ASTM D5167-13 (2024) PDF

Full title and description

ASTM D5167-13(2024) — "Standard Practice for Melting of Hot‑Applied Joint and Crack Sealant and Filler for Evaluation." This practice provides a uniform laboratory procedure for melting or heating hot‑applied joint and crack sealants and fillers so that representative test specimens can be prepared for subsequent evaluation.

Abstract

This practice specifies safe, repeatable procedures for conditioning and melting hot‑applied joint and crack sealants and fillers prior to laboratory testing. It covers recommended conditioning (standard lab environment), equipment (laboratory oil‑jacketed melters with mechanical agitation), maximum melting temperatures, and handling precautions for preparing test specimens used in material evaluations. The practice is intended for use by manufacturers, testing agencies, and users to ensure consistent specimen preparation.

General information

• Status: Active (reapproved/updated 2024).
• Publication date: Reapproved/confirmed 2024 (current revision noted October 2024; ASTM tracker shows last update Oct 7, 2024).
• Publisher: ASTM International.
• ICS / categories: 91.100.50 — Binders; sealing materials.
• Edition / version: D5167‑13 (Reapproved/issued 2024) — designation shown as D5167‑13(2024) / D5167‑13R24.
• Number of pages: 6 pages.

Scope

This practice establishes the procedure for melting or heating (or both) of hot‑applied joint and crack sealants and fillers in preparation for making laboratory test specimens used in evaluations. It applies to hot‑applied materials used in both portland cement and asphaltic‑concrete pavements. The practice does not itself define the performance test methods — users should refer to the specific material test standards and specifications for sampling and test requirements.

Key topics and requirements

• Purpose: uniform procedure for melting/heating hot‑applied joint and crack sealants and fillers to prepare laboratory specimens for testing.
• Conditioning: specimens and materials are to be conditioned to standard laboratory conditions (commonly 23 ± 2 °C and 50 % ± 10 % RH) before melting or heating, unless otherwise specified.
• Melter type: specifies use of a laboratory oil‑jacketed melter with mechanical agitation for uniform heating.
• Temperature limits: melter capable of heating oil to a maximum around 288 °C (550 °F); follow material‑specific maximum temperatures to avoid thermal degradation.
• Agitation: mechanical agitator speeds and loading guidance (for example, typical agitator speed ~30 ± 5 rpm when fully loaded) to ensure homogeneity.
• Safety and environmental cautions: includes warnings about hazardous components (example: mercury-related cautions where applicable) and the responsibility of users to apply appropriate safety and regulatory controls.
• Units: values are given in SI and/or inch‑pound units; each system is to be used independently as stated in the practice.

Typical use and users

Used by sealant and filler manufacturers, independent testing laboratories, quality control/assurance teams, pavement materials engineers, and specification authors. Typical activities include preparing melt‑conditioned specimens for physical‑property tests (penetration, softening point, adhesion, resilience, etc.) and ensuring consistent, repeatable specimen preparation across batches and laboratories.

Related standards

Commonly referenced or associated ASTM documents include test methods and specifications for hot‑applied sealants and fillers (examples: ASTM D5329, D7116, D5249, D3569, D36 and other D04 committee standards). Users should consult the referenced‑documents section of D5167 and material‑specific standards for full test and sampling requirements.

Keywords

hot‑applied, joint sealant, crack sealant, filler, melting procedure, laboratory melter, oil‑jacketed melter, specimen preparation, pavement sealants, D5167.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ASTM D5167‑13(2024) is a practice that defines recommended procedures for melting or heating hot‑applied joint and crack sealants and fillers so laboratory test specimens can be prepared consistently for evaluation.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers conditioning, recommended melting/heating equipment and procedures (e.g., oil‑jacketed melters with mechanical agitation), temperature guidance, mixing/agitation details, unit systems, and safety notices relevant to preparing specimens for material testing. It does not replace material‑specific test methods; rather, it prepares specimens for those tests.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Manufacturers of hot‑applied joint and crack sealants/fillers, testing laboratories, QA/QC personnel, pavement materials engineers, and standards writers who need repeatable specimen preparation procedures.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: Current — the designation is shown as D5167‑13(2024) (reapproved/updated in 2024, with ASTM noting an October 2024 update). Consult ASTM for the definitive status and any redline/comparison documents.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: It is one practice within ASTM Committee D04 (Road and Paving Materials) and is commonly used together with material‑specific ASTM test methods and specifications (other D04 standards such as D5329, D7116, etc.) for comprehensive evaluation of hot‑applied sealants and fillers.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: hot‑applied, melting, joint sealant, crack sealant, filler, specimen preparation, oil‑jacketed melter, pavement sealants, D5167.