ASTM D402-02 - 10.12.2002
 
Significance and Use

This procedure measures the amount of the more volatile constituents in cut-back asphaltic products. The properties of the residue after distillation are not necessarily characteristic of the bitumen used in the original mixture, nor of the residue which may be left at any particular time after field application of the cut-back asphaltic product. The presence of silicone in the cut-back may affect the distillation residue by retarding the loss of volatile material after the residue has been poured into the residue container.

 
1. Scope

1.1 This test method covers a distillation test for cut-back asphaltic (bituminous) products.

1.2 The values given in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The inch-pound units given in parentheses are for information only.

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.

 
2. Referenced Documents

D86-23ae2

Standard Test Method for Distillation of Petroleum Products and Liquid Fuels at Atmospheric Pressure (Includes all amendments and changes 11/4/2024).

D370-02

Standard Practice for Dehydration of Oil-Type Preservatives

E1-14(2025)

Standard Specification for ASTM Liquid-in-Glass Thermometers

E133-92(2022)

Standard Specification for Distillation Equipment

C.O.3—Standard

Methods for Testing Tar and its Products (Published by the U.K. Standardization of Tar Products Tests Committee)

E220-25

Standard Test Method for Calibration of Thermocouples by Comparison Techniques