ASTM D5869/D5869M-07a(2023)
(Practice)Standard Practice for Dark Oven Heat Exposure of Roofing and Waterproofing Materials
Standard Practice for Dark Oven Heat Exposure of Roofing and Waterproofing Materials
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 Roofing and waterproofing materials and systems undergo changes in physical properties as a result of being subjected to heat. They also undergo changes in physical properties as they age in service. Since service conditions vary widely, any relationship between changes observed in this practice and changes in service must be established by the user of this practice.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice establishes a procedure and conditions of temperature and time for heat exposure of roofing and waterproofing materials and systems in the presence of air.
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 nonconformance 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 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.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 30-Apr-2023
- Technical Committee
- D08 - Roofing and Waterproofing
- Drafting Committee
- D08.02 - Steep Roofing Products and Assemblies
Relations
- Effective Date
- 01-Feb-2024
- Effective Date
- 01-Nov-2023
- Effective Date
- 01-Nov-2023
- Effective Date
- 01-May-2023
- Effective Date
- 01-May-2020
- Effective Date
- 01-Jan-2020
- Effective Date
- 01-Aug-2019
- Effective Date
- 15-Apr-2019
- Effective Date
- 01-Mar-2019
- Effective Date
- 01-Feb-2019
- Effective Date
- 15-Dec-2018
- Effective Date
- 15-Dec-2018
- Effective Date
- 01-Dec-2018
- Effective Date
- 01-Nov-2018
- Effective Date
- 15-Aug-2017
Overview
ASTM D5869/D5869M-07a(2023), titled Standard Practice for Dark Oven Heat Exposure of Roofing and Waterproofing Materials, provides a standardized procedure for exposing roofing and waterproofing materials and systems to elevated temperatures in the presence of air. The practice is widely recognized for its importance in simulating heat exposure and evaluating the thermal durability and aging characteristics of these materials. By controlling the conditions of temperature and time, this standard facilitates consistent and reliable testing, supporting product development, quality assurance, and research within the construction and building materials sectors.
Key Topics
- Purpose of Dark Oven Heat Exposure
- Evaluates changes in physical properties of roofing and waterproofing materials subjected to heat.
- Provides a controlled reference for heat aging that assists with product comparisons.
- Exposure Conditions
- Specifies exposure in a forced-ventilation oven at 70 ± 3 °C (158 ± 5 °F).
- Duration options: 35, 90, or 180 consecutive days, with the specific period to be reported for each test.
- Specimen Preparation
- Outlines requirements for specimen geometry, orientation, and support in the oven for uniform air exposure.
- Users determine specimen size and quantity depending on study or research needs.
- Reporting Criteria
- Detailed documentation must include specimen geometry, orientation, support methods, and exact exposure duration.
Applications
The ASTM D5869/D5869M standard is essential for numerous applications within the roofing and waterproofing industry, contributing to reliable quality assessment and research:
- Product Development and Comparison
- Manufacturers use the standard to assess and compare the heat-aging performance of new roofing membranes, coatings, and waterproofing materials.
- Quality Control
- Routine conformance testing during production ensures products meet durability requirements before reaching the market.
- Research & Innovation
- Research laboratories utilize the protocol to simulate accelerated aging, enabling long-term performance forecasting and the development of improved materials.
- Specification Compliance
- Project specifiers and contractors reference the standard to ensure materials comply with industry norms and perform reliably under heat exposure.
- Regulatory Submission
- Results obtained using this standard are often included in technical dossiers for regulatory approvals and international market access.
Related Standards
For holistic assessment of roofing and waterproofing systems, consider the following related ASTM standards:
- ASTM D883 - Terminology Relating to Plastics
- ASTM D1079 - Terminology Relating to Roofing and Waterproofing
- ASTM D1566 - Terminology Relating to Rubber
- ASTM E145 - Specification for Gravity-Convection and Forced-Ventilation Ovens
- ASTM E2251 - Specification for Liquid-in-Glass ASTM Thermometers with Low-Hazard Precision Liquids
- ASTM E230/E230M - Specification for Temperature-Electromotive Force (emf) Tables for Standardized Thermocouples
- ASTM E1137/E1137M - Specification for Industrial Platinum Resistance Thermometers
These referenced documents ensure comprehensive understanding and application of test methodologies in conjunction with ASTM D5869/D5869M, resulting in robust evaluation of heat resistance and long-term durability for roofing and waterproofing materials.
Keywords: ASTM D5869, dark oven exposure, roofing materials, waterproofing materials, heat exposure testing, accelerated aging, construction material standards, product durability, quality assurance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
ASTM D5869/D5869M-07a(2023) is a standard published by ASTM International. Its full title is "Standard Practice for Dark Oven Heat Exposure of Roofing and Waterproofing Materials". This standard covers: SIGNIFICANCE AND USE 5.1 Roofing and waterproofing materials and systems undergo changes in physical properties as a result of being subjected to heat. They also undergo changes in physical properties as they age in service. Since service conditions vary widely, any relationship between changes observed in this practice and changes in service must be established by the user of this practice. SCOPE 1.1 This practice establishes a procedure and conditions of temperature and time for heat exposure of roofing and waterproofing materials and systems in the presence of air. 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 nonconformance 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 1.4 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.
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE 5.1 Roofing and waterproofing materials and systems undergo changes in physical properties as a result of being subjected to heat. They also undergo changes in physical properties as they age in service. Since service conditions vary widely, any relationship between changes observed in this practice and changes in service must be established by the user of this practice. SCOPE 1.1 This practice establishes a procedure and conditions of temperature and time for heat exposure of roofing and waterproofing materials and systems in the presence of air. 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 nonconformance 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 1.4 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.
ASTM D5869/D5869M-07a(2023) is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 75.140 - Waxes, bituminous materials and other petroleum products; 91.100.50 - Binders. Sealing materials. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
ASTM D5869/D5869M-07a(2023) has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to ASTM D883-24, ASTM D883-23, ASTM E230/E230M-23a, ASTM E230/E230M-23, ASTM D1079-20, ASTM D883-20, ASTM D883-19c, ASTM D883-19a, ASTM E145-19, ASTM D883-19, ASTM D1079-18, ASTM D1079-18e1, ASTM D883-18a, ASTM D883-18, ASTM D883-17. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
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: D5869/D5869M − 07a (Reapproved 2023)
Standard Practice for
Dark Oven Heat Exposure of Roofing and Waterproofing
Materials
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5869/D5869M; 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 tance Thermometers
E2251 Specification for Liquid-in-Glass ASTM Thermom-
1.1 This practice establishes a procedure and conditions of
eters with Low-Hazard Precision Liquids
temperature and time for heat exposure of roofing and water-
proofing materials and systems in the presence of air.
3. Terminology
1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms used in this
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in
practice, refer to Terminologies D883, D1079, and D1566.
each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each
system shall be used independently of the other. Combining
4. Summary of Practice
values from the two systems may result in nonconformance
4.1 Specimens of roofing and waterproofing materials are
with the standard.
exposed to heat in a dark forced-ventilation oven at a specified
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
elevated temperature for a known period of time.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
4.2 This practice specifies an exposure temperature of 70 6
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
3 °C [158 6 5 °F] in a forced-ventilation oven.
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
4.3 This practice permits the selection of the duration of
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
heat exposure from three specified time periods, which are 35,
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
90, and 180 6 0.25 consecutive days. The duration selected
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
must be included in any report of results obtained by using this
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
practice.
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical NOTE 1—The time period to be used should be specified in any standard
that refers to this practice. European standards for polymer-modified
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
bituminous materials specify 180 days at 70 °C. For research purposes,
selection of other time periods and temperatures are permitted, provided
2. Referenced Documents
that the precise duration is stated in any report of results.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
4.4 This practice is also used to condition test specimens for
D883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
time periods much shorter than 35 days for the purpose of
D1079 Terminology Relating to Roofing and Waterproofing
conditioning material before testing. When used for this
D1566 Terminology Relating to Rubber
purpose, the shorter conditioning time shall be specified in any
E145 Specification for Gravity-Convection and Forced-
report of test results.
Ventilation Ovens
E230/E230M Specification for Temperature-Electromotive
5. Significance and Use
Force (emf) Tables for Standardized Thermocouples
5.1 Roofing and waterproofing materials and systems un-
E1137/E1137M Specification for Industrial Platinum Resis-
dergo changes in physical properties as a result of being
subjected to heat. They also undergo changes in physical
properties as they age in service. Since service conditions vary
This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D08 on Roofing and
Waterproofing and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D08.02 on Steep
widely, any relationship between changes observed in this
Roofing Products and Assemblies.
practice and changes in se
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