ISO 10563-2023 PDF

Full title and description

ISO 10563:2023 — Building and civil engineering sealants — Determination of change in mass and volume. This International Standard specifies a laboratory method to determine changes in mass and volume of self‑levelling and non‑sagging sealants used in building and civil‑engineering joints; the procedure gives an indicative measurement of loss of mass and volume under defined conditions rather than an absolute performance limit.

Abstract

This document describes preparation of test specimens, conditioning and measurement steps to quantify change of mass and change of volume of sealants. The method applies separately to self‑levelling and non‑sagging types and is intended as an indicative test for comparative and quality‑control purposes rather than a pass/fail maximum.

General information

• Status: Published.
• Publication date: 21 June 2023.
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 91.100.50 (Binders; sealing materials / sealants).
• Edition / version: Edition 4 (2023).
• Number of pages: 5.

Scope

The standard applies to self‑levelling and non‑sagging sealants used in joints in building and civil engineering works. It specifies specimen forms and dimensions, conditioning and weighing procedures, and calculation of percentage change in mass and change in volume after exposure to defined test conditions. The procedure is intended as an indicative measurement for comparison and quality control and not to establish an absolute maximum allowable loss.

Key topics and requirements

• Test applicability: separate procedures for self‑levelling and non‑sagging sealant types.
• Specimen preparation: use of metal rings (non‑sagging) or metal moulds (self‑levelling) with specified internal diameters and depths. Three replicate specimens are typically prepared for each property tested.
• Measurements: accurate weighing (balance resolution typically 0.01 g) and volume determination by immersion techniques to calculate percentage mass loss and percentage volume change.
• Conditioning and test liquids: defined conditioning prior to measurement and specified immersion/conditioning media to simulate service or test environments.
• Reporting: results reported as percentage change in mass and percentage change in volume; method is descriptive/indicative rather than prescriptive.

Typical use and users

Used by sealant manufacturers for product development and quality control, independent testing and certification laboratories, construction material specifiers, architects and façade engineers, and regulators or conformity‑assessment bodies requiring comparative data on sealant stability (mass and volume) under defined conditions.

Related standards

ISO 10563:2023 is part of the ISO suite of standards addressing sealant performance and test methods (ISO/TC 59/SC 8). Closely related documents include ISO 11600 (classification and requirements for sealants), and various ISO test methods referenced by ISO 11600 such as ISO 7389 (elastic recovery), ISO 7390 (resistance to flow), ISO 8339/8340 (tensile properties) and other endurance/aging tests used to assess sealant performance. ISO 10563:2017 is superseded by this 2023 edition.

Keywords

sealants; building and civil engineering; mass change; volume change; self‑levelling; non‑sagging; test method; specimen; conditioning; ISO/TC 59/SC 8.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 10563:2023 is an International Standard that specifies a laboratory method to determine changes in mass and volume of self‑levelling and non‑sagging sealants used in building and civil‑engineering joints.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers specimen preparation (rings or moulds), conditioning, weighing and volume determination procedures, and calculation/reporting of percentage mass loss and percentage volume change. The procedure provides indicative comparative data rather than absolute pass/fail limits.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Sealant manufacturers (R&D and QC), independent testing laboratories, product certification bodies, construction specifiers, façade engineers, and regulatory authorities concerned with material durability and stability.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: ISO 10563:2023 is the current edition (published 21 June 2023). It supersedes ISO 10563:2017.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: It belongs to the family of ISO standards addressing sealant classification and test methods under ISO/TC 59/SC 8 (for example ISO 11600 and several ISO test methods cited by that classification standard). Use ISO 10563 together with relevant classification and performance standards when specifying or testing sealants.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Sealants, mass change, volume change, self‑levelling, non‑sagging, specimen, test method, building joints, ISO.