ASTM D2027/D2027M-10

Standard Specification for Cutback Asphalt (Medium-Curing Type)

SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers cutback petroleum asphalts of the medium-curing type for use in the construction and treatment of pavements.  
1.2 The values stated in SI units or inch-pounds are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of each other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-May-2010
• ICS: 91.100.50 - Binders. Sealing materials
• ICS: 93.080.20 - Road construction materials
• Technical Committee: D04 - Road and Paving Materials
• Drafting Committee: D04.40 - Asphalt Specifications

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM D2027-97(2004) - Standard Specification for Cutback Asphalt (Medium-Curing Type)
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2010
• Replaced By: ASTM D2027/D2027M-13 - Standard Specification for Cutback Asphalt (Medium-Curing Type)
• Effective Date: 01-Aug-2013
• Referred By: ASTM D2399-21 - Standard Practice for Selection of Cutback Asphalts
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2010
• Referred By: ASTM D1369-19 - Standard Practice for Quantities of Materials for Asphalt-Aggregate Surface Treatments
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2010
• Referred By: ASTM D8-22a - Standard Terminology Relating to Materials for Roads and Pavements
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2010
• Referred By: ASTM D4215-21 - Standard Specification for Cold-Mixed, Cold-Laid Asphalt Paving Mixtures
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2010

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: D2027/D2027M −10
StandardSpecification for
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Cutback Asphalt (Medium-Curing Type)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D2027/D2027M; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. Scope D2042 Test Method for Solubility of Asphalt Materials in
Trichloroethylene
1.1 This specification covers cutback petroleum asphalts of
D2170 Test Method for Kinematic Viscosity of Asphalts
the medium-curing type for use in the construction and
(Bitumens)
treatment of pavements.
D2171 Test Method for Viscosity of Asphalts by Vacuum
1.2 The values stated in SI units or inch-pounds are to be
Capillary Viscometer
regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each
D3143 Test Method for Flash Point of CutbackAsphalt with
system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system
Tag Open-Cup Apparatus
shall be used independently of each other. Combining values
from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the 3. Properties
standard.
3.1 The cutback asphalt shall not foam when heated to
application temperature and shall conform to the requirements
2. Referenced Documents
prescribed in Table 1.
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D5 Test Method for Penetration of Bituminous Materials 4. Test Methods
D95 Test Method for Water in Petroleum Products and
4.1 The materials shall be sampled in accordance with
Bituminous Materials by Distillation
Practice D140, and the properties enumerated in this specifi-
D113 Test Method for Ductility of Bituminous Materials
cation shall be determined in accordance with the following
D140 Practice for Sampling Bituminous Materials
ASTM test methods:
D402 Test Method for Distillation of Cutback Asphaltic
4.1.1 Flash Point (Tag Open-Cup)—Test Method D3143.
(Bituminous) Products
4.1.2 Viscosity, Kinematic—Test Method D2170.
4.1.3 Viscosity, at 60°C [140°F]—Test Method D2171.
4.1.4 Distillation—Test Method D402.
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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
NOTE 1—If a 100-mL graduate does not permit sufficiently close
Asphalt Specifications.
readings to determine conformity to this specification with the desired
Current edition approved June 1, 2010. Published June 2010. Originally
accuracy, receivers graduated with 0.1-mL divisions shall be used.
approved in 1963. Last previous edition approved in 2004 as D2027 – 97 (2004).
DOI: 10.1520/D2027-10.
4.1.5 Penetration—Test Method D5.
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4.1.6 Ductility—Test Method D113.
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
4.1.7 Solubility in Trichloroethylene—Test Method D2
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Designation:D2027–97 (Reapproved 2004) Designation: D2027/D2027M – 10
Standard Specification for
1
Cutback Asphalt (Medium-Curing Type)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D2027/D2027M; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers cutback petroleum asphalts of the medium-curing type for use in the construction and treatment
of pavements.
1.2 The values stated in SI units or inch-pounds are to be regarded separately as standard.The values stated in each system may
not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of each other. Combining values from the two systems
may result in non-conformance with the standard.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D5 Test Method for Penetration of Bituminous Materials
D95 Test Method for Water in Petroleum Products and Bituminous Materials by Distillation
D113 Test Method for Ductility of Bituminous Materials
D140 Practice for Sampling Bituminous Materials
D402 Test Method for Distillation of Cutback Asphaltic (Bituminous) Products
D2042 Test Method for Solubility of Asphalt Materials in Trichloroethylene
D2170 Test Method for Kinematic Viscosity of Asphalts (Bitumens)
D2171 Test Method for Viscosity of Asphalts by Vacuum Capillary Viscometer
D3143 Test Method for Flash Point of Cutback Asphalt with Tag Open-Cup Apparatus
3. Properties
3.1 Thecutbackasphaltshallnotfoamwhenheatedtoapplicationtemperatureandshallconformtotherequirementsprescribed
in Table 1.
4. Test Methods
4.1 The materials shall be sampled in accordance with Practice D140, and the properties enumerated in this specification shall
be determined in accordance with the following ASTM test methods:
4.1.1 Flash Point (Tag Open-Cup) —Test Method D3143.
4.1.2 Viscosity, Kinematic—Test Method D2170.
4.1.3 Viscosity, at 60°C [140°F]—Test Method D2171.
4.1.4 Distillation—Test Method D402.
NOTE 1—If a 100-mL graduate does not permit sufficiently close readings to determine conformity to this specification with the desired accuracy,
receivers graduated with 0.1-mL divisions shall be used.
4.1.4
4.1.5 Penetration—Test Method D5.
4.1.5
4.1.6 Ductility—Test Method D113.
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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 March 1, 2004. Published March 2004. Originally approved in 1963. Last previous edition approved in 1997 as D2027–97. DOI:
10.1520/D2027-97R04.
Current edition approved June 1, 2010. Published June 2010. Originally approved in 1963. Last previous edition approved in 2004 as D2027 – 97 (2004). DOI:
10.1520/D2027-10.
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D2027/D2027M – 10
TABLE 1 Requirements for Cutback Asphalt (Medium-Curing Type)
NOTE—If the ductility at 25°C ( [77°F)] is less than 100, the material will be acceptable if its ductility at 15°C ( [59°F)] is more than 100.
MC-30 MC-70 MC-250 MC-800 MC-3000
Designation
Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Max
2/
Kinematic viscosity at 60°C (140°F), mm s 30 60 70 140 250 500 800 1600 3000 6000
2/
Kinematic viscosity at 60°C [140°F], mm s 30 60 70 140 250 500 800 1600 3000 6000
Flash point (Tag open-cup), °C (°F) 38 (100) . 38 (100) . 66 (150) . 66 (150) . 66 (150) .
Flash point (Tag open-cup), °C [°F] 38 [100] . 38 [100] . 66 [150] . 66 [150] . 66 [150] .
Distillate test:
Distillate, volume percent of total distillate to 360°C (680°F):
Distillate, volume percent of total distillate to 360°C [680°F]:
to 225°C (437°F) . 25 . 20 . 10 . . . .
to 225°C [437°F] . 25 . 20 . 10 . . . .
to 260°C (500°F) 40 70 20 60 15 55 . 35 . 15
to 260°C [500°F] 40 70 20 60 15 55 . 35 . 15
to 316°C (600°F) 75 93 65 90 60 87 45 80 15 75
to 316°C [600°F] 75 9
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