ASTM C260

This specification covers materials proposed for use as air-entraining admixtures to be added to concrete mixtures in the field. The air-entraining admixture shall conform to the requirements such as initial and final time of setting, compressive strength, flexural strength, and length change (maximum shrinkage). Samples shall either be a grab sample (one obtained in a single operation) or a composite sample (one obtained by combining three or more grab samples). For the purpose of this specification, it is recognized that samples shall be taken for quality tests and uniformity tests.

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1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers materials proposed for use as air-entraining admixtures to be added to concrete mixtures in the field.

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

1.3 The text of this specification references notes and footnotes which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of the standard.

2. Referenced Documents

ASTM Standards
C183 Practice for Sampling and the Amount of Testing of Hydraulic Cement
C185 Test Method for Air Content of Hydraulic Cement Mortar
C233 Test Method for Air-Entraining Admixtures for Concrete

Index Terms

air content; air entraining admixtures; cement; concrete; pH, residue; specific gravity; ICS Number Code 91.100.30 (Concrete and concrete products)

Citing ASTM Standards

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