ASTM C1119-90(1995) - 10.5.1999
 
1. Scope

1.1 This test method describes a laboratory procedure for the evaluation of asbestos fiber by measuring the rate of drainage under suction, of an asbestos-cement mixture.

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

1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems 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. See 7.4.2 and 8.1 for specific hazard warnings.

 
2. Referenced Documents

E177-26a

Standard Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in ASTM Test Methods (Includes all amendments and changes 5/14/2026).

Specifications of the Committee on Analytical Reagents of the American Chemical Society

D3880-90(1999)

Standard Test Method for Asbestos Strength Units

D3879-91(1999)

Standard Test Method for Sampling Amphibole Asbestos

D3752-98

Standard Test Method for Strength Imparted by Asbestos to a Cementitious Matrix

D2946-01

Standard Terminology for Asbestos and Asbestos-Cement Products

D2590-98

Standard Test Method for Sampling Chrysotile Asbestos

C1124-90(1999)

Standard Test Method for Kerosene Retention of Asbestos

C430-26

Standard Test Method for Fineness of Hydraulic Cement by the 45-µm (No. 325) Sieve

C150-07

Standard Specification for Portland Cement