C24.61 - Aerosol Foam Sealants

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.

SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers the types, grades, and physical properties of aerosol polyurethane and aerosol latex foams extruded from pressurized containers and intended for building envelope air barrier sealant applications in building construction.  
1.2 For specific aerosol foam sealant applications, operational temperature limit criteria shall be as agreed upon between the aerosol sealant manufacturer and the purchaser.  
1.3 The values in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values shown in parentheses are for information and approximation only.  
1.4 The committee with jurisdiction over this standard is not aware of any comparable standards published by other organizations.  
1.5 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.  
1.6 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 This test method provides a calculated data point regarding the amount of foam dispensed at one time from a single can of foam at standard laboratory conditions or a specific temperature and relative humidity range.  
5.2 Flow Rate does not predict the performance capability of the foam sealant or its suitability for the intended application.  
5.3 Flow Rate can be measured with a testing machine (Procedure B) or with the intended applicator or dispensing unit (Procedure A).  
5.4 The test is suitable for product performance certification and quality control programs, and can be useful to the general public, aerosol foam sealant manufacturers, distributors, specifiers, architects, contractors, testing laboratories, and other businesses and professionals.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method describes a procedure for determining the flow rate of aerosol foam sealants.  
1.2 Flow rate is determined in a controlled laboratory environment with manual dispensing (Method A) or using a flow rate machine (Method B).  
1.3 Currently, two foam sealant types are applicable to this test method: single component polyurethane and latex.  
1.4 There are no other known test methods specific for measuring the flow rate of aerosol foam sealants.  
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 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.  
1.7 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 This practice is intended to measure air flow through materials used to fill joints found in building construction.  
5.2 This practice does not purport to establish all required criteria for the selection of an air barrier assembly. Therefore, the results should be used only for comparison purposes and should not be seen as the equivalent to field installed building systems.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice is intended to determine the air leakage rate of aerosol foam sealants as measured in a standardized jig. This practice provides a procedure for preparing the test apparatus and further describes the application of aerosol foam sealant and other joint fillers to the apparatus prior to conducting Test Method E283.  
1.2 This practice allows testing laboratories to quantify the air leakage rate of aerosol foam sealants or joint filling products using Test Method E283 and reporting the data in L/(s · m2) according to Practice E29.  
1.3 This practice is used in conjunction with Test Method E283. Although Test Method E283 is a laboratory test method used with fenestration products, individuals interested in performing field air leakage tests on installed units should reference Test Method E783 and AAMA 502.  
1.4 Aerosol foam sealants are used for a variety of end use applications generally intended to reduce air leakage in the building envelope.  
1.5 Insulating type materials also will be found suitable for evaluation with this practice.  
1.6 There are no other known practices or test methods that specify the preparation of the assemblies used to determine the air leakage rate of gap filling sealants, dry preformed foams or insulations.  
1.7 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses after SI units are provided for information only and are not considered standard.  
1.8 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.  
1.9 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 Post dispensing volumetric expansion factor F indicates the ratio of the fully cured foam sealant volume and the initially dispensed foam sealant volume. For example, if the expansion factor F were 2, the fully cured foam would double its initial volume; therefore, one should fill 50 % of the cavity uniformly to anticipate the full coverage upon curing.  
5.2 Post dispensing volumetric expansion factor F does not predict the performance capability of the foam sealants of the suitability for the intended applications.  
5.3 This test method is intended to lend guidance in product selection as related to the post dispensing expansion characteristics of the aerosol foam sealants.  
5.4 This test method recognizes that the results are reflective of controlled laboratory conditions. Post dispensing expansion in field applications may vary according to temperature, humidity, and surfaces that the aerosol foam sealants are in contact with.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method measures the volumetric expansion of aerosol foam sealants after dispensing.  
1.2 This test method provides a means for estimating the quantity of initial material required to dispense in order to fill a cavity.  
1.3 Aerosol foam sealants are used for a variety of applications intended to reduce airflow through the building envelope.  
1.4 This test method applies to two types of single component aerosol foam sealants: polyurethane and latex.  
1.5 There are no other known standard test methods to measure aerosol foam sealants post dispensing expansion.  
1.6 Values are reported in SI units only. Certain apparatus and supply items are referenced in inch-pound units for purchasing purposes.  
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.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 The intended use of this guide is to provide a high level summary of relevant test methods and performance criteria of aerosol foam sealants that can be helpful in identifying material properties and suitable applications. Use of this guide can be leveraged to further understand how foam sealant materials can be expected to perform and are positioned for intended use by manufacturers in the marketplace.  
5.2 This guide is limited in scope and does not cover all possible end use applications. Consult the Aerosol Foam Sealant Manufacturer for specific performance capability, third party reports, or International Code Council evaluation reports.
SCOPE
1.1 This guide covers the general use of aerosol polyurethane and aerosol latex foams extruded from pressurized containers intended for building envelope air barrier sealant and adhesive applications in building construction. It also provides an overview of associated standards and test methods that quantify key physical properties that are useful to design professionals, engineers, specifiers, and end users.  
1.2 Currently two main foam sealant types are applicable to this practice, single component polyurethane and latex types.  
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. SI units provided are for information only and are not considered standard.  
1.4 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. For specific safety considerations see Section 7.  
FIG. 2 Interior Door Perimeters of Exterior Doors, Gaps/Holes (General), and Subfloor Adhesive
FIG. 3 Skylight Perimeters, Joints, and Insulated Concrete Forms
FIG. 4 Commercial Window Interior Perimeters, Sealing Joints of Rigid Insulation, and Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs)  
1.5 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 yield measurement of aerosol foam sealants is used to indicate the amount of foam sealant that can be obtained from a single container of product.  
5.2 The yield does not predict the performance capability of the foam sealant product or its suitability for the intended application.  
5.3 Procedure A was developed for use with products that can be volumetrically measured by submersion in water. Procedure B was developed for product that cannot be measured by using a water displacement method.  
5.4 Yield is often dependent on the bead size dispensed. Extrapolation of test results using data measured for larger size beads to estimate smaller sized beads has shown inaccuracies. Since yield will be reported based on the diameter of the cured bead (not initial size of wet beads), the operator shall determine the nominal initial bead size required to produce a specific nominal cured bead diameter. This foam characteristic, called “post dispensing contraction” or “post dispensing expansion,” is defined in Terminology C717.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method determines the quantity of linear units of a foam sealant at a specified bead diameter that may be obtained from each container of an aerosol product. A minimum of four (4) representative containers of the aerosol product are required for this determination.  
1.2 The test method is intended to estimate the contents of the aerosol container (1) for purposes of label statements, and (2) to provide the user information needed to estimate job requirements.  
1.3 Foam sealants are used for a variety of end-use applications but are primarily intended to reduce air movement in the building envelope.  
1.4 Currently, two main foam sealant types are applicable to this standard: single component polyurethane and latex.  
1.5 Values are reported in SI units only.  
1.6 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.  
1.7 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 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.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 The yield measurement of aerosol foam sealants is used to indicate the amount of foam sealant that can be obtained from a single container of product.  
5.2 The yield does not predict the performance capability of the foam sealant product or its suitability for the intended application.  
5.3 Procedure A was developed for use with products that can be volumetrically measured by submersion in water. Procedure B was developed for product that cannot be measured by using a water displacement method.  
5.4 Yield is often dependent on the bead size dispensed. Extrapolation of test results using data measured for larger size beads to estimate smaller sized beads has shown inaccuracies. Since yield will be reported based on the diameter of the cured bead (not initial size of wet beads), the operator shall determine the nominal initial bead size required to produce a specific nominal cured bead diameter. This foam characteristic, called “post dispensing contraction” or “post dispensing expansion,” is defined in Terminology C717.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method determines the quantity of linear units of a foam sealant at a specified bead diameter that may be obtained from each container of an aerosol product. A minimum of four (4) representative containers of the aerosol product are required for this determination.  
1.2 The test method is intended to estimate the contents of the aerosol container (1) for purposes of label statements, and (2) to provide the user information needed to estimate job requirements.  
1.3 Foam sealants are used for a variety of end-use applications but are primarily intended to reduce air movement in the building envelope.  
1.4 Currently, two main foam sealant types are applicable to this standard: single component polyurethane and latex.  
1.5 Values are reported in SI units only.  
1.6 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.  
1.7 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 intended use of this guide is to provide a high level summary of relevant test methods and performance criteria of aerosol foam sealants that can be helpful in identifying material properties and suitable applications. Use of this guide can be leveraged to further understand how foam sealant materials can be expected to perform and are positioned for intended use by manufacturers in the marketplace.  
5.2 This guide is limited in scope and does not cover all possible end use applications. Consult the Aerosol Foam Sealant Manufacturer for specific performance capability, third party reports, or International Code Council evaluation reports.
SCOPE
1.1 This guide covers the general use of aerosol polyurethane and aerosol latex foams extruded from pressurized containers intended for building envelope air barrier sealant and adhesive applications in building construction. It also provides an overview of associated standards and test methods that quantify key physical properties that are useful to design professionals, engineers, specifiers, and end users.  
1.2 Currently two main foam sealant types are applicable to this practice, single component polyurethane and latex types.  
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. SI units provided are for information only and are not considered standard.  
1.4 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. For specific safety considerations see Section 7.

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 and standard conditions.  
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.

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.

SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers the types, grades, and physical properties of aerosol polyurethane and aerosol latex foams extruded from pressurized containers and intended for building envelope air barrier sealant applications in building construction.  
1.2 For specific aerosol foam sealant applications, operational temperature limit criteria shall be as agreed upon between the aerosol sealant manufacturer and the purchaser.  
1.3 The values in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values shown in parentheses are for information and approximation only.  
1.4 The committee with jurisdiction over this standard is not aware of any comparable standards published by other organizations.  
1.5 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.  
1.6 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.

SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers the types, grades, and physical properties of aerosol polyurethane and aerosol latex foams extruded from pressurized containers and intended for building envelope air barrier sealant applications in building construction.  
1.2 For specific aerosol foam sealant applications, operational temperature limit criteria shall be as agreed upon between the aerosol sealant manufacturer and the purchaser.  
1.3 The values in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values shown in parentheses are for information and approximation only.  
1.4 The committee with jurisdiction over this standard is not aware of any comparable standards published by other organizations.  
1.5 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 requirements prior to use.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 This test method provides a calculated data point regarding the amount of foam dispensed at one time from a single can of foam at standard laboratory conditions or a specific temperature and relative humidity range 23 ± 2°C and 50 ± 5 %.  
5.2 Flow Rate does not predict the performance capability of the foam sealant or its suitability for the intended application.  
5.3 Flow Rate can be measured with a testing machine (Procedure B) or with the intended applicator or dispensing unit (Procedure A).  
5.4 The test is suitable for product performance certification and quality control programs, and can be useful to the general public, aerosol foam sealant manufacturers, distributors, specifiers, architects, contractors, testing laboratories, and other businesses and professionals.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method describes a procedure for determining the flow rate of aerosol foam sealants.  
1.2 Flow rate is determined in a controlled laboratory environment with manual dispensing (Method A) or using a flow rate machine (Method B).  
1.3 Currently, two foam sealant types are applicable to this test method, single component and polyurethane and latex.  
1.4 There are not other known test methods specific for measuring the flow rate of aerosol foam sealants.  
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 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.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 This practice is intended to measure air flow through materials used to fill joints found in building construction.  
5.2 This practice does not purport to establish all required criteria for the selection of an air barrier assembly. Therefore, the results should be used only for comparison purposes and should not be seen as the equivalent to field installed building systems.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice is intended to determine the air leakage rate of aerosol foam sealants as measured in a standardized jig. This practice provides a procedure for preparing the test apparatus and further describes the application of aerosol foam sealant and other joint fillers to the apparatus prior to conducting Test Method E283.  
1.2 This practice allows testing laboratories to quantify the air leakage rate of aerosol foam sealants or joint filling products using Test Method E283 and reporting the data in L/(s · m2) according to Practice E29.  
1.3 This practice is used in conjunction with Test Method E283. Although Test Method E283 is a laboratory test method used with fenestration products, individuals interested in performing field air leakage tests on installed units should reference Test Method E783 and AAMA 502.  
1.4 Aerosol foam sealants are used for a variety of end use applications generally intended to reduce air leakage in the building envelope.  
1.5 Insulating type materials also will be found suitable for evaluation with this practice.  
1.6 There are no other known practices or test methods that specify the preparation of the assemblies used to determine the air leakage rate of gap filling sealants, dry preformed foams or insulations.  
1.7 The values given in SI units are the standard. The inch-pound units in parentheses are for information only.  
1.8 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.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 Post dispensing volumetric expansion factor F indicates the ratio of the fully cured foam sealant volume and the initially dispensed foam sealant volume. For example, if the expansion factor F were 2, the fully cured foam would double its initial volume; therefore, one should fill 50 % of the cavity uniformly to anticipate the full coverage upon curing.  
5.2 Post dispensing volumetric expansion factor F does not predict the performance capability of the foam sealants of the suitability for the intended applications.  
5.3 This test method is intended to lend guidance in product selection as related to the post dispensing expansion characteristics of the aerosol foam sealants.  
5.4 This test method recognizes that the results are reflective of controlled laboratory conditions. Post dispensing expansion in field applications may vary according to temperature, humidity, and surfaces that the aerosol foam sealants are in contact with.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method measures the volumetric expansion of aerosol foam sealants after dispensing.  
1.2 This test method provides a means for estimating the quantity of initial material required to dispense in order to fill a cavity.  
1.3 Aerosol foam sealants are used for a variety of applications intended to reduce airflow through the building envelope.  
1.4 This test method applies to two types of single component aerosol foam sealants: polyurethane and latex.  
1.5 There are no other known standard test methods to measure aerosol foam sealants post dispensing expansion.  
1.6 Values are reported in SI units only. Certain apparatus and supply items are referenced in inch-pound units for purchasing purposes.  
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.

SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers the types, grades, and physical properties of aerosol polyurethane and aerosol latex foams extruded from pressurized containers and intended for building envelope air barrier sealant applications in building construction.
1.2 For specific aerosol foam sealant applications, operational temperature limit criteria shall be as agreed upon between the aerosol sealant manufacturer and the purchaser.
1.3 The values in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values shown in parentheses are for information and approximation only.
1.4 The committee with jurisdiction over this standard is not aware of any comparable standards published by other organizations.
1.5 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 requirements prior to use.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
The yield measurement of aerosol foam sealants is used to indicate the amount of foam sealant that can be obtained from a single can of product.
The yield does not predict the performance capability of the foam sealant product or its suitability for the intended application.
Procedure A was developed for use with products that can be volumetrically measured by submersion in water. Procedure B was developed for product that cannot be measured by using a water displacement method.
Yield is often dependent on the bead size dispensed. Extrapolation of test results using data measured for larger size beads to estimate smaller sized beads has shown inaccuracies. Since yield will be reported based on the diameter of the cured bead (not initial bead size), the operator shall determine the nominal initial bead size required to produce a specific nominal cured bead diameter. This foam characteristic, called “post dispensing contraction” or “post dispensing expansion,” is defined in Terminology C717.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method determines the quantity of linear units of a foam sealant having a specified bead diameter that may be obtained from a single can of aerosol product. Four (4) cans are required for each product determination.
1.2 The test method is intended to estimate the contents of the aerosol container (1) for purposes of label statements, and (2) to provide the user information needed to estimate job requirements.
1.3 Foam sealants are used for a variety of end-use applications but are primarily intended to reduce air movement in the building envelope.
1.4 Currently, two main foam sealant types are applicable to this standard: single component polyurethane and latex.
1.5 There is no other known standard test method to measure aerosol foam sealant yield.
1.6 Values are reported in SI units only. Certain apparatus and supply items are referenced in inch-pound units for purchasing purposes.
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.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
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.
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.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
Post dispensing volumetric expansion factor F ¯ indicates the ratio of the fully cured foam sealant volume and the initially dispensed foam sealant volume. For example, if the expansion factor F ¯ were 2, the fully cured foam would double its initial volume; therefore, one should fill 50 % of the cavity uniformly to anticipate the full coverage upon curing.
Post dispensing volumetric expansion factor F ¯ does not predict the performance capability of the foam sealants of the suitability for the intended applications.
This test method is intended to lend guidance in product selection as related to the post dispensing expansion characteristics of the aerosol foam sealants.
This test method recognizes that the results are reflective of controlled laboratory conditions. Post dispensing expansion in field applications may vary according to temperature, humidity, and surfaces that the aerosol foam sealants are in contact with.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method measures the volumetric expansion of aerosol foam sealants after dispensing.  
1.2 This test method provides a means for estimating the quantity of initial material required to dispense in order to fill a cavity.
1.3 Aerosol foam sealants are used for a variety of applications intended to reduce airflow through the building envelope.
1.4 This test method applies to two types of single component aerosol foam sealants: polyurethane and latex.
1.5 There are no other known standard test methods to measure aerosol foam sealants post dispensing expansion.
1.6 Values are reported in SI units only. Certain apparatus and supply items are referenced in inch-pound units for purchasing purposes.
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.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This practice is intended to measure air flow through materials used to fill joints found in building construction.  
This practice does not purport to establish all required criteria for the selection of an air barrier assembly. Therefore, the results should be used only for comparison purposes and should not be seen as the equivalent to field installed building systems.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice is intended to determine the air leakage rate of aerosol foam sealants as measured in a standardized jig. This practice provides a procedure for preparing the test apparatus and further describes the application of aerosol foam sealant and other joint fillers to the apparatus prior to conducting Test Method E 283.
1.2 This practice allows testing laboratories to quantify the air leakage rate of aerosol foam sealants or joint filling products using Test Method E 283 and reporting the data in L/(s m2) according to Practice E 29.
1.3 This practice is used in conjunction with Test Method E 283. Although Test Method E 283 is a laboratory test method used with fenestration products, individuals interested in performing field air leakage tests on installed units should reference Test Method E 783 and AAMA 502.
1.4 Aerosol foam sealants are used for a variety of end use applications generally intended to reduce air leakage in the building envelope.
1.5 Insulating type materials also will be found suitable for evaluation with this practice.
1.6 There are no other known practices or test methods that specify the preparation of the assemblies used to determine the air leakage rate of gap filling sealants, dry preformed foams or insulations.
1.7 The values given in SI units are the standard. The inch-pound units in parentheses are for information only.
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.

SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers the types, grades, and physical properties of aerosol polyurethane and aerosol latex foams extruded from pressurized containers and intended for building envelope air barrier sealant applications in building construction.
1.2 For specific aerosol foam sealant applications, operational temperature limit criteria shall be as agreed upon between the aerosol sealant manufacturer and the purchaser.
1.3 The values in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values shown in parentheses are for information and approximation only.
1.4 The committee with jurisdiction over this standard is not aware of any comparable standards published by other organizations.
1.5 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 requirements prior to use.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
Yield measurement of aerosol foam sealants are used to indicate the amount of sealant that can be obtained from a single can of product.
The yield does not predict the performance capability of the foam sealant product or its suitability for the intended application.
Procedure A was developed for use with products that can be volumetrically measured by submersion in water. Procedure B was developed for product that cannot be measured by using a water displacement method.
Yield is often dependent on the bead size dispensed. Extrapolation of test results using data measured for larger size beads to estimate smaller sized beads has shown inaccuracies. Since yield will be reported based on the diameter of the cured bead (not initial bead size), the operator shall determine the nominal initial bead size required to produce a specific nominal cured bead diameter. This foam characteristic called “post dispensing contraction” or “post dispensing expansion” is defined in 3.1.3 and 3.1.4.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the linear units of specified diameter bead of foam sealant that can be obtained from a single can of aerosol product. Four (4) cans are required for each product determination.
1.2 The method is intended to estimate the contents of the aerosol container (1) for purposes of label statements, and (2) to provide the user information needed to estimate job requirements.
1.3 Such foam sealants are used for a variety of end use applications intended to reduce air movement in the building envelope.
1.4 Currently two main foam sealant types are applicable to this standard, single component polyurethane and latex types.
1.5 There is no other known standard test method to measure aerosol foam sealant yield.
1.6 Values are reported in SI units only. Certain apparatus and supply items are referenced in inch-pound units for purchasing purposes.
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.

SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the linear units of specified diameter bead of foam sealant that can be obtained from a single can of aerosol product. Four (4) cans are required for each product determination.
1.2 The method is intended to estimate the contents of the aerosol container (1) for purposes of label statements, and (2) to provide the user information needed to estimate job requirements.
1.3 Such foam sealants are used for a variety of end use applications intended to reduce air movement in the building envelope.
1.4 Currently two main foam sealant types are applicable to this standard, single component polyurethane and latex types.
1.5 There is no other known standard test method to measure aerosol foam sealant yield.
1.6 Values are reported in SI units only. Certain apparatus and supply items are referenced in inch-pound units for purchasing purposes.
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.