ASTM_D_6005_-_03_2009.pdf

Designation:D600503(Reapproved 2009)Standard Test Method forDetermining Slump Resistance of Carpet Adhesives1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6005;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript epsilon()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1.Scope1.1 This test method describes a procedure to measureslump,or sag,resistance of a trowel-grade carpet adhesiveusing a button slump test apparatus.1.2 This test method provides a visual evaluation to relatetroweled bead profile and trowel pickup.1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regardedas standard.The values given in parentheses are mathematicalconversions to SI units that are provided for information onlyand are not considered standard.1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns,if any,associated with its use.It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics for TestingD907 Terminology of AdhesivesD2202 Test Method for Slump of Sealants3.Terminology3.1 DefinitionsMany of the terms in this test method aredefined in Terminology D907.4.Significance and Use4.1 During application,end users typically remove theadhesive from the container using the trowel and spread it ontothe desired substrate.Adhesives with good rheological charac-teristics,therefore,will allow trowel retention.Adhesives withpoor rheological characteristics tend to be unacceptable be-cause they cannot be picked up by a trowel.4.2 Bead configuration is important in order to provideproper wetting/contact of the carpet backing.Beads drawn witha trowel,which show a nonslumping ridge,are preferredbecause they allow good contact to both substrates.4.3 Measurement of the slump resistance of the adhesivewill allow an end user to know if an adhesive is capable of bothadhering well to the trowel during application and maintain anonflowing adhesive ridge.5.Apparatus5.1 Slump Test Jig,constructed in accordance with TestMethod D2202.5.2 Gravity Convection Oven,having a temperature con-trolled at 122 6 3.6F(50 6 2C).5.3 Steel Spatula.6.Materials6.1 AdhesiveAny appropriate adhesive used to installfloor covering.6.2 SolventAny appropriate reagent.7.Conditioning7.1 Condition the slump jig and adhesive to be tested 24 hat 73.4 6 3.6F(23 6 2C)and 50%6 5%relative humidityprior to testing.8.Procedure8.1 Place the slump jig on a level table with the front faceupward and the plunger depressed to the limit of its travel.8.2 Apply the adhesive into the cavity of the slump jig.Usea steel spatula to level the adhesive flush with the surface of thetest jig.8.3 Place the jig immediately on its end and advance theplunger to one half of its maximum travel,316in.(4.75 mm).8.4 Place the jig immediately in a vertical position on a levelshelf in the oven and condition it 30 min at 122.0 6 3.6F(506 2C)or at a temperature otherwise agreed upon between thesupplier and the tester.8.5 At the end of the 30-min period,take a reading,to thenearest 0.01 in.(0.2 mm)of the maximum point of flow of theadhesive.1This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D14 onAdhesives and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D14.70 on ConstructionAdhesivesCurrent edition approved Nov.1,2009.Published November 2009.Originallyapproved in 1996.Last previous edition approved in 2008 as D6005 03(2008).DOI:10.1520/D6005-03R09.2For referenced ASTM standards,visit the ASTM website,www.astm.org,orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org.For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information,refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 8.6 Clean the jig using an appropriate solvent.9.Report9.1 Report the following information:9.1.1 The type of adhesive used.9.1.2 The slump resistance of the adhesive.9.1.3 The test conditions.10.Precision and Bias10.1 The precision and bias of this test method for measur-ing the slump resistance of carpet adhesives is essentially asspecified in Test Method D2202.11.Keywords11.1 adhesive;floorcovering;slump resistanceASTM International takes no position respecting the validity of any patent rights asserted in connection with any item mentionedin this standard.Users of this standard are expressly advised that determination of the validity of any such patent rights,and the riskof infringement of such rights,are entirely their own responsibility.This standard is subject to revision at any time by the responsible technical committee and must be reviewed every five years andif not revised,either reapproved or withdrawn.You