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. The tests are intended to measure compatibility and degree of modification, not performance characteristics. This is not intended to be a performance based specification.
1.2 Type II polymer-modified asphalts are typically made with styrene-butadiene rubber latex or polychloroprene latex. However, any polymer may be used that will give the required test results when blended with the desired asphalt.
ASTM D5840-00 Referenced Document
ASTM D113 Standard Test Method for Ductility of Bituminous Materials
ASTM D140 Standard Practice for Sampling Bituminous Materials*, 2024-04-22 Update
ASTM D1754 Standard Test Method for Effect of Heat and Air on Asphaltic Materials (Thin-Film Oven Test)
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 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 D5801 Standard Test Method for Toughness and Tenacity of Bituminous Materials
ASTM D92 Standard Test Method for Flash and Fire Points by Cleveland Open Cup
ASTM D5840-00 history
2000ASTM D5840-00 Standard Specification for Type II Polymer Modified Asphalt Cement for Use in Pavement Construction
1995ASTM D5840-95 Standard Specification for Type II Polymer Modified Asphalt Cement for Use in Pavement Construction