ASTM D4479/D4479M-07(2024)
(Specification)Standard Specification for Asphalt Roof Coatings—Asbestos-Free
Standard Specification for Asphalt Roof Coatings—Asbestos-Free
ABSTRACT
This specification covers the properties and requirements for two types of asbestos-free asphalt roof coatings consisting of an asphalt base, volatile petroleum solvents, and mineral or other stabilizers, or both, mixed to a smooth, uniform consistency suitable for application by squeegee, three-knot brush, paint brush, roller, or by spraying. Type I is made from asphalts characterized as self-healing, adhesive, and ductile, while Type II is made from asphalts characterized by high softening point and relatively low ductility. The coatings shall conform to specified composition limits for water, nonvolatile matter, minerals and/or other stabilizers, and bitumen (asphalt). They shall also meet physical requirements as to uniformity, consistency, and pliability and behavior at given temperatures.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers asbestos-free asphalt roof coatings of brushing or spraying consistency.
1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in nonconformance with the standard.
1.3 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test method portion, Section 8, of this specification: This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
General Information
Standards Content (Sample)
This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: D4479/D4479M − 07 (Reapproved 2024)
Standard Specification for
Asphalt Roof Coatings—Asbestos-Free
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D4479/D4479M; the number immediately following the designation indicates the
year of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last
reapproval. A superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope 3. Classification
1.1 This specification covers asbestos-free asphalt roof coat- 3.1 Type I is made from asphalts characterized as self-
ings of brushing or spraying consistency. healing, adhesive, and ductile, and conforming to the require-
ments of Specification D312/D312M, Type I; Specification
1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
D449/D449M, Type I or II; or Specification D946/D946M.
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in
each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each 3.2 Type II is made from asphalts characterized by high
system shall be used independently of the other. Combining softening point and relatively low ductility, and conforming to
values from the two systems may result in nonconformance the requirements of Specification D312/D312M Type II or III;
with the standard. or Specification D449/D449M, Type III.
1.3 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the
4. Materials and Manufacture
test method portion, Section 8, of this specification: This
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, 4.1 Asphalt roof coatings shall consist of an asphalt base,
volatile petroleum solvents, and mineral or other stabilizers, or
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and both, excluding asbestos fiber, mixed to a smooth, uniform
consistency suitable for application by squeegee, three-knot
environmental practices and determine the applicability of
regulatory limitations prior to use. brush, paint brush, roller, or by spraying.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
5. Composition
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
5.1 Asphalt roof coatings complying with this specification
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
shall conform to the following composition limits:
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
min max
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Water content, % . 2.5
Nonvolatile content, % 50 .
Mineral and/or other stabilizers 5 20
2. Referenced Documents
Bitumen (asphalt), % 40 .
2.1 ASTM Standards:
6. Physical Requirements
D312/D312M Specification for Asphalt Used in Roofing
D449/D449M Specification for Asphalt Used in Dampproof-
6.1 Uniformity—After a thoroughly stirred sample has stood
ing and Waterproofing
for 72 h at room temperature 23 6 2 °C [73.4 6 3.6 °F] in a
D946/D946M Specification for Penetration-Graded Asphalt
closed container, it shall show no separation of solvent or
Binder for Use in Pavement Construction
settling that cannot be overcome by moderate stirring.
D6511/D6511M Test Methods for Solvent Bearing Bitumi-
6.2 Consistency—The roof coating shall be of a consistency
nous Compounds
that will spread readily and permit application by squeegee,
2 2
brush, roller, or spray at the rate of 1.25 m /L [50 ft /gal] on
prepared roofing, saturated felt, and metal surfaces at ambient
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