Standard Test Method for Solubility of Asphalt Binders in Toluene by Centrifuge (Withdrawn 2017)

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This test method is a measure of the solubility of polymer-modified asphalt in toluene. The portion that is soluble in toluene represents the active cementing constituents. Additional tests to characterize the insoluble residue may be conducted. Such tests might include infrared spectroscopy, microscopy, ash content, and so forth.
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 D 3666 are generally considered capable of competent and objective testing/sampling/inspection/etc. Users of this standard are cautioned that compliance with Specification D 3666 alone does not completely assure reliable results. Reliable results depend on many factors; following the suggestions of Specification D 3666 or some similar acceptable guideline provides a means of evaluating and controlling some of these factors.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers determination of the degree of solubility of asphalt binders in toluene using centrifugal separation. The method is an alternative to Test Method D 2042, and may be preferable to Test Method D 2042 when testing modified asphalt binders.
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 A complete precision statement for this standard has not been developed at this time. Therefore, this standard should not be used for acceptance or rejection of a material for purchasing purposes.
1.5 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.
WITHDRAWN RATIONALE
This test method covered determination of the degree of solubility of asphalt binders in toluene using centrifugal separation.
Formerly under the jurisdiction of Committee D04 on Road and Paving Materials, this test method was withdrawn in October 2017 and replaced by Test Method D2042 on the Solubility of Asphalt Materials in Trichloroethylene.1

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Designation: D5546 − 09
Standard Test Method for
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Solubility of Asphalt Binders in Toluene by Centrifuge
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5546; 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. Summary of Test Method
1.1 This test method covers determination of the degree of 3.1 The sample is dissolved in toluene and centrifuged to
solubility of asphalt binders in toluene using centrifugal separate the insoluble material. The insoluble material is dried
separation.ThemethodisanalternativetoTestMethodD2042,
and weighed.
and may be preferable to Test Method D2042 when testing
modified asphalt binders.
4. Significance and Use
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
4.1 This test method is a measure of the solubility of
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
polymer-modified asphalt in toluene. The portion that is
standard.
soluble in toluene represents the active cementing constituents.
Additional tests to characterize the insoluble residue may be
1.3 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes
conducted. Such tests might include infrared spectroscopy,
which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes
microscopy, ash content, and so forth.
(excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered
as requirements of the standard.
NOTE 1—The quality of the results produced by this standard are
dependent on the competence of the personnel performing the procedure
1.4 Acomplete precision statement for this standard has not
and the capability, calibration, and maintenance of the equipment used.
beendevelopedatthistime.Therefore,thisstandardshouldnot
Agencies that meet the criteria of Specification D3666 are generally
be used for acceptance or rejection of a material for purchasing
considered capable of competent and objective testing/sampling/
inspection/etc. Users of this standard are cautioned that compliance with
purposes.
Specification D3666 alone does not completely assure reliable results.
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
Reliable results depend on many factors; following the suggestions of
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
Specification D3666 or some similar acceptable guideline provides a
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- means of evaluating and controlling some of these factors.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
5. Apparatus and Materials
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
5.1 Centrifuge:
2. Referenced Documents
5.1.1 A centrifuge with a swinging bucket rotor capable of
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
spinning two or more filled centrifuge tubes shall be used. The
D36 Test Method for Softening Point of Bitumen (Ring-and-
centrifuge shall be capable of delivering a minimum relative
Ball Apparatus)
centrifugal force (RCF) of 700 at the tip of the tubes, and
D2042 Test Method for Solubility of Asphalt Materials in
maintaining this RCF for a minimum of 10 min.
Trichloroethylene
5.1.2 The revolving head, trunnion rings, and trunnion cups,
D3666 Specification for Minimum Requirements for Agen-
including the cushions, shall be constructed soundly to with-
cies Testing and Inspecting Road and Paving Materials
stand the maximum centrifugal force capable of being deliv-
D4007 Test Method for Water and Sediment in Crude Oil by
eredbythepowersource.Thetrunnioncupsandcushionsshall
the Centrifuge Method (Laboratory Procedure)
support the tubes firmly when the centrifuge is in motion. The
centrifuge shall be enclosed by a metal chamber strong enough
to eliminate danger if any breakage occurs. The centrifuge
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D04 on Road
chamber shall be isolated from potential ignition sources.
and Paving Materials and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D04.47 on
Miscellaneous Asphalt Tests.
5.2 Centrifuge Tubes—For referee testing, each centrifuge
Current edition approved June 1, 2009. Published June 2009. Originally
tube shall be a 100-mL cone-shaped tube conforming to the
approved in 1994. Last previous edition approved in 2001 as D5546 – 01. DOI:
10.1520/D5546-09.
dimensions given in Fig. 1. For routine quality assurance
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
testing, alternate centrifuge tubes may be used. Alternate
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
centrifuge tubes shall have a cone shaped bottom, a length
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page
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