Standard Test Method for Extrusion Rate and Application Life of Elastomeric Sealants

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

05-09-2020

Language(s)

English

Published date

01-06-2014

Publisher

American Society for Testing and Materials

This test method covers two laboratory procedures for determining the extrusion rate and application life (or “pot life”) of elastomeric chemically curing sealants for use in building construction.

Committee	C 24
DocumentType	Test Method
Pages	2
PublisherName	American Society for Testing and Materials
Status	Superseded
SupersededBy	ASTM C 603 : 2014 : R2019
Supersedes	ASTM C 603 : 2004 : R2008 ASTM C 603 : 2004

1.1This test method covers two laboratory procedures for determining the extrusion rate and application life (or “pot life”) of elastomeric chemically curing sealants for use in building construction.

Note 1:These sealants are supplied with various rheological properties ranging from pourable liquids to nonsagging pastes. Single-component sealants are supplied ready for use upon opening the container, and their rate of cure is determined by the climatic conditions to which they are exposed. Multicomponent sealants are supplied as a base component and a curing agent separately packaged. After mixing the two parts, the sealant is ready for application, and curing begins immediately.

1.2The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are provided for information only.

1.3There is no known ISO equivalent 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.