IP 504: Bitumen and bituminous binders - Determination of staining tendency of bitumens

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  • Method adopted/last revised: 2010
  • Method reapproved: None
  • REF/ISBN: IP504-BITUMEN
  • Status: Current
  • First printed in STM books: January 2010

Scope

This European Standard specifies a method for the determination of the staining tendency of bitumen.

NOTE 1 Staining properties are related to the colloidal stability of the bitumen with higher values indicating lower stability.

The method is applicable to bitumen having a ring-and-ball softening point greater than or equal to 80 °C.

NOTE 2 For softer bitumen the test conditions may be modified by agreement between the involved parties.

The procedure described in this standard may be used to compare results against a material for which the staining tendency is known.

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