ASTM D1227-95(2007)

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Designation:D1227 −95(Reapproved 2007)
Standard Specification for
Emulsified Asphalt Used as a Protective Coating for
Roofing
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D1227; 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 Department of Defense.
1. Scope 3.5 Type III, Class 1—Emulsified asphalt prepared with
mineral colloid emulsifying agents, without fibrous reinforce-
1.1 This specification covers emulsified asphalt suitable for
ment.
use as a protective coating for built-up roofs and other exposed
3.6 Type III, Class 2—Emulsified asphalt prepared with
surfaces with inclines of not less than 4 % or 42 mm/m ( ⁄2
chemical emulsifying agents, without fibrous reinforcement.
in./ft).
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the
4. Physical Requirements
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
4.1 The emulsion shall be of suitable consistency for appli-
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
cation above freezing, in relatively thick films by brush, mop,
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
or suitable spray equipment without thinning with water or
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
heating, and shall bond to either damp or dry surfaces.
2. Referenced Documents 4.2 The emulsion shall be of smooth, uniform consistency
without separation or settlement in storage to the extent that it
2.1 ASTM Standards:
cannot be readily dispersed by ordinary stirring.
D2939 Test Methods for Emulsified Bitumens Used as
4.3 Types I and II emulsions, after stirring to homogeneity,
Protective Coatings
shall be suitable for application by brush or mop in single coats
2 2
of not less than 1.0 L/m (2 ⁄2 U.S. gal/100 ft ) without
3. Classification
rundown on inclines up to and including vertical.
3.1 Type I, Class 1—Emulsified asphalt prepared with min-
4.4 Types I and II emulsions, after stirring to homogeneity,
eral colloid emulsifying agents and containing asbestos fibers.
shall be suitable for application by proper spray equipment to
3.2 Type I, Class 2—Emulsified asphalt prepared with
produce a substantially self-leveling film of not less than 1.0
chemical emulsifying agents and containing fillers or fibers 1
L/m (2 ⁄2 U.S. gal/100 ft ) without rundown on inclines up to
including asbestos.
and including 50 % or 500 mm/m (6 in./ft).
3.3 Type II, Class 1—Emulsified asphalt prepared with
4.5 Type III emulsion, after stirring to homogeneity, shall be
mineral colloid emulsifying agents and containing fibers other
suitable for application by brush or proper spray equipment at
2 2
than asbestos.
a rate of not less than 1.0 L/m (2 ⁄2 U.S. gal/100 ft )
without rundown on vertical concrete surfaces with open-mesh
3.4 Type II, Class 2—Emulsified asphalt prepared with
fabric reinforcement.
chemical emulsifying agents and containing fillers or fibers
other than asbestos. 4.6 The emulsion shall conform to the physical properties
prescribed in Table 1.
5. Sampling and Test Methods
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D08 on
Roofing and Waterproofing and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D08.09
5.1 Sample the material and determine compliance with
on Bituminous Emulsions.
these specifications in accordance with Test Methods D2939.
Current edition approved May 1, 2007. Published May 2007. Originally
approved in 1952. Last previous edition approved in 2000 as D1227 – 95 (2000).
6. Inspection
DOI: 10.1520/D1227-95R07.
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