Pavement
- Publication no: ATM-112-22
- Published: 26 July 2022
- Edition: 4.0
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This test method sets out the procedure for the determination of the flash point of polymer modified binders (PMBs). This test method is applicable to PMBs used in the construction and maintenance of pavements (as specified in ATS 3110).
The method is intended to indicate fire risk and the presence of volatile oils in PMBs. Minimum flash points are specified to minimise the risk of flammable vapours accumulating in the ullage space of transport and storage containers with consequent risk of explosion.
The flash point of a binder is determined by slowly heating the material in an open metal cup until a temperature is reached at which vapours on the surface of the material are ignited or ‘flash’ in the presence of a test flame.
This test method can also be downloaded as a Word document.
Edition 4.0 published July 2022
- New test method number applied
- References updated
Edition 3.0 published February 2020 (PDF | Word)
- Foreword removed
- Safety Disclaimer added
- Safety precaution statement removed
- References updated
- Apparatus/Procedure – allows both AS 2341.14 and ASTM D92 to be used to perform the test. Allows an equivalent thermometric device to be used with AS 2341.14 in addition to the specified thermometer
- Reporting – flash point results now rounded to the nearest 10 °C to be consistent with AS 2341.14
- Precision statements included
Edition 2.0 published March 2006
- New test method number applied
Edition 1.0 published June 2005
- 1. References
- 2. Apparatus
- 3. Procedure
- 3.1 Sample Preparation
- 3.2 Determination of Flash Point
- 4. Reporting
- 5. Precision