ASTM D6136/D6136M-15(2021)
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Kerosine Number of Unsaturated (Dry) Felt by Vacuum Method
Standard Test Method for Kerosine Number of Unsaturated (Dry) Felt by Vacuum Method
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 The ability to absorb kerosine is an indication of the ability to absorb hot asphalt. The kerosine number is used in calculating saturation efficiency.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the relative saturating capacity of unsaturated (dry) felt papers used in roofing.
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 are not necessarily exact equivalents; therefore, to ensure conformance with the standard, each system shall be used independently of the other, and values from the two systems shall not be combined.
1.3 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.
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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: D6136/D6136M − 15 (Reapproved 2021)
Standard Test Method for
Kerosine Number of Unsaturated (Dry) Felt by Vacuum
Method
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6136/D6136M; 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.
1. Scope D3699 Specification for Kerosine
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the relative
3. Summary of Test Method
saturating capacity of unsaturated (dry) felt papers used in
roofing.
3.1 The kerosine number of unsaturated (dry) felt is com-
puted from the weight of a kerosine of known specific gravity
1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
retained by the felt after displacement of the air from interior
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in
voids. It is the millilitres of kerosine held /100 g of felt, and
each system are not necessarily exact equivalents; therefore, to
thus, is a measure of the quantity of saturant that a given felt
ensure conformance with the standard, each system shall be
will absorb.
used independently of the other, and values from the two
systems shall not be combined.
4. Significance and Use
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the 4.1 The ability to absorb kerosine is an indication of the
ability to absorb hot asphalt. The kerosine number is used in
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter- calculating saturation efficiency.
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor- 5. Apparatus
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
5.1 Glass Vessel, approximately 1500 mL capacity, for
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
soaking specimens of felt in kerosine, under vacuum.
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
5.2 Vacuum Pump, capable of reaching and maintaining a
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
vacuum of at least 700 mm Hg in the glass vessel.
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
5.3 Lightweight Glass or Metal Weighing Container, with
2. Referenced Documents
tightly fitting cover, 60 by 140 mm [2.5 by 5.5 in.] or larger, to
2.1 ASTM Standards: contain felt strips in a horizontal position without bending or
distortion.
D585 Practice for Sampling and Accepting a Single Lot of
Paper, Paperboard, Fiberboard, and Related Product
5.4 Drying Oven, with dimensions at least 300 by 300 by
(Withdrawn 2010)
300 mm [12 by 12 by 12 in.].
D1298 Test Method for Density, Relative Density, or API
5.5 Other Apparatus—Desiccator, wire hook, and if
Gravity of Crude Petroleum and Liquid Petroleum Prod-
necessary, a punch to make a small hole in a corner of the
ucts by Hydrometer Method
specimens after they are cut.
6. Materials
This test method is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D08 on Roofing
andWaterproofing and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D08.04 on Felts,
6.1 Water-WhiteKerosine,complyingtotherequirementsof
Fabrics and Bituminous Sheet Materials.
Specification D3699 and having a specific gravity of 0.800 6
Current edition approved Nov. 15, 2021. Published November 2021. Originally
approved in 1997. Last previous edition approved in 2015 as D6136/D6136M – 15.
0.025 at 25 °C, as determined in accordance with Test Method
DOI: 10.1520/D6136_D6136M-15R21.
D1298.
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
7. Sampling
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website.
7.1 Obtain a sample of the felt in accordance with Practice
The last approved version of this historical standard is re
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