ASTM D2377-00

Standard Test Method for Tack-Free Time of Caulking Compounds and Sealants

SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the tack-free time property of caulking compounds and sealants. This test method is applicable to both gun and knife grades.  
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 09-Jun-2000
• ICS: 91.100.50 - Binders. Sealing materials
• Technical Committee: C24 - Building Seals and Sealants
• Drafting Committee: C24.20 - General Test Methods

Relations

• Replaced By: ASTM D2377-00(2006) - Standard Test Method for Tack-Free Time of Caulking Compounds and Sealants
• Effective Date: 15-Nov-2006
• Referred By: ASTM C834-17(2023) - Standard Specification for Latex Sealants
• Effective Date: 10-Jun-2000
• Referred By: ASTM C1021-08(2023) - Standard Practice for Laboratories Engaged in Testing of Building Sealants
• Effective Date: 10-Jun-2000
• Referred By: ASTM C1311-22 - Standard Specification for Solvent Release Sealants
• Effective Date: 10-Jun-2000

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:D 2377–00
Standard Test Method for
Tack-Free Time of Caulking Compounds and Sealants
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 2377; 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.
1. Scope 4.5 Plastic Strips—Two, clear, low-density polyethylene
strips, 1 by 5 in. (25.4 by 127 mm) by 0.004 6 0.001 in.
1.1 This test method describes the determination of the
(0.1016 6 0.0254 mm) thick.
tack-free time property of caulking compounds and sealants.
4.6 Spatula, steel, havinga4to 5-in. (102 to 127-mm) long
This test method is applicable to both gun and knife grades.
narrow blade.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
4.7 Thin Knife Blade.
as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for
information only.
5. Solvent
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
5.1 Methyl Ethyl Ketone, Ethylene Dichloride, or similar
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
solvent.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
6. Sampling
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
6.1 Take the test specimen from a previously unopened
1.4 Thecommitteewithjurisdictionoverthisstandardisnot
container and thoroughly mix before using.
aware of any comparable standard published by other organi-
zations.
7. Test Specimens
7.1 Prepare two test specimens as follows:
2. Referenced Documents
7.1.1 Thoroughly mix the conditioned compound and com-
2.1 ASTM Standards:
2 pletely clean the template and steel sheets with solvent.
C 717 Terminology of Building Seals and Sealants
7.1.2 Center the template on the tin panel and carefully fill
it, avoiding air pockets. Strike off the surface of the compound
3. Terminology
flat to a uniform ⁄8-in. (3.2-mm) thickness. With a thin knife
3.1 Definitions—Refer toTerminology C 717 for definitions
blade, cut all around the outside edge of the compound and lift
of the following terms: caulking compound, compound, seal-
the template straight up and off.
ant.
8. Conditioning
4. Apparatus
8.1 Condition the sample in the original closed container for
4.1 Cabinet or Room capable of maintaining a temperature
at least5hat 73.4 6 3.6°F (23 6 2°C).
of 73.4 6 3.6°F (23 6 2°C) at 50 6 5 % relative humidity for
extended periods of time.
9. Procedure (Fig. 1)
3 1
4.2 Brass Sheet, ⁄4by1 ⁄2in.(19by38mm),approximately
9.1 For gun grade compounds, expose the specimen for 72
⁄4 in. (6.4 mm) thick.
h at 73.4 6 3.6°F (23 6 2°C), 50 6 5 % relative humidity. For
4.3 Template—A rectangular template of steel or brass, ⁄8
knife grade compounds, expose for 120 h under the same
in. (3.2 mm) thick, 1 by 3 ⁄4 in. (2
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