1.1 This specification covers glass felt impregnated with coal-tar intended to be used with coal-tar pitch conforming to the appropriate requirements of Specification D450/D450M in construction of built-up roofs and in the construction of waterproofing systems.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.3 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the Test Methods portion, Section 8, 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.
1.4 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 D4990-97a(2020) Referenced Document
ASTM D1079 Standard Terminology Relating to Roofing and Waterproofing
ASTM D146/D146M Standard Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Bitumen-Saturated Felts and Woven Fabrics for Roofing and Waterproofing*, 2020-10-01 Update
ASTM D450/D450M Standard Specification for Coal-Tar Pitch Used in Roofing, Dampproofing, and Waterproofing
ASTM D4990-97a(2020) history
2020ASTM D4990-97a(2020) Standard Specification for Coal-Tar Glass Felt Used in Roofing and Waterproofing
1997ASTM D4990-97a(2013) Standard Specification for Coal Tar Glass Felt Used in Roofing and Waterproofing
1997ASTM D4990-97a(2005)e1 Standard Specification for Coal Tar Glass Felt Used in Roofing and Waterproofing
1997ASTM D4990-97a Standard Specification for Coal Tar Glass Felt Used in Roofing and Waterproofing