ASTM D6948

This practice is designed as a guide for architects, engineers, property owners or their representatives, or combination thereof. Its use helps ensure the satisfactory performance of the protective coating system when applied over bituminous concrete pavements.

1. Scope

1.1 This practice covers the application of emulsified refined coal tar slurry meeting the requirements of Specification D 6945 Types I and II, by mechanized equipment as a weather protection and petroleum (aliphatic) solvent resistant sealer for use on bituminous concrete pavements. In order to clarify the differences between Types I and II, see 3.3 for standard definition of terms.

1.2 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

ASTM Standards
D490 Specification for Road Tar
D5727 Specification for Emulsified Refined Coal Tar (Mineral Colloid Type)
D6945 Specification for Emulsified Refined Coal-Tar (Ready to Use, Commercial Grade)

Index Terms

bituminous concrete pavement sealer; pavement sealer; refined coal tar emulsion; seal coating; ICS Number Code 73.040 (Coals)

Citing ASTM Standards

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