Standard Specification for Latex Agents for Bonding Fresh To Hardened Concrete

ABSTRACT
This specification covers the requirements for latex bonding agents suitable for use in brushes, brooms, or sprays. The bonding agents are intended for use in bonding fresh concrete to hardened concrete such as in interior surfaces, floors, roadways, bridge decks, ramps, runways, walks, and curbs. Each material should comply with the specified bond strength requirement for either of the two types of latex.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers latex bonding agents, suitable for brush, broom, or spray application, to bond fresh concrete to hardened concrete.  
1.2 These latex bonding agents are intended for bonding new concrete to old concrete such as interior surfaces, floors, roadways, bridge decks, ramps, runways, walks, and curbs.  
1.3 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system are not necessarily exact equivalents; therefore, to ensure conformance with the standard, each system shall be used independently of the other, and values from the two systems shall not be combined.  
1.4 The text of this specification refers to notes and footnotes that provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of this specification.  
1.5 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
31-Mar-2021

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Overview

ASTM C1059/C1059M-21 is the standard specification developed by ASTM International for latex agents used in bonding fresh concrete to hardened concrete. This specification details the requirements and classifications for latex bonding agents applied by brush, broom, or spray. The primary purpose of these latex agents is to enhance the bond strength between a new concrete layer and an existing surface, providing consistent performance across a variety of construction environments, including interior surfaces, floors, roadways, bridge decks, ramps, runways, sidewalks, and curbs.

Latex bonding agents are essential for applications where seamless adhesion of new concrete to old is critical for structural integrity and durability. This standard also specifies physical properties and classification criteria for different types of latex, ensuring product quality and suitability for various climatic and exposure conditions.

Key Topics

  • Scope of Application: Covers latex bonding agents for use in concrete repairs and overlays, indicating suitability for both interior and exterior projects.
  • Types of Latex Bonding Agents:
    • Type I (Redispersable): Intended for use indoors and environments not subject to water immersion or high humidity.
    • Type II (Non-redispersable): Designed for higher performance, suitable for areas exposed to moisture, high humidity, or immersion.
  • Bond Strength Requirements: Sets out measurable criteria for minimum bond strength, ensuring reliable adherence between new and existing concrete.
  • Testing and Sampling: Includes instructions for sampling bulk and packaged materials and outlines rejection criteria if agents fail to meet quality standards.
  • Packaging and Marking: Requires clear labeling of latex agent type and quantity to facilitate correct usage and compliance during onsite application.

Applications

The latex bonding agents specified in ASTM C1059/C1059M-21 are widely utilized in construction and civil engineering projects where high-quality concrete repair and overlay are required. Key applications include:

  • Repair and resurfacing of worn concrete floors, reducing the risk of delamination.
  • Bonding overlays or patching materials to existing bridge decks and roadways, maintaining roadway safety and longevity.
  • Restoration of ramps, curbs, and walkways, providing durable connections between new repairs and old structures.
  • Reconstruction projects in both interior (Type I) and exterior (Type II) environments where moisture resistance is crucial.
  • Infrastructure upgrades involving the addition of new slabs or patches onto previously hardened concrete surfaces.

Correct usage of latex bonding agents enhances adhesion, increases structural integrity, and minimizes the likelihood of future repair needs due to bond failure.

Related Standards

For effective implementation and compliance, the following ASTM standards are referenced or relevant:

  • ASTM C125 – Terminology Relating to Concrete and Concrete Aggregates: Offers standard definitions critical for correct interpretation of requirements.
  • ASTM C1042 – Test Method for Bond Strength of Latex Systems Used With Concrete by Slant Shear (Withdrawn): Historical context for bond strength evaluation.

Additional standards regarding concrete repair, admixtures, and quality control may also be referenced alongside ASTM C1059/C1059M-21, depending on project requirements.


Keywords: latex bonding agents, concrete adhesion, ASTM C1059, concrete repair, bond strength, fresh to hardened concrete, construction standards, infrastructure maintenance, latex concrete admixtures

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ASTM C1059/C1059M-21 is a technical specification published by ASTM International. Its full title is "Standard Specification for Latex Agents for Bonding Fresh To Hardened Concrete". This standard covers: ABSTRACT This specification covers the requirements for latex bonding agents suitable for use in brushes, brooms, or sprays. The bonding agents are intended for use in bonding fresh concrete to hardened concrete such as in interior surfaces, floors, roadways, bridge decks, ramps, runways, walks, and curbs. Each material should comply with the specified bond strength requirement for either of the two types of latex. SCOPE 1.1 This specification covers latex bonding agents, suitable for brush, broom, or spray application, to bond fresh concrete to hardened concrete. 1.2 These latex bonding agents are intended for bonding new concrete to old concrete such as interior surfaces, floors, roadways, bridge decks, ramps, runways, walks, and curbs. 1.3 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system are not necessarily exact equivalents; therefore, to ensure conformance with the standard, each system shall be used independently of the other, and values from the two systems shall not be combined. 1.4 The text of this specification refers to notes and footnotes that provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of this specification. 1.5 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.

ABSTRACT This specification covers the requirements for latex bonding agents suitable for use in brushes, brooms, or sprays. The bonding agents are intended for use in bonding fresh concrete to hardened concrete such as in interior surfaces, floors, roadways, bridge decks, ramps, runways, walks, and curbs. Each material should comply with the specified bond strength requirement for either of the two types of latex. SCOPE 1.1 This specification covers latex bonding agents, suitable for brush, broom, or spray application, to bond fresh concrete to hardened concrete. 1.2 These latex bonding agents are intended for bonding new concrete to old concrete such as interior surfaces, floors, roadways, bridge decks, ramps, runways, walks, and curbs. 1.3 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system are not necessarily exact equivalents; therefore, to ensure conformance with the standard, each system shall be used independently of the other, and values from the two systems shall not be combined. 1.4 The text of this specification refers to notes and footnotes that provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of this specification. 1.5 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 C1059/C1059M-21 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 91.100.50 - Binders. Sealing materials. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

ASTM C1059/C1059M-21 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to ASTM C125-19a, ASTM C125-19, ASTM C125-18b, ASTM C125-18a, ASTM C125-18, ASTM C125-16, ASTM C125-15b, ASTM C125-15a, ASTM C125-15, ASTM C125-14, ASTM C125-13b, ASTM C125-13a, ASTM C125-13, ASTM C125-12a, ASTM C125-12. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

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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:C1059/C1059M −21
Standard Specification for
Latex Agents for Bonding Fresh To Hardened Concrete
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1059/C1059M; 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* 3. Terminology
1.1 This specification covers latex bonding agents, suitable 3.1 Definitions:
for brush, broom, or spray application, to bond fresh concrete 3.1.1 For definitions of terms used in this specification,
refer to Terminology C125.
to hardened concrete.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
1.2 These latex bonding agents are intended for bonding
3.2.1 bond strength, n—a measure of the force required to
new concrete to old concrete such as interior surfaces, floors,
separate surfaces which have been bonded together.
roadways, bridge decks, ramps, runways, walks, and curbs.
3.2.2 bonding agent, n—a couplant that physically attaches
1.3 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
one material surface to another.
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in
each system are not necessarily exact equivalents; therefore, to 3.2.3 latex, n—a stable dispersion of polymeric substance in
ensure conformance with the standard, each system shall be
an essentially aqueous medium.
used independently of the other, and values from the two
4. Classification
systems shall not be combined.
4.1 This specification provides for the classification of the
1.4 The text of this specification refers to notes and foot-
latex bonding agents in accordance with use.
notes that provide explanatory material. These notes and
4.1.1 Type I (Redispersable), is restricted for use in interior
footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be
work not subject to water immersion or high humidity.
considered as requirements of this specification.
4.1.2 Type II (Non-redispersable), may be used for areas
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
subject to high humidity or immersion in water and is suitable
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
for use in other areas.
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
5. Ordering Information
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
5.1 Purchase orders for these materials shall identify:
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
5.1.1 The number of this specification and the required type,
and
2. Referenced Documents
5.1.2 Supplementary requirements if necessary.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
6. Physical Properties
C125 Terminology Relating to Concrete and Concrete Ag-
6.1 The material shall conform to the requirements of Table
gregates
1 when tested in accordance with Test Method C1042.
C1042 Test Method for Bond Strength of Latex Systems
Used With Concrete By Slant Shear (Withdrawn 2008)
7. Sampling
7.1 For sampling of bulk quantities, a batch or lot shall be
considered a unit of manufacture as prepared for shipment or
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C09 on
may consist of a blend of two or more production runs of
Concrete and ConcreteAggregates and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
material. A composite sample shall be taken and it shall
C09.25 on Organic Materials for
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Designation: C1059/C1059M − 13 C1059/C1059M − 21
Standard Specification for
Latex Agents for Bonding Fresh To Hardened Concrete
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1059/C1059M; 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*
1.1 This specification covers latex bonding agents, suitable for brush, broom, or spray application, to bond fresh concrete to
hardened concrete.
1.2 These latex bonding agents are intended for bonding new concrete to old concrete such as interior surfaces, floors, roadways,
bridge decks, ramps, runways, walks, and curbs.
1.3 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each
system are not necessarily exact equivalents; therefore, to ensure conformance with the standard, each system shall be used
independently of the other, and values from the two systems shall not be combined.
1.4 The text of this specification refers to notes and footnotes that provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes
(excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of this specification.
1.5 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.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
C125 Terminology Relating to Concrete and Concrete Aggregates
C1042 Test Method for Bond Strength of Latex Systems Used With Concrete By Slant Shear (Withdrawn 2008)
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 For definitions of terms used in this specification, refer to Terminology C125.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C09 on Concrete and Concrete Aggregates and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C09.25 on
Organic Materials for Bonding.
Current edition approved Dec. 15, 2013April 1, 2021. Published January 2014May 2021. Originally approved in 1986. Last previous edition approved in 20082013 as
C1059/C1059M – 99C1059/C1059M – 13.(2008). DOI: 10.1520/C1059_C1059M-13.10.1520/C1059_C1059M-21.
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volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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C1059/C1059M − 21
3.2.1 bond strength, n—a measure of the force required to separate surfaces which have been bonded together.
3.2.2 bonding agent, n—a couplant that physically attaches one material surface to another.
3.2.3 latex, n—a stable dispersion of polymeric substance in an essentially aqueous medium.
4. Classification
4.1 This specification provides for the classification of the latex bonding agents in accordance with use.
4.1.1 Type I (Redispersable), is restri
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