ASTM C1299-99 - 10.1.1999
 
1. Scope

1.1 This guide covers general background information for the comparative evaluation and selection of liquid-applied sealants for use in building construction.

1.2 The information contained herein has been submitted by ASTM Committee C-24 members but not verified independently by them.

1.3 This guide is not intended for use as a specification for sealants.

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

1.5 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

 
2. Referenced Documents

C1257-15(2023)

Standard Test Method for Accelerated Weathering of Solvent-Release-Type Sealants

D2203-01(2023)

Standard Test Method for Staining from Sealants

D2377-14(2019)

Standard Test Method for Tack-Free Time of Caulking Compounds and Sealants

D2452-15

Standard Test Method for Extrudability of Oil- and Resin-Base Caulking Compounds

D2453-15

Standard Test Method for Shrinkage and Tenacity of Oil- and Resin-Base Caulking Compounds

C510-16(2022)

Standard Test Method for Staining and Color Change of Single- or Multicomponent Joint Sealants

C570-00

Standard Specification for Oil- and Resin-Base Caulking Compound for Building Construction (Withdrawn 2002)

C603-14(2026)

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

C639-24

Standard Test Method for Rheological (Flow) Properties of Elastomeric Sealants

C661-15(2022)

Standard Test Method for Indentation Hardness of Elastomeric-Type Sealants by Means of a Durometer

C669-00

Standard Specification for Glazing Compounds for Back Bedding and Face Glazing of Metal Sash (Withdrawn 2002)

C679-15(2022)

Standard Test Method for Tack-Free Time of Elastomeric Sealants

C711-22

Standard Test Method for Low-Temperature Flexibility and Tenacity of One-Part, Elastomeric, Solvent-Release Type Sealants

C717-26

Standard Terminology of Building Seals and Sealants

C718-93

Standard Test Method for Ultraviolet (UV)-Cold Box Exposure of One-Part, Elastomeric, Solvent-Release Type Sealants (Withdrawn 2002)

C719-22

Standard Test Method for Adhesion and Cohesion of Elastomeric Joint Sealants Under Cyclic Movement (Hockman Cycle)

C731-15(2022)

Standard Test Method for Extrudability, After Package Aging, of Latex Sealants

C732-17(2026)

Standard Test Method for Aging Effects of Artificial Weathering on Latex Sealants

C733-93

Standard Test Method for Volume Shrinkage of Latex Sealants (Withdrawn 2000)

C734-15(2024)

Standard Test Method for Low-Temperature Flexibility of Latex Sealants After Artificial Weathering

C736-12(2022)

Standard Test Method for Extension-Recovery and Adhesion of Latex Sealants

C792-23

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

C793-23

Standard Test Method for Effects of Laboratory Accelerated Weathering on Elastomeric Joint Sealants

C794-18(2022)

Standard Test Method for Adhesion-in-Peel of Elastomeric Joint Sealants

C834-26

Standard Specification for Latex Sealants

C920-18(2024)

Standard Specification for Elastomeric Joint Sealants

C1085-91

Specification for Butyl Rubber Based Solvent-Release Sealants (Withdrawn 1997)

C1183-04

Standard Test Method for Extrusion Rate of Elastomeric Sealants

C1184-23

Standard Specification for Structural Silicone Sealants