1.1 This specification covers asphalt cements that have been modified by the addition of an appropriate polymer for use in pavement construction. It was developed to provide a reference for specifying polymer-modified asphalt and reflects the properties of currently available commercial products. This is not intended to be a performance-based specification.
1.2 Type I polymer-modified asphalts are typically made with styrene-butadiene or styrene-butadiene-styrene block copolymers. However, any polymer may be used that will give the required test results when blended with the desired asphalt.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
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.
ASTM D5976-00 Referenced Document
ASTM D113 Standard Test Method for Ductility of Bituminous Materials
ASTM D140 Standard Practice for Sampling Bituminous Materials*, 2024-04-20 Update
ASTM D1754 Standard Test Method for Effect of Heat and Air on Asphaltic Materials (Thin-Film Oven Test)
ASTM D2042 Standard Test Method for Solubility of Asphalt Materials in Trichloroethylene
ASTM D2170 Standard Test Method for Kinematic Viscosity of Asphalts (Bitumens)
ASTM D2872 Standard Test Method for Effect of Heat and Air on a Moving Film of Asphalt (Rolling Thin-Film Oven Test)
ASTM D36 Standard Test Method for Softening Point of Bitumen (Ring-and-Ball Apparatus)
ASTM D4957 Standard Test Method for Apparent Viscosity of Asphalt Emulsion Residues and Non-Newtonian Bitumens by Vacuum Capillary Viscometer
ASTM D5 Standard Test Method for Penetration of Bituminous Materials
ASTM D6084 Standard Test Method for Elastic Recovery of bituminuous Materials by Ductilometer
ASTM D92 Standard Test Method for Flash and Fire Points by Cleveland Open Cup
ASTM E11 Standard Specification for Wire Cloth and Sieves for Testing Purposes
ASTM D5976-00 history
2000ASTM D5976-00 Standard Specification for Type I Polymer Modified Asphalt Cement for Use in Pavement Construction
1996ASTM D5976-96 Standard Specification for Type I Polymer Modified Asphalt Cement for Use in Pavement Construction