ASTM D7173-14

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

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 Purchasers of polymer modified asphalt need to be given 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.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice describes a laboratory procedure for determining the tendency of polymer to separate from polymer modified asphalt under static heated storage conditions. The results of testing on material prepared according to this practice may be used as a guideline when formulating products or to establish field handling procedures. Large differences in test results between top and bottom specimens indicate that there is a degree of incompatibility between the polymer and the base asphalt.  
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.  
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and to determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-May-2014
• ICS: 75.140 - Waxes, bituminous materials and other petroleum products
• Technical Committee: D04 - Road and Paving Materials
• Drafting Committee: D04.47 - Miscellaneous Asphalt Tests

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM D7173-11 - Standard Practice for Determining the Separation Tendency of Polymer from Polymer Modified Asphalt
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2014
• Replaced By: ASTM D7173-20 - Standard Practice for Determining the Separation Tendency of Polymer from Polymer-Modified Asphalt
• Effective Date: 01-May-2020

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: D7173 −14
Standard Practice for
Determining the Separation Tendency of Polymer from
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Polymer Modified Asphalt
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D7173; 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.
1. Scope subjected to further testing to determine the degree of separa-
tion. Tests chosen for this purpose depend on the polymer
1.1 This practice describes a laboratory procedure for de-
modification system being evaluated and the type of informa-
termining the tendency of polymer to separate from polymer
tion desired by the user. Softening Point (Test Method D36)
modified asphalt under static heated storage conditions. The
and DSR (Test Method D7175) are the most common tests
resultsoftestingonmaterialpreparedaccordingtothispractice
used for this purpose.
may be used as a guideline when formulating products or to
establish field handling procedures. Large differences in test
4. Significance and Use
results between top and bottom specimens indicate that there is
4.1 Purchasersofpolymermodifiedasphaltneedtobegiven
a degree of incompatibility between the polymer and the base
guidelines on proper storage and handling procedures to
asphalt.
maintain the integrity of material they have purchased. This
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
practice provides a significant tool for understanding the
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
characteristics of these materials as well as comparing various
standard.
sources of supply.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the 5. Apparatus
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
5.1 Aluminum Tubes—25-mm diameter by 125-mm to
priate safety and health practices and to determine the
140-mm length aluminum separation tubes, used to hold the
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 3
test sample during conditioning.
5.2 Balance—Capable of being read to the nearest 0.1 g.
2. Referenced Documents
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5.3 Oven—Capable of maintaining a temperature of 163 6
2.1 ASTM Standards:
5°C.
D36 Test Method for Softening Point of Bitumen (Ring-and-
Ball Apparatus)
5.4 Freezer—Capable of maintaining a temperature of -10
D7175 Test Method for Determining the Rheological Prop-
6 10°C.
erties of Asphalt Binder Using a Dynamic Shear Rheom-
5.5 Rack—Capable of supporting the aluminum tubes in a
eter
vertical position in the oven and freezer.
3. Summary of Practice
5.6 Containers—Metal or glass, 100 6 20-mL capacity.
3.1 A measured quantity of polymer modified asphalt in a
5.7 Hammer and Cutting Tool—The cutting tool must be
sealed aluminum tube is conditioned in a vertical position for
rigid and sharp to allow cutting of the tube containing the
48 h at a temperature of 163 6 5°C. At the end of the
sample when at a low temperature.
conditioning period, top and bottom portions are separated and
NOTE 1—A tool known as a 6-in-1 painter’s tool has been found ideal
for this purpose.
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D04 on Road and
Paving Materials and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D04.47 on
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Miscellaneous Asphalt Tests. Aluminum tubes suitable for this purpose may be obtained from R/H Specialty
CurrenteditionapprovedJune1,2014.PublishedJuly2014.Originallyapproved & Machine,, Inc., P.O. Box 10187, Terre Haute, IN 47801, [phone], as Part
in 2005. Last previous edition approved in 2011 as D7173 – 11. DOI: 10.1520/ No. 100-550; from HMA Lab Supply, 3407 W. Leigh St., Richmond VA 23230,
D7173-14. [phone], as Part No. SC-4200; or from Freund Container, 11535 S. Central
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or Ave.,Alsip, IL, [phone] as Part No. 6219T11. If you are aware of alternative
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM suppliers, please provide this information to ASTM International Headquarters.
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on Your comments will receive careful consideration at a meeting of the responsible
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6. Procedure position at all times. Leave the tube in the freezer for a
minimum of4hto solidify the sample completely.
6.1 Place the empty aluminum tube in the rack, with sealed
6.4 Remove the tube
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Designation: D7173 − 11 D7173 − 14
Standard Practice for
Determining the Separation Tendency of Polymer from
1
Polymer Modified Asphalt
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D7173; 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.
1. Scope
1.1 This practice describes a laboratory procedure for determining the tendency of polymer to separate from polymer modified
asphalt under static heated storage conditions. The results of testing on material prepared according to this practice may be used
as a guideline when formulating products or to establish field handling procedures. Large differences in test results between top
and bottom specimens indicate that there is a degree of incompatibility between the polymer and the base asphalt.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and to determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D36 Test Method for Softening Point of Bitumen (Ring-and-Ball Apparatus)
D7175 Test Method for Determining the Rheological Properties of Asphalt Binder Using a Dynamic Shear Rheometer
3. Summary of Practice
3.1 A measured quantity of polymer modified asphalt in a sealed aluminum tube is conditioned in a vertical position for 48 h
at a temperature of 163 6 5°C. At the end of the conditioning period, top and bottom portions are separated and subjected to further
testing to determine the degree of separation. Tests chosen for this purpose depend on the polymer modification system being
evaluated and the type of information desired by the user. Softening Point (Test Method D36) and DSR (Test Method D7175) are
the most common tests used for this purpose.
4. Significance and Use
4.1 Purchasers of polymer modified asphalt need to be given 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.
5. Apparatus
5.1 Aluminum Tubes—25-mm diameter by 125-mm to 140-mm length aluminum separation tubes, used to hold the test sample
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during conditioning.
5.2 Balance—Capable of being read to the nearest 0.1 g.
5.3 Oven—Capable of maintaining a temperature of 163 6 5°C.
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D04 on Road and Paving Materials and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D04.47 on Miscellaneous
Asphalt Tests.
Current edition approved June 1, 2011June 1, 2014. Published July 2011July 2014. Originally published approved in 2005. Last previous versionedition approved 2005
in 2011 as D7173D7173 – 11.–05. DOI: 10.1520/D7173-11.10.1520/D7173-14.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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Aluminum tubes suitable for this purpose may be obtained from R/H Specialty & Machine,, Inc., P.O. Box 10187, Terre Haute, IN 47801, [phone], as Part No.
100-550; from HMA Lab Supply, 3407 W. Leigh St., Richmond VA 23230, [phone], as Part No. SC-4000;SC-4200; or from Freund Container, 11535 S. Central Ave.,
Alsip, IL, [phone] as Part No. AC15.6219T11. If you are aware of alternative suppliers, please provide this information to ASTM International Headquarters. Your
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comments will receive careful consideration at a meeting of the responsible technical committee, which you may attend.
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5.4 Freezer—Capable of maintaining a temperature of -10 6 10°C.
5.5 Rack—Capable of supporting the aluminum tubes in a vertical position in the oven and freezer.
5.6 Containers—Metal or glass, 100 6 20-mL capacity.
5.7 Hammer and Cutting Tool—The cutting tool
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