Standard Practice for Determining the Separation Tendency of Polymer from Polymer-Modified Asphalt

Importancia y uso:

4.1 Purchasers of polymer-modified asphalt need guidelines on proper storage and handling procedures to maintain the integrity of material they have purchased. This practice provides a significant tool for understanding the characteristics of these materials as well as comparing various sources of supply.

Note 1: The quality of the results produced by this standard are dependent on the competence of the personnel performing the procedure and the capability, calibration, and maintenance of the equipment used. Agencies that meet the criteria of Specification D3666 are generally considered capable of competent and objective testing, sampling, inspection, etc. Users of this standard are cautioned that compliance with Specification D3666 alone does not completely ensure reliable results. Reliable results depend on many factors; following the suggestions of Specification D3666 or some similar acceptable guideline provides a means of evaluating and controlling some of those factors.

Subcomité:

D04.47

Volúmen:

04.03

Número ICS:

75.140 (Waxes, bituminous materials and other petroleum products)

Palabras clave:

modified asphalt; polymer; separation; storage;