ASTM_D_6511_-_D_6511M_-_06_2011e1.pdf

Designation:D6511/D6511M06(Reapproved 2011)1Standard Test Methods forSolvent Bearing Bituminous Compounds1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6511/D6511M;the number immediately following the designation indicates theyear of original adoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of lastreapproval.A superscript epsilon()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1NOTEUnits information and other information was editorially revised in July 2011.1.Scope1.1 These test methods cover procedures for sampling andtesting solvent bearing bituminous compounds for use inroofing and waterproofing.1.2 The test methods appear in the following order:SectionSampling4Uniformity5Weight per gallon6Nonvolatile content7Solubility8Ash content9Water content10Consistency11Behavior at 60C 140F12Pliability at 0C 32F13Aluminum content14Reflectance of aluminum roof coatings15Strength of laps of rolled roofing adhered with roof adhesive16Adhesion to damp,wet,or underwater surfaces17Mineral stabilizers and bitumen18Mineral matter19Volatile organic content201.3 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound unitsare to be regarded separately as standard.The values stated ineach system may not be exact equivalents;therefore,eachsystem shall be used independently of the other.Combiningvalues from the two systems may result in non-conformancewith the standard.1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns,if any,associated with its use.It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2C670 Practice for Preparing Precision and Bias Statementsfor Test Methods for Construction MaterialsD4 Test Method for Bitumen ContentD88 Test Method for Saybolt ViscosityD95 Test Method for Water in Petroleum Products andBituminous Materials by DistillationD140 Practice for Sampling Bituminous MaterialsD146 Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Bitumen-Saturated Felts and Woven Fabrics for Roofing andWaterproofingD224 Specification for Smooth-Surfaced Asphalt Roll Roof-ing(Organic Felt)(Withdrawn 2002)3D249 Specification for Asphalt Roll Roofing(Organic Felt)Surfaced with Mineral Granules(Withdrawn 2002)3D562 Test Method for Consistency of Paints MeasuringKrebs Unit(KU)Viscosity Using a Stormer-Type Viscom-eterD1475 Test Method For Density of Liquid Coatings,Inks,and Related ProductsD2369 Test Method for Volatile Content of CoatingsD2824 Specification forAluminum-PigmentedAsphalt RoofCoatings,Nonfibered,Asbestos Fibered,and Fiberedwithout AsbestosD4017 Test Method for Water in Paints and Paint Materialsby Karl Fischer MethodE1 Specification for ASTM Liquid-in-Glass ThermometersE145 Specification for Gravity-Convection and Forced-Ventilation OvensE200 Practice for Preparation,Standardization,and Storage1These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D08 onRoofing and Waterproofing and are the direct responsibility of SubcommitteeD08.05 on Solvent-Bearing Bituminous Compounds for Roofing and Waterproofing.Current edition approved July 1,2011.Published July 2011.Originally approvedin 2000.Last previous edition approved in 2006 as D6511 06.DOI:10.1520/D6511_D6511M-06R11E01.2For referenced ASTM standards,visit the ASTM website,www.astm.org,orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org.For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information,refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.3The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced onwww.astm.org.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 of Standard and Reagent Solutions for Chemical Analysis3.Significance and Use3.1 These tests are useful in sampling and testing solventbearing bituminous compounds to establish uniformity ofshipments.4.Sampling4.1 Determine the number of containers sampled to repre-sent a shipment in accordance with Practice D140.4.2 Open the original containers and examine them foruniformity of contents.Record the degree of separation,if any,into portions of appreciably different consistency,such as thickor thin layers,sedimentation or coagulation,etc.Also,note anydifficulty encountered in stirring to a uniform condition.4.3 Take the samples for laboratory examination from theoriginal containers immediately after stirring to a uniformcondition.Restir individual or combined samples immediatelybefore taking out portions for tests.5.Uniformity5.1 ProcedureExamine the contents of a full container ofnot less than 1 L or 1 qt in volume that has stood undisturbedfor 72 h.5.2 ReportMake a notation of any separation or settlementof suspended matter that cannot be overcome by moderateagitation.6.Weight-per-Gallon/Specific Gravity6.1 Apparatus:6.1.1 Weight-per-Gallon Cup,with lid,stainless st