1、Designation: C 782 03 (Reapproved 2009)Standard Test Method forSoftness of Preformed Tape Sealants1This standard is issued under the fixed designation C 782; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision
2、. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon () indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1. Scope1.1 This test method describes a laboratory procedure fordetermining the softness of preformed tape sealants.NOTE 1Cone penetration met
3、hods applicable to greases and topetrolatum are described in Test Methods D 217 and D 937. Test MethodD 2451 also uses a penetration technique for determining the degree of setin sash glazing compounds.1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as thestandard. The values given in parenthes
4、is are for informationonly.1.3 The subcommittee with jurisdiction is not aware of anysimilar ISO standard.1.4 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-priate safety an
5、d health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2C 717 Terminology of Building Seals and SealantsD5 Test Method for Penetration of Bituminous MaterialsD 217 Test Methods for Cone Penetration of LubricatingGreaseD 93
6、7 Test Method for Cone Penetration of PetrolatumD 1321 Test Method for Needle Penetration of PetroleumWaxesD 2451 Test Method for Degree of Set for Glazing Com-pounds on Metal Sash3E1 Specification for ASTM Liquid-in-Glass Thermometers3. Terminology3.1 DefinitionsThe definition of the following term
7、 usedin this test method is found in Terminology C 717: preformedtape sealant.4. Summary of Test Method4.1 The preformed tape sealant specimen is allowed toequilibrate at standard conditions. A standard needle under adefined load is placed on the specimen for 5 s. The penetrationof the needle into t
8、he preformed tape sealant is measured.Multiple readings are recorded and averaged.5. Significance and Use5.1 Preformed tape sealants are tacky, deformable solidsthat are used under compression between two substrates in avariety of sealing applications. This procedure measures thesoftness of a prefor
9、med tape sealant and gives an indication ofthe preformed tape sealants ease of compression duringinstallation. The resistance to penetration may also give anindication of the toughness of the preformed tape sealant.6. Apparatus6.1 Needle Penetrometer, as described in Test Method D5,with a certified
10、needle.NOTE 2Test Method D5describes the needle method for determiningthe penetration of bituminous material; Test Method D 1321 describes asimilar method for use with petroleum waxes, but a different needle isused.6.2 Stop Watch or Timing Mechanism, for the penetrometer.6.3 Thermometer, to measure
11、the temperature of the testspecimen in the vicinity of the temperature of the test. For testsat 23 6 0.5C (73 6 1F) a thermometer conforming to therequirements prescribed in Specification E1is recommended,such as ASTM Saybolt Viscosity Thermometer 17C (or 17F)having a range from 19 to 27C (66 to 80F
12、).7. Sampling7.1 Samples to be tested shall be taken from a fresh roll ofpreformed tape sealant, after first removing and discardingapproximately the first 600 mm (2 ft) of the roll.1This test method is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee C24 on BuildingSeals and Sealants and is the direct respo
13、nsibility of Subcommittee C24.20 onGeneral Test Methods.Current editon approved Jan. 1, 2009. Published May 2009. Originally approvedin 1986. Last previous edition approved in 2003 as C 782 03.2For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, orcontact ASTM Customer Service at se
14、rviceastm.org. For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information, refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.3Withdrawn. The last approved version of this historical standard is referencedon www.astm.org.1Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West C
15、onshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.7.2 Remove release paper as required in order to fashion asuitable test specimen.8. Test Specimen8.1 Prepare a test specimen by cutting short lengths ofpreformed tape sealant and plying them together to form a solidblock no smaller than 13 mm (0.5 in) wide b
16、y 13 mm (0.5 in)by 25 mm (1.0 in) long.9. Conditioning9.1 Condition the test specimen and the penetrometer,including the needle, for at least2hat236 2C (73 6 3.6F).NOTE 3Other test temperatures may be used, provided that thespecimen and the penetrometer, including the needle, are conditioned forat l
17、east2hatsuch temperature and maintained at that temperature duringthe test. For low temperature testing, for example, both conditioning andtesting must be done in a cold box.10. Procedure10.1 Place the penetrometer in a level position with the shaftset up so that there is a total moving load of 100
18、g. This loadis comprised of the 2.5-g needle, the 47.5-g shaft, and an extraweight of 50 g placed atop the shaft.10.2 Raise the penetrometer shaft until the pointer on thedial reads exactly zero. Lightly tap the indicator dial controllever to ensure that this reading is maintained.10.3 Position the
19、test specimen on the penetrometer so thatit is approximately centered under the needle. Then lower thatpart of the apparatus consisting of the dial gage and shaft withthe needle point until the needle point just makes contact withthe top surface of the specimen.NOTE 4If the specimen is made from pre
20、formed tape sealant less than13 mm (0.5 in.) wide, care should be taken to see that the needle is notplaced in the joint between two abutting strips of preformed tape sealant.10.4 Quickly release the needle for 5 s.10.5 Adjust the apparatus to measure the distance throughwhich the needle penetrated
21、the specimen. Record the amountof penetration to the nearest 0.1 mm.10.6 Wipe the penetrometer needle clean. Following thesame procedure, take at least two additional penetration read-ings for the same preformed tape sealant specimen. If readingsare taken on the same specimen surface, the penetratio
22、n shouldbe made at points at least 7 mm (0.25 in.) from other readings.The amount of penetration for each reading should be recordedseparately and the needle should be wiped clean after eachreading.NOTE 5Unusually low readings, caused by the needle striking anembedded core or other hard material, an
23、d unusually high readings causedby penetrating a void or air pocket shall be considered invalid anddisregarded.11. Report11.1 Report the following information:11.1.1 Identification of the preformed tape sealant, that is,the name, lot number, and any other identifying characteristics.11.1.2 Actual te
24、mperature of the test specimen and appara-tus at the time of the test.11.1.3 At least three valid penetration readings and theiraverage.12. Precision and Bias12.1 Interlaboratory round-robin testing of the preformedtape sealant softness has determined the 2s or 95 % confidencelevel of precision for
25、the needle penetrometer test of preformedtape sealant softness at 23 6 0.5C (73 6 1F).12.2 The single-operator-penetrometer-day precision is 0.3mm.12.3 The interlaboratory or multioperator precision is 1.0mm.NOTE 6The single-operator and interlaboratory precision statementsfor needle penetrometer te
26、sting of preformed tape sealant softness at 23C(73F) have been found to hold for tests run at lower tape temperatures,for example, 17.8C (0F). At elevated test temperatures, for example,70C (158F) penetrometer readings and interlaboratory agreement issomewhat less precise.ASTM International takes no
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