TABLES 1.1-1.

6 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

To be read in conjunction with section 1.2 of IP Bitumen safety code.

Table 1.1 Product specifications – Paving and hard paving grade bitumens

Table 1.1a Product specifications – Paving grade bitumens

(from 20 dmm to 330 dmm penetration) (BS EN 12591)

Property Test Grade

method 20/30 30/45 35/50 40/60 50/70 70/100 100/150 160/220 250/330
Penetration at 25°C IP 49 20-30 30-45 35-50 40-60 50-70 70-100 100-160 160-220 250-330
Softening point °C (min.) IP 58 55 52 50 48 46 43 39 35 30
(max.) 63 60 58 56 54 51 47 43 38
Resistance to hardening at IP 460 part 1
163°C or IP 460
part 3
- change of mass % (max.) 0,5 0,5 0,5 0,5 0,5 0,8 0,8 1,0 1,0
- retained penetration (min.) IP 49 55 53 53 50 50 46 43 37 35
- softening point after IP 58 57 54 52 49 48 45 41 37 32
hardening, minimum (°C)
Flash point, minimum (°C) IP 36 240 240 240 230 230 230 230 220 220
Solubility, minimum (%) IP 47 99,0 99,0 99,0 99,0 99,0 99,0 99,0 99,0 99,0
Kinematic viscosity at IP 319 530 400 370 325 295 230 175 135 100
135°C, minimum (mm²/s)
Note IP 34 can be used to investigate possible contamination but is likely to give lowers results.

Table 1.1b Product specifications – Paving grade bitumens

(from 250 dmm to 900 dmm penetration (BS EN 12591))

Property Test method Grade

250/330 330/430 500/650 650/900
Penetration at 15°C (dmm) IP 49 70-130 90-170 140-260 180-360
Dynamic viscosity at 60°C, minimum (Pa.s) IP 222 18 12 7,0 4,5
Kinematic viscosity at 135°C, minimum IP 319 100 85 65 50
(mm²/s)
Resistance to hardening at 163°C IP 460 part 1 or
- change of mass, maximum, ± (%) IP 460 part 3 1,0 1,0 1,5 1,5
- viscosity ratio at 60°C, maximum 4,0 4,0 4,0 4,0
Flash point, minimum (°C) IP 34 180 180 180 180
Solubility, minimum (%, m/m) IP 47 99,0 99,0 99,0 99,0
 Table 1.1c Product specifications – Paving grade bitumens
(soft bitumens) (BS EN 12591)

Property Test method Grade

V1500 V3000 V6000 V12000
Kinematic viscosity at 60°C (mm²/s) IP 319 1 000-2 000 2 000-4 000 4 000-8 000 8 000-16 000
Flash point, minimum (°C) IP 34 160 160 180 180
Solubility, minimum (%, m/m) IP 47 99,0 99,0 99,0 99,0
Resistance to hardening, TFOT 120°C IP 460 part 2
- change of mass, maximum, ± (%) 2,0 1,7 1,4 1,0
- viscosity ratio at 60°C, maximum 3,0 3,0 2,5 2,0

Table 1.1d Product specifications – Hard paving grade bitumens

(BS 3690/1)

Property Penetration at 25 °C Softening point (°C) Loss on heating for 5 h at 163 °C

Loss by mass % Drop in penetration
(max.) (min.)

Grade: 15 pen 10-20 63-76 0,1 20

Test method IP 49 IP 58 IP 506

Table 1.2 Product specifications – Hard industrial grade bitumens

(BS EN 13305)

Property Test method Grade

H 80/90 H 100/120
Softening point (°C) (min.) IP 58 80 100
(max.) 90 120
Penetration at 25°C (min.) IP 49 6 2
(max.) 12 10
Loss on heating for 5 h at 163°C IP 506
Loss by mass % (max.) 0,5 0,05

Table 1.3 Product specifications – Oxidised grade bitumens

(BS EN 13304)

Property Test method Grade

75/30 85/25 85/40 95/25 105/35 115/15
Softening point °C (min.) IP 58 70 80 80 90 100 110
(max.) 80 90 90 100 110 120
Penetration at 25°C IP 49 30 ± 5 25 ± 5 40 ± 5 25 ± 5 35 ± 5 15 ± 5
Loss on heating for 5 h at 163 °C IP 506
Loss by mass % (max.) 0,2 0,2 0,5 0,2 0,5 0,2
 Table 1.4 Product specifications – Cutback bitumens (BS 3690/1)

Property Test Grade

method 50 secs 100 secs 200 secs
Viscosity (STV) at 40 °C, 10 mm cup IP 502 50 ± 10 100 ± 20 200 ± 40
Distillation
(a) Distillate to 225 °C (% by volume max.) IP 525 1 1 1
360 °C (% by volume) 8 to 14 6 to 12 4 to 10
(b) Penetration at 25 °C of residue from distillation to IP 49 100 to 350 100 to 350 100 to 350
360 °C

Table 1.5 Product specifications – Polymer-modified bitumens

Polymer-modified bitumens are not currently covered by any British Standard. However, BS EN 14023 Bitumen
and bituminous binders – Specifications for polymer modified bitumens, is being developed by the Comité
Européen de Normalisation (European Committee for Standardisation, CEN).
For polymer-modified bitumens, information on specifications and MSDSs should be obtained from the binder
supplier.

Table 1.6 Product specifications – Bitumen emulsions

Table 1.6a Product specifications – Anionic bitumen emulsions

(BS 434/1)

Property Grade
A1- A1- A1- A2- A2- A3 A4
60 55 40 57 50
Residue on 710 µm BS sieve (% by mass maximum) 0,05 0,05 0,05 0,05 0,05 0,05 0,05
Residue on 150 µm BS sieve (g per 100 ml maximum) 0,15 0,15 0,15 0,15 0,15 0,15 0,15
Stability to mixing with coarse aggregate(% coagulation) 20-80 20-80 20-80 <40 <40 <5 <5
Stability to mixing with cement (% coagulation) – – – >2 >2 >2 –
Binder content (minimum % by mass) 58 53 38 55 48 55 56
Viscosity (º Engler 20 ºC) 6-9 5-8 4 max. 8 max. 5 max. 9 max. 8 max.
Coagulation of emulsion at low temperature nil nil nil nil nil nil nil
Storage stability (short period test) 60 60 60 60 60 60 60
(inversions to clear sediment, maximum)
Storage stability (long period test) 2 2 – 2 2 2 2
(water content difference %, maximum)
Particle charge negative
 Table 1.6b Product specifications – Cationic bitumen emulsions
(BS 434/1)

Property Grade
K1-70 K1-60 K1-40 K2 K3
Residue on 710 µm BS sieve (% by mass maximum) – 0,05 0,05 0,05 0,05
Residue on 150 µm BS sieve (g per 100 ml maximum) – 0,15 0,15 0,15 0,15
Binder content (minimum % by mass) 67 57 38 57 56
Viscosity (º Engler 20 ºC) – 6–9 4 max. 10 max. 10 max.
Viscosity Redwood No. II (s at 85 ºC) 25 – 35 – – – –
(Note 1)
Coagulation of emulsion at low temperature – nil Nil nil nil
Storage stability (short period test) – 60 60 60 60
(inversions to clear sediment, maximum)
Storage stability (long period test) – 2 – 2 2
(water content difference %, maximum)
Particle charge positive
Note 1 The viscosity range in the table is intended to serve as a guide only and viscosities greater than 35 s can
be used provided that the emulsion can meet the transverse distribution requirements of BS 1707 when sprayed
in hot binder distributors conforming to BS 1707.
 Table B.1 Recommended bitumen handling and storage temperatures

To be read in conjunction with Annex B of IP Bitumen safety code.

Grade Minimum pumping Typical bitumen temperature at Maximum

temperature (°C) time of application (°C) handling and
Note 1 Mixing Spraying storage
Note 2 Note 3 temperature (°C)
Note 5
Paving grades (BS EN 12591:2000)
250/330 pen 100 135 165 190
160/220 pen 110 140 175 190
100/150 pen 110 150 190 190
70/100 pen 120 160 - 190
50/70 pen 125 165 - 190
40/60 pen 125 165 – 200
35/50 pen 130 170 – 200
30/45 pen 130 175 – 200
20/30 pen 140 185 – 200
Hard paving grades (prEN 13924: draft)
15/25 pen 145 190 - 200
10/20 pen 150 190 - 200

Hard grades (BS EN 13305)

H80/90 160 200 – 230
H100/120 190 230 – 230

Oxidised grades (BS EN 13304) Note 6

75/30 150 195 – 230
85/25 165 210 – 230
85/40 165 210 – 230
95/25 175 220 – 230
105/35 190 230 – 230
115/15 205 230 – 230

Cutback grades (BS 3690) Note 4 Note 7

50secs 65 105 150 160
100secs 70 110 160 170
200secs 80 120 170 180

Notes:
1. Maximum pumping viscosity – approx. 2 000 cSt (all grades).
2. Mixing / Coating viscosity – approx. 200 cSt (all grades).
3. Spraying viscosity – approx. 60 cSt (penetration grades).
4. Spraying viscosity – approx. 30 cSt (cutback grades).
5. Based on generally satisfactory experience of the storage and handling of paving, hard paving and
oxidised grades in contact with air. Subject to avoidance of flammable atmospheres in the vapour
spaces of storage tanks.
6. In oxidised bitumen rundown tanks, i.e. those that are, or can be, directly connected to the process
plant, and except where oxygen depletion is applied temperatures should not exceed 200°C.
7. Based on generally satisfactory experience of storage and handling cutback grades in contact with
air. Subject to avoidance of sources of ignition in the vicinity of tank vents and open air operations.
8. For polymer-modified bitumens and proprietary products advice on handling requirements should be
contained in an MSDS obtained from the binder supplier.
 REFERENCES

The references pertinent to the above tables are reproduced here from the full listing given in Annex E of IP
Bitumen safety code.

British Standards Institution (BSI)

BS 434/1 Bitumen road emulsions (anionic and cationic). Specification for bitumen road emulsions.
BS 1707 Specification for hot binder distributors for road surface dressing.
BS 3690/1 Bitumens for building and civil engineering. Specification for bitumens for road purposes and other
panel areas.
BS EN 12591 Bitumen and bituminous binders. Specification for paving grade bitumens.
BS EN 13304 Bitumen and bituminous binders. Framework for specification of oxidised bitumens.
BS EN 13305 Bitumen and bituminous binders. Framework of specification of hard industrial bitumens.

IP (published by Energy Institute)

Standards for testing and sampling
— IP 34 Determination of flash point – Pensky-Martens closed cup method. (Technically identical to
BS 2000/34, BS EN ISO 2719.)
— IP 36 Determination of flash and fire points – Cleveland open cup method. (Technically identical to
BS 2000/36, BS EN ISO 2592.)
— IP 47 Methods of test for petroleum and its products. BS 2000-47. Bitumen and bituminous binders.
Determination of solubility. (Technically identical to BS 2000/47, BS EN 12592.)
— IP 49 Methods of test for petroleum and its products. Bitumen and bituminous binders. Determination
of needle penetration. (Technically identical to BS 2000/49, BS EN 1426.)
— IP 58 Methods of test for petroleum and its products. Bitumen and bituminous binders. Determination
of softening point. Ring and ball method. (Technically identical to BS 2000/58, BS EN 1427.)
— IP 222 Methods of test for petroleum and its products. Bitumen and bituminous binders. Determination
of dynamic viscosity by vacuum capillary. (Technically identical to BS 2000/222, BS EN 12596.)
— IP 319 Methods of test for petroleum and its products. Bitumen and bituminous binders. Determination
of kinematic viscosity. (Technically identical to BS 2000/319, BS EN 12595.)
— IP 460 part 1 Methods of test for petroleum and its products. Bitumen and bituminous binders.
Determination of the resistance to hardening under the influence of heat and air. RTFOT method.
(Technically identical to BS 2000/460.1, BS EN 12607/1.)
— IP 460 part 2 Methods of test for petroleum and its products. Bitumen and bituminous binders.
Determination of the resistance to hardening under the influence of heat and air. TFOT Method.
(Technically identical to BS 2000/460.2, BS EN 12607/2.)
— IP 460 part 3 Methods of test for petroleum and its products. Bitumen and bituminous binders.
Determination of the resistance to hardening under the influence of heat and air. RFT Method.
(Technically identical to BS 2000/460.3, BS EN 12607/3.)
— IP 474 Bitumen and bituminous binders – Sampling bituminous binders. (Technically identical to
BS 2000/474, BS EN 58.)
— IP 502 Methods of test for petroleum and its products. Bitumen and bituminous binders. Determination
of the efflux time of petroleum cut-back and fluxed bitumens (Technically identical to BS 2000/502,
BS EN 13357.)
— IP 506 Methods of test for petroleum and its products. Bitumen and bituminous binders. Determination
of the loss in mass after heating of industrial bitumens. (Technically identical to BS 2000/506,
BS EN 13303.)
— IP 525 Methods of test for petroleum and its products. Bitumen and bituminous binders. Determination
of the distillation characteristics of petroleum cut-back bitumen products.