1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers preformed dense elastomeric compression gaskets and accessories for use in sealing and glazing applications. These materials are generally used to seal or serve as components of compression sealing systems between mechanically restrained surfaces in building constructions.

1.2 Test Method C 1166, as referenced in this specification, should be used to measure and describe the properties of materials, products, or assemblies in response to heat and flame under controlled laboratory conditions and should not be used to describe or appraise the fire hazard or fire risk of materials, products, or assemblies under actual fire conditions. However, results of this test may be used as elements of a fire risk assessment which takes into account all of the factors which are pertinent to an assessment of the fire hazard of a particular end use.

The following precautionary statement pertains only to the test method portion, Section 9, of this specification: 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.

1.3 The committee with jurisdiction over this standard is not aware of any comparable standards published by other organizations.

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

C717 Terminology of Building Seals and Sealants

C1166 Test Method for Flame Propagation of Dense and Cellular Elastomeric Gaskets and Accessories

D395 Test Methods for Rubber Property--Compression Set

D412 Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers--Tension

D573 Test Method for Rubber--Deterioration in an Air Oven

D624 Test Method for Tear Strength of Conventional Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers

D746 Test Method for Brittleness Temperature of Plastics and Elastomers by Impact

D925 Test Methods for Rubber Property--Staining of Surfaces (Contact, Migration, and Diffusion)

D1149 Test Methods for Rubber Deterioration--Cracking in an Ozone Controlled Environment

D1566 Terminology Relating to Rubber

D2240 Test Method for Rubber Property--Durometer Hardness

D3182 Practice for Rubber--Materials, Equipment, and Procedures for Mixing Standard Compounds and Preparing Standard Vulcanized Sheets

Keywords

compression; dense; elastomer; elastomeric; gasket; glazing; preformed; seal; setting block; spacers; Spacers; Compression seals--specifications; Dense elastomeric gaskets; Elastomeric seals/sealants--specifications; Fire testing--gaskets; Flammability--gaskets; Gaskets--specifications; Glazing compounds/applications--specifications; Preformed elastomeric gaskets; Sealants--specifications; Setting blocks ;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 91.100.50 (Binders. Sealing materials)

DOI: 10.1520/C0864-05

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