ASTM C1708/C1708M-16
Standard Test Methods for Self-leveling Mortars Containing Hydraulic Cements

Standard No.

ASTM C1708/C1708M-16

Release Date

2016

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM C1708/C1708M-19

Latest

ASTM C1708/C1708M-23

Scope

1.1 These test methods are appropriate to evaluate the performance of self-leveling mortars containing hydraulic cements that are used to improve the levelness, smoothness, and flatness of existing floors. These materials may be used as an underlayment to receive floor finishes, or as an overlayment to serve as the wear surface. The self-leveling mortars covered by these test methods consist of proprietary blends of hydraulic cements, along with fine aggregate, polymers, fillers, and other additives. 1.2 Units—The values stated in either SI units or inchpound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in nonconformance with the standard. Some values have only SI units because the inch-pound equivalents are not used in practice. 1.3 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. (Warning—Fresh hydraulic cementitious mixtures are caustic and may cause chemical burns to skin and tissue upon prolonged exposure.)2

ASTM C1708/C1708M-16 Referenced Document

• ASTM C1005 Standard Specification for Reference Masses and Devices for Determining Mass and Volume for Use in Physical Testing of Hydraulic Cements*， 2020-11-15 Update
• ASTM C109/C109M Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Hydraulic Cement Mortars (Using 2-in. or [50-mm] Cube Specimens)
• ASTM C1107/C1107M Standard Specification for Packaged Dry, Hydraulic-Cement Grout (Nonshrink)*， 2020-02-01 Update
• ASTM C125 Standard Terminology Relating to Concrete and Concrete Aggregates*， 2021-10-01 Update
• ASTM C157/C157M Standard Test Method for Length Change of Hardened Hydraulic-Cement, Mortar, and Concrete
• ASTM C191 Standard Test Method for Time of Setting of Hydraulic Cement by Vicat Needle
• ASTM C305 Standard Practice for Mechanical Mixing of Hydraulic Cement Pastes and Mortars of Plastic Consistency
• ASTM C348 Standard Test Method for Flexural Strength of Hydraulic-Cement Mortars
• ASTM C490 Standard Practice for Use of Apparatus for the Determination of Length Change of Hardened Cement Paste, Mortar, and Concrete*， 2024-04-21 Update
• ASTM C670 Standard Practice for Preparing Precision and Bias Statements for Test Methods for Construction Materials
• ASTM C778 Standard Specification for Standard Sand*， 2021-12-01 Update
• ASTM C928/C928M Standard Specification for Packaged, Dry, Rapid-Hardening Cementitious Materials for Concrete Repairs*， 2020-09-01 Update
• ASTM D1200 Standard Test Method for Viscosity by Ford Viscosity Cup
• ASTM D5125 Standard Test Method for Viscosity of Paints and Related Materials by ISO Flow Cups
• ASTM E691 Standard Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method

ASTM C1708/C1708M-16 history

• 1970 ASTM C1708/C1708M-23 Standard Test Methods for Self-leveling Mortars Containing Hydraulic Cements (Standard + Redline PDF Bundle)
• 2019 ASTM C1708/C1708M-19 Standard Test Methods for Self-leveling Mortars Containing Hydraulic Cements
• 2016 ASTM C1708/C1708M-16 Standard Test Methods for Self-leveling Mortars Containing Hydraulic Cements
• 2015 ASTM C1708/C1708M-15 Standard Test Methods for Self-leveling Mortars Containing Hydraulic Cements
• 2013 ASTM C1708/C1708M-13 Standard Test Methods for Self-leveling Mortars Containing Hydraulic Cements
• 2012 ASTM C1708/C1708M-12e1 Standard Test Methods for Self-leveling Mortars Containing Hydraulic Cements
• 2012 ASTM C1708-12 Standard Test Methods for Self-leveling Mortars Containing Hydraulic Cements
• 2011 ASTM C1708-11 Standard Test Methods for Self-leveling Mortars Containing Hydraulic Cements