EN 12595:2014
(Main)Bitumen and bituminous binders - Determination of kinematic viscosity
General Information
- Abstract
This European Standard specifies a method for the determination of the kinematic viscosity of bituminous binders at 60 °C and 135 °C, in a range from 6 mm2/s to 300 000 mm2/s. Other temperatures are possible if calibration constants are known. Bituminous emulsions are not covered within the scope of this method.
NOTE Emulsions containing bituminous binders are not considered to be covered by this method. The method can be used for recovered and/or stabilized binders obtained from emulsions.
Results for this method can be used to calculate dynamic viscosity when the density of the test material is known or can be determined.
WARNING - Use of this European Standard can involve hazardous materials, operations and equipment. This European Standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this European Standard to identify the hazards and assess the risks involved in performing this test method and to implement sufficient control measures to protect individual operators (and the environment). This includes appropriate safety and health practices and determination of the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Publication Date
- 04-Nov-2014
- Withdrawal Date
- 22-Sep-2026
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 336 - Bituminous binders
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 336/WG 1 - Bituminous binders for paving
- Current Stage
- 9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
- Start Date
- 05-Jul-2023
- Completion Date
- 23-Sep-2026
- Directive
- Harmonized Standard305/2011 - Regulation (eu) No 305/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 march 2011 laying down harmonised conditions for the marketing of construction products and repealing council directive 89/106/eec
Not Harmonized89/106/EEC - Construction products
Relations
- Effective Date
- 03-Nov-2011
- Effective Date
- 15-Jan-2020
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 12595:2014 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Bitumen and bituminous binders - Determination of kinematic viscosity". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies a method for the determination of the kinematic viscosity of bituminous binders at 60 °C and 135 °C, in a range from 6 mm2/s to 300 000 mm2/s. Other temperatures are possible if calibration constants are known. Bituminous emulsions are not covered within the scope of this method. NOTE Emulsions containing bituminous binders are not considered to be covered by this method. The method can be used for recovered and/or stabilized binders obtained from emulsions. Results for this method can be used to calculate dynamic viscosity when the density of the test material is known or can be determined. WARNING - Use of this European Standard can involve hazardous materials, operations and equipment. This European Standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this European Standard to identify the hazards and assess the risks involved in performing this test method and to implement sufficient control measures to protect individual operators (and the environment). This includes appropriate safety and health practices and determination of the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
This European Standard specifies a method for the determination of the kinematic viscosity of bituminous binders at 60 °C and 135 °C, in a range from 6 mm2/s to 300 000 mm2/s. Other temperatures are possible if calibration constants are known. Bituminous emulsions are not covered within the scope of this method. NOTE Emulsions containing bituminous binders are not considered to be covered by this method. The method can be used for recovered and/or stabilized binders obtained from emulsions. Results for this method can be used to calculate dynamic viscosity when the density of the test material is known or can be determined. WARNING - Use of this European Standard can involve hazardous materials, operations and equipment. This European Standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this European Standard to identify the hazards and assess the risks involved in performing this test method and to implement sufficient control measures to protect individual operators (and the environment). This includes appropriate safety and health practices and determination of the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
EN 12595:2014 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 75.140 - Waxes, bituminous materials and other petroleum products; 91.100.50 - Binders. Sealing materials. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 12595:2014 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 12595:2007, EN 12595:2023, EN 12607-2:2014, EN ISO 2592:2017, EN 12594:2024, EN ISO 3696:1995, EN 58:2012. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 12595:2014 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 305/2011, 89/106/EEC; Standardization Mandates: M/124. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Bitumen und bitumenhaltige Bindemittel - Bestimmung der kinematischen ViskositätBitumes et liants bitumineux - Détermination de la viscosité cinématiqueBitumen and bituminous binders - Determination of kinematic viscosity91.100.50Veziva. Tesnilni materialiBinders. Sealing materials75.140Voski, bitumni in drugi naftni proizvodiWaxes, bituminous materials and other petroleum productsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 12595:2014SIST EN 12595:2014en,fr,de01-december-2014SIST EN 12595:2014SLOVENSKI
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EN 12595
November 2014 ICS 75.140; 91.100.50 Supersedes EN 12595:2007English Version
Bitumen and bituminous binders - Determination of kinematic viscosity
Bitumes et liants bitumineux - Détermination de la viscosité cinématique
Bitumen und bitumenhaltige Bindemittel - Bestimmung der kinematischen Viskosität This European Standard was approved by CEN on 16 August 2014.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the same status as the official versions.
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Specifications of viscometers . 10 Annex B (informative)
Calibration of viscometers . 14 Annex C (informative)
Characteristics of thermometers. 17 Bibliography . 18
obtained from emulsions. Results for this method can be used to calculate dynamic viscosity when the density of the test material is known or can be determined. WARNING — Use of this European Standard can involve hazardous materials, operations and equipment. This European Standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this European Standard to identify the hazards and assess the risks involved in performing this test method and to implement sufficient control measures
to protect individual operators (and the environment). This includes appropriate safety and health practices and determination of the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 2 Normative references The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies. EN 58, Bitumen and bituminous binders - Sampling bituminous binders EN 12594, Bitumen and bituminous binders - Preparation of test samples EN 12607-2, Bitumen and bituminous binders - Determination of the resistance to hardening under the influence of heat and air - Part 2: TFOT Method EN ISO 2592, Determination of flash and fire points - Cleveland open cup method (ISO 2592) EN ISO 3696:1995, Water for analytical laboratory use - Specification and test methods (ISO 3696:1987) 3 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply. 3.1 kinematic viscosity ratio between the dynamic viscosity and the density of a liquid at the temperature of viscosity measured Note 1 to entry: Kinematic viscosity is a measure of a liquid’s resistance to flow under gravity. Note 2 to entry: The Sl unit of kinematic viscosity is m2/s; for practical use, a sub-multiple (mm2/s) is more convenient. 3.2 density mass of a liquid divided by its volume Note 1 to entry: When reporting density, the unit of density used, together with the temperature, is explicitly stated, for example kilogram per cubic metre. SIST EN 12595:2014
A temperature measuring device (combining sensor and reading unit) shall: — have a range from at least 55 °C to 140 °C, — be readable to 0,05 °C or less, and — have an accuracy of 0,1 °C or better. Sensors based on platinum resistance thermometers have been found suitable but other principles are also allowed. The thermal response time of the sensor shall be comparable with the former used reference (see informative Annex C). The temperature measuring device shall be calibrated regularly. A solid stem mercury thermometer (which used to be the former reference thermometer as described in Annex C) is also allowed if national regulations permit its use. The specified thermometers shall be standardized at total immersion; that is immersion to the top of the mercury column with the remainder of the stem and the expansion chamber at the top of the thermometer SIST EN 12595:2014
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