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ASTM C792-23

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Standard Test Method for Effects of Heat Aging on Weight Loss, Cracking, and Chalking of Elastomeric Sealants

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1.1 This test method covers a laboratory procedure for determining the effects of heat aging on weight loss, cracking, and chalking of cured-in-place elastomeric joint sealants (single- and multi-component) for use in building construction.

1.2 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.

1.3 There is no known ISO equivalent to this test method.

1.4 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.


5.1 Weight loss through volatilization of components of a sealant in a building joint may affect sealant appearance because of shrinkage, and sealant performance because of the loss of functional sealant components. Exposure to high-temperature environments will accelerate the loss of volatiles.

5.2 This test method measures weight loss. It can be used in combination with a knowledge of sealant density to estimate shrinkage. In addition, when compared to sealant theoretical weight solids, it provides an estimate of the extent to which functional sealant components can be volatilized when exposed to high service temperatures. Substantial losses of this type may help predict early failures in durability. Also, development of cracks or chalking, or both, lessens sealant service life. However, a sealant that develops no cracks or chalking, or low weight loss in this test method, does not necessarily assure good durability.

SDO ASTM: ASTM International
Document Number C792
Publication Date May 1, 2023
Language en - English
Page Count 3
Revision Level 23
Supercedes
Committee C24.20
Publish Date Document Id Type View
May 1, 2023 C0792-23 Revision
March 15, 2015 C0792-15 Revision
Dec. 1, 2004 C0792-04 Revision
Jan. 15, 2020 C0792-15R20 Reaffirmation
May 1, 2008 C0792-04R08 Reaffirmation
May 10, 1998 C0792-93R98 Reaffirmation