This document specifies requirements and test methods for powder/liquid acid-base dental cements intended for permanent cementation, lining and restoration. This document is not intended to address resinmodified water-based cements. This document is applicable to both hand-mixed and capsulated cements for mechanical mixing. This document specifies limits for each of the properties according to whether the cement is intended for use as a luting agent, a base or liner, as a restorative material or as a pits and fissure (excluding application for an extended pit and fissure) sealing cement.