1. Scope
1.1 This practice describes procedures for specimen preparation and mounting when testing caulks and sealants up to 8 in. (203.2 mm) in width to assess flame spread and smoke development as surface burning characteristics using Test Method E 84. Caulks and sealants in excess of 8 in. (203.2 mm) are to be tested in full coverage as applied to fiber cement board as described in Test Method E 84. 1.2 This practice applies to caulks and sealants intended for various uses within buildings. The caulks and sealants addressed in this practice are not able to be supported by their own structural characteristics during the test. 1.3 Testing is conducted in accordance with Test Method E 84. 1.4 This practice does not provide pass/fail criteria that can be used as a regulatory tool. 1.5 This practice does not apply to materials for which the test specimen does not remain in place before and during the test until maximum flame propagation has occurred. 1.6 This practice is not for system evaluation. It is for the comparison of the materials only. 1.7 The results obtained by using this mounting procedure are confined to the materials themselves as tested and are not comparable to materials that are tested in a full tunnel width application. 1.8 Materials supplied in liquid, semi-liquid form, or in containers not intended for direct application shall be tested using the full width of the tunnel and do not fall under this practice. 1.9 Use the values stated in inch-pound units as the standard in referee decisions. The values in the SI system of units are given in parentheses for information only; see IEEE/ASTM SI-10 for further details. 1.10 This fire standard cannot be used to provide quantitative measures. 1.11 Fire testing is inherently hazardous. Adequate safeguards for personnel and property shall be used in conducting these tests. 1.12 This standard gives instructions on specimen preparation and mounting, but the fire-test-response method is given in Test Method E 84. See also Section 9. 1.13 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. 1.14 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes that provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes shall not be considered requirements of the standard.
This is a mounting procedure for Test Method E 84 specifically for narrow width caulks and sealants.
Keywords
caulk, fire; fire test; flame spread; plastic; smoke developed; sealants
The title and scope are in draft form and are under development within this ASTM Committee.
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