ASTM International - ASTM D6608-00(2006)
Standard Practice for the Identification of Trinidad Lake Asphalt in Asphalt Mixes
| Organization: | ASTM International |
| Publication Date: | 1 June 2006 |
| Status: | inactive |
| Page Count: | 3 |
| ICS Code (Road construction materials): | 93.080.20 |
significance And Use:
Bitumen contains sulfur compounds most of which are removed during refining, the resulting asphalt cement also contains sulfur compounds which are released at the temperatures above 230°C (446°F).... View More
scope:
1.1 This practice shall be used for the qualitative determination of Trinidad Lake Asphalt in Trinidad Lake Modified Asphalt Cements obtained from production blends or recovered binder from asphalt paving mixtures.
1.2 It is limited to the binder content of Trinidad Lake Modified Asphalt (Specification D 5710) used in the construction of asphalt pavements.
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.
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