1.1 This test method covers the float test for bituminous materials.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.3 Warning—Mercury has been designated by EPA and many state agencies as a hazardous material that can cause central nervous system, kidney, and liver damage. Mercury, or its vapor, may be hazardous to health and corrosive to materials. Caution should be taken when handling mercury and mercury-containing products. See the applicable product Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for details and EPA’s website (http://www.epa.gov/mercury/faq.htm) for additional information. Users should be aware that selling mercury or mercurycontaining products, or both, in your state may be prohibited by state law.
1.4 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. For a specific precaution statement, see
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ASTM D139-16 Referenced Document
ASTM C670 Standard Practice for Preparing Precision and Bias Statements for Test Methods for Construction Materials
ASTM D244 Standard Test Methods and Practices for Emulsified Asphalts*, 2023-10-01 Update
ASTM D3666 Standard Specification for Minimum Requirements for Agencies Testing and Inspecting Road and Paving Materials*, 2024-04-20 Update
ASTM D6997 Standard Test Method for Distillation of Emulsified Asphalt*, 2020-10-15 Update
ASTM E1 Standard Specification for ASTM Thermometers
ASTM D139-16 history
2023ASTM D139-23 Standard Test Method for Float Test for Asphalt Materials
2016ASTM D139-16 Standard Test Method for Float Test for Bituminous Materials
2012ASTM D139-12 Standard Test Method for Float Test for Bituminous Materials
2007ASTM D139-07 Standard Test Method for Float Test for Bituminous Materials
1995ASTM D139-95(2001)e1 Standard Test Method for Float Test for Bituminous Materials
1995ASTM D139-95 Standard Test Method for Float Test for Bituminous Materials