Bitumen standards & Grades

Standardizing Bodies

In different regions and countries, different Standards and Grading systems are used for determining the quality of petroleum bituminous Binders. The most recognized standards for petroleum bitumen are published by

• European Committee for Standardization (CEN)
  • Deutsche Industrie Norm (DIN EN)
  • Association Française de Normalisation (AFNOR – NF EN)
  • BSI Standards - the UK's National Standards Body (NSB - BS EN)
• American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
• American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO)
• South African Standard Organization (SABS)
• Standards Australia (AS)

Most Commonly Used Bitumen Specifications