Category ASTM Standards

ASTM D3141/D3141M – 21 defines the standard specification for asphalt cement used in undersealing portland-cement concrete (PCC) pavements. This critical maintenance operation involves pumping hot asphalt beneath concrete slabs to fill voids, seal joints, and restore vertical alignment. The specification…

📐 Cutback Asphalt Testing: Scope and Applicability ASTM D3142 / D3142M-17 is the standard test method for the laboratory determination of density, specific gravity, or API gravity of cutback asphalts using a glass hydrometer. The method is specifically applicable to…

🧪 Overview and Scope of ASTM D3138-21 ASTM D3138-21 defines the comprehensive requirements for solvent cements specifically formulated to create transition joints between Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) and Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) non-pressure piping components. These specialized cements are strictly limited to non-pressure…

📏 Scope and Key Definitions ASTM D3139-19 specifies requirements for joints in plastic pressure pipes using flexible elastomeric seals, applicable to pipes with wall thickness equal to or greater than SDR 64. These joints are intended for water supply and…

📖 Purpose and Scope of D3136-24 ASTM D3136-24 is a standard terminology compilation developed by Subcommittee D13.62 on Labeling. It specifically addresses the language used for refurbishing and labeling of apparel, textile, home furnishing, and leather products, excluding upholstered furniture…

ASTM D3137 – 81 (Reapproved 2018) establishes a definitive standard test method for evaluating the hydrolytic stability of vulcanized rubber. This procedure rigorously assesses a material’s ability to withstand the degradative effects of high humidity and elevated temperature. By measuring…

📐 Delamination Resistance and Layer Integrity ASTM D3135-12 sets stringent criteria for maintaining the adhesion of component layers in bonded, fused, and laminated apparel fabrics. The core requirement is that the material must exhibit no visible evidence of separation after…

🔬 Principle and Scope of Test Method D3133-01 ASTM D3133-01 (Reapproved 2005) defines a refined quantitative procedure for the determination of cellulose nitrate (nitrocellulose) in alkyd-modified lacquers. The analytical method leverages the unique infrared absorbance of the nitrate ester functional…

📐 Scope and Intended Use ASTM D3134-15 (Reapproved 2024) provides a standardized framework for establishing permissible color and gloss deviations from a reference standard. It outlines a procedure for setting tolerances and evaluating the color and gloss of specimens against…

This specification covers isopropyl acetate (99% grade) as defined under ASTM D3131-07 (Reapproved 2021). It establishes the requirements for physical and chemical properties, including specific gravity, color, distillation range, nonvolatile matter, odor, and water content. Compliance ensures material quality for…

📐 Fundamentals of the Solubility Range Test ASTM D3132-84 (Reapproved 1996) establishes a standard method for characterizing the solubility range of resins and polymers. The procedure is based on the Hildebrand solubility parameter (δ) as the primary predictor of miscibility,…

📜 Standard Designation, Scope, and Application The ASTM standard D3128-07 (Reapproved 2021), officially designated as “Standard Specification for 2-Methoxyethanol,” establishes the mandatory chemical and physical property requirements for this solvent. The standard is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D01…