ASTM D6933-22
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Oversized Particles in Emulsified Asphalts (Sieve Test)
Standard Test Method for Oversized Particles in Emulsified Asphalts (Sieve Test)
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
3.1 The retention of an excessive amount of particles on the sieve indicates that problems may occur in handling and application of the material. Particles of asphalt retained on the sieve are often caused by agglomeration of the dispersed phase. Storage, pumping, handling, and temperature can all contribute to the formation of particles. Contamination from the tank, transport, or hose are other factors affecting particle formation.
Note 1: The quality of the results produced by this standard are dependent on the competence of the personnel performing the procedure and the capability, calibration, and maintenance of the equipment used. Agencies that meet the criteria of Specification D3666 are generally considered capable of competent and objective testing, sampling, inspection, etc. Users of this standard are cautioned that compliance with Specification D3666 alone does not completely ensure reliable results. Reliable results depend on many factors; following the suggestions of Specification D3666 or some similar acceptable guideline provides a means of evaluating and controlling some of those factors.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the degree to which an emulsified asphalt may contain particles of asphalt or other discreet solids retained on a 850-μm mesh sieve.
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 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of the standard.
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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.5 This 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.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 30-Apr-2022
- Technical Committee
- D04 - Road and Paving Materials
- Drafting Committee
- D04.42 - Emulsified Asphalt Test
Relations
- Refers
ASTM D7496-18 - Standard Test Method for Viscosity of Emulsified Asphalt by Saybolt Furol Viscometer - Effective Date
- 01-Dec-2018
- Refers
ASTM D7496-17 - Standard Test Method for Viscosity of Emulsified Asphalt by Saybolt Furol Viscometer - Effective Date
- 01-Sep-2017
- Effective Date
- 01-Oct-2016
- Effective Date
- 01-Dec-2013
- Effective Date
- 01-Oct-2013
- Effective Date
- 01-May-2013
- Refers
ASTM D7496-11 - Standard Test Method for Viscosity of Emulsified Asphalt by Saybolt Furol Viscometer - Effective Date
- 01-Dec-2011
- Effective Date
- 01-Dec-2011
- Effective Date
- 01-Dec-2009
- Refers
ASTM D7496-09 - Standard Test Method for Viscosity of Emulsified Asphalt by Saybolt Furol Viscometer - Effective Date
- 01-Jun-2009
- Effective Date
- 01-May-2009
- Effective Date
- 01-Nov-2007
- Effective Date
- 01-Aug-2007
- Effective Date
- 01-Aug-2007
- Effective Date
- 15-Jan-2007
Overview
ASTM D6933-22: Standard Test Method for Oversized Particles in Emulsified Asphalts (Sieve Test) is an internationally recognized method developed by ASTM International. This standard provides a defined procedure to determine the proportion of oversized particles, such as asphalt agglomerates or discrete solids, that are retained on an 850-μm mesh sieve in emulsified asphalts. Monitoring oversized particles in asphalt emulsions is critical because excessive particles may impede the material’s handling and application performance during storage, transport, and construction processes.
This test method establishes standardized practices to assess material consistency and quality, contributing to the reliable use of emulsified asphalts in road construction and maintenance.
Key Topics
Significance and Use:
- Identifies issues caused by excessive oversized particles, which can occur due to agglomeration, inadequate material handling, temperature, or contamination during transport and storage.
- Provides an early indicator of potential problems in material performance, such as clogging of equipment or poor surface finish.
Test Method Scope:
- Applies to all emulsified asphalts, both cationic and anionic, that are subjected to particle size retention testing.
- The procedure measures particles retained on a standard 850-μm sieve, using measurements exclusively in SI units.
Quality and Reliability:
- Stresses the importance of both operator competence and equipment calibration for accurate and repeatable results.
- Agencies following ASTM D3666 are viewed as capable of performing competent testing and inspection, but additional quality assurance measures are recommended for consistent outcomes.
Safety Considerations:
- Users are responsible for complying with safety, health, and environmental regulations relevant to the standard’s application.
Applications
The ASTM D6933-22 test method is primarily used for:
Quality Control in Asphalt Production:
- Ensures emulsified asphalt products are free of problematic oversized particles before shipment or application.
- Helps producers meet client or project specifications for material quality.
Construction and Road Maintenance:
- Assists in verifying the suitability of emulsified asphalts for use in paving, sealing, and surface treatment operations.
- Prevents issues such as equipment blockages, uneven application, or premature failure.
Material Evaluation in Laboratories:
- Used by third-party testing labs to provide independent verification of asphalt emulsion quality.
- Supports research and development of new or modified emulsified asphalt formulations.
Related Standards
Several related ASTM standards support or complement the application of ASTM D6933-22, including:
- ASTM D3666: Minimum requirements for agencies inspecting and testing road and paving materials, ensuring testing competency and objectivity.
- ASTM D7496: Test method for measuring the viscosity of emulsified asphalts, relevant for determining appropriate test temperatures.
- ASTM E1: Specification for liquid-in-glass thermometers used during sample conditioning.
- ASTM E11: Specification for woven wire test sieve cloth and test sieves, ensuring sieve consistency and reliability.
By following ASTM D6933-22, organizations ensure emulsified asphalts are consistently evaluated for oversized particles, promoting quality control and reliable field performance. Proper adherence to this standard reduces operational issues during storage, transportation, and application, supporting durable road construction and maintenance practices. For those involved in asphalt production, testing, or construction, this standard is an essential resource for maintaining high quality and regulatory compliance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
ASTM D6933-22 is a standard published by ASTM International. Its full title is "Standard Test Method for Oversized Particles in Emulsified Asphalts (Sieve Test)". This standard covers: SIGNIFICANCE AND USE 3.1 The retention of an excessive amount of particles on the sieve indicates that problems may occur in handling and application of the material. Particles of asphalt retained on the sieve are often caused by agglomeration of the dispersed phase. Storage, pumping, handling, and temperature can all contribute to the formation of particles. Contamination from the tank, transport, or hose are other factors affecting particle formation. Note 1: The quality of the results produced by this standard are dependent on the competence of the personnel performing the procedure and the capability, calibration, and maintenance of the equipment used. Agencies that meet the criteria of Specification D3666 are generally considered capable of competent and objective testing, sampling, inspection, etc. Users of this standard are cautioned that compliance with Specification D3666 alone does not completely ensure reliable results. Reliable results depend on many factors; following the suggestions of Specification D3666 or some similar acceptable guideline provides a means of evaluating and controlling some of those factors. SCOPE 1.1 This test method covers the degree to which an emulsified asphalt may contain particles of asphalt or other discreet solids retained on a 850-μm mesh sieve. 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 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of the standard. 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 1.5 This 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.
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE 3.1 The retention of an excessive amount of particles on the sieve indicates that problems may occur in handling and application of the material. Particles of asphalt retained on the sieve are often caused by agglomeration of the dispersed phase. Storage, pumping, handling, and temperature can all contribute to the formation of particles. Contamination from the tank, transport, or hose are other factors affecting particle formation. Note 1: The quality of the results produced by this standard are dependent on the competence of the personnel performing the procedure and the capability, calibration, and maintenance of the equipment used. Agencies that meet the criteria of Specification D3666 are generally considered capable of competent and objective testing, sampling, inspection, etc. Users of this standard are cautioned that compliance with Specification D3666 alone does not completely ensure reliable results. Reliable results depend on many factors; following the suggestions of Specification D3666 or some similar acceptable guideline provides a means of evaluating and controlling some of those factors. SCOPE 1.1 This test method covers the degree to which an emulsified asphalt may contain particles of asphalt or other discreet solids retained on a 850-μm mesh sieve. 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 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of the standard. 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 1.5 This 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.
ASTM D6933-22 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 93.080.20 - Road construction materials. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
ASTM D6933-22 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to ASTM D7496-18, ASTM D7496-17, ASTM D3666-16, ASTM D3666-13, ASTM E11-13, ASTM E1-13, ASTM D7496-11, ASTM D3666-11, ASTM D3666-09a, ASTM D7496-09, ASTM E11-09e1, ASTM E1-07, ASTM D3666-07ae1, ASTM D3666-07a, ASTM D3666-07e2. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
This 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.
Designation: D6933 −22
Standard Test Method for
Oversized Particles in Emulsified Asphalts (Sieve Test)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6933; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 3. Significance and Use
3.1 The retention of an excessive amount of particles on the
1.1 This test method covers the degree to which an emulsi-
sieve indicates that problems may occur in handling and
fied asphalt may contain particles of asphalt or other discreet
application of the material. Particles of asphalt retained on the
solids retained on a 850-µm mesh sieve.
sieveareoftencausedbyagglomerationofthedispersedphase.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
Storage, pumping, handling, and temperature can all contribute
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
to the formation of particles. Contamination from the tank,
standard.
transport, or hose are other factors affecting particle formation.
1.3 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes
NOTE 1—The quality of the results produced by this standard are
which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes
dependent on the competence of the personnel performing the procedure
(excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered
and the capability, calibration, and maintenance of the equipment used.
Agencies that meet the criteria of Specification D3666 are generally
as requirements of the standard.
considered capable of competent and objective testing, sampling,
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
inspection, etc. Users of this standard are cautioned that compliance with
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
Specification D3666 alone does not completely ensure reliable results.
Reliable results depend on many factors; following the suggestions of
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
Specification D3666 or some similar acceptable guideline provides a
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
means of evaluating and controlling some of those factors.
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
4. Sample Conditioning for Testing
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
4.1 All emulsified asphalts shall be properly stirred to
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
achieve homogeneity before testing.
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
4.2 All emulsified asphalts with viscosity testing require-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
ments of 50 °C shall be heated to 50 6 3 °C in the original
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
sample container in a water bath or oven. The container should
be vented to relieve pressure. After the sample reaches 50 6
2. Referenced Documents
3 °C, stir the sample to achieve homogeneity.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
4.3 Emulsified asphalts with viscosity testing requirements
D3666 Specification for Minimum Requirements for Agen-
of 25 °C should be mixed or stirred at 25 6 3 °C in the original
cies Testing and Inspecting Road and Paving Materials
sample container to achieve homogeneity.
D7496 Test Method for Viscosity of Emulsified Asphalt by
NOTE 2—Emulsified asphalts with viscosity testing requirements of
Saybolt Furol Viscometer
25 °C may be heated and stirred as specified in 4.2, if necessary. In the
E1 Specification for ASTM Liquid-in-Glass Thermometers
event the 4.2 method is used, the sample should be cooled to 25 63°C
E11 Specification for Woven Wire Test Sieve Cloth and Test
before testing.
Sieves
5. Apparatus and Reagents
5.1 Sieve—A sieve having a nominal 76-mm frame con-
forming to Specification E11, and having a 850-µm wire sieve
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D04 on Road
cloth.
and Paving Materials and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D04.42 on
Emulsified Asphalt Test.
5.2 Pan—A tin box cover or shallow metal pan of appro-
Current edition approved May 1, 2022. Published May 2022. Originally
priate size to fit over the bottom of the standard sieve.
approved in 2004. Last previous edition approved in 2018 as D6933 – 18. DOI:
10.1520/D6933-22.
5.3 Thermometric Device—ASTM 17C for tests at 25 °C
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
and ASTM 19C for tests at 50 °C, conforming to the require-
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
ments of Specification E1, or any other thermometric device of
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. equal accuracy.
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...
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of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation: D6933 − 18 D6933 − 22
Standard Test Method for
Oversized Particles in Emulsified Asphalts (Sieve Test)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6933; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This test method covers the degree to which an emulsified asphalt may contain particles of asphalt or other discreet solids
retained on a 850-μm mesh sieve.
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 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes
(excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of the standard.
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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of
regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.5 This 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.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D3666 Specification for Minimum Requirements for Agencies Testing and Inspecting Road and Paving Materials
D7496 Test Method for Viscosity of Emulsified Asphalt by Saybolt Furol Viscometer
E1 Specification for ASTM Liquid-in-Glass Thermometers
E11 Specification for Woven Wire Test Sieve Cloth and Test Sieves
3. Significance and Use
3.1 The retention of an excessive amount of particles on the sieve indicates that problems may occur in handling and application
of the material. Particles of asphalt retained on the sieve are often caused by agglomeration of the dispersed phase. Storage,
pumping, handling, and temperature can all contribute to the formation of particles. Contamination from the tank, transport, or hose
are other factors affecting particle formation.
NOTE 1—The quality of the results produced by this standard are dependent on the competence of the personnel performing the procedure and the
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D04 on Road and Paving Materials and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D04.42 on Emulsified
Asphalt Test.
Current edition approved Dec. 15, 2018May 1, 2022. Published January 2019May 2022. Originally approved in 2004. Last previous edition approved in 20132018 as
D6933 – 13.D6933 – 18. DOI: 10.1520/D6933-18.10.1520/D6933-22.
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
D6933 − 22
capability, calibration, and maintenance of the equipment used. Agencies that meet the criteria of Specification D3666 are generally considered capable
of competent and objective testing, sampling, inspection, etc. Users of this standard are cautioned that compliance with Specification D3666 alone does
not completely ensure reliable results. Reliable results depend on many factors; following the suggestions of Specification D3666 or some similar
acceptable guideline provides a means of evaluating and controlling some of those factors.
4. Sample Conditioning for Testing
4.1 All emulsified asphalts shall be properly stirred to achieve homogeneity before testing.
4.2 All emulsified asphalts with viscosity testing requirements of 50 °C shall be heated to 50 6 3 °C in the original sample
container in a water bath or oven. The container should be vented to relieve pressure. After the sample reaches 50 6 3 °C, stir the
sample to achieve homogeneity.
4.3 Emulsified asphalts with viscosity testing requirements of 25 °C should be mixed or stirred at 25 6 3 °C in the original sample
container to achieve homogeneity.
NOTE 2—Emulsified asphalts with viscosity testing requirements of 25 °C may be heated and stirred as specified in 4.2, if necessary. In the event the 4.2
method is used, the sample should be cooled to 25 6 3 °C before testing.
5. Apparatus and Reagents
5.1 Sieve—A sieve having a nominal 76-mm frame conforming to Specification E11, and having a 850-μm wire sieve cloth.
5.2 Pan—A tin box cover or shallow metal pan of appropriate size to fit over the bottom of the standard sieve.
5.3 Thermometric Device—ASTM 17C for tests at 25 °C and ASTM 19C fo
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