ASTM_D_2376_-_00.pdf

Designation:D 2376 00Standard Test Method forSlump of Face Glazing and Bedding Compounds on MetalSash1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 2376;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(e)indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1.Scope1.1 This test method describes face glazing or beddingcompounds,or both,used on exterior steel,aluminum,andother metal sash.1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regardedas the standard.The values given in parentheses are forinformation only.1.3 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.1.4 The committee with jurisdiction over this standard is notaware of any comparable standards published by any otherorganization.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:C 717 Terminology of Building Seals and Sealants23.Terminology3.1 DefinitionsRefer to Terminology C 717 for definitionsof the following terms:bead,bedding,compound,face glazing,glazing.3.2 Description of TermsRefer to Terminology C 717 fordescription of the following term:channel.4.Summary of Test Method4.1 A triangular bead of glazing or bedding compound istooled into a steel channel and then placed in a 122 6 4F(506 2C)oven for 7 h and then visually inspected for slump.5.Significance and Use5.1 This test method provides an accelerated means forpredicting slump of such glazing compounds.6.Apparatus6.1 Number 28 U.S.Gage Steel Channel(smooth,un-painted),1 in.(25.4 mm)wide,12in.(12.7 mm)deep,and 8 in.(203 mm)in length.The flanges of the channel shall beapproximately at right angles with the web of the channel.Thefillet at the bottom of the channel shall have an internal radiusof no more than116in.(1.6 mm).6.2 Gravity Convective Oven,having a temperature con-trolled at 122 6 4F(50 6 2C).6.3 Putty Knife.7.Reagent7.1 Solvent,such as methyl ethyl ketone or ethylene dichlo-ride.8.Sampling8.1 Thoroughly mix the entire contents of a full,previouslyunopened container on a clean,nonabsorptive surface,and takefrom this the sample to be tested.9.Conditioning9.1 Condition both the channel and the mixed compound(ina closed container)for at least 5 h at 73.4 6 3.6F(23 6 2C).10.Procedure10.1 Thoroughly clean the channel with solvent.10.2 Apply a portion of the thoroughly mixed compound tothe channel in a triangular shape with a putty knife asillustrated in Fig.1(a).10.3 When the channel is so filled,set it in an oven with theflanges horizontal,as shown in Fig.1(a),with the mass of thematerial toward the top,and maintain the temperature at 122 64F(50 6 2C)for 7 h.11.Report11.1 The report shall indicate if there was sagging orslumping of the compound at the top towards the bottom,asillustrated in Fig.1(b).11.2 Any sagging or slumping from the original configura-tion,Fig.1(a),shall be construed as failure.12.Precision and Bias12.1 No statement is made about the precision or bias for1This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C-24 onBuilding Seals and Sealants and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C24.12on Oil and Resin Base Glazing and Caulking Sealants.Current edition approved June 10,2000.Published July 2000.Originallypublished as D 2376 65 T.Last previous edition D 2376 94.2Annual Book of ASTM Standards,Vol 04.07.1Copyright ASTM,100 Barr Harbor Drive,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959,United States.NOTICE:This standard has either been superseded and replaced by a new version or discontinued.Contact ASTM International(www.astm.org)for the latest information.measuring slump since the result merely states whether there isconformance to the criteria for success in the procedure.13.Keywords13.1 bedding compound;face glazing compound;slumpThe American Society for Testing and Materials takes no position respecting the validity of any patent rights asserted in connectionwith any item mentioned in this standard.Users of this standard are expressly advised that determination of the validity of any suchpatent rights,and the risk of 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.Your comments are invited either for revision of this standard or for additional standardsand should be addressed to ASTM Headquarters.Your comments will receive careful consideration at a meeting of the responsibletechnical committee,which you may attend.If you feel that your comments have not received a fair hearing you should make yourviews known to the ASTM Committee on Standards,at the addre