1.1These test methods and practices, given under the headings titled Composition, Consistency, Stability, and Examination of Residue, cover the examination of asphalt emulsions composed principally of a semisolid or liquid asphaltic base, water, and an emulsifying agent. The test methods cover the following tests and practices:
| Test | Sections |
| Composition: | |
| Water Content | 4 - 10 |
| Residue and Oil Distillate by Distillation | See Test Method D6997 |
| Residue by Evaporation | See Test Method D6934 |
| Particle Charge of Cationic Emulsified Asphalts | See Practice D7402 |
| Consistency: | |
| Viscosity (Saybolt Furol) | See Test Method D7496 |
| Stability: | |
| Demulsibility | See Test Method D6936 |
| Settlement | See Test Method D6930 |
| Cement Mixing | See Test Method D6935 |
| Sieve Test | See Test Method D6933 |
| Aggregate Coating | See Practice D6998 |
| Miscibility with Water | See Practice D6999 |
| Freezing | See Practice D6929 |
| Coating Ability and Water Resistance | 11 - 18 |
| Storage Stability of Asphalt Emulsion | See Test Method D6930 |
| Examination of Residue | 19 - 26 |
| Identification Test for Rapid Setting Cationic Emulsified Asphalt | 27 - 34 |
| Identification of Cationic Slow Set Emulsions | See Practice D7402 |
| Field Coating Test on Emulsified Asphalts | 35 - 40 |
| Emulsified Asphalt/Job Aggregate Coating Test | 41 - 46 |
| Density of Emulsified Asphalt | See Test Method D6937 |
| Residue by Low-Temperature Vacuum Distillation | See Test Method D7403 |
1.2The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.3This 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.
1.4This 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.