ASTM D173-03
Standard Specification for Bitumen-Saturated Cotton Fabrics Used in Roofing and Waterproofing

Standard No.

ASTM D173-03

Release Date

2003

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM D173/D173M-03(2011)e1

Latest

ASTM D173/D173M-03(2018)

Scope

1.1 This specification covers woven cotton fabrics saturated with either asphalt or coal-tar pitch intended to be used with asphalts conforming to Specifications D 312 or D 449, coal-tar pitches conforming to Specification D 450, or appropriate solvent bearing bituminous materials in the construction of roofing and waterproofing systems.

1.1.1 Asphalt-saturated cotton fabric shall be used with asphalt base plying cement; typical ones are mopping asphalts conforming to Specifications D 312 or D 449 or appropriate solvent bearing asphaltic compounds.

1.1.2 Coal-tar-saturated cotton fabric shall be used with coal-tar based plying cements; a typical one is coal-tar pitch conforming to Specification D 450 or appropriate solvent bearing coal-tar compounds.

1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

ASTM D173-03 history

• 2018 ASTM D173/D173M-03(2018) Standard Specification for Bitumen-Saturated Cotton Fabrics Used in Roofing and Waterproofing
• 2003 ASTM D173/D173M-03(2011)e1 Standard Specification for Bitumen-Saturated Cotton Fabrics Used in Roofing and Waterproofing
• 2003 ASTM D173-03 Standard Specification for Bitumen-Saturated Cotton Fabrics Used in Roofing and Waterproofing
• 1997 ASTM D173-97b Standard Specification for Bitumen-Saturated Cotton Fabrics Used in Roofing and Waterproofing