BS EN 13305:2009

This standard BS EN 13305:2009 Bitumen and bituminous binders. Framework for specification of hard industrial bitumens is classified in these ICS categories:

• 91.100.50 Binders. Sealing materials
• 75.140 Waxes, bituminous materials and other petroleum products

This European Standard provides a framework for the specification of hard industrial bitumens used mainly in flooring, varnishes, mineral rubber, roofing and mastic. Within Europe several types of hard industrial bitumen are used, and dependent upon traditional practices, different grades may be used for the same purpose. The framework given in this European standard provides a basis for quality agreements to be established between supplier and client. The hard industrial bitumen products are graded by the limits of the ring and ball softening point values, expressed as multiples of 5, and are characterised by an H in front of the values.