ASTM D6136/D6136M-15

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 may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.  
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.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Oct-2015
• ICS: 85.060 - Paper and board
• ICS: 91.060.20 - Roofs
• Technical Committee: D08 - Roofing and Waterproofing
• Drafting Committee: D08.04 - Felts, Fabrics and Bituminous Sheet Materials

Standards Content (Sample)

NOTICE: This standard has either been superseded and replaced by a new version or withdrawn.
Contact ASTM International (www.astm.org) for the latest information
Designation: D6136/D6136M − 15
Standard Test Method for
Kerosine Number of Unsaturated (Dry) Felt by Vacuum
1
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 voids. It is the millilitres of kerosine held /100 g of felt, and
thus, is a measure of the quantity of saturant that a given felt
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the relative
will absorb.
saturating capacity of unsaturated (dry) felt papers used in
roofing.
4. Significance and Use
1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
4.1 The ability to absorb kerosine is an indication of the
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in
ability to absorb hot asphalt. The kerosine number is used in
each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each
calculating saturation efficiency.
system shall be used independently of the other. Combining
values from the two systems may result in non-conformance
5. Apparatus
with the standard.
5.1 Glass Vessel, approximately 1500 mL capacity, for
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the soaking specimens of felt in kerosine, under vacuum.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
5.2 Vacuum Pump, capable of reaching and maintaining a
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
vacuum of at least 700 mm Hg in the glass vessel.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
5.3 Lightweight Glass or Metal Weighing Container, with
tightly fitting cover, 60 by 140 mm [2.5 by 5.5 in.] or larger, to
2. Referenced Documents
contain felt strips in a horizontal position without bending or
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
distortion.
D585 Practice for Sampling and Accepting a Single Lot of
5.4 Drying Oven, with dimensions at least 300 by 300 by
Paper, Paperboard, Fiberboard, and Related Product
3
(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.
D3699 Specification for Kerosine
6. Materials
3. Summary of Test Method
6.1 Water-WhiteKerosine,complyingtotherequirementsof
3.1 The kerosine number of unsaturated (dry) felt is com-
Specification D3699 and having a specific gravity of 0.800 6
puted from the weight of a kerosine of known specific gravity
0.025 at 25°C, as determined in accordance with Practice
retained by the felt after displacement of the air from interior
D1298.
7. Sampling
1
This test method is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D08 on Roofing
andWaterproofing and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D08.04 on Felts,
7.1 Obtain a sample of the felt in accordance with Practice
Fabrics and Bituminous Sheet Materials.
D585.
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2015. Published December 2015. Originally
approved in 1997. Last previous edition approved in 2013 as D6136/D6136M – 97
ɛ1
(2013) . DOI: 10.1520/D6136_D6136M-15.
8. Test Specimen
2
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
8.1 From each test unit of the sample cut two sets of six test
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
specimen strips, each strip measuring 51 by 127 6 13 mm [2
the ASTM website.
1
3
by 5 6 ⁄2 in.] with the longer side parallel to the machine
The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
www.astm.org. direction of the sheet.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
1

---------------------- Page: 1 ----------------------
D6136/D6136M − 15
9. Procedure 10. Calculation
9.1 Place a set of strips in the tared weighing container and 10.1 Calculate the kerosine number as follows:
expose them, uncovered, for at least 1 but not more than2hin
b/a 2 1
~ !
Kerosinenumber 5 (1)
an oven, the interior of which is maintained at a temperature of
c
105 6 3°C. Keep the felt strips flat. Do not fold, roll, or distort
where:
them in any way. Handle the six strips as a unit in all of the
following operations. a = weight of dry felt in g,
b = weight of dry felt plus absorbed kerosine in g, and
9.2 Remove the strips in the weighing container from the
c = specific gravity of the kerosine.
oven and place them, with the con
...

This document is not an ASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of an ASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
´1
Designation: D6136/D6136M − 97 (Reapproved 2013) D6136/D6136M − 15
Standard Test Method for
Kerosine Number of Unsaturated (Dry) Felt by Vacuum
1
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
ε NOTE—Units information was editorially corrected in January 2013.
1. 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 may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the
two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.
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.
2. Referenced Documents
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D585 Practice for Sampling and Accepting a Single Lot of Paper, Paperboard, Fiberboard, and Related Product (Withdrawn
3
2010)
D1298 Test Method for Density, Relative Density, or API Gravity of Crude Petroleum and Liquid Petroleum Products by
Hydrometer Method
D3699 Specification for Kerosine
3. Summary of Test Method
3.1 The kerosine number of unsaturated (dry) felt is computed from the weight of a kerosine of known specific gravity retained
by the felt after displacement of the air from interior voids. It is the millilitres of kerosine held /100 g of felt, and thus, is a measure
of the quantity of saturant that a given felt will absorb.
4. 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.
5. Apparatus
5.1 Glass Vessel, approximately 1500 mL capacity, for soaking specimens of felt in kerosine, under vacuum.
5.2 Vacuum Pump, capable of reaching and maintaining a vacuum of at least 700 mm Hg in the glass vessel.
5.3 Lightweight Glass or Metal Weighing Container, with tightly fitting cover, 60 by 140 mm [2.5 by 5.5 in.] or larger, to contain
felt strips in a horizontal position without bending or distortion.
5.4 Drying Oven, with dimensions at least 300 by 300 by 300 mm [12 by 12 by 12 in.].
1
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D08 on Roofing and Waterproofing and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D08.04 on Felts,
Fabrics and Bituminous Sheet Materials.
Current edition approved Jan. 1, 2013Nov. 1, 2015. Published January 2013December 2015. Originally approved in 1997. Last previous edition approved in 20042013
ɛ1
as D6136 – 97 (2004).D6136/D6136M – 97 (2013) . DOI: 10.1520/D6136_D6136M-97R13E01.10.1520/D6136_D6136M-15.
2
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
3
The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on www.astm.org.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
1

---------------------- Page: 1 ----------------------
D6136/D6136M − 15
5.5 Other Apparatus—Desiccator, wire hook, and if necessary, a punch to make a small hole in a corner of the specimens after
they are cut.
6. Materials
6.1 Water-White Kerosine, complying to the requirements of Specification D3699 and having a specific gravity of 0.800 6 0.025
at 25°C, as determined in accordance with Practice D1298.
7. Sampling
7.1 Obtain a sample of the felt in accordance with Practice D585.
8. Test Specimen
8.1 From each test unit of the sample cut two sets of six test specimen strips, each strip measuring 51 by 127 6 13 mm [2 by
1
5 6 ⁄2 in.] with the longer side parallel to the machine direction of the sheet.
9. Procedure
9.1 Place a set of strips in the tared weighing container and expose them, uncovered, for at least 1 but not more than 2 h in an
oven, the interior of which is maintained at a temperature of 10
...