2006. Last previous edition approved in 2013 as F2524 – 06 (2013).
DOI: 10.1520/F2524-06R20.
of 40 6 1°C.
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
6.1.1 TheovenshallbeequippedwithaNationalInstituteof
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Standards and Technology (NIST) traceable calibrated ther-
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