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Roofing Asphalt Proficiency Sample Program (PSP)

ASPHALT INSTITUTE INC

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Funding Amount

$330 per set of samples

Deadline

June 30, 2026

50 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Roofing Asphalt Proficiency Sample Program

Program Type: Annual testing program coordinated by Asphalt Institute

Purpose: Evaluate laboratory performance and promote consistency in roofing asphalt testing

Geographic Scope: International (multiple countries supported in registration form)

Focus Areas: Roofing asphalt laboratory testing and proficiency evaluation

Program Details

Each participating laboratory receives:

  • Two sample containers

  • Detailed testing and reporting instructions

  • Opportunity to perform and report results on common roofing asphalt tests

    • Eligible Tests

    Participants may perform testing including:

  • Softening Point: ASTM D36 (Ring & Ball Apparatus) or ASTM D3461 (Mettler Cup-and-Ball Method)

  • Flash Point: ASTM D92, Flash and Fire Points by Cleveland Open Cup

  • Penetration: ASTM D5, Penetration of Bituminous Materials at 0°C, 25°C, and 46°C (32°F, 77°F, and 115°F)

  • Ductility: ASTM D113, Ductility of Bituminous Materials at 25°C (77°F)

  • Rotational Viscosity: ASTM D4402, Viscosity Determination of Asphalt at Elevated Temperatures Using a Rotational Viscometer (204°C / 400°F)

  • Stain Index: ASTM D2746, Staining Tendency of Asphalt

  • Rheological Testing: ASTM D7175, Dynamic Shear Rheometer (DSR) at high and intermediate temperatures

    • Optional Rheological Tests

    DSR-based procedures including:

  • High temperature characterization (analogous to Softening Point test)

  • Single-point intermediate temperature characterization (analogous to Penetration test at 25°C/77°F)

  • Multi-point intermediate temperature characterization (analysis of key high-stiffness rheological parameters)

    • Timeline for 2026

    • Request Deadline: June 30, 2026
    • Shipping Date: On or before July 31, 2026
    • Testing Period: Approximately eight weeks after receiving samples
    • Closing Date: October 16, 2026
    • Final Report: November 20, 2026

    Deliverables

    Following submission deadline, participants receive:

  • Summary report showing individual laboratory results

  • Comparison with other participating labs

    • Contact Information

    Asphalt Institute
    2696 Research Park Drive
    Lexington, KY 40511-8480
    Telephone: +1 859 288 4960

    How to Apply

    How to Enroll

    1. Access Registration Form: Visit the Roofing Asphalt PSP Registration Form page
    2. Complete Contact Details:
    - Lab contact name (first and last)
    - Title
    - Email (required)
    - Company name (required)
    - Office phone (required)

    3. Provide Billing Address:
    - Street address
    - City, state/province, ZIP code
    - Country

    4. Enter Shipping Address(es):
    - Specify up to 4 lab locations for sample delivery
    - Include lab contact name and address for each location
    - Edit/delete capability for multiple locations

    5. Select Participation Option:
    - Choose continuous participation until cancellation (Yes/No)

    6. Estimate Company Locations:
    - Indicate total number of participating lab locations from your organization

    7. Select Payment Method:
    - Online credit card payment
    - Purchase order/Invoice billing

    8. Submit Form:
    - Complete CAPTCHA verification
    - Submit application
    - You will receive email with payment and next step details

    Cost

    $330 per set of samples (each set includes two sample containers)

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