ASTM D2397/D2397M−13 Standard Specification for Cationic Emulsified Asphalt

This standard is issued under the fixed designation D2397/D2397M; 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.

This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.

ASTM D2397/D2397M−13 Standard Specification for Cationic Emulsified Asphalt

Scope
1.1 This specification covers seven grades of cationic emulsified asphalt for use in pavement construction in the manner designated.

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 non-conformance with the standard.

ASTM D2397/D2397M−13 Standard Specification for Cationic Emulsified Asphalt

Requirements
3.1 The emulsified asphalt shall be tested within 14 days of delivery.

The emulsified asphalt shall be homogeneous after thorough mixing provided separation has not been caused by freezing.

Emulsions separated by freezing shall not be tested.

3.2 Emulsified asphalt shall conform to the requirements prescribed in Table 1 or Table 2. If no table is specified, the default is Table 1.