Asphalt Institute’s Asphalt Odor Management Tool

The Asphalt Institute’s new Asphalt Odor Management Tool is a comprehensive, science-based resource that helps facilities better understand, evaluate, and control odors from stationary asphalt operations. This user-friendly guide explains how odors form and move, how they are perceived and measured, and which proven technologies can be deployed to mitigate them. From detailed insights into odor chemistry and detection thresholds to practical strategies for developing site-specific control plans, the tool equips industry professionals with actionable solutions to reduce odor impacts. It also underscores the value of transparent communication and community outreach, helping organizations build trust while demonstrating responsible environmental stewardship.

The Asphalt Institute promotes petroleum asphalt as a safe, environmentally friendly construction material for highways, streets, and roofing systems through a program of scientific research and technological development. The member-driven HSE committee works closely with Eurobitume, the European association of bitumen producers based in Brussels, Belgium, to address global health and safety issues.

You’ll find the Asphalt Institute Odor Management Tool below, or for download on their website.

Additional Asphalt Odor Management Resources:

• Webinar – Asphalt Odor Management Tool: Introduction to Odor – In this series of webinars beginning on February 10, 2026, attendees will learn how asphalt odors are measured, monitored, and evaluated in real-world settings. The session will review available odor-monitoring options, including direct odor observations, trained odor panels, and chemical surrogates.
• Webinar – Asphalt Odor Management Tool: Odor Measurement and Assessment – On March 17, 2026, participants will be guided through the steps for completing an effective odor assessment, from planning through documentation. The webinar will conclude with case studies illustrating how odor assessments are applied in practice, offering practical insights for evaluating odor concerns and supporting informed decision-making.