ASTM C 881-90 - Standard Specification for Epoxy-Resin-Base Bonding Systems for Concrete

Specification Summary


Epoxy Types:

Type I: For use in non-load bearing applications for bonding hardened concrete to hardened concrete and other materials, and as a binder in epoxy mortars or epoxy concretes.

Type II: For use in non-load bearing applications for bonding freshly mixed concrete to hardened concrete.

Type III: For use in bonding skid-resistant materials to hardened concrete, and as a binder in epoxy mortars or epoxy concretes, used on traffic bearing surfaces (or surfaces subject to thermal or mechanical movements).

Type IV: For use in load bearing applications for bonding hardened concrete to hardened concrete and other materials and as a binder for epoxy mortars and concretes.

Type V: For use in load bearing applications for bonding freshly mixed concrete to hardened concrete.

Type VI: For bonding and sealing segmental precast elements with internal tendons and for span-by-span erection when temporary post tensioning is applied.

Type VII: For use as a non-stress carrying sealer for segmental precast elements when temporary post tensioning is not applied in span-by-span erection.

Epoxy Grades

Grade 1: Low viscosity

Grade 2: Medium viscosity

Grade 3: Non-sagging consistency

Epoxy Classes

Classes A, B, and C are defined for types I-IV. Classes D, E, and F are defined for Types VI and VII according to the range of temperatures for which they are suitable.

Class A: Below 40 F to manufacturer defined low

Class B: 40 - 60 F

Class C: Above 60 F to manufacturer defined high

Class D: 40-65 F

Class E: 60-80 F

Class F: 75-90 F

You can purchase the details spec dirctly from ASTM International at: http://www.astm.org/Standards/C881.htm

Prepared 4/15/95
Last Updated 3/5/2012
For more information: www.epoxy.com