702Bituminous Materials

(Last Revised September, 2016) SCOPE. These specifications cover the material requirements and testing methods of bituminous materials:

GENERAL. The bituminous material volume shall be measured at 60°F. The specific gravity at 60°F shall be included with each shipment of bituminous material to a plant or project site. MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS. Bituminous materials shall meet the following requirements.

crude petroleum and blending with a modifier, if necessary, to meet the required performance grade specified in the contract documents. PG binders shall meet the requirements of Table 702 -1 Performance-Graded Binders for Paving. The PG binder supplier shall: • Certify that the PG binder meets NYSDOT requirements. • Include type of modification and any special handling instructions in the certification if the PG binder is modified, • Provide the design mixing and compaction temperatures on their bill of lading. • Provide AASHTO M 332 test data and all necessary shipping documents in accordance with the Department’s Materials Method 702-1 Quality Assurance Procedure for Performance-Graded (PG) Asphalt Binders. TABLE 702-1 PERFORMANCE-GRADED BINDERS FOR PAVING

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Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) January 1, 2026 VOLUME 4 MATERIAL DESIGNATION 702- 58E34 702- 64S22 702- 64V22 702- 64H22 702- 64E22 PERFORMANCE- GRADE PG 58E PG 64S PG 64V PG 64H PG 64E -34 -22 -22 -22 -22 Test Requirements AASHTO M 332 Any PG binder previously approved that has been stored in the mixing plant tank over the winter shall be re-sampled and accepted by the Department before it is used.

702-2Miscellaneous Asphalt Cements. The asphalt cement shall be homogeneous, free from water,

and shall not foam when heated to 350°F. The supplier shall provide material test results and shipping documents that state the volume of material certified. TABLE 702-2 MISCELLANEOUS ASPHALT CEMENTS MATERIAL DESIGNATION 702-0700 Test Requirements Minimum Maximum Penetration, 77°F (25°C), 100 g, 5 second (AASHTO T 49) 18 60 Flash Point, COC, °F (AASHTO T 48) 393 - Solubility in trichloroethylene, % (AASHTO T 44) 99.5 - Softening Point, °F (AASHTO T 53) 130 167 Loss on Heating, 325°F (163°C), 5 hour, % (AASHTO T 47) - 1.0 Penetration of Residue, % of Original (AASHTO T 49) 60 - Ductility, 77°F (25°C), 5 cm/minute, cm (AASHTO T 51) 5 -

synthetic resin binder and rapid curing synthetic resin liquid. The synthetic resin binder is a light insensitive liquid used in colored synthetic resin binder concrete. The rapid curing synthetic resin liquid is a tack coat for the resin binder concrete and shall be light colored and compatible with the resin binder concrete placed over it. The synthetic resin shall be homogeneous and shall meet the requirements in Table 702-3 Synthetic Resins. TABLE 702-3 SYNTHETIC RESINS TYPE Resin Binder Rapid Curing Resin Liquid MATERIAL DESIGNATION 702-7000 702-7100 Test Requirements Min. Max. Min. Max. Penetration, 77°F (25°C), 100 g, 5 second 75 100 - - Viscosity, 140°F (60 °C), m2/s (x 10-6) - - 8 30 Flash Point, COC, °F 400 - - - Solubility in trichloroethylene, % 99.5 - 99.5 - Loss of Heating, 325°F (163°C), 5 hr., % - 1.0 - - Water, % - 0.0 - 0.2 Color, (30% binder/70% toluene) Gardner Standard Color Scale, (ASTM D 1544) - 16 - -

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Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) January 1, 2026 VOLUME 4 Test on Residue from Thin Film Oven Test, (AASHTO T 179) Penetration, % of Original 47 - - - Residue from Evaporation, 221°F (105°C), 3 hr., (ASTM D 1644), % - - 50 - Suggested Spraying Temperature, °F - - 50 120 Typical Uses Hot Plant Mix Tack Coat

separation of asphalt, after thoroughly mixing, within 30 days after delivery. The asphalt emulsion shall be agitated or circulated to ensure a homogeneous emulsion prior to sampling or application of material. Material that has separated due to freezing is unacceptable at any time. Asphalt emulsions shall meet the requirements shown in Table 702-4 Anionic Asphalt Emulsions, or Table 702-5 Cationic Asphalt Emulsions. Test data and shipping documents shall be provided by the supplier in accordance with the Department's Materials Method 702-2 Asphalt Emulsion – Quality Assurance. TYPE M ATERIAL DESIGNATION GRADE Test Requirements M in.M ax.M in.M ax.M in.M ax.M in.M ax.M in.M ax.M in.M ax.M in.M ax.M in.M ax.M in.M ax.M in.M ax. Em ulsion (1) : Viscosity, Saybolt Furol, 77°F (25°C), second 20 100 20 100 - - - - 100 - 100 - 100 - 50 - 20 100 20 100 Viscosity, Saybolt Furol, 122°F (50°C), second - - - - 75 400 75 400 100 400 100 400 - - - - - - - - Storage Stability Test, 1 Day (Difference in % Residue) Demulsibility, 35 mL, 0.02 N, CaCl2, % 60 - 60 - 60 - 60 - - - - - - - - - - - - - Cement Mixing Test(2), % - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2.0 - 2.0 Siev e Test, % - 0.10 - 0.10 - 0.10 - 0.10 - 0.10 - 0.10 - 0.10 - 0.10 - 0.10 - 0.10 Residue by Distillation, % 55 - 55 - 63 - 63 - 65 - 65 - 65 - 65 - 57 - 57 - Oil Distillate, Volume Total Emulsion, % - 1.5 - 1.5 - 2.5 - 2.5 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 1.5 - 1.5 Residue from Distillation Test(1): Penetration, 77°F (25°C), 100 g, 5 second 100 200 40 90 100 200 100 200 100 200 100 200 40 90 200 - 100 200 40 90 Ductility, 77°F (25°C), 5 cm/minute, cm 40 - 40 - 40 - 40 - 40 - 40 - 40 - 40 - 40 - 40 - Solubility in trichloroethylene, % 97.5 - 97.5 - 97.5 - 97.5 - 97.5 - 97.5 - 97.5 - 97.5 - 97.5 - 97.5 - Float Test(3), 140°F (60°C), second - - - - - - 1200 - - - 1200 - 1200 - 1200 - - - - -

1 - 1-1-1 SS-1h - 1 - 1 - 1 HFMS-2 -1 HFMS-2h HFMS-2s SS-1 - 1 - RS-1 RS-1h RS-2 HFRS-2 M S-2 702-3001 1- TABLE 702-4 ANIONIC ASPHALT EMULSIONS RAPID SETTING M EDIUM SETTING SLOW SETTING 702-3601702-3501702-3402702-3401702-3301702-3201702-3102702-3101702-3002

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requirements of Table 702-4 and 702-5 except as modified in Table 702-6 Polymer Modified Asphalt Emulsions. The polymer modifier shall be milled or blended into the base asphalt or emulsifying agent prior to the emulsification process.

reaches approximately 275°F (135°C), move the ring burner approximately level with the bottom of the still. Increase the temperature to a maximum 350°F +/- 10°F (177°C +/- 5°C), maintaining this temperature for 15 minutes.

to ensure a homogeneous emulsion prior to sampling or application of material. The consistency of the diluted tack coat shall be appropriate for pumping and uniform application. Only the grades of emulsions meeting the requirements of Table 702-7 Diluted Tack Coat shall be allowed. These diluted tack coats may be produced by diluting the base asphalt emulsion grade with an emulsifier and/or water and thoroughly mixing into a homogeneous liquid. M ATERIAL DESIGNATION GRADE Test Requirements M in.M ax.M in.M ax.M in.M ax.M in.M ax.M in.M ax.M in.M ax.M in.M ax.M in.M ax. Em ulsion(1): Viscosity, Saybolt Furol, 77°F (25°C), second 20 100 20 100 - - - - - - 20 100 20 100 20 100 Viscosity, Saybolt Furol, 122°F (50°C), second - - - - 100 400 50 450 50 450 - - - - - - Storage Stability Test, 1 Day (Difference in % Residue) Classification Test Particle Charge Test(2) Siev e Test, % - 0.10 - 0.10 - 0.10 - 0.10 - 0.10 - 0.10 - 0.10 - 0.10 Cement Mixing Test(3), % - - - - - - - - - - - 2.0 - 2.0 - - Residue by Distillation, % 60 - 60 - 65 - 65 - 65 - 57 - 57 - 62 - Oil Distillate, Volume Total Emulsion, % - 1.5 - 1.5 - 2.5 - 10 - 10 - 1.5 - 1.5 - - Residue from Distillation Test(1): Penetration, 77°F (25°C), 100 g, 5 second 100 250 40 90 100 250 100 250 40 90 100 250 40 90 40 90 Ductility, 77°F (25°C), 5 cm/minute, cm 40 - 40 - 40 - 40 - 40 - 40 - 40 - 40 - Solubility in trichloroethylene, % 97.5 - 97.5 - 97.5 - 97.5 - 97.5 - 97.5 - 97.5 - 97.5 -

702-4601702-4501702-4401702-4301702-4201 SETTINGSLOW SETTINGM EDIUM SETTINGRAPID SETTING TABLE 702-5 CATIONIC ASPHALT EMULSIONS QUICKTYPE CRS-1 CRS-1h CRS-2 CM S-2 702-4101702-4002702-4001 CSS-1 CSS-1h CQS-1h - 1 - 1 - 1 - CM S-2h 1 - 11 - 1 - 1 - Positive Passes --------- PositivePositive --- PositivePositivePositivePositivePositive Passes Passes --- TABLE 702-6 POLYMER MODIFIED ASPHALT EMULSIONS MATERIAL DESIGNATION 702-XXXXP(1) Emulsion Grade Test Requirement Minimum CQS-1h – 702-4601 Elastic Recovery at 50°F(10°C)(2,3),% 40 Softening Point, °F(4) 140 All Other Polymer Modified Emulsions Elastic Recovery at 50°F(10°C)(2,3),% 50

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Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) January 1, 2026 VOLUME 4 TABLE 702-7 DILUTED TACK COAT MATERIAL DESIGNATION 702-XXXXT(1) Emulsion Grades Test Requirements(2) Min. Max. 702-3401 702-3601 702-4501 Sieve Test - 0.10 Residue by Distillation, % 38 50 Oil Distillate, Volume of Total Emulsion, % - 2 Test on Residue from Distillation: Penetration, 77°F (25°C), 100 g, 5 seconds 40 90

circulated to ensure a homogeneous emulsion prior to sampling or application of material. The consistency of the straight tack coat shall be appropriate for pumping and uniform application. Only the grades of emulsions meeting the requirements of Table 702-8 Straight Tack Coat shall be allowed in straight tack coat applications. These tack coats shall not be further diluted with water. . TABLE 702-8 STRAIGHT TACK COAT MATERIAL DESIGNATION 702-XXXXT(1) Emulsion Grades Test Requirements(2) Min. Max. 702-3002 702-4002 Sieve Test, % - 0.10 Residue by Distillation – Grade 702-3002, % 55 - Residue by Distillation – Grade 702-4002, % 60 - Oil Distillate, Volume of Total Emulsion, % - 2 Test on Residue from Distillation: Penetration, 77°F (25°C), 100 g, 5 seconds 40 90

place recycling projects. Use ASTM D 4552, Standard Practice for Classifying Hot-Mix Recycling Agents, grades RA25 and RA75 petroleum-based recycling agents specifically designed as a rejuvenator meeting the requirements in Table 702-9 Recycling Agent. Use Emulsified Recycling Agents, grades ERA25 (an emulsified RA25) and ERA75 (an emulsified RA75) petroleum-based recycling agents specifically designed as a rejuvenator meeting the requirements in Table 702-10 Emulsified Recycling Agent. TABLE 702-9 RECYCLING AGENT MATERIAL DESIGNATION (GRADE) 702-5030 (RA25) 702-5050 (RA75) Test Requirements Test Method Min Max Min Max Tests on Residue from Distillation: Viscosity, 140ºF (60ºC), cSt Flash Point, CSC, ºF T 201 901 4500 4501 12500

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Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) January 1, 2026 VOLUME 4 T48 426 -- 426 -- Test on Residue from RTFO, 325ºF (163ºC): Viscosity Ratio Weight Change, ±, % T 240 -- -- -- -- Specific Gravity T 228 Report Report TABLE 702-10 EMULSIFIED RECYCLING AGENT MATERIAL DESIGNATION (GRADE) 702-5031 (ERA25) 702-5051 (ERA75) Test Requirements Test Method Min Max Min Max Tests on Residue from Distillation: Viscosity, 140ºF (60ºC), cSt Flash Point, CSC, ºF T 201 T 48 901 426 4500 -- 4501 426 12500 -- Test on Residue from RTFO, 325ºF (163ºC): Viscosity Ratio Weight Change, ±, % T 240 -- -- -- -- Specific Gravity T 228 Report Report Saybolt Furol Viscosity @ 77ºF (25ºC), sec. T 59 20 100 20 100 Storage Stability, 24 hrs, % -- 1.5 -- 1.5 Sieve, % -- 0.1 -- 0.1 Residue, by distillation, % 65 -- 65 -- BASIS OF APPROVAL. The procedural directives for sampling, testing, and certifying the bituminous material, and for achieving and maintaining Approved List status, are available from the Materials Bureau. BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. PG binder will be accepted based on the Primary Source appearing on the approved list and the source’s certification and satisfactory test results from samples taken where the material is incorporated into the work. Miscellaneous asphalt cements and synthetic resins will be accepted based on the manufacturer’s certification. Asphalt Emulsions, including Tack Coat, will be accepted based on the Primary Source appearing on the approved list, the source’s certification, and satisfactory test results from samples taken where the material is incorporated into the work. Asphalt Rejuvenating Agent will be accepted based on the manufacturer’s certification. The use of any other grade of recycling agent requires prior approval from the Director, Materials Bureau.

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