Here is a sampling of specifications we find routinely used by customers and agencies.
Our specifications represent the latest accepted technologies and quality assurance tests suitable for today’s public agency bidding environment
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| Tests on Emulsion | Test Method | Range | Testing Purpose | Products |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viscosity, 25 ºC (SFS) | ASTM D 7496 AASHTO T 59 | 20 - 100 | product handling, spray application, flow on the road, mixibility, film thickness | MSE, PMCQS, CQS, CSS, SS |
| Viscosity, 50 ºC (SFS) | ASTM D 7496 AASHTO T 59 | 100 - 400 | product handling, spray application, flow on the road, mixibility, film thickness | CRS-2, CRS-2h, PMCRS-2h, PMRE, Styraflex CS |
| Particle Charge | ASTM D 7204 AASHTO T 59 | positive to negative | to identify a cationic emulsion | all |
| Demulsibility | ASTM D 6936 AASHTO T 59 | 40 - 100 | to identify rapid setting emulsions, breaking character, stability | CRS, PMCRS, RS, PMRE, Styraflex CS |
| Sieve Test (%) | ASTM D 6933 | 0.1 | test for oversized particles, handling, stability | standard emulsions |
| Sieve Test (%) | AASTO T 59 | 0.3 | test for oversized particles, handling, stability | rapid set emulsions |
| Residue content (%) | ASTM D 6997 ASTM D 6934 AASTO T 59 | 57 minimum | quantity of binder in emulsion | standard emulsions |
| Residue content (%) | ASTM D 6997 ASTM D 6934 AASTO T 59 | 65 minimum | quantity of binder in emulsion | rapid set emulsions for chip seal |
| Tests on Residue | Test Method | Range | Testing Purpose | Products |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penetration @ 25ºC (dmm) | ASTM D 5 AASHTO T 49 | 40 - 90 | hardness, brittleness, softness, freeze/thaw character | stiff base asphalt emulsions for hotter climates |
| Penetration @ 25ºC (dmm) | ASTM D 5 AASHTO T 49 | 100 - 200 | hardness, brittleness, softness, freeze/thaw character | softer base asphalt emulsions for colder climates |
| Penetration @ 4ºC (dmm) | ASTM D 5 AASHTO T 49 | 40 - 70 | hardness, brittleness, softness, freeze/thaw character | polymer modified rejuvination emulsions |
| Elastic Recovery (%) | ASTM D 6084 | 60 minimum | presence of polymer, elastic properties,stretching, crack resistance | polymer modified emulsions |
| Softening Point, (ºC) | ASTM D 36 AASHTO T 53 | 57 ºC minimum | presence of polymer, elastic properties,stretching, crack resistance | polymer modified emulsions |
| Product Use | Product Specification | Process Specification |
|---|---|---|
| Fog Seal, Tack Coat and Prime Coat | CQS-1, CQS-1h, SS-1, SS-1h, PMRE, Styraflex FB Roadchem TOP | Spray Application |
| Micro Surfacing and Slurry Seal | PMCQS-1h, MSE | Slurry Seal Type 1, 2 and 3, Micro Surfacing Type 2 and 3, Fiber Micro Surfacing |
| Chip Seal | PMCRS-2h, CRS-2h, PMRE, Styraflex CS, Asphalt Rubber | Emulsion Chip Seal, PMRE Chip Seal, Scrub Seal, Asphalt Rubber Chip, Seal, Multilayer systems |
| Dust Control | Magnesium Chloride, Lignin, DOE 30, Roadchem TOP-M, Roadchem M 1000 | Spray Application |
| Asphalt, Performance Grade Rubber Modified Asphalt, Cutbacks | PG 64-10, PG 64-16, PG 64-22, PG 82-22TR, PG 82-28TR, PG 88-22AR, SC-250, SC-800 | |
| Driveway Seal Coat | Black Diamond | Black Diamond Mix Design |
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