ASTM D449-03
(Specification)Standard Specification for Asphalt Used in Dampproofing and Waterproofing
Standard Specification for Asphalt Used in Dampproofing and Waterproofing
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1.1 This specification covers three types of asphalt suitable for use as a mopping coat in dampproofing; or as a plying or mopping cement in the construction of membrane waterproofing systems with felts in accordance with Specification D 226; fabrics in accordance with Specifications D 173 or D 1668 (asphalt types); asphalt-impregnated glass mat in accordance with Specifications D 2178; and with primer in accordance with Specification D 41.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
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Designation: D 449 – 03
Standard Specification for
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Asphalt Used in Dampproofing and Waterproofing
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 449; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
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1. Scope Used in Roofing and Waterproofing
D 1668 Specification for Glass Fabrics (Woven and
1.1 This specification covers three types of asphalt suitable
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Treated) for Roofing and Waterproofing
for use as a mopping coat in dampproofing; or as a plying or
D 2042 Test Method for Solubility of Asphalt Materials in
mopping cement in the construction of membrane waterproof-
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Trichlorethylene
ing systems with felts in accordance with Specification D 226;
D 2178 Specification for Asphalt Glass Felt Used in Roof-
fabrics in accordance with Specifications D 173 or D 1668
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ing and Waterproofing
(asphalt types); asphalt-impregnated glass mat in accordance
D 3461 Test Method for Softening Point of Asphalt and
with Specifications D 2178; and with primer in accordance
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Pitch (Mettler Cup-and-Ball Method)
with SpecificationD41.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
3. Classification
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
3.1 Asphalts covered by this specification include three
only.
types:
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
3.1.1 Type I—A soft, adhesive, “self-healing” asphalt that
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
flows easily under the mop and is suitable for use below grade
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
under uniformly moderate temperature conditions both during
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
the process of installation and during service.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
NOTE 1—Type I asphalt is suitable for foundations, tunnels, subways,
2. Referenced Documents
and so forth.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
3.1.2 Type II—A somewhat less susceptible asphalt than
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D5 Test Method for Penetration of Bituminous Materials
Type I, with good adhesive and “self-healing” properties,
D36 Test Method for Softening Point of Bitumen (Ring-
suitable for use above grade where it will not be exposed to
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and-Ball Apparatus)
temperatures exceeding 50°C (122°F).
D41 Specification for Asphalt Primer Used in Roofing,
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NOTE 2—Type II asphalt is suitable for railroad bridges, culverts,
Dampproofing, and Waterproofing
retaining walls, tanks, dams, conduits, spray decks, and so forth.
D92 Test Method for Flash and Fire Points by Cleveland
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3.1.3 Type III—An asphalt less susceptible to temperature
Open Cup Tester
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D113 Test Method for Ductility of Bituminous Materials than Type II, with good adhesive properties, and suitable for
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use above grade on vertical surfaces exposed to direct sunlight
D 140 Practice for Sampling Bituminous Materials
D 173 Specification for Bitumen-Saturated Cotton Fabrics or temperatures above 50°C (122°F).
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Used in Roofing and Waterproofing
4. Materials and Manufacture
D 226 Specification for Asphalt-Saturated Organic Felt
4.1 The asphalt shall be prepared from crude petroleum by
suitable refining processes to conform to the applicable physi-
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D08 on cal requirements for each type.
Roofing and Waterproofing and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D08.03
on Surfacing and Bituminous Materials for Membrane Waterproofing and Built-up
5. Physical Requirements
Roofing.
5.1 The asphalt shall be homogeneous and free of water.
Current edition approved July 10, 2003. Published August 2003. Originally
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approved in 1937. Last previous edition approved in 1999 as D 449 – 89(1999) .
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 04.03.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 04.04.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 05.01. Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 05.02.
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D449–03
TABLE 1 Physical Requirements of Asphalt Used in Dampproofing and Waterproofing
Type I Type II Type III
Min Max Min Max Min Max
Softening point (ring-and-ball), °C (°F ) 46 (115) 60 (140) 63 (145) 77 (170) 82 (180) 93 (200)
Flash point (Cleveland open cup), °C (°F) 232 (450) . 232 (450) . 246 (475) .
Penetration:
0°C (32°F), 200 g, 60 s; 0.1 mm 5 . 10 . 10 .
25°C (77°F), 100 g, 5 s; 0.1 mm 50 100 25 50 20 40
46°C (115°F), 50 g, 5 s; 0.1 mm 100 . . 130 . 100
Ductility at 25°C (77°F
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