ASTM D2028/D2028M-15(2021)e1
(Specification)Standard Specification for Cutback Asphalt (Rapid-Curing Type)
Standard Specification for Cutback Asphalt (Rapid-Curing Type)
ABSTRACT
This specification covers cutback petroleum asphalts of the rapid-curing type for use in the construction and treatment of pavements. The cutback asphalt shall not foam when heated to application temperature and shall conform to the requirements prescribed for the following: (1) kinematic viscosity, (2) flash point, (3) distillate content, (4) amount of residue from distillation, (5) properties of residue from distillation such as viscosity, ductility, and solubility in trichloroethylene, and (6) water content. The properties enumerated shall be determined by the specified test methods including tag open-cup flash point, distillation, and penetration tests.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers cutback petroleum asphalts of the rapid-curing type for use in the construction and treatment of pavements.
1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in nonconformance with the 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 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
- 14-Dec-2021
- Technical Committee
- D04 - Road and Paving Materials
- Drafting Committee
- D04.40 - Asphalt Specifications
Relations
- Effective Date
- 15-Jan-2024
- Effective Date
- 01-Dec-2023
- Effective Date
- 01-Oct-2023
- Effective Date
- 15-Dec-2019
- Effective Date
- 15-Jun-2019
- Effective Date
- 01-Jun-2016
- Effective Date
- 01-Jun-2015
- Effective Date
- 01-Jun-2014
- Effective Date
- 01-Dec-2013
- Effective Date
- 01-Jan-2013
- Refers
ASTM D2171/D2171M-10 - Standard Test Method for Viscosity of Asphalts by Vacuum Capillary Viscometer - Effective Date
- 01-Jun-2010
- Effective Date
- 01-May-2010
- Effective Date
- 01-Jun-2009
- Effective Date
- 01-Jun-2009
- Effective Date
- 01-Jun-2009
Overview
ASTM D2028/D2028M-15(2021)e1 is the international standard specification for cutback asphalt (rapid-curing type), published by ASTM International. This specification provides requirements for the quality and testing methods of rapid-curing (RC) cutback petroleum asphalts, which are commonly used in the construction and maintenance of pavements. The standard outlines the necessary properties and the appropriate test procedures to ensure performance, safety, and suitability for road and paving applications.
Key Topics
- Material Requirements: Specifies that cutback asphalt must not foam at the application temperature and must meet strict criteria for kinematic viscosity, flash point, distillate content, residue quantity, ductility, solubility, and water content.
- Test Methods: References essential ASTM test methods, such as:
- Kinematic and capillary viscosity (ASTM D2170/D2171)
- Penetration (ASTM D5/D5M)
- Ductility (ASTM D113)
- Distillation (ASTM D402)
- Flash point by Tag open-cup (ASTM D3143)
- Water content (ASTM D95)
- Solubility in trichloroethylene (ASTM D2042) or N-Propyl Bromide (ASTM D7553)
- Grading: Includes grades such as RC-70, RC-250, RC-800, and RC-3000, each with specified limits for viscosity and distillation residue.
- Unit Consistency: Requires separate use of SI and inch-pound units to maintain compliance, prohibiting intermixing of units.
Applications
Cutback asphalt is extensively utilized in the construction and treatment of pavements, especially in conditions favoring rapid curing. Key practical applications include:
- Prime Coats: Applied to granular base courses to prepare surfaces for further paving.
- Surface Treatments: Used for road maintenance projects, including chip seals and patching repairs.
- Cold Weather Paving: Employed when hot-mix asphalt is less effective due to temperature constraints.
- Temporary Road Surfaces: Offers quick-setting properties for short-term or emergency roadway solutions.
Utilizing ASTM D2028/D2028M ensures that pavement materials perform reliably under field conditions, reducing risks related to premature failures, curing delays, or insufficient surface bonding.
Related Standards
For comprehensive quality assurance and consistency in asphalt and pavement works, the following related ASTM standards are often referenced alongside ASTM D2028/D2028M:
- ASTM D140/D140M: Sampling Asphalt Materials
- ASTM D402/D402M: Distillation of Cutback Asphalt
- ASTM D2170/D2170M: Kinematic Viscosity of Asphalts
- ASTM D2171/D2171M: Vacuum Capillary Viscosity of Asphalts
- ASTM D3143/D3143M: Flash Point of Cutback Asphalt (Tag Open-Cup)
- ASTM D95: Water in Petroleum Products and Bituminous Materials by Distillation
- ASTM D113: Ductility of Asphalt Materials
- ASTM D2042: Solubility in Trichloroethylene
- ASTM D7553: Solubility in N-Propyl Bromide
- ASTM D5/D5M: Penetration of Bituminous Materials
Practical Value
Adhering to ASTM D2028/D2028M assures consistent performance in pavement construction and maintenance projects by specifying quality parameters for rapid-curing cutback asphalt. This standard supports engineers, contractors, and specifiers in selecting materials that meet safety, durability, and regulatory expectations. Using materials certified to this specification helps avoid costly rework, ensures compatibility with other project components, and aligns with international best practices for road infrastructure development.
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Frequently Asked Questions
ASTM D2028/D2028M-15(2021)e1 is a technical specification published by ASTM International. Its full title is "Standard Specification for Cutback Asphalt (Rapid-Curing Type)". This standard covers: ABSTRACT This specification covers cutback petroleum asphalts of the rapid-curing type for use in the construction and treatment of pavements. The cutback asphalt shall not foam when heated to application temperature and shall conform to the requirements prescribed for the following: (1) kinematic viscosity, (2) flash point, (3) distillate content, (4) amount of residue from distillation, (5) properties of residue from distillation such as viscosity, ductility, and solubility in trichloroethylene, and (6) water content. The properties enumerated shall be determined by the specified test methods including tag open-cup flash point, distillation, and penetration tests. SCOPE 1.1 This specification covers cutback petroleum asphalts of the rapid-curing type for use in the construction and treatment of pavements. 1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in nonconformance with the 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 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.
ABSTRACT This specification covers cutback petroleum asphalts of the rapid-curing type for use in the construction and treatment of pavements. The cutback asphalt shall not foam when heated to application temperature and shall conform to the requirements prescribed for the following: (1) kinematic viscosity, (2) flash point, (3) distillate content, (4) amount of residue from distillation, (5) properties of residue from distillation such as viscosity, ductility, and solubility in trichloroethylene, and (6) water content. The properties enumerated shall be determined by the specified test methods including tag open-cup flash point, distillation, and penetration tests. SCOPE 1.1 This specification covers cutback petroleum asphalts of the rapid-curing type for use in the construction and treatment of pavements. 1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in nonconformance with the 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 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 D2028/D2028M-15(2021)e1 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 91.100.50 - Binders. Sealing materials; 93.080.20 - Road construction materials. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
ASTM D2028/D2028M-15(2021)e1 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to ASTM D402/D402M-24, ASTM D140/D140M-16(2023), ASTM D95-23, ASTM D5/D5M-19a, ASTM D3143/D3143M-19, ASTM D140/D140M-16, ASTM D140/D140M-15, ASTM D140/D140M-14, ASTM D3143/D3143M-13, ASTM D5/D5M-13, ASTM D2171/D2171M-10, ASTM D95-05(2010), ASTM D7553-09, ASTM D140/D140M-09, ASTM D2042-09. 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.
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Designation: D2028/D2028M −15 (Reapproved 2021)
Standard Specification for
Cutback Asphalt (Rapid-Curing Type)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D2028/D2028M; 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.
ε NOTE—Section 1 was updated editorially in December 2021.
1. Scope D140/D140M Practice for Sampling Asphalt Materials
D402/D402M Test Method for Distillation of Cutback As-
1.1 This specification covers cutback petroleum asphalts of
phalt
the rapid-curing type for use in the construction and treatment
D2042 Test Method for Solubility of Asphalt Materials in
of pavements.
Trichloroethylene
1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
D2170/D2170M Test Method for Kinematic Viscosity of
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in
Asphalts
each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each
D2171/D2171M Test Method for Viscosity of Asphalts by
system shall be used independently of the other. Combining
Vacuum Capillary Viscometer
values from the two systems may result in nonconformance
D3143/D3143M Test Method for Flash Point of Cutback
with the standard.
Asphalt with Tag Open-Cup Apparatus
D7553 Test Method for Solubility of Asphalt Materials in
1.3 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes
which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes N-Propyl Bromide
(excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered
3. Properties
as requirements of the standard.
3.1 The cutback asphalt shall not foam when heated to
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
application temperature and shall conform to the requirements
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
prescribed in Table 1.
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
4. Test Methods
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
4.1 The material shall be sampled in accordance with
Practice D140/D140M, and the properties enumerated in this
2. Referenced Documents
specification shall be determined in accordance with the
2.1 ASTM Standards: following ASTM methods:
D5/D5M Test Method for Penetration of Bituminous Mate-
4.1.1 Flash Point (Tag Open-Cup)—Test Method D3143/
rials D3143M.
D95 Test Method for Water in Petroleum Products and
4.1.2 Viscosity, Kinematic—Test Method D2170/D2170M.
Bituminous Materials by Distillation 4.1.3 Viscosity, at 60 °C [140 °F]—Test Method D2171/
D113 Test Method for Ductility of Asphalt Materials
D2171M.
4.1.4 Distillation—Test Method D402/D402M.
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D04 on Road
NOTE 1—If a 100-mL graduate does not permit sufficiently close
and Paving Materials and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D04.40 on
readings to determine conformity to these specifications with the desired
Asphalt Specifications.
accuracy, receivers graduated in 0.1-mL divisions shall be used.
Current edition approved Dec. 15, 2021. Published Dec
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