Materials System Specification

09-SAMSS-075 Caulking Compound (Joint Sealant) Document Responsibility: Onshore Structures Standards Committee 16 July 2011

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Table of Contents 1 2 3 4 5 Scope............................................................. 2 Conflicts and Deviations................................. 2 References..................................................... 2 Detailed Requirements................................... 3 Packaging....................................................... 4

Previous Issue: 11 October 2008 Next Planned Update: 11 October 2013 Revised paragraphs are indicated in the right margin Primary contact: Marhoon, Saeed Ahmed on 966-3-8760145
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Document Responsibility: Onshore Structures Standards Committee Issue Date: 16 July 2011 Next Planned Update: 11 October 2013

09-SAMSS-075 Caulking Compound (Joint Sealant)

Scope This specification together with the purchase order and appropriate specification sheets covers the minimum requirements for a caulking compound or joint sealant. This compound is primarily intended for sealing or caulking of joints in buildings, decks, etc., to prevent moisture entry. The joints are subjected to movements due to temperature and stress differences in the concrete or steel, to high humidity atmosphere, condensation, UV-rays and to occasional spills of hydrocarbon and lubricating oils. Examples are deckplates of offshore platforms or workboats, structural joints in buildings, joints between fireproofing concrete and vessel walls, joints between belly bands and tank walls, etc.

Conflicts and Deviations 2.1 Any conflicts between this specification and other applicable Saudi Aramco Materials System Specifications (SAMSSs), Engineering Standards (SAESs), Standard Drawings (SASDs), or industry standards, codes, and forms shall be resolved in writing by the Company or Buyer Representative through the Manager, Consulting Services Department of Saudi Aramco, Dhahran. Direct all requests to deviate from this specification in writing to the Company or Buyer Representative, who shall follow internal company procedure SAEP-302 and forward such requests to the Manager, Consulting Services Department of Saudi Aramco, Dhahran.

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References References noted below shall be the latest edition, addenda, or revision in effect on the date of the purchase order unless stated otherwise. 3.1 Saudi Aramco References Saudi Aramco Engineering Procedure SAEP-302 Instructions for Obtaining a Waiver of a Mandatory Saudi Aramco Engineering Requirement

Saudi Aramco Materials System Specification 09-SAMSS-060 Packaging Requirements for Coatings

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09-SAMSS-075 Caulking Compound (Joint Sealant)

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Industry Codes and Standards American Society for Testing and Materials ASTM C920 Standard Specification for Elastomeric Joint Sealant

Federal Specification by the National Bureau of Standards, Washington TT S00227E TT S00230C Sealing Compound: Elastomeric Type, MultiComponent, Type II, Class A Sealing Compound: Elastomeric Type, Single Component, Type II, Class A

Detailed Requirements The compound shall be elastomeric, single or multi-component, non-sag, paintable, and have good resistance to occasional hydrocarbon and lubricating oil spills. The compound shall have zero moisture/vapor permeability, and have adequate resistance to wind driven rain and atmospheric pollutants in concentrations found in hydrocarbon processing facilities. The compound shall comply with one or more of the material specifications referenced under Section 3, as modified or augmented in the following paragraphs: 4.1 Technical Requirements 4.1.1 Condition in Container The sealant, or the components of the sealant, shall show no curdling or jelling in a freshly opened package, and shall be of good consistency to allow - if necessary - thorough mixing to a homogeneous state, and easy application. The containers shall not break when subjected to normal shipping and handling. 4.1.2 Consistency A ready mixed sealant shall have a consistency suitable for easy mixing with a light hand held mixer and easy application by a manual or an air operated gun in a temperature range of 5C to 50C. 4.2 Composition Requirements The sealant shall be cured by chemical reaction of polymeric substances either by the introduction of a reactive compound into the base component in the form of a paste curing agent (two component sealant) or by the exclusion of air from the sealant mass (one component anaerobic sealant) or by the diffusion of atmospheric moisture into the sealant mass.
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Document Responsibility: Onshore Structures Standards Committee Issue Date: 16 July 2011 Next Planned Update: 11 October 2013

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Primer If required, Manufacturer's approved primer shall be provided with the sealant.

Packaging Packaging shall be in accordance with Specification 09-SAMSS-060. Packaging shall include Manufacturers Data Sheet(s) and Instruction(s).

11 October 2008 16 July 2011

Revision Summary Revised the "Next Planned Update". Reaffirmed the contents of the document, and reissued with updated committee members list. Editorial revision to remove the committee members' list.

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