ASTM D6511-00 - 10.1.2000
 
1. Scope

1.1 These test methods cover procedures for sampling and testing solvent bearing bituminous compounds for use in roofing and waterproofing.

1.2 The test methods appear in the following order:

SectionSamplingUniformityWeight per gallonNonvolatile contentSolubilityAsh contentWater contentConsistencyBehavior at 60C (140F)Pliability at -0C (32F)Aluminum contentReflectance of aluminum roof coatingsStrength of laps of rolled roofing adhered with roof adhesiveAdhesion to damp, wet, or underwater surfacesMineral stabilizers and bitumenMineral matterVolatile organic content

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

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.

 
2. Referenced Documents

E145-19(2024)

Standard Specification for Gravity-Convection and Forced-Ventilation Ovens

E200-23

Standard Practice for Preparation, Standardization, and Storage of Standard and Reagent Solutions for Chemical Analysis

C670-24ae1

Standard Practice for Preparing Precision and Bias Statements for Test Methods for Construction Materials (Includes all amendments and changes 2/21/2025).

D4-86(2024)

Standard Test Method for Bitumen Content

D88-07

Standard Test Method for Saybolt Viscosity

D95-23e1

Standard Test Method for Water in Petroleum Products and Bituminous Materials by Distillation (Includes all amendments and changes 10/25/2024).

D140-01

Standard Practice for Sampling Bituminous Materials

D146-04

Standard Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Bitumen-Saturated Felts and Woven Fabrics for Roofing and Waterproofing

D224-89(1996)

Standard Specification for Smooth-Surfaced Asphalt Roll Roofing (Organic Felt) (Withdrawn 2002)

D249-89(1996)

Standard Specification for Asphalt Roll Roofing (Organic Felt) Surfaced with Mineral Granules (Withdrawn 2002)

D562-10(2023)

Standard Test Method for Consistency of Paints Measuring Krebs Unit (KU) Viscosity Using a Stormer-Type Viscometer

D1475-13(2025)

Standard Test Method for Density of Liquid Coatings, Inks, and Related Products

D2369-24

Standard Test Method for Volatile Content of Coatings

D2824-06

Standard Specification for Aluminum-Pigmented Asphalt Roof Coatings, Nonfibered, Asbestos Fibered, and Fibered without Asbestos

D4017-22

Standard Test Method for Water in Paints and Paint Materials by Karl Fischer Method

E1-14(2025)

Standard Specification for ASTM Liquid-in-Glass Thermometers