ASTM D2202-00(2006)

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Designation:D2202–00(Reapproved2006)
Standard Test Method for
Slump of Sealants
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D2202; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope the completed joint. Slump measurements, as described in this
test method, serve to evaluate only this application character-
1.1 This test method covers a laboratory procedure for the
istic; they do not predict the performance capability of the
determination of the degree of slump of a sealant when used in
sealant after installation.
a vertical joint in a structure.
1.2 The values stated in either inch-pound or SI (metric)
5. Apparatus
units are to be separately regarded as the standard. Within the
5.1 Flow Test Jig, constructed in accordance with Fig. 1 (SI
text, the inch-pound units are shown in parentheses.
units) or Fig. 2 (inch-pound units).
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
NOTE 2—Most existing flow test jigs have been constructed in inch-
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- pound units. Preferred construction of new jigs is as described in Fig. 1 in
SI units.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
5.2 Gravity Convection Oven, having a temperature con-
trolled at 50 6 2°C (122 6 3.6°F).
NOTE 1—Arelated ISO standard is ISO 7390.The user should compare
5.3 Steel Spatula:
to determine how it differs from this test method.
5.4 Plastic Scraper, such as an ordinary 114 by 114-mm
1 1
2. Referenced Documents
(4 ⁄2 by 4 ⁄2-in.) plastic tile.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
6. Reagent
C717 Terminology of Building Seals and Sealants
6.1 Solvent, such as methyl ethyl ketone.
2.2 ISO Standards:
ISO 7390 Building Construction–Sealants–Determination
7. Sampling
of Resistance to Flow
7.1 Take test specimens from a previously unopened con-
3. Terminology
tainer and mix thoroughly before using, if required for homo-
geneity.
3.1 Definitions—Refer to Terminology C717 for definitions
of the following terms found in this test method: bead, joint,
8. Conditioning
sealant.
8.1 Condition both the test jig and the sealant to be tested
4. Significance and Use
for at least5hat23 6 2°C (73.4 6 3.6°F).
4.1 Excessive sealant slump or sag in a vertical joint may
9. Procedure
cause improper bead shape or inadequate sealant thickness in
9.1 Thoroughlycleanthetestjigwiththesolvent;thenplace
it on a level table with the front face upward and the plunger
ThistestmethodisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeC24onBuilding
depressed to the limit of its travel.
Seals and Sealants and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C24.20 on
9.2 Place the mixed, conditioned sealant in the jig cavity.
General Test Methods.
Current edition approved May 1, 2006. Published May 2006. Originally
Level the sealant flush with the surface of the block, using one
approved in 1963 as D2202 – 63 T. Last previous edition approved in 2000 as
gentle upward stroke of the plastic scraper held at a 45° angle.
D2202 – 00. DOI: 10.1520/D2202-00R06.
2 Avoid forming air pockets in the sealant, especially near the
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contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM surface of the plunger.
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
9.3 Carefully clean the area around the cavity with the
the ASTM website.
plasticscraperandacloth;thenplacethejigimmediatelyonits
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end and advance the plunger gently to one half its maximum
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D2202–00 (2006)
NOTE 1—For the Flow Test Jig, each scale division equals 2 mm.
NOTE 2— Material, aluminum alloy; finish, liquid hone; tolerances, (0.08 mm) unless otherwise indicated.
FIG. 1 Flow
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