ASTM C1619-05 - 15.5.2005
 
1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers the physical property requirements of elastomeric seals (gaskets) used to seal the joints of precast concrete structures conforming to Specifications C 14, C 14M, C 118, C 118M, C 361, C 361M, C 443, C 443M, C 505, or C 505M used in gravity and low head pressure applications.

1.2 Requirements are given for natural or synthetic rubber gaskets, or a combination of both.

1.3 Values stated in imperial units are to be regarded as the standard.

1.4The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test method 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.

 
2. Referenced Documents

D471-16a(2021)

Standard Test Method for Rubber Property—Effect of Liquids (Includes all amendments and changes 6/25/2021).

D412-16(2021)

Standard Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers—Tension

D395-18(2025)

Standard Test Methods for Rubber Property—Compression Set

C822-21

Standard Terminology Relating to Concrete Pipe and Related Products

C505M-19(2025)

Standard Specification for Nonreinforced Concrete Irrigation Pipe With Rubber Gasket Joints (Metric)

D2527-83(2022)

Standard Specification for Rubber Seals—Splice Strength

D2240-15(2021)

Standard Test Method for Rubber Property—Durometer Hardness

D1566-26

Standard Terminology Relating to Rubber

D1149-18(2025)

Standard Test Methods for Rubber Deterioration—Cracking in an Ozone Controlled Environment

D573-04(2025)

Standard Test Method for Rubber—Deterioration in an Air Oven

C497M-20

Standard Test Methods for Concrete Pipe, Concrete Box Sections, Manhole Sections, or Tile (Metric)

C497-20

Standard Test Methods for Concrete Pipe, Concrete Box Sections, Manhole Sections, or Tile

C443M-21

Standard Specification for Joints for Concrete Pipe and Manholes, Using Rubber Gaskets (Metric)

C443-21

Standard Specification for Joints for Concrete Pipe and Manholes, Using Rubber Gaskets

C361M-22

Standard Specification for Reinforced Concrete Low-Head Pressure Pipe (Metric)

C361-26

Standard Specification for Reinforced Concrete Low-Head Pressure Pipe

C118M-19

Standard Specification for Concrete Pipe for Irrigation or Drainage (Metric) (Withdrawn 2024)

C118-19

Standard Specification for Concrete Pipe for Irrigation or Drainage

C14M-20(2025)

Standard Specification for Nonreinforced Concrete Sewer, Storm Drain, and Culvert Pipe (Metric)

C505-19(2025)

Standard Specification for Nonreinforced Concrete Irrigation Pipe with Rubber Gasket Joints

C14-20(2025)

Standard Specification for Nonreinforced Concrete Sewer, Storm Drain, and Culvert Pipe