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Stefan Almström 2013-02-14 1 (1)

SP Chemistry, Materials and Surfaces
+46 10 516 53 52
stefan.almstrom@sp.se

Test methods - Sealants for non-structural use

SP can carry out all testing according the specifications for CE-marking found in:
Part 1: EN 15651-1 Sealants for facade elements
Part 2: EN 15651-2 Sealants for glazing
Part 3: EN 15651-3 Sealants for sanitary joints
Part 4: EN 15651-4 Sealants for pedestrian walkways
The following test methods are used:
Properties Test method
Reaction to fire EN 13501-1
Release of chemicals dangerous to the Comparison with the dangerous substances list
environment and health and chemical analyzes, LEED 2009
Flow resistance ISO 7390
Loss of volume ISO 10563
Tensile properties ISO 10589, ISO 8339, ISO 8340
Thermogravimetric test ISO 11359
Specific gravity (density) ISO 1183-1
Shore hardness ISO 868
Adhesion at variable temperature ISO 9047
Adhesion/cohesion at maintained
ISO 10590
extension after water immersion
Adhesion/cohesion properties after
exposure to heat water and artificial light
ISO 11431
or
Artificial weathering by UV-radiation
Elastic recovery ISO 7389
Resistance to compression ISO 11432
Radon penetration resistance SP-method
Microbiological growth ISO 846

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