[CCMC evaluation requirements] CAN/ULC-S711.1:2019
From: National Research Council Canada
This document provides a summary of the minimum requirements imposed by the Canadian Construction Materials Centre (CCMC) for all evaluations based on the below criteria document. Additional requirements may be imposed by the CCMC when necessary for a particular evaluation, and are detailed in the individual evaluation.
Criteria document
| Number | CAN/ULC-S711.1:2019 |
| Title | Standard for Bead-Applied Two Component Polyurethane Air Sealant Foam, Part 1: Material Specification |
| Document | Standard |
| Publisher | ULC Standards |
Scope
These evaluations apply to bead-applied, 2-component polyurethane foam, intended for use as an air sealant for both building and non-building applications. This two-component polyurethane air sealant is prepackaged at the factory. The continuous-use temperature is within the range of –60°C to +110°C.
The standard referenced below covers bead-applied, 2-component polyurethane air sealant foam, whether it is applied on a building site or in a prefabrication (manufacturing) process. This standard includes test methods to determine the material properties and provides a means of comparing different polyurethane air sealant foams. These tests are intended for use in specifications, product evaluations and quality control.
Notes:
The standard does not address the requirements for this material to be used as a thermal insulation or as fire blocking material.
Per the standard, the durability of the foam is assessed as the continuity component in an air barrier system between:
- the principal plane of air tightness (that is, polyethylene sheet or other proprietary products specified as the designated air barrier system); and
- the window or door (that is, wood, vinyl, aluminum, etc.).
Per the standard two-components bead-applied air sealant polyurethane foams are closed cell materials which are installed to a maximum bead cross section of 100 mm.
Material requirements
The evaluation holder must demonstrate that the product meets the following requirements (additional requirements may be imposed by the CCMC when necessary, and are detailed in the individual evaluation):
| Property | Unit | Requirement | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Min. | Max. | ||
| Air permeance | L/(s·m2) at 75 Pa | – | 0.02 |
| Open cell content | % | – | 10 |
| Density | kg/m3 | 16 | – |
| Dimensional stability – volume change at –20°C | % | –5 | 5 |
| Dimensional stability – volume change at 70°C and 97 ± 3% RH | % | –16 | 16 |
| Durability performance: air permeance per 1-m length after aging on specific substrates | L/s at 75 Pa | 0.05 | |
| Tensile properties - strength | kPa | 130 | – |
| Tensile properties - elongation at break | % | 5.0 | |
| Surface burning characteristics – flame spread | – | 500 | |
| Volatile organic emissions (time to occupancy) | d | 1 | 30 |
© Underwriters Laboratories of Canada Inc. Reprinted with permission. This material is not the complete and official position of ULC Standards on the referenced subject, which is represented only by the ULC Standard in its entirety.
Installation requirements
The CCMC requires that evaluation holders provide instructions for the installation of the product(s) that:
- do not contravene the National Building Code of Canada, or any provincial or territorial building codes; and
- meet the requirements of CCMC minimum documentation requirements.
Manufacturing requirements
The CCMC requires that evaluation holders, at a minimum, demonstrate that the associated production process:
- is operated under a documented quality system; and
- meets the minimum requirements of the CCMC minimum documentation requirements.
Labelling requirements
The CCMC requires that evaluation holders ensure that product labels:
- reference the associated CCMC number or mark; and
- meet the requirements of CCMC minimum documentation requirements.
Additionally, in compliance with CAN/ULC-S711.1, each container/package shall be marked with the following information:
- Supplier's name and address;
- Product name;
- Maximum bead width of 100 mm;
- Net mass per container;
- Lot number;
- "For sealant use only;"
- “use before” date; and
- "CAN/ULC-S711.1"
Classification information
Products falling within the scope of this document are commonly classified by:
MasterFormat®
- 07 20 00 Thermal Protection
- 07 25 00 Weather Barriers
- 07 27 00 Air Barriers
- 07 27 36 Sprayed Foam Air Barrier
Published CCMC evaluations
The following products have been evaluated to these requirements by the CCMC:
| CCMC number: | Manufacturer: | Product names: |
|---|---|---|
| 13600-L | DAP Global Inc. | DAP® Touch ‘n Foam Professional Class I FR Spray Foam System (Low GWP) |