1、Designation: C 1247 98 (Reapproved 2004)Standard Test Method forDurability of Sealants Exposed to Continuous Immersion inLiquids1This standard is issued under the fixed designation C 1247; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revi
2、sion, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1. Scope1.1 This test method covers a laboratory procedure thatassists in determining the durability of a seala
3、nt and itsadhesion to a substrate while continuously immersed in aliquid. This test method tests the influence of a liquid on thesealant and its adhesion to a substrate. It does not test the addedinfluence of constant stress from hydrostatic pressure that isoften present with sealants used in submer
4、ged and below-gradeapplications, nor does it test the added influence of stress fromjoint movement while immersed. This test method also doesnot (in its standard form) test the added influence of acids orcaustics or other materials that may be in the liquid, in manyapplications.1.2 The values stated
5、 in SI units are to be regarded as thestandard. The inch-pound given in parentheses are provided forinformation only.1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priat
6、e safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2C33 Specification for Concrete AggregateC 109 Test Method for Compressive Strength of HydraulicCement Mortars (Using 2-in. or 50-mm Cube Specimens)C 150 Sp
7、ecification for Portland CementC 717 Terminology of Building Seals and SealantsC 719 Test Method for Adhesion and Cohesion of Elasto-meric Joint Sealants Under Cyclic Movement (HockmanCycle)D 1191 Method of Testing Concrete Joint Sealers2.2 ISO StandardsISO 13638 Building Construction-Sealants-Deter
8、minationof Resistance of Prolonged Exposure to Water33. Terminology3.1 Definitions:3.1.1 Definitions of the following terms used in this testmethod are found in Terminology C 717: adhesive failure;cohesive failure; compound; cure; hydrostatic pressure; joints;primer; sealant; self-leveling sealant ;
9、 and substrate.4. Summary of Test Method4.1 Specimens are prepared and the sealant is cured. Thespecimens are immersed in a hot liquid at 50 6 2C (122 63.6F) for six weeks. At the end of the six weeks, thespecimens are placed into a compression/extension machine, asdescribed in Test Method C 719, an
10、d cycled through themovement range appropriate to the test sealant or its applica-tion, or both.4.2 If after three movement cycles at 3.2 mm/h (18 in./h)adhesive or cohesive failure is not noted, the specimens areagain placed in the hot liquid for an additional four weeks andthen retested.4.3 This t
11、est method consists of six weeks of immersionfollowed by three extension and compression cycles. This canbe followed by four weeks of further immersion and a repeat ofthe three extension and compression cycles. The four weeks ofimmersion and subsequent extension and compression testingcan be repeate
12、d as many times as required for the application.5. Significance and Use5.1 This test method uses elevated temperature to acceleratethe degradation of a sealant and its adhesion to a substrate. Thistest method is an accelerated method and will only be apredictor of long-term durability if the actual
13、service tempera-ture is significantly lower than the elevated test temperature.5.2 This test method can be used as an indicator of longevitybut direct correlation to actual use will be difficult for manyapplications.5.3 The correlation of data from this test method to appli-cations where the sealant
14、 joint will have wet and dry cycles1This test method is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee C24 on BuildingSeals and Sealants and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C24.30 onAdhesion.Current edition approved May 1, 2004. Published July 2004. Originally approvedin 1993. Last previous ed
15、ition approved in 1998 as C 124793(1998).2For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org. For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information, refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.3Available from Amer
16、ican National Standards Institute, 11 W. 42nd Street, 13thFloor, New York, NY 10036.1Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.will be difficult since, with some sealants on some substrates,adhesion that is lost during wet perio
17、ds is regained during dryperiods.5.4 This test method is performed in a hot liquid and may beconsidered an acceleration of deterioration of the sealant or thesealants adhesion to a substrate. Compared to how the sealantwill be used in some applications, in some cases, this test maybe less severe tha
18、n the actual application. The benefit from theuse of this test method will depend on the comparison of theconditions of this test to the actual conditions of use (tempera-ture, duration, nature of substrate, composition of the liquid).5.5 To determine the ability of a sealant to perform in agiven ap
19、plication; modification of this procedure will often berequired and is permissible, as mutually agreed upon bypurchaser and seller.6. Apparatus6.1 Water Bath, equipped with a heater to maintain the testbath at 50 6 2C (122 6 3.6F).6.2 Compression/Extension Machine,4designed to auto-matically compres
20、s the joint width of the test specimen from 12mm (12 in.) to the maximum extension desired at a constantrate of 3.2 mm/h (18 in./h). The machine shall be equipped withgrips of sufficient strength to withstand, without bending, theresistance of high-tensile-strength sealants.6.3 “C” Clamps, or other
21、devices for specimen preparation.6.4 Spacer Blocks, for specimen preparation.6.5 Liquid, appropriate to the application for the test bath.NOTE 1The precision and bias statement for this test method is basedon the use of distilled water for the test bath.7. Test Specimens7.1 Standard substrates for t
22、his test method shall be portlandcement mortar and aluminum alloy.NOTE 2The precision and bias statement of this test method is basedon standard substrates of mortar and aluminum. When requested, only oneor two of the standard substrates may be tested with the sealant. Likewise,other substrates such
23、 as brick, marble, etc., may be specified by thepurchaser in place of or in addition to the standard substrates for test withthe sealant sample.7.1.1 Mortar Block5Prepare cement mortar blocks, each75 by 25 by 25 mm (3 by 1 by 1 in.) in size, using one part ofhigh early strength portland cement confo
24、rming to Type III ofSpecification C 150, to two parts by weight of clean uniformlygraded, concrete fine aggregate (sand) conforming to Specifi-cation C33. Use sufficient water to produce a flow of 100 6 5when tested in accordance with the procedure for the determi-nation of consistency of cement mor
25、tar described in TestMethod C 109. After curing one day in moist air and six daysin saturated lime water at 23 6 2C (73 6 3.6F), prepare thesurface of one face, 25 by 76 mm (1 by 3 in.) of each block bywet grinding either with a belt sander using No. 60 aluminumcarbide sanding belt or using an iron
26、lap with No. 60 siliconcarbide (or aluminum oxide) grain, until the aggregate isuniformly exposed. Return blocks to saturated lime waterstorage until needed.7.1.2 Blocks may be prepared and shipped to other locationsfor use. The blocks may be shipped dry and returned to limewater storage on arrival
27、until needed.7.1.3 Prior to use, wet grind the previously ground face toremove any laitance, rinse thoroughly under running tap waterand dry the blocks overnight at 105 to 110C (220 to 230F).Clean the blocks of film or powder by vigorous brushing witha stiff-bristled fiber brush. Condition the block
28、s at standardconditions for not less than one nor more than seven days.7.1.4 AluminumThe aluminum plates shall be 75 by 25 by6mm(3by1by14 in.) aluminum alloy, 6063-T5 or 6061-T6with anodizing process AA-MIOC22A31. Prior to use cleanthe aluminum by wiping the surface with methyl ethyl ketoneor simila
29、r solvent. Then dip the surface in a detergent solution.This should be a 0.04 % solution of alcohol ethoxy sulfate. Analternative would be a 0.1 % solution of a clear hand dishwash-ing detergent. These solutions should be made up in distilledwater. Rinse the surface (without touching it) in distille
30、d waterand allow it to air dry.NOTE 3Methyl ethyl ketone and similar solvents are both toxic andflammable and should be handled with caution in a well-ventilated hood.NOTE 4At the request of the sealant producer, the detergent cleaningstep shall be omitted.7.2 PrimersWhere the use of a primer(s) is
31、recommendedby the sealant manufacturer, prime substrate materials with therecommended primer or primers.7.3 Preparation of Test Specimens:7.3.1 Standard conditions of temperature and relative hu-midity for this test method are defined as 23 6 2C (73.4 63.6F) and 50 6 5 % respectively.7.3.2 Multicomp
32、onent SealantsPrepare three test speci-mens for each substrate that is to be used in the test. Aftermaintaining the unopened sample for at least 24 h at standardconditions, mix thoroughly for 5 min at least 250 g of basecompound with the appropriate amount of curing agent. Applya bead of sealant 12
33、by 12 by 50 mm (12 by12 by 2 in.)between parallel 25 by 76 mm (1 by 3 in.) faces of similarblocks or plates (see Fig. 1). Use appropriate spacer blocks toform the proper size sealant bead. Use non-adhering spacerblocks or apply polyethylene adhesive tape or any othersuitable inert release agent to t
34、he inside surface of the spacersto prevent adhesion of the spacers to the sealant after cure. Useadhesive tape, rubber bands, or clamps to hold the testassembly together before and after filling it with the sealant.For self-leveling sealants, use masking or any other suitabletape to retain the seala
35、nt.7.3.3 Single-Component SealantsPrepare three test speci-mens as described in 7.3.2 except that no mixing of compo-nents is required. Condition the sealed sealant cartridge or bulkcontainer at standard conditions at least 24 h before use.8. Conditioning8.1 Cure specimens made with multicomponent s
36、ealants for14 days at standard conditions. During the second week of the4Series 520 Sealing Compound Tester, manufactured by Applied Test Systems,Inc., 348 New Castle Road, Butler, PA 16001 has been found suitable for thispurpose.5Prepared concrete blocks are available from Masonry Test Block Compan
37、y,6389 Lawdale Road, Saginaw, MI 48604.C 1247 98 (2004)2curing period, make attempts to free the sealant from the spacerblocks at the ends and bottom without damaging the sealantbead.8.2 Cure specimens made with single-component sealantsfor a total of 21 days as follows: (a) seven days at standardco
38、nditions; (b) seven days at 37.8 6 2C (100 6 3.6F) and 956 5 % relative humidity; and (c) seven days at standardconditions. Separate the spacer blocks from the sealant as soonas practical during the curing period without damaging thesealant.9. Procedure9.1 Remove the spacers and place the cured test
39、 specimensinto the 506 2C (122 6 3.6F) test bath, totally immersingthem and maintaining them at this condition for six weeks. Usea 3.8 L(1 gal) size container containing 1.9 L(2 qt) of test bath.Mortar and aluminum specimens should be separated andconditioned in separate containers.9.2 After six wee
40、ks immersion, remove the specimens fromthe test bath, place them immediately into the compression andextension machine and start cycling with the compressionmode, using the movement range appropriate to the test sealantor its application, or both. The test is to be conducted atstandard conditions.9.
41、3 Cycle the specimens through three compression andthree extension cycles.9.4 Remove the specimens, hand flex the specimens tocheck sealant adhesion by rotating them 60, and examinethem for adhesive or cohesive failure. Measure the amount ofadhesive or cohesive failure in square millimetres (squarei
42、nches) and record these results on the report form. Note alsoany apparent swelling or change in appearance or contour ofthe sealant.9.5 Return the specimens to the 50 6 2C (1226 3.6F) testbath for four weeks. After immersion, remove the specimensfrom the test bath. Place them immediately into the co
43、mpres-sion and extension machine and start cycling with the com-pression mode.9.6 Repeat 9.3 and 9.4. If there is not total adhesive orcohesive failure and, if required for the application, repeat9.5,9.3, and 9.4 in that order.10. Report10.1 Report the test results and observations on the formshown
44、in Fig. 2. Report total square millimetres (square inches)of adhesion and cohesive failure for all three samples of eachsubstrate tested.10.2 Report the following additional information:10.2.1 Techniques used in substrate preparation includingthe solvent, primers, or other materials used for cleanin
45、g. Ifother than the standard substrates or different preparationtechniques are used, describe them completely,10.2.2 Other pertinent observations on the condition of thesealant or its adhesion or other characteristics, and10.2.3 Any variation in test procedure or cure cycle used.11. Precision and Bi
46、as611.1 Polyurethane Sealant, Six and Ten Weeks of WaterImmersion on Aluminum and Concrete Substrates:11.1.1 Repeatability I(r)The repeatability (within a givenlaboratory) interval for four test parameters tested by fourlaboratories is 0.0 mm2(0.0 in.2). In future use of this testmethod, the differe
47、nce between two test results obtained in thesame laboratory on the same material will be expected toexceed 0.0 mm2(0.0 in.2) only about 5 % of the time.11.1.2 Reproducibility I(R)The reproducibility (betweengiven laboratories) interval for four test parameters tested byfour laboratories is 0.0 mm2(0
48、.0 in.2). In future use of this testmethod, the difference between two test results obtained in adifferent laboratory on the same material will be expected toexceed 0.0 mm2(0.0 in.2) only about 5 % of the time.11.2 Polysulfide Sealant, Six and Ten Weeks of WaterImmersion on Aluminum and Concrete Sub
49、strates:11.2.1 Repeatability I(r)The repeatability (within a givenlaboratory) interval for four test parameters tested by four6Supporting data have been filed at ASTM Headquarters. Request RR: C24-1043.FIG. 1 Test SpecimenC 1247 98 (2004)3laboratories is 26.5 cm2(4.1 in.2). In future use of this testmethod, the difference between two test results obtained in thesame laboratory on the same material will be expected toexceed 26.5 cm2only about 5 % of the time.11.2.2 Reproducibility I(R)The reproducibility (betweengiven laboratories) interval for fo
