Standard Test Method for Evaluating Durability of Building Construction Sealants by Laboratory Accelerated Weathering Procedures

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

28-07-2022

Publisher

American Society for Testing and Materials

1.1This test method covers the method for the determination of the durability of a sealant based on its ability to function in cyclic movement maintaining adhesion and cohesion after repeated exposure to laboratory accelerated weathering procedures.

1.2This test method describes two laboratory accelerated weathering procedures for evaluating the durability of a sealant.

1.3RILEM TC139–DBS is related to this test method.

1.4This 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.

1.5This 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.

Committee	C 24
DocumentType	Test Method
Pages	5
PublisherName	American Society for Testing and Materials
Status	Current
Supersedes	ASTM C 1519 : 2010 : R2017

ASTM C 1193 : 2016	Standard Guide for Use of Joint Sealants
ASTM C 1021 : 2008 : R2019	Standard Practice for Laboratories Engaged in Testing of Building Sealants

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