Work Item
ASTM WK95918
Revision of D8159-19 Standard Test Method for Automated Extraction of Asphalt Binder from Asphalt Mixtures
Rationale
Updating ASTM D8159 standard to include an acceptable reagent for extraction in the form of a non-hazmat solvent alternative addresses regulatory, safety, environmental, and economic pressures put forth by new EPA regulations around chlorinated solvents like TCE, DCM and PCE, all while maintaining method integrity.
Work Item Status
Date Initiated: 08-05-2025
Technical Contact: Ann Baranov