1.1 This specification provides requirements for membraneforming liquids suitable for use as curing compounds and sealers on freshly placed concrete and as sealers on hardened concrete. These membranes have special properties, such as, alkali resistance, acid resistance, adhesion-promoting qualities, and resistance to degradation by UV light. NOTE 1—For liquid membrane-forming curing compounds specified primarily by their ability to retain water in newly placed concrete (and by drying time, and for white pigmented products, reflectance), see Specification C309.
1.2 This is a performance specification. The allowable composition of products covered by this specification is limited by various local, regional, and national regulations. Issues related to air quality (solvent emission), worker exposure, and other hazards are not addressed here. It is the responsibility of the producers and users of these materials to comply with pertinent regulations. Warning—Some VOC exempt solvents used to meet the regulations are extremely flammable with low auto ignition temperatures and rapid evaporation rates. Consult the manufacturer’s product information sheet for important application and safety information.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. (Inch pound units are shown in parentheses).
1.4 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test methods portion, Section 9, of this specification. 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ASTM C1315-19 Referenced Document
ASTM C125 Standard Terminology Relating to Concrete and Concrete Aggregates*, 2021-10-01 Update
ASTM C156 Standard Test Method for Water Retention by Concrete Curing Materials
ASTM C309 Standard Specification for Liquid Membrane-Forming Compounds for Curing Concrete
ASTM D1308 Standard Test Method for Effect of Household Chemicals on Clear and Pigmented Organic Finishes
ASTM D1309 Standard Test Method for Settling Properties of Traffic Paints During Storage
ASTM D1544 Standard Test Method for Color of Transparent Liquids (Gardner Color Scale)
ASTM D1734 Standard Practice for Making Cementitious Panels for Testing Coatings*, 2022-01-01 Update
ASTM D2369 Standard Test Method for Volatile Content of Coatings
ASTM D2371 Standard Test Method for Pigment Content of Solvent-Reducible Paints
ASTM D3723 Standard Test Method for Pigment Content of Water-Emulsion Paints by Low-Temperature Ashing
ASTM D4541 Standard Test Method for Pull-Off Strength of Coatings Using Portable Adhesion Testers
ASTM D869 Standard Test Method for Evaluating Degree of Settling of Paint
ASTM E1347 Standard Test Method for Color and Color-Difference Measurement by Tristimulus (Filter) Colorimetry
ASTM G154 Standard Practice for Operating Fluorescent Ultraviolet (UV) Lamp Apparatus for Exposure of Materials*, 2023-01-01 Update
ASTM C1315-19 history
2019ASTM C1315-19 Standard Specification for Liquid Membrane-Forming Compounds Having Special Properties for Curing and Sealing Concrete
2011ASTM C1315-11 Standard Specification for Liquid Membrane-Forming Compounds Having Special Properties for Curing and Sealing Concrete
2008ASTM C1315-08 Standard Specification for Liquid Membrane-Forming Compounds Having Special Properties for Curing and Sealing Concrete
2007ASTM C1315-07 Standard Specification for Liquid Membrane-Forming Compounds Having Special Properties for Curing and Sealing Concrete
2006ASTM C1315-06 Standard Specification for Liquid Membrane-Forming Compounds Having Special Properties for Curing and Sealing Concrete
2003ASTM C1315-03 Standard Specification for Liquid Membrane-Forming Compounds Having Special Properties for Curing and Sealing Concrete
2000ASTM C1315-00 Standard Specification for Liquid Membrane-Forming Compounds Having Special Properties for Curing and Sealing Concrete
1995ASTM C1315-95 Standard Specification for Liquid Membrane-Forming Compounds Having Special Properties for Curing and Sealing Concrete