IS 1580 : 1991 BITUMINOUS COMPOUNDS FOR WATERPROOFING AND CAULKING PURPOSES - SPECIFICATION

1 Scope

This standard specifies requirements and methods of sampling and tests for bituminous compounds, applied cold and used for stopping leaks through cracks of roofs, tioors, walls, etc; as sealant for plate joints of wagons, coaches and buses; ascaulking agent for crevices and vertical joints between steel plates, folded sections, wood joints, precast concrete cladding, etc; and as adhesives for rainguards for rubber trees.

2 REFERENCES

The Indian Standards listed below are necessary adjuncts to this standard:

334 : 1982 Glossary of terms relating to bitumen and tar (second revision)

1201 : 1978 Methods for testing tar and bituminous materials; sampling (first revision);

1209 : 1978 Methods for testing tar and bituminous materials; Determination of flash point and fire point (first revision )

1211 : 1978 Methods for testing tar and bituminous materials; Determination of water content ( Dean and Stark method ) (first revision )

1217: 1978 Methods for testing tar and bituminous materials; Determination of mineral matter ( ash ) (first revision )

4911 : 1986 Glossary of terms relating to bituminous waterproofing and damp-proofing of buildings (first revision )