Sealant and Adhesive Testing
Sealant Adhesive adhesion is a critical consideration in the building materials industry. The performance of elastomeric joint sealant systems in windows will determine its ability to retain insulating properties. Dallas Laboratories is a leader in the area of sealed glass and adhesive properties and performance of the sealants used. We offer an extensive range of ASTM, IGMA, and Fed. specifications and test for things like adhesion, density, peeling, and compatibility. We can also identify specific materials and provide failure analysis, expert testimony, and consultation. We are a leader in the testing of construction building materials and are ready to help you with your materials testing needs.
| Adhesion | ASTM D4541 |
| Adhesion and Cohesion of Elastomeric Joint Sealants under Cyclic Movement | ASTM C719, Hockman Cycle |
| Adhesive Bond Peel Strength | ASTM D903 |
| Aging Effects of Artificial Weathering on Latex Sealing Compounds | ASTM C732 |
| Bond and Cohesion of One-Part Elastomeric Solvent Release Type Sealants | ASTM C910 |
| Bond Strength | ASTM C882 – Slant Shear |
| CaCO3 | TGA |
| Caulking Compounds, Metal Seam and Wood Seam | Federal Spec. TT-C-1796A |
| Cold Liquid-Applied Elastomeric Waterproof Membrane with Integral Wear Surface | ASTM C957 |
| Cold Liquid-Applied Elastomeric Waterproof Membrane, without Integral Wear Surface | ASTM C836 |
| Compatibility of Accessories with Sealant, 30 days test time | ASTM C1087 |
| Compatibility of IG Edge Sealants w/Liquid-Applied Glazing Materials, 6 weeks test time | ASTM C1294 |
| Consulting | Various |
| Density | ASTM D792 |
| Density, Displacement | |
| Density, Displacement – Mortars/Grouts | ASTM C905 |
| Depositions | Various |
| Durability of Sealants Exposed to Continuous Immersion in Liquids | ASTM C1247 |
| Durability Test, per substrate | |
| Durometer (Shore 00, A, and D) | ASTM D2240 |
| Epoxy Base Resin Systems for Concrete | ASTM C881 |
| Extensibility After Heat Aging | ASTM C1522 |
| Failure Analysis | Various |
| Heat Age for Weight Loss, Cracking, and Chalking | ASTM C792 |
| Lap Shear Tests | |
| Low Temperature Flexibility for Tape Sealants | ASTM C765 |
| Oil Migration | ASTM C772 |
| Peel Adhesion Tests – Aluminum | TT-5-0023 |
| Peel Adhesion Tests – Cement | TT-5-0023 |
| Peel Adhesion Tests – Glass | TT-5-0023 |
| Penetration | ASTM D5 |
| Sealant Compatibility | SIGMA |
| Sealant Compatibility | H.B. Fuller Hot Melt Test 62 |
| Sealant Pulls – Aluminum | |
| Sealant Pulls – Cement | |
| Sealant Pulls – Glass | |
| Silicone Sealer on Polyurethane Roofing | ASTM D6694 |
| Softness, Needle Penetration | ASTM C782 |
| Spec. for Adhesives for Fastening Gypsum Wallboard to Wood Framing, 30-45 days | ASTM C557 |
| Spec. for Adhesives for Field-Gluing Plywood to Lumber Framing for Floor Systems | ASTM D3498 |
| Spec. for Adhesives for Field-Gluing Plywood to Wood Framing | AFG-01 |
| Spec. for Adhesives used for Finger Joints in Non-Structural Lumber Production | ASTM D5572 |
| Specification for Bonding Compounds for Interior Gypsum Plastering | ASTM C631 |
| Specification for Caulking Compound, Oil and Resin Base Type | Federal Specification TT-C-00598 |
| Specification for Sealing Compound: Elastomeric Type, Multi-Component for Caulking, Sealing, and Glazing in Buildings and Other Structures | Federal Specification TT-S-00227 |
| Specification for Sealing Compound: Elastomeric Type, Single Component for Caulking, Sealing, and Glazing in Buildings and Other Structures | Federal Specification TT-S-00230C |
| Specification for Sealing Compound: Silicone Rubber Base for Caulking, Sealing, and Glazing in Buildings and Other Structures | Federal Specification TT-S-001543 |
| Specification for Sealing Compound: Single Component, Butyl Rubber Based, Solvent Release Type for Buildings and Other Types of Construction | Federal Specification TT-S-001657 |
| Specification for Surface-Applied Bonding Agents for Exterior Plastering | ASTM C932 |
| Stain and Color on Fresh Mortar | ASTM C510 |
| Standard Spec. for Elastomeric Joint Sealants | ASTM C920 |
| Standard Spec. for Glazing Compounds for Backbedding and Face Glazing of Metal Sash | ASTM C699 |
| Standard Spec. for Latex Sealing Compounds | ASTM C834 |
| Standard Spec. for Sealant Staining of Porous Surfaces | ASTM C1248 |
| Standard Spec. for Solvent Release Sealants | ASTM C1311 |
| Structural Silicone Sealants | ASTM C1184 |
| Tensile Adhesion Properties of Sealants When Used in EIFS | ASTM C1382 |
| Tensile Adhesion Properties of Structural Sealants | ASTM C1135 |
| Tensile Strength. Disk Pull | ASTM C907 |
| Thermal Compatibility | ASTM C884 |
| Trial/Arbitration | Various |
| Weight Loss @ Heat Aging | ASTM C771 |
| Yield Strength, Plate Pull | ASTM C908 |