Astm C792-15

Designation: C792 − 15
Standard Test Method for

Effects of Heat Aging on Weight Loss, Cracking, and
Chalking of Elastomeric Sealants1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C792; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope 5. Significance and Use

1.1 This test method covers a laboratory procedure for 5.1 Weight loss through volatilization of components of a
determining the effects of heat aging on weight loss, cracking, sealant in a building joint may affect sealant appearance
and chalking of cured-in-place elastomeric joint sealants because of shrinkage and sealant performance because of the
(single- and multicomponent) for use in building construction. loss of functional sealant components. Exposure to high-
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the temperature environments will accelerate the loss of volatiles.
safety problems, if any, associated with its use. It is the 5.2 This test method measures weight loss. It can be used in
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- combination with a knowledge of sealant density to estimate
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica- shrinkage. In addition, when compared to sealant theoretical
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. weight solids, it provides an estimate of the extent to which
1.3 There is no known ISO equivalent to this test method. functional sealant components can be volatilized when exposed
to high service temperatures. Substantial losses of this type
2. Referenced Documents
may help predict early failures in durability. Also, development
2.1 ASTM Standards:2 of cracks or chalking, or both, lessens sealant service life.
C717 Terminology of Building Seals and Sealants However, a sealant that develops no cracks or chalking, or low
weight loss in this test method, does not necessarily assure
3. Terminology good durability.
3.1 Definitions—See Terminology C717 for definitions of
the following terms used in this test method: compound, 6. Apparatus
elastomeric, non-sag sealant, sealant, and self-leveling sealant. 6.1 Forced-Draft Oven, controlled at 70 6 2°C (158 6
3.6°F).
4. Summary of Test Method
4.1 Three sealant specimens are spread on thin aluminum 6.2 Balance, sensitive to 0.01 g.
plates and, after determining net weights of sealant, are cured 6.3 Rectangular Brass Frame, with inside dimensions 130
for 7 days at Standard Conditions. Immediately following this by 40 by 6.4 mm (5 by 11⁄2 by 1⁄4 in.).
initial cure time two specimens are exposed in a forced-draft
oven maintained at 70 6 2°C (1586 3.6°F) for 21 days. At the 6.4 Aluminum Plates, three, each 152 by 80 by 0.6 to 1.6
end of this exposure the percentage weight loss of the sealant mm (24 to 16 gage).
is determined and examination is made for presence of cracks 6.5 Straightedge, metal or plastic, about 152 mm (6 in.)
and chalking. long.
6.6 Thin Knife Blade.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C24 on Building 6.7 Spatula, steel, about 152 mm (6 in.) long.
Seals and Sealants and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C24.20 on
General Test Methods.
Current edition approved March 15, 2015. Published April 2015. Originally 7. Procedure
approved in 1975. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as C792 – 04(2008). DOI:
10.1520/C0792-15.
7.1 Unless otherwise specified by those authorizing the test,
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or standard conditions of temperature and relative humidity for
contact ASTM Customer Service at [email protected]. For Annual Book of ASTM the test shall be found in Terminology C717.
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. 7.2 Test of Multicomponent Sealants:
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7.2.1 Condition at least 400 g of base compound and 7.3 Test of Single-Component Sealants:
appropriate amount of curing agent in a closed container for at 7.3.1 Condition at least 400 g of compound in a closed
least 24 h at standard conditions; then mix thoroughly for 5 container for at least 24 h at standard conditions.
min. 7.3.2 Follow the same procedure as specified in 7.2.1 –
7.2.2 Weigh the three aluminum plates to the nearest 0.01 g. 7.2.6, eliminating the mixing necessary for multicomponent
7.2.3 Fill the rectangular frame, after centering it on an sealants.
aluminum plate, with a portion of the conditioned compound,
and strike it off flat with a straightedge. Immediately lift the 8. Report
frame from the sealant after separating it by running a
thin-bladed knife along the inside of the frame (Note 1). 8.1 Report the following information for each sample
Prepare three such specimens, weigh each to the nearest 0.01 g, tested:
and cure them for 7 days at standard conditions. 8.1.1 Identification of the sealant tested.
7.2.4 Following the 7-day curing period, place two of the 8.1.2 Description of the type of sealant, such as single- or
three specimens in the draft oven for 21 days, leaving the third multicomponent, nonsag or self-leveling, color, etc.
(control) specimen at standard conditions for the same period. 8.1.3 Percent weight losses of the heat-treated specimens.
7.2.5 At the end of the 21-day period, remove the specimens
8.1.4 Presence of cracking and chalking as compared with
from the oven and allow to cool for 1 h at standard conditions.
the control specimen. Fig. 1 includes examples of cracking
Weigh them to the nearest 0.01 g and calculate the percent
obtainable in this test. Number 0 represents no cracking.
weight loss of the sealants as follows:
8.1.5 Variation, if any, from the specified test procedure.
Weight loss, % 5 @ ~ W 2 2 W 3 ! / ~ W 2 2 W 1 ! # 3 100 (1)
where: 9. Precision
W 1 = weight of aluminum plate, 9.1 A statistical analysis made from the results obtained
W2 = weight of aluminum plate with fresh sealant, and from a round-robin test in which each of three laboratories
W3 = weight of plate with sealant after heat aging 21 days. tested seven sealant samples in accordance with the prescribed
7.2.6 Examine the sealants for cracking and chalking and test for effect of heat aging on weight loss resulted in the
compare with the third (control) specimen. following:
NOTE 1—In the case of a pourable grade compound, do not lift the 9.1.1 Repeatability (that is, the difference between two
rectangular frame until the sealant is sufficiently set that it will retain its determinations of weight loss on the same sample within the
rectangular shape. same laboratory) was 0.51 % weight loss.
NOTE 1—Number 0 represents no cracking.

FIG. 1 Examples of Cracking Obtainable in This Test
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9.1.2 Reproducibility (that is, the difference between the laboratory indicating no cracking or chalking of one sample,
results of two laboratories, each making two weight loss whereas the remaining two laboratories reported slight crack-
determinations on the same sample) was 0.90 %. ing and chalking.
9.2 The results obtained by the three laboratories in which
each laboratory tested seven sealant samples in accordance 10. Keywords
with the prescribed test for the effect of cracking and chalking 10.1 chalking; compound; cracking; elastomeric sealants;
were close to unanimous. The exception was the report of one heat aging; non-sag sealants; self-leveling sealant; weight loss
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1. Scope 5. Significance and Use

NOTE 1—Number 0 represents no cracking.

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