Test Methods and Specifications

Cover of Supply of Polymer Modified Binders
Supply of Polymer Modified Binders
  • Publication no: ATS-3110-23
  • Published: 5 June 2023
  • Edition: 2.0

Austroads Technical Specification ATS 3110 sets out the requirements for the supply of polymer modified binders (PMBs) and crumb rubber modified binders for use in both sprayed sealing and asphalt applications.

The technical specification can also be downloaded as a Word document.

Please note: Edition 2.0  includes a number of changes including the renaming of binder grade S45R to S15R. All changes are listed in the Amendment Record in the specification and in the online Change log.

Edition 2.0 includes the following changes:

  • Table 8.1: addition of properties for S9R grade; S45R renamed to S15R; change to the way segregation and mass loss limits are expressed.
  • Table 8.2: addition of properties for A18R and A5E grades; removal of A25E grade; modification of A35P properties to reflect changes in polymer sources; change to the way segregation and mass loss limits are expressed.
  • Table 8.3: addition of properties for S9RF grade.
  • Table 8.4: removal of properties for the maximum % of foreign materials other than iron.
  • 1. Scope
  • 2. Referenced Documents
  • 3. Definitions
  • 4. Quality System Requirements
  • 5. Manufacture of Binders
  • 6. Sampling and Testing of Binders
  • 7. Records
  • 8. Properties of Binders
  • 9. Frequency of Testing
  • Annexure A: Summary of Hold Points, Witness Points and Records