ASTM C717-09

This document is not an ASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of an ASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation:C717–08 Designation: C 717 – 09
Standard Terminology of
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Building Seals and Sealants
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C 717; 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
1.1 This standard describes terms and definitions and descriptions of terms used or likely to be used in test methods,
specifications, guides, and practices (related to building seals and sealants) consistent with the scope and areas of interest ofASTM
Committee C24.
1.2 Definitions and descriptions of terms are written to ensure that building seals and sealants standards are properly understood
and interpreted.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
A 644 Terminology Relating to Iron Castings
C 509 Specification for Elastomeric Cellular Preformed Gasket and Sealing Material
C 542 Specification for Lock-Strip Gaskets
C 716 Specification for Installing Lock-Strip Gaskets and Infill Glazing Materials
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C 790 Guide for Use of Latex Sealants
C 797 Practices for Use of Oil- and Resin-Based Putty and Glazing Compounds
C 961 Test Method for Lap Shear Strength of Sealants
C 964 Guide for Lock-Strip Gasket Glazing
C 1021 Practice for Laboratories Engaged in Testing of Building Sealants
C 1193 Guide for Use of Joint Sealants
D 883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
D 1079 Terminology Relating to Roofing and Waterproofing
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D 1565 Specification for Flexible Cellular Materials—Vinyl Chloride Polymers and Copolymers (Open-Cell Foam)
D 1566 Terminology Relating to Rubber
D 2102 Test Method for Shrinkage of Textile Fibers (Bundle Test)
E 631 Terminology of Building Constructions
3. Significance and Use
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 Terms and their related standard definitions in Section 4 are intended for use uniformly and consistently in all building
seals and sealants test methods, specifications, guides, and practices. The purpose of such use is to promote a clear understanding
and interpretation of the standards in which they are used.
3.1.2 Definitions of terms are written in the broadest sense possible, consistent with the intended meaning. Definitions have not
been limited to a specific technical field when they can have a multi-field application.
3.1.3 The definition of a term that can have different meanings in different technical fields is preceded by a phrase limiting it
to the specific field intended, that is, “in building construction.”
3.2 Description of Terms:
3.2.1 Descriptions ofTerms are special purpose definitions intended to provide a precise understanding and interpretation of the
seals and sealants standards in which they are used.
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This terminology is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C24 on Building Seals and Sealants and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C24.01 on
Terminology of Building Seals and Sealants.
The boldface designations refer to the original source of the definition and the ASTM Technical Committee having jurisdiction.
Current edition approved MayJan. 1, 2008.2009. Published May 2008.February 2009. Originally approved in 1972. Last previous edition approved in 20072008 as
C717–07a. C 717 – 08.
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For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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3.2.2 A specific description of a term is applicable to the standard or standards in which the term is described and used.
3.2.3 Each standard in which a term is used, in a specially defined manner, should list the term and its description under the
subheading, descriptions of terms.
4. Terminology
4.1 Terms and Definitions:
adhesive failure, n— in building construction, failure of the bond between the sealant, adhesive, or coating and the substrate
surface.
aerosol container, empty, n—in building construction, an aerosol container is considered empty when the product flow reaches
0.5 g per second or less.
back bedding, n— See bedding.
back putty, n— See bedding.
back-up material—See sealant backing.
band aid sealant joint, n—Use bridge sealant joint (preferred term).
bead, n—in bui
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This document is not an ASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of an ASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation:C717–08 Designation: C 717 – 09
Standard Terminology of
1
Building Seals and Sealants
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C 717; 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
1.1 This standard describes terms and definitions and descriptions of terms used or likely to be used in test methods,
specifications, guides, and practices (related to building seals and sealants) consistent with the scope and areas of interest ofASTM
Committee C24.
1.2 Definitions and descriptions of terms are written to ensure that building seals and sealants standards are properly understood
and interpreted.
2. Referenced Documents
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
A 644 Terminology Relating to Iron Castings
C 509 Specification for Elastomeric Cellular Preformed Gasket and Sealing Material
C 542 Specification for Lock-Strip Gaskets
C 716 Specification for Installing Lock-Strip Gaskets and Infill Glazing Materials
3
C 790 Guide for Use of Latex Sealants
C 797 Practices for Use of Oil- and Resin-Based Putty and Glazing Compounds
C 961 Test Method for Lap Shear Strength of Sealants
C 964 Guide for Lock-Strip Gasket Glazing
C 1021 Practice for Laboratories Engaged in Testing of Building Sealants
C 1193 Guide for Use of Joint Sealants
D 883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
D 1079 Terminology Relating to Roofing and Waterproofing
0
D 1565 Specification for Flexible Cellular Materials—Vinyl Chloride Polymers and Copolymers (Open-Cell Foam)
D 1566 Terminology Relating to Rubber
D 2102 Test Method for Shrinkage of Textile Fibers (Bundle Test)
E 631 Terminology of Building Constructions
3. Significance and Use
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 Terms and their related standard definitions in Section 4 are intended for use uniformly and consistently in all building
seals and sealants test methods, specifications, guides, and practices. The purpose of such use is to promote a clear understanding
and interpretation of the standards in which they are used.
3.1.2 Definitions of terms are written in the broadest sense possible, consistent with the intended meaning. Definitions have not
been limited to a specific technical field when they can have a multi-field application.
3.1.3 The definition of a term that can have different meanings in different technical fields is preceded by a phrase limiting it
to the specific field intended, that is, “in building construction.”
3.2 Description of Terms:
3.2.1 Descriptions ofTerms are special purpose definitions intended to provide a precise understanding and interpretation of the
seals and sealants standards in which they are used.
1
This terminology is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C24 on Building Seals and Sealants and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C24.01 on
Terminology of Building Seals and Sealants.
The boldface designations refer to the original source of the definition and the ASTM Technical Committee having jurisdiction.
Current edition approved MayJan. 1, 2008.2009. Published May 2008.February 2009. Originally approved in 1972. Last previous edition approved in 20072008 as
C717–07a. C 717 – 08.
2
For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
3
Withdrawn.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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3.2.2 A specific description of a term is applicable to the standard or standards in which the term is described and used.
3.2.3 Each standard in which a term is used, in a specially defined manner, should list the term and its description under the
subheading, descriptions of terms.
4. Terminology
4.1 Terms and Definitions:
adhesive failure, n— in building construction, failure of the bond between the sealant, adhesive, or coating and the substrate
surface.
aerosol container, empty, n—in building construction, an aerosol container is considered empty when the product flow reaches
0.5 g per second or less.
back bedding, n— See bedding.
back putty, n— See bedding.
back-up material—See sealant backing.
band aid sealant joint, n—Use bridge sealant joint (preferred term).
bead, n—in bui
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