EN 13301:2010
(Main)Bitumen and bituminous binders - Determination of staining tendency of bitumen
General Information
- Abstract
This document specifies a method for the determination of the staining tendency of bitumen.
This method is applicable to bitumen having a Ring-and-Ball softening point greater than or equal to 80 °C. For softer bitumen, the test conditions may be modified by agreement between the involved parties.
The procedure described in this document may be used to compare results against a material for which the staining tendency is known.
NOTE Staining properties are related to the colloidal stability of the bitumen with higher values indicating lower stability.
WARNING The use of this standard can involve hazardous materials, operations and equipment. This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and to determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 09-Mar-2010
- Withdrawal Date
- 29-Sep-2010
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 336 - Bituminous binders
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 336 - Bituminous binders
- Current Stage
- 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
- Start Date
- 25-Nov-2025
- Completion Date
- 09-Sep-2026
- Directive
- Harmonized Standard305/2011 - Regulation (eu) No 305/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 march 2011 laying down harmonised conditions for the marketing of construction products and repealing council directive 89/106/eec
Not Harmonized89/106/EEC - Construction products
Overview
EN 13301:2010 (CEN) specifies a laboratory method to determine the staining tendency of bitumen and bituminous binders. The test is intended for materials with a Ring-and-Ball softening point greater than or equal to 80 °C (with agreed modifications for softer binders). The measured staining tendency is related to the colloidal stability of the bitumen: higher staining widths indicate lower colloidal stability.
The method compares stained ring widths produced when molten bitumen is cast into retaining rings on filter paper and oven-conditioned. Results are expressed as the mean stained-ring width (rounded to the nearest 0,5 mm) and offer a practical means to screen materials for exudation or staining potential that can affect roofing products and adjacent materials during storage and use.
Safety note: The standard warns that hazardous materials and operations may be involved. Users must establish appropriate safety and health practices and comply with applicable regulations.
Key Topics
- Applicability: Bitumen with Ring-and-Ball softening point ≥ 80 °C; alternative test conditions may be agreed for softer bitumen.
- Principle: A retaining ring filled with molten bitumen is placed on cellulose filter paper and oven-conditioned to produce a stained circle. The stained ring width is measured on the underside of the paper.
- Critical conditions and apparatus:
- Oven temperature: (80 ± 1) °C for (120 ± 1) h.
- Use two rings per sample; make four diameter measurements ~45° apart and average.
- Filter paper: standard cellulose fibre, ashless analytical grade - suitable examples have porosity ≈ 8 µm and basis mass ≈ 92 g/m² (thickness ≈ 210 µm).
- Rings: square-shouldered per EN 1427; deformities must be avoided.
- Results and precision: Report the mean stained ring width of the two rings, rounded to 0,5 mm. Repeatability: differences >0,5 mm are rare (1 in 20). Reproducibility: differences >1,0 mm are rare (1 in 20).
Applications
- Quality control of bitumen and bituminous binders to detect exudation risk.
- Selection and comparison of materials where staining could damage roofing membranes, packaged products or adjacent materials during storage and handling.
- Supporting specification and acceptance criteria in procurement, manufacturing and storage planning.
Related Standards
- EN 58 - Sampling of bituminous binders (sampling protocol required before testing).
- EN 1427 - Ring-and-Ball softening point method (defines rings and related practice).
- EN 12594 - Preparation of test samples for bitumen testing.
Use EN 13301:2010 as part of a coordinated test program to assess colloidal stability and staining risk of bituminous products, and always follow the documented safety and sampling procedures referenced in the standard.
Relations
- Replaces
EN 13301:2003 - Bitumen and bituminous binders - Determination of staining tendency of bitumen - Effective Date
- 22-Dec-2008
- Effective Date
- 27-May-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Referred By
EN 13304:2009 - Bitumen and bituminous binders - Framework for specification of oxidised bitumens - Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 13301:2010 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Bitumen and bituminous binders - Determination of staining tendency of bitumen". This standard covers: This document specifies a method for the determination of the staining tendency of bitumen. This method is applicable to bitumen having a Ring-and-Ball softening point greater than or equal to 80 °C. For softer bitumen, the test conditions may be modified by agreement between the involved parties. The procedure described in this document may be used to compare results against a material for which the staining tendency is known. NOTE Staining properties are related to the colloidal stability of the bitumen with higher values indicating lower stability. WARNING The use of this standard can involve hazardous materials, operations and equipment. This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and to determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
This document specifies a method for the determination of the staining tendency of bitumen. This method is applicable to bitumen having a Ring-and-Ball softening point greater than or equal to 80 °C. For softer bitumen, the test conditions may be modified by agreement between the involved parties. The procedure described in this document may be used to compare results against a material for which the staining tendency is known. NOTE Staining properties are related to the colloidal stability of the bitumen with higher values indicating lower stability. WARNING The use of this standard can involve hazardous materials, operations and equipment. This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and to determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
EN 13301:2010 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 75.140 - Waxes, bituminous materials and other petroleum products; 91.100.50 - Binders. Sealing materials. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 13301:2010 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 13301:2003, EN 1427:2026, EN 1427:2015, EN 58:2012, EN 12594:2024, EN 13304:2009. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 13301:2010 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 305/2011, 89/106/EEC. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.QHQWHBitumen und bitumenhaltige Bindemittel - Bestimmung der Ausölneigung von BitumenBitumes et liants bitumineux - Determination de la tendance à l'exsudation des bitumesBitumen and bituminous binders - Determination of staining tendency of bitumen91.100.50Veziva. Tesnilni materialiBinders. Sealing materials75.140Voski, bitumni in drugi naftni proizvodiWaxes, bituminous materials and other petroleum productsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 13301:2010SIST EN 13301:2010en,fr,de01-junij-2010SIST EN 13301:2010SLOVENSKI
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March 2010 ICS 75.140; 91.100.50 Supersedes EN 13301:2003English Version
Bitumen and bituminous binders - Determination of staining tendency of bitumen
Bitumes et liants bitumineux -Determination de la tendance à l'exsudation des bitumes
Bitumen und bitumenhaltige Bindemittel - Bestimmung der Ausölneigung von Bitumen This European Standard was approved by CEN on 23 January 2010.
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