Standard Test Method for Softening Point of Asphalt and Pitch (Mettler Cup-and-Ball Method)

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

12-01-2018

Publisher

American Society for Testing and Materials

1.1This test method covers the determination of the softening point of asphalt and pitch in the range from 50 °C to 180 °C by the cup-and-ball apparatus, and gives results comparable to those obtained by Test Method D36.

Note 1:If the softening point of asphalt by this Mettler cup-and-ball method fails to meet specified requirements, tests may be rerun using the Test Method D36 (ring-and-ball) softening point apparatus as a referee method.

1.2This 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.

1.3This 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.

Committee	D 02
DocumentType	Test Method
Pages	8
PublisherName	American Society for Testing and Materials
Status	Current
Supersedes	ASTM D 3461 : 2014 ASTM D 3461 : 2014

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