Significance and Use
The ability to absorb kerosine is an indication of the ability to absorb hot asphalt. The kerosine number is used in calculating saturation efficiency.
1. Scope
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the relative saturating capacity of unsaturated (dry) felt papers used in roofing.
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
D585 Practice for Sampling and Accepting a Single Lot of Paper, Paperboard, Fiberboard, and Related Product
D1298 Practice for Density, Relative Density (Specific Gravity), or API Gravity of Crude Petroleum and Liquid Petroleum Products by Hydrometer Method
D3699 Specification for Kerosine
Index Terms
kerosene number; unsaturated (dry) felt; unsaturated roofing felt;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 85.060 (Paper and board); 91.060.20 (Roofs)
DOI: 10.1520/D6136-97R04E01
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