ASTM D4586/D4586M-07(2024)

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: D4586/D4586M − 07 (Reapproved 2024)
Standard Specification for
Asphalt Roof Cement, Asbestos-Free
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D4586/D4586M; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope 3. Classification
1.1 This specification covers asbestos-free asphalt roof ce-
3.1 Type I—Type I is made from asphalts characterized as
ment suitable for trowel application to roofings and flashings.
self-healing, adhesive, and ductile, and conforming to the
requirements of Specification D312/D312M, Type I; Specifi-
1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
cation D449/D449M, Type I or II; or Specification D946/
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in
D946M.
each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each
3.1.1 Class I is used for application to essentially dry
system shall be used independently of the other. Combining
surfaces.
values from the two systems may result in nonconformance
3.1.2 Class II is used for application to damp, wet, or
with the standard.
underwater surfaces and dry surfaces.
1.3 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the
test method portion, Section 8 of this specification: This 3.2 Type II—Type II is made from asphalt characterized by
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
high softening point and relatively low ductility, and conform-
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user ing to the requirements of Specification D312/D312M, Type II
of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and
or III; or Specification D449/D449M, Type II or III.
environmental practices and determine the applicability of
3.2.1 Class I is used for application to essentially dry
regulatory limitations prior to use.
surfaces.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
3.2.2 Class II is used for application to damp, wet, or
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
underwater surfaces.
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
4. Materials and Manufacture
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
4.1 Asphalt roof cement shall consist of an asphalt base,
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
volatile petroleum solvents, and mineral and/or other
stabilizers, excluding asbestos, mixed to a smooth, uniform
2. Referenced Documents
consistency suitable for trowel application.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D312/D312M Specification for Asphalt Used in Roofing
5. Composition
D449/D449M Specification for Asphalt Used in Dampproof-
ing and Waterproofing 5.1 Asphalt roof cement complying with this specification
shall conform to the following composition limits:
D946/D946M Specification for Penetration-Graded Asphalt
Binder for Use in Pavement Construction
min max
Water content, % . 3.0
D6511/D6511M Test Methods for Solvent Bearing Bitumi-
Nonvolatile content, % 70 .
nous Compounds
Mineral and/or other stabilizers, % 15 40
Bitumen (asphalt), % 35 65
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D08 on
6. Physical Requirements
Roofing and Waterproofing and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D08.05
on Solvent-Bearing Bituminous Compounds for Roofing and W
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