ASTM D6373-07e1
(Specification)Standard Specification for Performance Graded Asphalt Binder
Standard Specification for Performance Graded Asphalt Binder
ABSTRACT
This specification covers asphalt binders graded by performance. Grading designations are related to the average seven-day maximum pavement design temperature, and minimum pavement design temperature. Asphalt binder shall be prepared by the refining of crude petroleum by suitable methods, with or without the addition of modifiers, which may be any organic material of suitable manufacture that is used in virgin or recycled condition, and that is dissolved, dispersed or reacted in asphalt cement to enhance its performance. This specification incorporates an aid for determining the critical low cracking temperature using a combination of test procedures.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers asphalt binders graded by performance. Grading designations are related to the average seven-day maximum pavement design temperature, and minimum pavement design temperature. This specification contains Table 1 and Table 2. Table 2 incorporates Practice D 6816 for determining the critical low cracking temperature using a combination of Test Method D 6648 and Test Method D 6723 test procedures. If no table is specified, the default is Table 1.
Note 1—For asphalt cements graded by penetration at 25°C, see Specification D 946. For asphalt cements graded by viscosity at 60°C see Specification D 3381.
Note 2—AASHTO R 29 provides non-mandatory information for determining the performance grade of an asphalt binder.
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Designation:D6373 −07
StandardSpecification for
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Performance Graded Asphalt Binder
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6373; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
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ε NOTE—Editorial corrections were made throughout in February 2008.
1. Scope D2872 Test Method for Effect of Heat andAir on a Moving
2 Film of Asphalt (Rolling Thin-Film Oven Test)
1.1 This specification covers asphalt binders graded by
D3381 Specification for Viscosity-Graded Asphalt Cement
performance. Grading designations are related to the average
for Use in Pavement Construction
seven-day maximum pavement design temperature, and mini-
D4402 Test Method for Viscosity Determination of Asphalt
mum pavement design temperature.This specification contains
at Elevated Temperatures Using a Rotational Viscometer
Table 1 and Table 2. Table 2 incorporates Practice D6816 for
D5546 Test Method for Solubility of Asphalt Binders in
determining the critical low cracking temperature using a
Toluene by Centrifuge
combination of Test Method D6648 and Test Method D6723
D6521 Practice for Accelerated Aging of Asphalt Binder
test procedures. If no table is specified, the default is Table 1.
Using a Pressurized Aging Vessel (PAV)
NOTE 1—For asphalt cements graded by penetration at 25°C, see
D6648 Test Method for Determining the Flexural Creep
Specification D946. For asphalt cements graded by viscosity at 60°C see
Stiffness of Asphalt Binder Using the Bending Beam
Specification D3381.
Rheometer (BBR)
NOTE 2—AASHTO R 29 provides non-mandatory information for
D6723 Test Method for Determining the Fracture Properties
determining the performance grade of an asphalt binder.
of Asphalt Binder in Direct Tension (DT)
2. Referenced Documents
D6816 Practice for Determining Low-Temperature Perfor-
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mance Grade (PG) of Asphalt Binders
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D7175 Test Method for Determining the Rheological Prop-
D8 Terminology Relating to Materials for Roads and Pave-
erties of Asphalt Binder Using a Dynamic Shear Rheom-
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eter
D92 Test Method for Flash and Fire Points by Cleveland
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2.2 AASHTO Standards:
Open Cup Tester
AASHTOR 29 GradingorVerifyingthePerformanceGrade
D95 Test Method for Water in Petroleum Products and
of an Asphalt Binder
Bituminous Materials by Distillation
AASHTO M 320 Standard Specification for Performance-
D140 Practice for Sampling Bituminous Materials
Graded Asphalt Binder
D946 Specification for Penetration-Graded Asphalt Cement
for Use in Pavement Construction
3. Terminology
D2042 Test Method for Solubility of Asphalt Materials in
Trichloroethylene 3.1 Definitions:
D2170 Test Method for Kinematic Viscosity of Asphalts 3.1.1 Definitions for many terms common to asphalt cement
(Bitumens) are found in Terminology Standard D8.
D2171 Test Method for Viscosity of Asphalts by Vacuum
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
Capillary Viscometer
3.2.1 asphalt binder, n—an asphalt-based cement that is
produced from petroleum residue either with or without the
addition of non-particulate, non-fibrous organic modifiers.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D04 on Road
and Paving Materials and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D04.40 on
4. Ordering Information
Asphalt Specifications.
Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2007. Published October 2007. Originally
4.1 When ordering under this specification, include in the
approved in 1999. Last previous edition approved in 1999 as D6373 – 99. DOI:
purchase order the performance grade (PG) of asphalt binder
10.1520/D6373-07E01.
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This specification is based on SHRP Product 1001 and AASHTO MP1.
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Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on Officials (AASHTO), 444 N. Capitol St., NW, Suite 249, Washington, DC 20001,
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TABLE 1 Performance Graded Asphalt Binder Specification
PG 46 PG 52 PG 58 PG 64 PG 70 PG 76 PG 82
Performance Grade
–34 –40 –46 –10 –16 – 22 –28 –34 –40 –46 –16 –22 –28 –34 –40 –10 –16 –22 –28 –34– 40 –10 –16 –22– 28 –34 –40 –10 –16 –22 –28 –34 –10 –16 –22 –28 –34
Average 7-day maximum <46 <52 <58 <64 <70 <76 <82
Pavement Design
Temperature, °C
Minimum Pav
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it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
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Designation:D6373–99 Designation: D 6373 – 07
Standard Specification for
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Performance Graded Asphalt Binder
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 6373; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
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e NOTE—Editorial corrections were made throughout in February 2008.
1. Scope
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1.1 Thisspecification coversasphaltbindersgradedbyperformance.Gradingdesignationsarerelatedtotheaverageseven-day
maximum pavement design temperature, and minimum pavement design temperature. covers asphalt binders graded by
performance. Grading designations are related to the average seven-day maximum pavement design temperature, and minimum
pavement design temperature. This specification contains Table 1 and Table 2. Table 2 incorporates Practice D 6816 for
determining the critical low cracking temperature using a combination of Test Method D 6648 and Test Method D 6723 test
procedures. If no table is specified, the default is Table 1.
NOTE 1—Forasphaltcementsgradedbypenetrationat25°C,seeSpecificationD 946.Forasphaltcementsgradedbyviscosityat60°CseeSpecification
D 3381.
NOTE2—Proposed Practice P249 2—AASHTO R 29 provides non-mandatory information for determining the performance grade of an asphalt binder.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D 8 Terminology Relating to Materials for Roads and Pavements
D 92 Test Method for Flash and Fire Points by Cleveland Open Cup Tester
D 95 Test Method for Water in Petroleum Products and Bituminous Materials by Distillation
D 140 Practice for Sampling Bituminous Materials
D 946 Specification for Penetration-Graded Asphalt Cement for Use in Pavement Construction
D 2042 Test Method for Solubility of Asphalt Materials in Trichloroethylene
D 2170 Test Method for Kinematic Viscosity of Asphalts (Bitumens)
D 2171 Test Method for Viscosity of Asphalts by Vacuum Capillary Viscometer
D 2872 Test Method for Effect of Heat and Air on a Moving Film of Asphalt (Rolling Thin-Film Oven Test)
D 3381 Specification for Viscosity-Graded Asphalt Cement for Use in Pavement Construction
D 4402Method for Viscosity Determinations of UnfilledAsphalts Using the Brookfield ThermoselApparatus Test Method for
Viscosity Determination of Asphalt at Elevated Temperatures Using a Rotational Viscometer
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D 5546Test Method for Solubility of Polymer Modified Asphalt Materials in 1, 1, 1-Trichloroethane Test Method for
Solubility of Asphalt Binders in Toluene by Centrifuge
P245ProposedTestMethodforDeterminingtheFlexuralCreepStiffnessofAsphaltBinderUsingtheBendingBeamRheometer
(BBR) D 6521 Practice for Accelerated Aging of Asphalt Binder Using a Pressurized Aging Vessel (PAV)
D 6648 Test Method for Determining the Flexural Creep Stiffness of Asphalt Binder Using the Bending Beam Rheometer
(BBR)
P246Proposed Test Method for Determining the Rheological Properties of Asphalt Binder for Specification Purposes Using a
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Dynamic Shear Rheometer (DSR) D 6723 Test Method for Determining the Fracture Properties ofAsphalt Binder in Direct
Tension (DT)
P249Proposed Practice for Grading or Verifying the Performance Grade of anAsphalt Binder D 6816 Practice for Determining
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This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D-4 on Road and Paving Materials and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D04.40 onAsphalt
Specifications.
Current edition approved Feb. 10, 1999. Published July 1999.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D04 on Road and Paving Materials and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D04.40 onAsphalt
Specifications.
Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2007. Published October 2007. Originally approved in 1999. Last previous edition approved in 1999 as D 6373 – 99.
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This specification is based on SHRP Product 1001 and AASHTO MP1.
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For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
, Vol 04.03.volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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TABLE 1 Performance Graded Asphalt Binder Specification
PG 46 PG 52 PG 58 PG 64 PG 70 PG 76 PG 82
Performance Grade
–34 –40
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