ASTM C1737-23

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 from the aerosol foam sealant (either polyurethane or latex types) under the use temperatures.  
1.2 The guide is intended to estimate the observed product dispensing characteristics and foam quality of aerosol foam dispensed or cured, or both, at specific temperatures and standard conditions.  
1.3 Such foam sealants are primarily intended to reduce air movement in and out of building enclosures.  
1.4 Currently two main foam sealant types are applicable to this standard: single component polyurethane and latex.  
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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.8 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: 14-Jun-2023
• ICS: 91.100.50 - Binders. Sealing materials
• Technical Committee: C24 - Building Seals and Sealants
• Drafting Committee: C24.61 - Aerosol Foam Sealants

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: C1737 − 23
Standard Guide for
Evaluating Temperature Effects to Aerosol Foam Sealant
1
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 2. Referenced Documents
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1.1 This guide covers the general effects of temperature 2.1 ASTM Standards:
from the aerosol foam sealant (either polyurethane or latex C717 Terminology of Building Seals and Sealants
types) under the use temperatures. C1620 Specification for Aerosol Polyurethane and Aerosol
Latex Foam Sealants
1.2 The guide is intended to estimate the observed product
C1806 Test Method for Measuring the Flow Rate of Aerosol
dispensing characteristics and foam quality of aerosol foam
Foam Sealants
dispensed or cured, or both, at specific temperatures and
standard conditions.
3. Terminology
1.3 Such foam sealants are primarily intended to reduce air
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
movement in and out of building enclosures.
3.1.1 cure temperature—set temperature of the chamber
where the foam sealant cures. Also called the ambient air
1.4 Currently two main foam sealant types are applicable to
this standard: single component polyurethane and latex. temperature for purposes of this guide.
3.1.2 flow rate—see Test Method C1806.
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
3.1.3 friability—the property of a cured or semi-cured
standard.
foamed cellular material which permanently deforms and
crumbles after a light finger force is applied to the material
1.6 There are no other known test methods specific for
surface.
measuring the product temperature range for aerosol foam
sealant.
3.1.4 product temperature—temperature of the foam sealant
in its original container after 24 h at the manufacturer’s
1.7 This standard does not purport to address all of the
recommended test temperature.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
3.1.5 product use temperature—the aerosol can product
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
temperature itself and the ambient air temperature during the
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
cure.
1.8 This international standard was developed in accor-
3.1.6 standard conditions—see Terminology in C717.
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
3.1.7 tack free time—see Specification C1620.
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
4. Summary of Guide
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
4.1 Procedure—Select the desired temperatures to measure.
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
A product for example could be tested at a product temperature
of 5 °C, and a cure temperature (ambient air temperature) of
0 °C. This comprises the product use temperature.
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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
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Foam Sealants. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved June 15, 2023. Published August 2023. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
approved in 2010. Last previous edition approved in 2022 as C1737 – 22. DOI: Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
10.1520/C1737-23. the ASTM website.
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4.1.1 Specimens from a completely filled aerosol contain- Kraft Paper while the paper is in the curing test chamber. Close
er’s are dispensed at specified size and as bead segments. the door within 5 s of opening the curing chamber.
4.1.2 Product temperature is maintained at selected product
9.6 With an unopened separate foam sealant aerosol can
temperature prior to testing at the selected cure temperature
conditioned at desired product temperature, measure flow rate
(which may be the same or different than the product tempera-
in accordance with Test Method C1806.
ture).
9.6.1 Note the approximate flow rate time and quality of
4.1.3 Foam products are evalu
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Designation: C1737 − 22 C1737 − 23
Standard Guide for
Evaluating Temperature Effects to Aerosol Foam Sealant
1
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 from the aerosol foam sealant (either polyurethane or latex types) under
the use temperatures.
1.2 The guide is intended to estimate the observed product dispensing characteristics and foam quality of aerosol foam dispensed
or cured, or both, at specific temperatures and standard conditions.
1.3 Such foam sealants are primarily intended to reduce air movement in and out of building enclosures.
1.4 Currently two main foam sealant types are applicable to this standard: single component polyurethane and latex.
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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of
regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.8 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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
C717 Terminology of Building Seals and Sealants
C1620 Specification for Aerosol Polyurethane and Aerosol Latex Foam Sealants
C1806 Test Method for Measuring the Flow Rate of Aerosol Foam Sealants
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
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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 Aug. 1, 2022June 15, 2023. Published September 2022August 2023. Originally approved in 2010. Last previous edition approved in 20162022
as C1737C1737 – 22.–16. DOI: 10.1520/C1737-22.10.1520/C1737-23.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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3.1.1 cure temperature—set temperature of the chamber where the foam sealant cures. Also called the ambient air temperature for
purposes of this guide.
3.1.2 flow rate—see Test Method C1806.
3.1.3 friability—the property of a cured or semi-cured foamed cellular material which permanently deforms and crumbles after a
light finger force is applied to the material surface.
3.1.4 product temperature—temperature of the foam sealant in its original container after 24 h at the manufacturer’s recommended
test temperature.
3.1.5 product use temperature—the aerosol can product temperature itself and the ambient air temperature during the cure.
3.1.6 standard conditions—see Terminology in C717.
3.1.7 tack free time—see Specification C1620.
4. Summary of Guide
4.1 Procedure—Select the desired temperatures to measure. A product for example could be tested at a product temperature of
5 °C, and a cure temperature (ambient air temperature) of 0 °C. This comprises the product use temperature.
4.1.1 Specimens from a completely filled aerosol container’s are dispensed at specified size and as bead segments.
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
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