ASTM D5893-96 - 1.1.1996
 
1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers cold applied, single component, chemically curing silicone sealants that are based on polymers of polysiloxane structures and are intended for use in sealing joints and cracks in portland cement concrete highway and airfield pavements. The specification includes both non-sag and self-leveling types of sealants.

1.1.1 This specification does not purport to cover the properties required of sealants for use in areas of portland cement concrete pavements subject to jet fuel or other fuel spillage, such as vehicle or aircraft refueling and maintenance areas, or a combination thereof.

1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

1.3 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test methods portion, Section 8, of this specification: 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. Specific precautionary statements are given in Appendix X1.

 
2. Referenced Documents

C661-15(2022)

Standard Test Method for Indentation Hardness of Elastomeric-Type Sealants by Means of a Durometer

C679-15(2022)

Standard Test Method for Tack-Free Time of Elastomeric Sealants

C792-23

Standard Test Method for Effects of Heat Aging on Weight Loss, Cracking, and Chalking of Elastomeric Sealants

C793-23

Standard Test Method for Effects of Laboratory Accelerated Weathering on Elastomeric Joint Sealants

C1183-04

Standard Test Method for Extrusion Rate of Elastomeric Sealants

C1442-14(2021)

Standard Practice for Conducting Tests on Sealants Using Artificial Weathering Apparatus

D412-16(2021)

Standard Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers—Tension

D1985-13(2024)

Standard Practice for Preparing Concrete Blocks for Testing Sealants, for Joints and Cracks

D2202-00(2023)

Standard Test Method for Slump of Sealants

D5249-10(2021)

Standard Specification for Backer Material for Use with Cold- and Hot-Applied Joint Sealants in Portland Cement Concrete and Asphalt Joints

D5329-20

Standard Test Methods for Sealants and Fillers, Hot-Applied, for Joints and Cracks in Asphalt Pavements and Portland Cement Concrete Pavements

D5535-98

Standard Terminology Relating to Formed-in-Place Sealants for Joints and Cracks in Pavements

C639-24

Standard Test Method for Rheological (Flow) Properties of Elastomeric Sealants

G154-23

Standard Practice for Operating Fluorescent Ultraviolet (UV) Lamp Apparatus for Exposure of Materials

G153-13(2021)

Standard Practice for Operating Enclosed Carbon Arc Light Apparatus for Exposure of Nonmetallic Materials

G155-25

Standard Practice for Operating Xenon Arc Lamp Apparatus for Exposure of Materials

G151-26

Standard Practice for Exposing Materials in Accelerated Test Devices that Use Laboratory Light Sources