Bitumen Standards

Bitumen in drum
In different regions and countries, different standards and grading systems are used for determining the quality of petroleum bituminous binders.

The most recognized for petroleum bitumen standards

1. European Committee for Standardization (CEN)

2. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

3. American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO)

4. South African Standard Organization (SABS)

5. Standards Australia (AS).

Most Commonly Used Bitumen Specifications

1. Bitumen Standards Grade

2. Polymer Modified Bitumen

3. Bitumen Emulsions (ANIONIC; CATIONIC; UNMODIFIED; POLYMER MODIFIED)

(Note: Internationally there exist a very broad range of emulsion specifications; many of them are technically inaccurate and confusing.)

4. CUTBACK BITUMEN.

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  1. Chris Hemsworth

    This is very helpful and informative. A very good read.

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