Viscosity by Vacuum Capillary Viscometer (T202 / D2171)
The viscosity at 60°C (140°F) characterizes flow behavior and may be used for specification requirements for cutbacks and asphalt cements. The time is measured for a fixed volume of the asphalt to be drawn up through a capillary tube by means of vacuum, under closely controlled conditions of vacuum and temperature.
Ash Content (D128)
This test determines the amount of inorganic material that is present in the asphalt.
Ductility (T51 / D113)
This test method provides one measure of tensile properties of the asphalt and may be used for specification requirements.
Flash Point, Cleveland Open Cup (T48 / D92)
This test method 
describes the determination of the flash point and fire point of petroleum products in the temperature range from 79-400°C by a manual or automated Cleveland open cup apparatus. (Not applicable for fuel oils)
Flash Point, Pensky-Martens Closed Cup (D93)
This test method covers the determination of the flash point of petroleum products in the temperature range from 40-360°C by a manual or automated Pensky-Martens closed-cup apparatus.
Float Test (D139)
This test characterizes the flow behavior or consistency of asphalt. It is one element in establishing the uniformity between shipments and/or sources.
Penetration (T49 / D5)
The penetration test is used as a measure of consistency. Higher values of penetration indicate softer consistency.
Softening Point, Ring and Ball (T53 / D36)
Bitumens are viscoelastic materials without sharply defined melting points; they gradually become softer and less viscous as the temperature rises. For this reason, softening points must be determined by an arbitrary and closely defined method if results are to be reproducible. The softening point is useful in the classification of asphalts, as one element in establishing the uniformity of shipments or sources of supply, and is indicative of the tendency of the material to flow at elevated temperatures encountered in service.
Solubility (T44 / D2042)
This test measures the portion of asphalt that is soluble in trichloroethylene; which represents the active cementing constituents of the asphalt.
Specific Gravity, Pyconometer method (T228 / D70)
This test method covers the determination of the specific gravity and density of bituminous materials. Values of density are used for converting volumes to units of mass, and for correcting measured volumes from the temperature of measurement to a standard temperature.
