search  homepage  organisation  know how  online forum  Links  registration  Password forgotten? partner login partner ID    password  about fmswiss.ch  FAQ & help tool  goals  conditions  email   lexicon/glossary     search :       2011 entries  A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z   Asphalt   The dark brown to black, highly viscous hydrocarbon residue produced from the petroleum distillation process, used as the waterproofing agent in built-up roofs. Asphalt comes in a wide range of viscosities and softening points, from about 135°F (57.2°C) (dead level asphalt) to 210°F (98.9°C) or more (special steep asphalt).