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Part 1 of ADA Standard No. 96 specifies requirements and test methods for powder/liquid acid-base dental cements intended for permanent cementation, lining and restoration. Part 1 is applicable to both hand-mixed and capsulated cements for mechanical mixing. Part 1 specifies limits for each of the properties according to whether the cement is intended for use as a luting agent, a base or liner or as a restorative material. Part 1 of this standard is not intended to address resin-modified water-based cements, which are addressed in Part 2.