This document specifies requirements and test methods for acid-base, dental cements intended for permanent cementation, lining and restoration. This document is not intended to address resin-modified water-based cements. This document is applicable to both hand-mixed and encapsulated 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, base or liner, restorative material or pit and fissure sealing cement.