BS EN 13305-2009 PDF

Full title and description

STB BS EN 13305-2009 — Bitumen and bituminous binders. Framework for specification of hard industrial bitumens. This is the British-adopted version of EN 13305:2009 and provides a framework for specifying hard industrial bitumens used in flooring, varnishes, mineral rubber, roofing and mastics.

Abstract

EN 13305:2009 establishes a specification framework (grades, key properties and test methods) for hard industrial bitumens. It describes how products are graded (notably by ring-and-ball softening point values expressed as H‑grades), lists principal properties and links to the test methods typically used to verify performance and composition. The intention is to provide a basis for quality agreements between supplier and client.

General information

• Status: Current (British adoption of EN 13305:2009).
• Publication date: 30 April 2009.
• Publisher: British Standards Institution (BSI) — adopted from the European standard EN 13305:2009.
• ICS / categories: 75.140 (Waxes, bituminous materials and other petroleum products); 91.100.50 (Binders, sealing materials).
• Edition / version: BS EN 13305:2009 (identical to EN 13305:2009).
• Number of pages: Typically 8 pages (compact framework standard).

Scope

This standard provides a framework for the specification of hard industrial bitumens used mainly in flooring, varnishes, mineral rubber, roofing and mastic applications. It covers the properties to be specified, the grading system (H‑grades based on ring-and-ball softening point intervals) and refers to the appropriate test methods for those properties, enabling supplier‑client quality agreements to be made. It does not replace specific product standards but gives a common structure for specifying hard industrial bitumen products.

Key topics and requirements

• Framework for specification: structure for product descriptions and quality agreements between supplier and user.
• Grading system: classification by ring-and-ball softening point with H‑prefix grades (limits expressed in multiples of 5 °C).
• Required properties: typical listing includes softening point, penetration, solubility, density and loss on heating (where applicable).
• Reference test methods: points to established EN/ISO methods for penetration (EN 1426), softening point (EN 1427) and solubility (EN 12592) among others.
• Application areas: flooring, varnishes, mineral rubber compounds, roofing and mastics — describing intended end‑uses for selection of appropriate grades.
• Compatibility with national adoptions: identifies identical/adopted national standards (e.g., DIN, NF, I.S., NBN versions where applicable).

Typical use and users

Manufacturers and suppliers of industrial bitumens; materials engineers and specifiers in flooring, roofing, varnish and rubber compound industries; product development and quality assurance laboratories; purchasers and contract specifiers requiring a clear product grade and test basis for procurement and acceptance. The standard is used to create concise product specifications and supplier–client quality agreements.

Related standards

Standards commonly referenced alongside EN 13305:2009 include EN 1426 (penetration), EN 1427 (softening point — ring and ball), EN 12592 (solubility), EN 13303 (determination of loss in mass after heating for industrial bitumen), and international test methods such as ISO/CEN methods for flash points (EN ISO 2592) and density measurement. These documents provide the specific test procedures underlying the properties cited in EN 13305.

Keywords

hard industrial bitumen, bitumen specification, H‑grades, ring and ball softening point, penetration, solubility, flooring bitumen, roofing bitumen, varnish bitumen, mastic, material specification

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: BS EN 13305:2009 is the British-adopted version of EN 13305:2009 titled "Bitumen and bituminous binders. Framework for specification of hard industrial bitumens." It sets a framework for specifying hard industrial bitumen products for several industrial uses.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers the structure of product specifications, grading by ring-and-ball softening point (H‑grades), the key properties to be agreed between supplier and client, and references to the test methods used to verify those properties. It is a framework rather than a detailed product performance standard.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Bitumen manufacturers, product formulators (flooring, roofing, varnish, rubber compounds), purchasing/specification teams, and test laboratories when defining, supplying or accepting hard industrial bitumen grades.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The document is EN 13305:2009 adopted as BS EN 13305:2009, published 30 April 2009. Available sources list it as the current edition (it supersedes earlier related drafts/versions such as elements from 2003). Users should always verify with the national standards body for any amendments or newer revisions before purchase or formal referencing.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is part of the series of standards addressing bitumen and bituminous binders and is linked by reference to a range of test standards (EN 1426, EN 1427, EN 12592, EN 13303, EN ISO 2592, etc.) that together cover properties and test methods for industrial bitumens.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Hard industrial bitumen, H‑grade, ring-and-ball softening point, penetration, solubility, flooring bitumen, roofing bitumen, varnish, mastic, product specification.