ASTM C1737-10(2016)
(Guide)Standard Guide for Evaluating Temperature Effects to Aerosol Foam Sealant During and After Dispensing
Standard Guide for Evaluating Temperature Effects to Aerosol Foam Sealant During and After Dispensing
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 This guide is not intended to measure the precise temperature range for dispensing and curing product under all the possible substrate and environmental factors but to provide a basis for benchmarking a foam sealant product under specific laboratory conditions.
5.2 The product user is encouraged to evaluate each application and determine suitability for actual use.
SCOPE
1.1 This guide covers the general effects of temperature during the use temperatures for aerosol foam sealant (either polyurethane or latex types).
1.2 The guide is intended to estimate the observed product dispensing character and foam quality of aerosol foam dispensed or cured, or both, at specific temperatures.
1.3 Such foam sealants are used for a variety of end use applications primarily intended to reduce air movement in building enclosures.
1.4 Currently two main foam sealant types are applicable to this standard, single component polyurethane and latex types.
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.6 There are no other known test methods specific for measuring the product temperature range for aerosol foam sealant.
1.7 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.
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Designation: C1737 − 10(Reapproved 2016)
Standard Guide for
Evaluating Temperature Effects to Aerosol Foam Sealant
During and After Dispensing
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1737; 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 3.1.1 cure temperature—set temperature of the chamber
used for curing the foam sealant. Also called the ambient air
1.1 This guide covers the general effects of temperature
temperature for purposes of this guide.
during the use temperatures for aerosol foam sealant (either
polyurethane or latex types). 3.1.2 friability—the property of a cured or semi cured
foamed cellular material which permanently deforms and
1.2 The guide is intended to estimate the observed product
crumbles to a powder like consistency after a light finger force
dispensing character and foam quality of aerosol foam dis-
is applied to the material surface.
pensed or cured, or both, at specific temperatures.
3.1.3 product temperature—temperature of the foam sealant
1.3 Such foam sealants are used for a variety of end use
in its original container after 24 h incubation.
applications primarily intended to reduce air movement in
building enclosures. 3.1.4 product use temperature—one measurement from the
outcome of this guide. The product use temperature is com-
1.4 Currently two main foam sealant types are applicable to
posed of two metrics as defined above, that is, the product
this standard, single component polyurethane and latex types.
temperature itself and the ambient air temperature during the
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
cure.
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
3.1.5 tack free time—see Specification C1620.
standard.
1.6 There are no other known test methods specific for
4. Summary of Guide
measuring the product temperature range for aerosol foam
4.1 Procedure—Select the desired temperatures to measure
sealant.
foam sealant specimens for “test product temperature” and
1.7 This standard does not purport to address all of the
“test-cure temperature.”Aproduct for example could be tested
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
at a product temperature of 5°C, and a cure temperature
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
(ambient air temperature) of 0°C.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
4.1.1 Specimens from a completely filled aerosol contain-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
er’s are dispensed at specified size and as bead segments.
4.1.2 Product temperature is maintained at selected “prod-
2. Referenced Documents
uct temperature” prior to testing at the selected “cure tempera-
2.1 ASTM Standards:
ture” (which may be the same or different than the product
C1620 Specification for Aerosol Polyurethane and Aerosol
temperature).
Latex Foam Sealants
4.1.3 Foam products are evaluated for flow rate, tack free
time, friability, and skin and cell appearance as described
3. Terminology
herein.
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
5. Significance and Use
ThisguideisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeC24onBuildingSeals
5.1 This guide is not intended to measure the precise
and Sealants and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C24.61 on Aerosol
Foam Sealants.
temperature range for dispensing and curing product under all
Current edition approved Jan. 15, 2016. Published March 2016. Originally
the possible substrate and environmental factors but to provide
approved in 2010. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as C1737-10. DOI:
a basis for benchmarking a foam sealant product under specific
10.1520/C1737–16.
laboratory conditions.
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
5.2 The product user is encouraged to evaluate each appli-
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. cation and determine suitability for actual use.
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6. Apparatus (best) for all test specimens compared to skin appearance at
23ºC and 50 % RH. Also cut through the final cured foam
6.1 Two test chambers, capable of controlling temperature
sealant specimens with a box cutter or sharp knife in two
from –15 to 45°C within 62°C.
directionstoevaluatetheinternalfoamcellstructure.Rankand
6.2 Smooth brown wrapping paper,withoutcoatings(7.5by
average internal foam sealant cell structure for all specimens
25 cm).
from 1 (worst) – 5 (best) as compared to skin appearance at
23ºC and 50 % RH.
7. Test Specimens and Substrates
9.9.1 Warning—The opening and closing of the chamber
doormustbeminimizedduringthetestandbetweenthesecond
7.1 Condition and prepare all test products at selected
product conditions. and the third hour as some foams loose the friability extremely
fast as the temperature rises above a critical temperature even
7.2 Condition and prepare all test substrates at selected
momentarily. It is desirable to run a recording temperature
curing conditions.
device that continuously monitors to temperature as close as
7.3 For each product tested it is essential to follow the
possible to the
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Designation: C1737 − 10 C1737 − 10 (Reapproved 2016)
Standard Guide for
Evaluating Temperature Effects to Aerosol Foam Sealant
During and After Dispensing
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1737; 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
1.1 This guide covers the general effects of temperature during the use temperatures for aerosol foam sealant (either
polyurethane or latex types).
1.2 The guide is intended to estimate the observed product dispensing character and foam quality of aerosol foam dispensed or
cured, or both, at specific temperatures.
1.3 Such foam sealants are used for a variety of end use applications primarily intended to reduce air movement in building
enclosures.
1.4 Currently two main foam sealant types are applicable to this standard, single component polyurethane and latex types.
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.6 There are no other known test methods specific for measuring the product temperature range for aerosol foam sealant.
1.7 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.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
C1620 Specification for Aerosol Polyurethane and Aerosol Latex Foam Sealants
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.1.1 cure temperature—set temperature of the chamber used for curing the foam sealant. Also called the ambient air
temperature for purposes of this guide.
3.1.2 friability—the property of a cured or semi cured foamed cellular material which permanently deforms and crumbles to a
powder like consistency after a light finger force is applied to the material surface.
3.1.3 product temperature—temperature of the foam sealant in its original container after 24 h incubation.
3.1.4 product use temperature—one measurement from the outcome of this guide. The product use temperature is composed of
two metrics as defined above, that is, the product temperature itself and the ambient air temperature during the cure.
3.1.5 tack free time—see Specification C1620.
4. Summary of Guide
4.1 Procedure—Select the desired temperatures to measure foam sealant specimens for “test product temperature” and
“test-cure temperature.” A product for example could be tested at a product temperature of 5°C, and a cure temperature (ambient
air temperature) of 0°C.
4.1.1 Specimens from a completely filled aerosol container’s are dispensed at specified size and as bead segments.
This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C24 on Building Seals and Sealants and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C24.61 on Aerosol Foam
Sealants.
Current edition approved June 1, 2010Jan. 15, 2016. Published August 2010March 2016. Originally approved in 2010. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as
C1737-10. DOI: 10.1520/C1737–10.10.1520/C1737–16.
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
C1737 − 10 (2016)
4.1.2 Product temperature is maintained at selected “product temperature” prior to testing at the selected “cure temperature”
(which may be the same or different than the product temperature).
4.1.3 Foam products are evaluated for flow rate, tack free time, friability, and skin and cell appearance as described herein.
5. Significance and Use
5.1 This guide is not intended to measure the precise temperature range for dispensing and curing product under all the possible
substrate and environmental factors but to provide a basis for benchmarking a foam sealant product under specific laboratory
conditions.
5.2 The product user is encouraged to evaluate each application and determine suitability for actual use.
6. Apparatus
6.1 Two test chambers, capable of controlling temperature from –15 to 45°C within 62°C.
6.2 Smooth brown wrapping paper, without coatings (7.5 by 25 cm).
7. Test Specimens and Substrates
7.1 Condition and prepare all test products at selected product conditions.
7.2 Condition and prepare all test substrates at selected curing conditions.
7.3 For each product tested it is essential to follow the manufacturer’s label directions and to use the dispenser supplied with
the product. One full aerosol can of product is needed for this test.
8. Conditioning
8.1 Condition filled aerosol cans of foam sealant and substrates under standard laboratory conditions of 23 6 2°C and 50 6
5 % relative humidity prior to the selected test chamber conditioning (see 9.1 and 9.2).
9. Procedure
9.1 Condition substrates at the selected “cure temperature” for 24 h.
9.2 Condition aerosol foam cans at the selected “product temperature” for 24 h.
9.3 Shake the can vigorously for 30 s or as recommended in the product’s instructions.
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