The guide provides recommendations for substrates and methods of surface preparation to be used in comparative tests of building seals and sealants.

1. Scope

1.1 This guide describes the recommended standard substrates and their recommended surface preparation for use in standard tests of building seals and sealants.

1.2 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 (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

C33 Specification for Concrete Aggregates

C150 Specification for Portland Cement

C305 Practice for Mechanical Mixing of Hydraulic Cement Pastes and Mortars of Plastic Consistency

C566 Test Method for Total Evaporable Moisture Content of Aggregate by Drying

C717 Terminology of Building Seals and Sealants

C1036 Specification for Flat Glass

Keywords

aluminum; glass; mortar; substrate; surface preparation; Aluminum; Glass; Sealants; Specimen preparation (for testing); Substrates;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 91.100.50 (Binders. Sealing materials)

Citing ASTM Standards

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