ASTM D2521/D2521M-76(2021)

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: D2521/D2521M − 76 (Reapproved 2021)
Standard Specification for
Asphalt Used in Canal, Ditch, and Pond Lining
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D2521/D2521M; 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 D140/D140M Practice for Sampling Asphalt Materials
D2042 Test Method for Solubility of Asphalt Materials in
1.1 This specification covers an oxidized petroleum asphalt
Trichloroethylene or Toluene
which, when applied in a sufficient thickness over a suitable
D2398 Test Method for Softening Point of Bitumen in
subgrade and covered with a suitable cover material, will
Ethylene Glycol (Ring-and-Ball) (Withdrawn 1984)
provide a satisfactory waterproof membrane for use as a canal,
ditch, and pond lining.
3. Physical Requirements
1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
3.1 The asphalt shall not foam when heated to 205 °C
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in
[400 °F], and shall conform to the requirements prescribed in
each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each
Table 1.
system should be used independently of the other. Combining
3.2 At the purchaser’s option, phosphorus pentoxide (P O )
values in any way may result in nonconformance with the 2 5
may be specified as a catalyst or blowing aid in the preparation
standard.
of the membrane asphalt.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
4. Sampling and Test Methods
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
4.1 Sample the material and determine the properties enu-
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
merated in this specification in accordance with the following
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
methods:
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
4.1.1 Sampling—Practice D140/D140M.
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
4.1.2 Softening Point—Test Method D2398.
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
4.1.3 Penetration—Test Method D5/D5M.
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
4.1.4 Ductility—Test Method D113.
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
4.1.5 Flash Point—Test Method D92.
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
4.1.6 Solubility in Trichloroethylene—Test Method D2042.
4.1.7 Loss on Heating—Test Method D6/D6M.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
5. Inspection
D5/D5M Test Method for Penetration of Bituminous Mate-
5.1 Inspection of the material shall be agreed upon between
rials
the purchaser and the seller as part of the purchase contract.
D6/D6M Test Method for Loss on Heating of Oil and
Asphaltic Compounds
6. Rejection and Resubmittal
D92 Test Method for Flash and Fire Points by Cleveland
6.1 Failure to conform to any of the requirements prescribed
Open Cu
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