ASTM D4586-07

Standard Specification for Asphalt Roof Cement, Asbestos-Free

ABSTRACT
This specification covers the testing and requirements for two types and two classes of asbestos-free asphalt roof cement consisting of an asphalt base, volatile petroleum solvents, and mineral and/or other stabilizers, mixed to a smooth, uniform consistency suitable for trowel application to roofing and flashing. Type I is made from asphalts characterized as self-healing, adhesive, and ductile, while Type II is made from asphalt characterized by high softening point and relatively low ductility. Class I is used for application to essentially dry surfaces, while Class II is used for application to damp, wet, or underwater surfaces. The roof cements shall comply with composition limits for water, nonvolatile matter, mineral and/or other stabilizers, and bitumen (asphalt). They shall also meet physical requirements such as uniformity, workability, and pliability and behavior at given temperatures.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers asbestos-free asphalt roof cement suitable for trowel application to roofings and flashings.
1.2 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 30-Apr-2007
• ICS: 91.100.50 - Binders. Sealing materials
• Technical Committee: D08 - Roofing and Waterproofing
• Drafting Committee: D08.05 - Solvent-Bearing Bituminous Compounds for Roofing and Waterproofing

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM D4586-00(2006) - Standard Specification for Asphalt Roof Cement, Asbestos-Free
• Effective Date: 01-May-2007
• Replaced By: ASTM D4586/D4586M-07(2012)e1 - Standard Specification for Asphalt Roof Cement, Asbestos-Free
• Effective Date: 01-May-2012
• Referred By: ASTM D7693/D7693M-15 - Standard Guide for Application of Heat Weldable Modified Bituminous Waterproofing Membranes Systems for New Concrete Decks
• Effective Date: 01-May-2007

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: D4586 – 07
Standard Specification for
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Asphalt Roof Cement, Asbestos-Free
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D4586; 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 Department of Defense.
1. Scope 3.2 Type II—Type II is made from asphalt characterized by
high softening point and relatively low ductility, and conform-
1.1 This specification covers asbestos-free asphalt roof ce-
ing to the requirements of Specification D312, Types II or III;
ment suitable for trowel application to roofings and flashings.
or Specification D449, Types II or III.
1.2 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the
3.2.1 Class I is used for application to essentially dry
test method portion, Section 8 of this specification: This
surfaces.
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
3.2.2 Class II is used for application to damp, wet, or
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
underwater surfaces.
of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health
practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-
4. Materials and Manufacture
tions prior to use.
4.1 Asphalt roof cement shall consist of an asphalt base,
2. Referenced Documents volatile petroleum solvents, and mineral and/or other stabiliz-
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ers, excluding asbestos, mixed to a smooth, uniform consis-
2.1 ASTM Standards:
tency suitable for trowel application.
D312 Specification for Asphalt Used in Roofing
D449 Specification for Asphalt Used in Dampproofing and
5. Composition
Waterproofing
5.1 Asphalt roof cement complying with this specification
D946 Specification for Penetration-GradedAsphalt Cement
shall conform to the following composition limits:
for Use in Pavement Construction
min max
D6511 Test Methods for Solvent Bearing Bituminous Com-
Water content, % . 3.0
pounds
Nonvolatile content, % 70 .
Mineral and/or other stabilizers, % 15 40
3. Classification
Bitumen (asphalt), % 35 65
3.1 Type I—Type I is made from asphalts characterized as
6. Physical Requirements
self-healing, adhesive, and ductile, and conforming to the
6.1 Uniformity—Athoroughly stirred sample shall show no
requirements of Specification D312, Type I; Specification
separation of solvent or settling that cannot be overcome by
D449, Types I or II; or Specification D946.
moderate stirring after standing for 72 h at room temperature in
3.1.1 Class I is used for application to essentially dry
a closed container.
surfaces.
6.2 Workability—The cement shall be of a consistency that
3.1.2 Class II is used for application to damp, wet, or
will spread readily and permit troweling smooth coatings, 2 to
underwater surfaces and dry surfaces.
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6mm( ⁄16 to ⁄4 in.) thick, on prepared roofing, saturated felt,
andmetalsurfacesatambienttemperaturesabove10°C(50°F).
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D08 on
6.3 Beha
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