This document (EN 12697-42:2005) specifies a visual method of determining the amount and components of
coarse foreign matter in reclaimed asphalt. This method does not completely categorise the foreign matter
that can occur in asphalt.
NOTE 1 For the use of reclaimed asphalt in asphalt mixtures, it is important to know the components in the reclaimed
asphalt and to what extent coarse foreign matter is present that can influence the properties of the asphalt mix.
NOTE 2 The method is not intended to categorise all foreign materials but rather to ensure that the amount of coarse
foreign materials are minimised.
BS EN 12697-42:2005 history
2021BS EN 12697-42:2021 Bituminous mixtures. Test methods. Amount of foreign matter in reclaimed asphalt
2013BS EN 12697-42:2012 Bituminous mixtures. Test methods for hot mix asphalt. Amount of foreign matter in reclaimed asphalt
2005BS EN 12697-42:2005 Bituminous mixtures - Test methods for hot mix asphalt - Amount of coarse foreign matter in reclaimed asphalt