ASTM D6511/D6511M-18 - 1.5.2018
 
Significance and Use

3.1 These tests are useful in sampling and testing solvent bearing bituminous compounds to establish uniformity of shipments.

 
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:

 

Section

Sampling

4

Uniformity

5

Weight per gallon

6

Nonvolatile content

7

Solubility

8

Ash content

9

Water content

10

Consistency

11

Behavior at 60°C [140°F]

12

Pliability at –0°C [32°F]

13

Aluminum content

14

Reflectance of aluminum roof coatings

15

Strength of laps of rolled roofing adhered with roof adhesive

16

Adhesion to damp, wet, or underwater surfaces

17

Mineral stabilizers and bitumen

18

Mineral matter

19

Volatile organic content

20

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 may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.

1.4 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

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

E200-23

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

E145-19(2024)

Standard Specification for Gravity-Convection and Forced-Ventilation Ovens

E1-14(2025)

Standard Specification for ASTM Liquid-in-Glass Thermometers

D4017-22

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

D2824-06

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

D2369-24

Standard Test Method for Volatile Content of Coatings

D1475-13(2025)

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

D562-10(2023)

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

D249-89(1996)

Standard Specification for Asphalt Roll Roofing (Organic Felt) Surfaced with Mineral Granules (Withdrawn 2002)

D224-89(1996)

Standard Specification for Smooth-Surfaced Asphalt Roll Roofing (Organic Felt) (Withdrawn 2002)

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