This specification covers lime putty products made from hydrated lime or quicklime products. Lime putty is suitable for use in masonry, plaster and stucco applications. The hydrated lime or quicklime products used to make lime putty shall be tested and shall conform to the chemical composition, plasticity, residue, soaking period, popping and pitting, and density requirements specified.

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1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers lime putty products made from hydrated lime or quicklime products. Lime putty is suitable for use in masonry, plaster and stucco applications.

1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.

1.3 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 (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

C5 Specification for Quicklime for Structural Purposes

C25 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Limestone, Quicklime, and Hydrated Lime

C50 Practice for Sampling, Sample Preparation, Packaging, and Marking of Lime and Limestone Products

C51 Terminology Relating to Lime and Limestone (as used by the Industry)

C110 Test Methods for Physical Testing of Quicklime, Hydrated Lime, and Limestone

C185 Test Method for Air Content of Hydraulic Cement Mortar

C206 Specification for Finishing Hydrated Lime

C207 Specification for Hydrated Lime for Masonry Purposes

Keywords

finish lime; lime putty; masonry; plaster; plasticity; popping and pitting; residue; stucco; unhydrated oxides; Building materials/applications--specifications; Finish lime; Lime materials/applications--specifications; Plaster--specifications; Popping and pitting; Structural building materials/applications--specifications; Stucco; Unhydrated oxides;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 91.100.50 (Binders. Sealing materials)

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