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Colour indicator test for the presence of adhesion agent in chip seal binders (T30)

Published: | Category: Construction , Surfacing , Specifications | Audiences: Road controlling authorities, Road traffic engineers & consultants, Roading contractors

The T30 laboratory test method is used to detect the presence of adhesion agent chemicals in cutback bitumen used as a binder for chip sealing. The use of adhesion agents is mandatory and the colour indicator test is used as a quality control tool to confirm that the agents have been added to the cutback bitumen binder.

The areas covered by the method include:

  • materials and apparatus required
  • testing procedure
  • reporting requirements.

T30 is a new specification.

Publication details

  • Author:
  • Published: July 2024
  • Reference: NZTA T30
  • Contact: pavements@nzta.govt.nz
  • Conditions: This specification is mandatory for state highways and recommended for local roads.
  • Also known as: T30, T/30