ASTM D2042-22 - Standard Test Method for Solubility of Asphalt Materials in Trichloroethylene or Toluene
Standard Test Method for Solubility of Asphalt Materials in Trichloroethylene or Toluene
| Standard number: | D2042-22 |
| Released: | 01.01.2022 |
| Status: | Active |
| Pages: | 3 |
| Section: | 04.03 |
| Keywords: | asphalt; Gooch crucible; solubility; toluene; trichloroethylene; |
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the degree of solubility in trichloroethylene or toluene of asphalt materials having little or no mineral matter.
Note 1: This method is not applicable to tars and their distillation residues or highly cracked petroleum products. For methods covering tars, pitches, and other highly cracked petroleum products, and the use of other solvents, see Test Methods D4, D2318, and D2764.
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. Specific precaution statements are given in Section 7.
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.