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At CMT Technical Services, asphalt binder and emulsion testing is more than a checklist item—it is how agencies, owners and contractors confirm that every ton of mix will meet performance-grade (PG), safety and longevity requirements once it hits the road.

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  • Performance-Grade (PG) Binder Testing Services

    PERFORMANCE-GRADE (PG) BINDER TESTING SERVICES

    Services include:

    • Binder Recovery w/Distillation 
    • Conventional Distillation 
    • PG Binder Grade Determination 
    • PG Blending Formulation 
    • SMA Mastic Properties Series 
    • Toughness/Tenacity 
    • AC Test Series 
    • Rotovap Distillation

    Our AASHTO-accredited laboratory provides rapid PG verification, binder recovery with rotary evaporation, conventional distillation and mastic-property analysis. Each procedure follows the latest [AASHTO M 320 standard](https://aashtobooks.transportation.org/Standard/Format?StandardNumber=M320) for reliable, repeatable results.

    Core PG tests

    •  Binder recovery with distillation
    •  PG grade determination & blending formulation
    •  SMA mastic property series
    •  Toughness / tenacity and AC test series

  • Comprehensive Emulsion Verification

    COMPREHENSIVE EMULSION VERIFICATION

    Services include:

    • Anionic Verification 
    • Cationic Verifications 
    • CMS-2 Series 
    • CQS-1h Series Verification  
    • CRS Series 
    • CSS Series  
    • HF Verification 
    • HFMS-2SP Series 
    • MS 1,2 & 2h Series 
    • QS Series 
    • RS Series

    We evaluate anionic, cationic and specialty grades to confirm application rate, set time and residue performance. Typical series include CMS-2, CQS-1h, CRS, CSS, HFMS-2SP, MS, QS and RS. Results arrive the same day through LabPortal so crews can adjust spread rates without delay.

  • RAP (Recycled Asphalt Pavement) Extraction & Recovery

    RAP (RECYCLED ASPHALT PAVEMENT) EXTRACTION & RECOVERY

    Services include:

    • Chemical Extraction 
    • RAP Recovery W/PG Determination 
    • Aggregate Specific Gravities Included 

    Recycled Asphalt Pavement (RAP) adds sustainability and cost efficiency—if the recovered binder still meets spec. Our technicians perform chemical extraction, residue recovery with PG determination and aggregate specific-gravity measurements to optimize plant blends.

  • Why CMT?

    Why CMT?

    • Regional reach: Labs in Utah, Arizona, Colorado, Idaho and Texas streamline logistics.
    • Data clarity: Digital reports, photo documentation and trend dashboards integrate with your QC program.
    • Expert oversight: PhD chemists, former DOT specialists and Level III technologists oversee every test.

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