D04.43 - Specifications and Test for Tar and Tar Products

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 This practice provides information on the recommended uses and application temperatures for the various grades of road tar used in the construction and maintenance of pavements.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice covers the selection and application temperatures of road tar grades in the construction and maintenance of pavements.  
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 This test method is useful in characterizing the consistency of tar and tar distillates by measuring their flow properties. It is applicable to materials that are readily liquid at temperatures up to 100°C.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of specific viscosity of tars and their fluid products. It does not determine absolute viscosity, but is an empirical flow test. Only by conforming strictly to requirements of the test method are reproducible results obtained.  
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as 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 determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 The distillation test separates tar into fractions according to a series of specified temperatures.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the distillation of road tars.  
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.  
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

ABSTRACT
This specification covers 14 grades of road tar as follows: RT-1, RT-2, RT-3, RT-4, RT-5, RT-6, RT-7, RT-8, RT-9, RT-10, RT-11, RT-12, RT.C.B.-5, and RT.C.B.-6. The tar shall conform to the requirements prescribed for (1) water content, (2) specific gravity, (3) specific viscosity, (4) distillate content, (5) softening point of residue from distillation, and (6) total bitumen soluble in carbon disulfide. The properties enumerated shall be determined by the specified test methods including Engler and float tests, distillation test, and ring-and-ball test.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers 14 grades of tar as follows: RT-1, RT-2, RT-3, RT-4, RT-5, RT-6, RT-7, RT-8, RT-9, RT-10, RT-11, RT-12, RT.C.B.-5, and RT.C.B.-6.

SCOPE
1.1 This table has been prepared by the National Institute of Standards and Technology to meet a demand from the tar industry for a short and convenient table for reducing volumes of road tar to the basis of 15.6°C (60°F) when extreme accuracy is not required. The table shows the volume occupied at 15.6°C by a quantity of material occupying unit volume at the indicated temperature.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
The distillation test separates tar into fractions according to a series of specified temperatures.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the distillation of road tars.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This practice provides information on the recommended uses and application temperatures for the various grades of road tar used in the construction and maintenance of pavements.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice covers the selection and application temperatures of road tar grades in the construction and maintenance of pavements.  
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This test method is useful in characterizing the consistency of tar and tar distillates by measuring their flow properties. It is applicable to materials that are readily liquid at temperatures up to 100°C.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of specific viscosity of tars and their fluid products. It does not determine absolute viscosity, but is an empirical flow test. Only by conforming strictly to requirements of the test method are reproducible results obtained.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as 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 determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

ABSTRACT
This specification covers 14 grades of road tar as follows: RT-1, RT-2, RT-3, RT-4, RT-5, RT-6, RT-7, RT-8, RT-9, RT-10, RT-11, RT-12, RT.C.B.-5, and RT.C.B.-6. The tar shall conform to the requirements prescribed for (1) water content, (2) specific gravity, (3) specific viscosity, (4) distillate content, (5) softening point of residue from distillation, and (6) total bitumen soluble in carbon disulfide. The properties enumerated shall be determined by the specified test methods including Engler and float tests, distillation test, and ring-and-ball test.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers 14 grades of tar as follows: RT-1, RT-2, RT-3, RT-4, RT-5, RT-6, RT-7, RT-8, RT-9, RT-10, RT-11, RT-12, RT.C.B.-5, and RT.C.B.-6.

SCOPE
1.1 This table has been prepared by the National Institute of Standards and Technology to meet a demand from the tar industry for a short and convenient table for reducing volumes of road tar to the basis of 15.6°C (60°F) when extreme accuracy is not required. The table shows the volume occupied at 15.6°C by a quantity of material occupying unit volume at the indicated temperature.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
The distillation test separates tar into fractions according to a series of specified temperatures.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the distillation of road tars.
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This practice provides information on the recommended uses and application temperatures for the various grades of road tar used in the construction and maintenance of pavements.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice covers the selection and application temperatures of road tar grades in the construction and maintenance of pavements.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This test method is useful in characterizing the consistency of tar and tar distillates by measuring their flow properties. It is applicable to materials that are readily liquid at temperatures up to 100°C.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of specific viscosity of tars and their fluid products. It does not determine absolute viscosity, but is an empirical flow test. Only by conforming strictly to requirements of the test method are reproducible results obtained.
1.2 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 determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the distillation of road tars.
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.>

SCOPE
1.1 This practice covers the selection and application temperatures of road tar grades in the construction and maintenance of pavements.

SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of specific viscosity of tars and their fluid products. It does not determine absolute viscosity, but is an empirical flow test. Only by conforming strictly to requirements of the test method are reproducible results obtained.  
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. >

SCOPE
1.1 This table has been prepared by the National Institute of Standards and Technology to meet a demand from the tar industry for a short and convenient table for reducing volumes of road tar to the basis of 15.6°C (60°F) when extreme accuracy is not required. The table shows the volume occupied at 15.6°C by a quantity of material occupying unit volume at the indicated temperature.

SCOPE
1.1 This table has been prepared by the National Institute of Standards and Technology to meet a demand from the tar industry for a short and convenient table for reducing volumes of road tar to the basis of 15.6°C (60°F) when extreme accuracy is not required. The table shows the volume occupied at 15.6°C by a quantity of material occupying unit volume at the indicated temperature.

SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers 14 grades of tar as follows: RT-1, RT-2, RT-3, RT-4, RT-5, RT-6, RT-7, RT-8, RT-9, RT-10, RT-11, RT-12, RT.C.B.-5, and RT.C.B.-6.

SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers 14 grades of tar as follows: RT-1, RT-2, RT-3, RT-4, RT-5, RT-6, RT-7, RT-8, RT-9, RT-10, RT-11, RT-12, RT.C.B.-5, and RT.C.B.-6.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 This test method is useful in characterizing the consistency of tar and tar distillates by measuring their flow properties. It is applicable to materials that are readily liquid at temperatures up to 100 °C.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of specific viscosity of tars and their fluid products. It does not determine absolute viscosity, but is an empirical flow test. Only by conforming strictly to requirements of the test method are reproducible results obtained.  
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
WITHDRAWN RATIONALE
This test method covered the determination of specific viscosity of tars and their fluid products.
Formerly under the jurisdiction of Committee D04 on Road and Paving Materials, this test method was withdrawn in July 2023. This standard is being withdrawn without replacement due to its limited use by industry.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 The distillation test separates tar into fractions according to a series of specified temperatures.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the distillation of road tars.  
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
WITHDRAWN RATIONALE
This test method covered the distillation of road tars.
Formerly under the jurisdiction of Committee D04 on Road and Paving Materials, this test method was withdrawn in July 2023. This standard is being withdrawn without replacement due to its limited use by industry.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 This practice provides information on the recommended uses and application temperatures for the various grades of road tar used in the construction and maintenance of pavements.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice covers the selection and application temperatures of road tar grades in the construction and maintenance of pavements.  
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.  
1.3 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
WITHDRAWN RATIONALE
This practice covered the selection and application temperatures of road tar grades in the construction and maintenance of pavements.
Formerly under the jurisdiction of Committee D04 on Road and Paving Materials, this practice was withdrawn in July 2023. This standard is being withdrawn without replacement due to its limited use by industry.

ABSTRACT
This specification covers 14 grades of road tar as follows: RT-1, RT-2, RT-3, RT-4, RT-5, RT-6, RT-7, RT-8, RT-9, RT-10, RT-11, RT-12, RT.C.B.-5, and RT.C.B.-6. The tar shall conform to the requirements prescribed for (1) water content, (2) specific gravity, (3) specific viscosity, (4) distillate content, (5) softening point of residue from distillation, and (6) total bitumen soluble in carbon disulfide. The properties enumerated shall be determined by the specified test methods including Engler and float tests, distillation test, and ring-and-ball test.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers 14 grades of tar as follows: RT-1, RT-2, RT-3, RT-4, RT-5, RT-6, RT-7, RT-8, RT-9, RT-10, RT-11, RT-12, RT.C.B.-5, and RT.C.B.-6.
WITHDRAWN RATIONALE
This specification covered 14 grades of tar as follows: RT-1, RT-2, RT-3, RT-4, RT-5, RT-6, RT-7, RT-8, RT-9, RT-10, RT-11, RT-12, RT.C.B.-5, and RT.C.B.-6.
Formerly under the jurisdiction of Committee D04 on Road and Paving Materials, this specification was withdrawn in July 2023. This standard is being withdrawn without replacement due to its limited use by industry.

SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers one grade of rubberized tar for use in construction of rubberized tar concrete pavement.

SCOPE
1.1 These test methods cover the following procedures for rubberized tar:  Section Nonimmersed Penetration 5 Immersed Penetration 6 Volume and Weight Change 8 Flow 9 Softening Point 10 Viscosity 11 Water Content 12 Homogeneity 13
1.2 These test methods should not be used in the acceptance or rejection of materials since their precision statements have not been determined.  
1.3 This standard may involve hazardous materials, operations, and equipment. This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.