1.1 This specification covers asphalt binder for use in the construction of pavements. NOTE 1—For asphalt binders graded by viscosity at 60 °C, see Specification D3381/D3381M. For performance-graded asphalt binder, see Specification D6373.
1.2 This specification covers the following penetration grades: 40–50, 120–150, and 60–70, 200–300 85–100,
1.3 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units 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 the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in nonconformance with the standard.
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.
ASTM D946/D946M-20 Referenced Document
ASTM D113 Standard Test Method for Ductility of Bituminous Materials
ASTM D140/D140M Standard Practice for Sampling Asphalt Materials*, 2023-12-01 Update
ASTM D1754/D1754M Standard Test Method for Effects of Heat and Air on Asphaltic Materials (Thin-Film Oven Test)*, 2020-11-01 Update
ASTM D2042 Standard Test Method for Solubility of Asphalt Materials in Trichloroethylene
ASTM D2872 Standard Test Method for Effect of Heat and Air on a Moving Film of Asphalt (Rolling Thin-Film Oven Test)
ASTM D3381/D3381M Standard Specification for Viscosity-Graded Asphalt Binder for Use in Pavement Construction
ASTM D36/D36M Standard Test Method for Softening Point of Bitumen &40;Ring-and-Ball Apparatus&41;*, 2024-04-21 Update
ASTM D5/D5M Standard Test Method for Penetration of Bituminous Materials
ASTM D6373 Standard Specification for Performance Graded Asphalt Binder
ASTM D7553 Standard Test Method for Solubility of Asphalt Materials in N-Propyl Bromide*, 2024-04-21 Update
ASTM D92 Standard Test Method for Flash and Fire Points by Cleveland Open Cup
ASTM D946/D946M-20 history
2020ASTM D946/D946M-20 Standard Specification for Penetration-Graded Asphalt Binder for Use in Pavement Construction
2015ASTM D946/D946M-15 Standard Specification for Penetration-Graded Asphalt Binder for Use in Pavement Construction
2009ASTM D946/D946M-09a Standard Specification for Penetration-Graded Asphalt Cement for Use in Pavement Construction
2009ASTM D946-09 Standard Specification for Penetration-Graded Asphalt Cement for Use in Pavement Construction
1982ASTM D946-82(2005) Standard Specification for Penetration-Graded Asphalt Cement for Use in Pavement Construction
1982ASTM D946-82(1999) Standard Specification for Penetration-Graded Asphalt Cement for Use in Pavement Construction