ASTM D2835-89(2017)

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: D2835 −89 (Reapproved 2017)
Standard Specification for
Lubricant for Installation of Preformed Compression Seals
in Concrete Pavements
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D2835; 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 a lubricant suitable for facili-
3.1 The lubricant shall be based on polychloroprene, con-
tating the insertion and positioning of preformed elastomeric taining only soluble phenolic resins blended together with
compression seals in prepared voids (usually contraction
antioxidants and acid acceptors in a suitable mixture of organic
joints) in concrete pavement. solvents.
1.2 The requirements of the lubricant are based on the
4. Requirements
performance of the lubricant as measured by its solids content,
homogeneity, consistency, and drying rate.
4.1 Homogeneity—The lubricant shall be uniform and con-
tain no lumps or agglomerates.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
asthestandard.ThemetricequivalentsofU.S.customaryunits
4.2 SolidsContent—Thenonvolatilecontentofthelubricant
may be approximate.
shall be no less than 24.0 weight %.
1.4 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the
4.3 Consistency—The lubricant shall exhibit a viscosity in
test method portion, Section 7 of this specification. This
one of the following ranges:
standarddoesnotpurporttoaddressallofthesafetyconcerns,
4.3.1 Type I—For hand or machine application, 3000 to
ifany,associatedwithitsuse.Itistheresponsibilityoftheuser
8000 cP.
of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and
4.3.2 Type II—For machine application, 8000 to 15 000 cP.
environmental practices and determine the applicability of
4.4 Drying Rate—A bond between lubricant-coated papers
regulatory limitations prior to use.
prepared after 8-min drying time shall separate completely in
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
less than 10 s when a 50-g load is applied in shear. A similar
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
bond prepared after 20-min drying time shall remain un-
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
separated for a minimum of 10 s when a 50-g load is applied
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
in shear.
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
5. Basis of Purchase
2. Referenced Documents
5.1 Each lot of lubricant shall be accompanied by the
manufacturer’s certified test results attesting compliance with
2.1 ASTM Standards:
this specification, unless an alternative agreement is concluded
D1084 Test Methods for Viscosity of Adhesives
D1644 Test Methods for Nonvolatile Content of Varnishes by the manufacturer and the purchaser.
6. Sampling
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D04 on Road
6.1 The lubricant samples shall be a 1-quart (1-litre) aliquot
and Paving Materials and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D04.34 on
consisting of a composite taken when possible from three or
Preformed Joint Fillers, Sealers and Sealing Systems.
more separate containers chosen at random. Samples also shall
Current edition approved July 1, 2017. Published July 2017. Originally approved
be taken from containers which appear to be nonrepresentative
in 1969. Last previous edition approved in 2012 as D2835 – 89 (2012). DOI:
10.1520/D2835-89R17.
and shall be tested separately. Before a sample is withdrawn,
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the contents in the container shall be mixed to uniform
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consistency. The sample shall be placed immediately in an
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the ASTM website. airtight glass jar or metal can until tested.
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D2835 − 89 (2017)
7. Test Methods The time upon completion of the casting of the second film of
each pair cast is recorded as the initial drying time for that pair
7.1 Homogeneity—Stir the test sample by hand for 2 min
of films.
with a spatula.Withdraw the spatula and examine the lubricant
7.4.2.2 After several minutes drying, cut off at least 1 ⁄2 in.
as it flows from the spatula for lumps or agglomerates.
(40 mm) from the bottom of the cast films and discard. After
Particles smaller in diameter than 0.015 in. (0.38 mm) shall not
drying 8 min, overlap the cut edges of the first pair 1 in. and
be considered cause for rejection.
place face-to-face to form a 1 by 2-in. area lap shear bond.
NOTE 1—At the consumer’s request, compliance with the 0.015-in.
Take care to align the two films so that a force applied along
(0.38-mm) requirement shall be determined by a sample diluted 1+4 with
their center lines will impose a direct shear force without a
Xylene through a 40-mesh sieve.
twisting movement. Form the bond by placing the overlapped
7.2 Solids Content—Determine in accordance with Method
papers on a horizontal smooth surface, placing a ⁄8-in. thick, 1
A of Test Methods D1644.
by 2-in. aluminum plate over the bond area, and placing a
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