EN 12595:2007
(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. 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 anhydrous binders obtained from emulsions (stabilised and/or recovered binders).
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 establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Publication Date
- 13-Mar-2007
- Withdrawal Date
- 22-Sep-2026
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 336 - Bituminous binders
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 336 - Bituminous binders
- Current Stage
- 9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
- Start Date
- 05-Nov-2014
- 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
- 22-Dec-2008
- Effective Date
- 03-Nov-2011
- 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 12595:2007 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. 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 anhydrous binders obtained from emulsions (stabilised and/or recovered binders). 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 establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine 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. 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 anhydrous binders obtained from emulsions (stabilised and/or recovered binders). 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 establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
EN 12595:2007 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 12595:2007 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 12595:1999, EN 12595:2014, EN 12954:2019, EN 58:2012, EN ISO 3696:1995, EN ISO 2592:2017. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 12595:2007 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 and bituminous binders - Determination of kinematic viscosityBitumes et liants bitumineux - Détermination de la viscosité cinématiqueBitumen und bitumenhaltige Bindemittel - Bestimmung der kinematischen ViskositätTa slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 12595:2007SIST EN 12595:2007en91.100.50Veziva. Tesnilni materialiBinders. Sealing materials75.140Voski, bitumni in drugi naftni proizvodiWaxes, bituminous materials and other petroleum productsICS:SIST EN 12595:20001DGRPHãþDSLOVENSKI
STANDARDSIST EN 12595:200701-julij-2007
EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 12595March 2007ICS 75.140; 91.100.50Supersedes EN 12595:1999
English VersionBitumen and bituminous binders - Determination of kinematicviscosityBitumes et liants bitumineux - Détermination de la viscositécinématiqueBitumen und bitumenhaltige Bindemittel - Bestimmung derkinematischen ViskositätThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 3 February 2007.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the CEN 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 translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN Management Centre has the same status as theofficial versions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland,France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal,Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2007 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 12595:2007: E
Specifications of viscometers.10 Annex B (normative)
Characteristics of thermometers.13 Annex C (informative)
Calibration of viscometers.14 Bibliography.17
When thermometers are completely submerged, corrections for each individual thermometer based on calibration under conditions of complete submergence are determined and applied. If the thermometer is completely submerged in the bath during use, the pressure of the gas in the expansion chamber will be higher or lower than during standardisation, and can cause high or low reading on the thermometer. It is essential that liquid-in-glass thermometers are recalibrated periodically and those official corrections be adjusted as necessary to conform to any changes in temperature readings. The thermometer shall be read, estimating the reading to 0,1°C. NOTE 2 Thermometers should be checked at regular intervals. NOTE 3 A commonly used procedure given in method ASTM E 77 applies a correction which is based on changes in the ice point calibration. Other temperature measuring devices may be used instead of mercury stem thermometers, however, the mercury stem thermometer is the reference device. Therefore, any alternative device employed shall be calibrated so as to provide the same readings as would be provided by the mercury stem thermometer,
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