This European Standard specifies a method for the determination of the dynamic viscosity of bituminous binders by means of a vacuum capillary viscometer at 60 °C in a range between 0,003 6 Pas and 580000 Pas. Other temperatures are possible if calibration constants are known. Bituminous emulsions are not within the scope of this method. NOTE 1 Emulsions containing bituminous binders are not considered to be covered by this method. This method can be used for recovered and/or stabilized binders obtained from emulsions. NOTE 2 The viscosity behaviour of some polymer modified bitumens (PMB) is not demonstrated in a vacuum capillary viscometer. Other methods are more relevant. WARNING - Use of this European Standard can involve hazardous materials, operations and equipment. This European Standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this European Standard to identify the hazards and assess the risks involved in performing this test method and to implement sufficient control measures to protect individual operators (and the environment). This includes appropriate safety and health practices and determination of the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
EN 12596:2014 Referenced Document
ASTM D2171-01 Standard Test Method for Viscosity of Asphalts by Vacuum Capillary Viscometer*， 2024-04-20 Update
ASTM E77-98 Standard Test Method for Inspection and Verification of Thermometers
EN 12594:2014 Bitumen and bituminous binders - Preparation of test samples
EN ISO 3696:1995 Water for Analytical Laboratory Use- Specification and Test Methods (ISO 3696 : 1987)
EN 12596:2014 history
2023EN 12596:2023 Bitumen and bituminous binders - Determination of dynamic viscosity by vacuum capillary
2014EN 12596:2014 Bitumen and bituminous binders - Determination of dynamic viscosity by vacuum capillary
1999EN 12596:1999 Bitumen and Bituminous Binders - Determination of Dynamic Viscosity by Vacuum Capillary Ratified European Text