Where the product is used
- Highway asphalt
- Airport pavements
- Road maintenance
- Industrial waterproofing blends
Regional DevelopmentNetworks LLCRequest a Quote ↗← Back to energy productsEN 12591 / ASTM D946 · destination road-authority specification
Paving Grade Bitumen
Paving binder supplied by penetration grade and destination standard.
Commercial overviewContract basis,
Contract basis,
clearly defined.
Bitumen is nominated by penetration or performance grade. The matrix illustrates a commonly traded 60/70 penetration grade; local road-authority requirements and the signed contract prevail.
Reference basisTypical 60/70 penetration reference
Detailed specification
Quality acceptance matrix
Values are commercial reference points—not an offer or automatic guarantee. Use the current official standard and agreed contract schedule for procurement.
ParameterReference requirementTest method / basis
Penetration at 25°C60–70 dmmASTM D5 / EN 1426
Softening pointApproximately 48–56°CASTM D36 / EN 1427
Ductility at 25°C100 cm minimum typicalASTM D113
Flash point232°C minimum typicalASTM D92
Solubility99.0% minimumASTM D2042
Specific gravity at 25°CReported / typical 1.01–1.06ASTM D70
Loss on heating0.2% maximum typicalASTM D6
Retained penetration after heatingGrade / standard specificASTM D5 after conditioning
Viscosity at 135°CReportedASTM D4402
WaterContract maximumASTM D95
Transaction file
- Refinery certificate of quality
- Batch test report
- Safety data sheet
- Origin and packing documents
- Independent quantity report
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Standards are revised over time. Procurement must confirm the current edition and destination law.
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