ASTM D6690-21 PDF
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Full title and description
Standard Specification for Joint and Crack Sealants, Hot Applied, for Concrete and Asphalt Pavements — ASTM D6690-21. This performance specification covers hot-applied, single-component joint and crack sealants intended for sealing joints and cracks in Portland cement concrete and asphaltic concrete pavements; it defines types, test requirements, and performance limits for materials used in pavement maintenance and rehabilitation.
Abstract
This specification covers four types of hot-applied joint and crack sealants intended for use in sealing joints and cracks in Portland cement concrete and asphaltic concrete pavements. It sets requirements and test methods for properties such as cone penetration, softening point, bond (non‑immersed and water‑immersed), oven‑aged resilience, and asphalt compatibility. The specification explicitly excludes sealants for pavements subject to jet fuel or other fuel spillage (for example aircraft refuel/maintenance areas).
General information
- Status: Active (current edition D6690-21).
- Publication date: 2021 (ASTM listing last updated May 11, 2021; designated D6690-21 / DOI 10.1520/D6690-21).
- Publisher: ASTM International (ASTM Committee D04, Subcommittee D04.33).
- ICS / categories: 93.080.20 — Road construction materials / Vehicle–pavement systems.
- Edition / version: D6690-21 (current active edition).
- Number of pages: 4.
Scope
ASTM D6690-21 applies to hot‑applied joint and crack sealants used to seal joints and cracks in Portland cement concrete and asphaltic concrete pavements. The standard defines material types by expected service climates and minimum test performance (including low‑temperature extension and bond). It does not cover sealants intended for areas subject to jet fuel or other fuel spillage (aircraft/vehicle refueling and maintenance areas). SI units are the standard units in the document.
Key topics and requirements
- Classification into four Types (Type I–IV) based on service temperature and extension/bond performance; each Type has defined low‑temperature extension and test requirements.
- Physical property limits and tests: cone penetration (consistency), softening point, and resilience after oven aging.
- Adhesion / bond testing: non‑immersed bond testing and water‑immersed bond testing for applicable Types.
- Asphalt compatibility testing to ensure the sealant will not be adversely affected by contact with asphalt pavement materials.
- Sampling, conditioning, and test method references (material sampling and laboratory testing procedures specified to verify conformance).
- Exclusions and special conditions: materials for areas exposed to jet fuel or similar chemical exposure are outside the scope.
Typical use and users
Pavement maintenance contractors, state and local highway agencies, airport pavement maintainers (outside fuel‑spill areas), materials laboratories, product manufacturers, and specification writers use ASTM D6690-21 to select and verify hot‑applied joint and crack sealants for roadways, parking lots, and many airfield pavements. Product data sheets and manufacturer literature commonly reference D6690 Types when describing suitability for climate and application.
Related standards
ASTM D6690 consolidates and supersedes earlier hot‑applied joint sealant specifications (for example ASTM D1190 and ASTM D3405 were withdrawn/replaced by D6690). Equivalent or related specifications from other bodies include AASHTO M324 (historically aligned with D6690) and referenced Federal specifications (for example SS‑S‑1401C in legacy use). Practitioners also compare D6690 Types with AASHTO designations such as M301 / M324 when specifying materials.
Keywords
joint sealant, crack sealant, hot‑applied, pavement, ASTM D6690, cone penetration, softening point, bond testing, oven‑aged resilience, asphalt compatibility, Type I, Type II, Type III, Type IV.
FAQ
Q: What is this standard?
A: ASTM D6690-21 is a performance specification published by ASTM International that defines requirements and test methods for hot‑applied joint and crack sealants used in concrete and asphalt pavements.
Q: What does it cover?
A: It covers hot‑applied, single‑component joint and crack sealants — classification by Type, physical property limits (cone penetration, softening point), bond tests (non‑immersed and water‑immersed where required), oven‑aged resilience, asphalt compatibility, sampling, and test procedures. It excludes sealants intended for areas subject to jet fuel or similar fuel spillages.
Q: Who typically uses it?
A: Highway and pavement materials engineers, contractors, materials testing laboratories, product manufacturers, and procurement/specification teams responsible for pavement preservation and repair. Manufacturer technical data and procurement documents commonly reference D6690 Types when specifying products.
Q: Is it current or superseded?
A: The D6690-21 edition is listed as the active edition (D6690‑21). Earlier related standards (for example D1190 and D3405) were withdrawn and their content consolidated into D6690. Always confirm the active edition with ASTM prior to procurement or compliance checks.
Q: Is it part of a series?
A: D6690 is part of ASTM's pavement and road‑materials portfolio (Book of Standards Vol. 04.03) and is functionally associated with related AASHTO specifications (historically AASHTO M324 / M301) and other ASTM pavement material standards; it references and replaces several legacy hot‑applied sealant specifications.
Q: What are the key keywords?
A: joint sealant, crack sealant, hot‑applied, cone penetration, softening point, bond testing, resilience, asphalt compatibility, pavement maintenance, ASTM D6690.