ANALYSIS OF BITUMEN 85/100
Test method
specification
characteristic
D-70
1.01-1.05
Specific gravity @ 25/25 c
D-5
85/100
Penetration @ 25 c
D-36
42/52
Softening point c
D-113
100max
Ductility @25 c
D-6
0.5max
Loss on heating %wt
D-6 & D-5
20max
Drop in penetration after heating %
D-92
232min
Flash point c
D-4
99.5min
Solubility cs2 %wt
0.2max
Organic matter insoluble in cs2 %wt
*A.A.S.H.O.T.102
negative
Spot test