Description of the product
Paving grade bitumen 70/100 can be used to a limited extent for asphalt concrete (AC) and stone mastic asphalt (SMA) in wearing courses on roads designed for light traffic, on the assumption that the mix resistance to rutting is confirmed.
Properties
| Property | Unit | Test method | Requrement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penetration at 25°C |
0.1 mm | EN 1426 | 70 - 100 |
| Softening point | °C | EN 1427 | 43 - 51 |
| Resistance to hardening at 163°C | EN 12607-1 (RTFOT method) | - | |
| Retained penetration | % | EN 12607-1 (RTFOT method) | ≥ 46 |
| Increase in Softening point | °C | EN 12607-1 (RTFOT method) | ≤ 9 |
| Change of mass* (absolute value) | % | EN 12607-1 (RTFOT method) | ≤ 0.8 |
| Flash point | °C | EN ISO 2592 | ≥ 230 |
| Solubility | % (m/m) | EN 12592 | ≥ 99.0 |
* Change of mass may be a positive or negative value