SIST EN 12849:2009

Bitumen and bituminous binders - Determination of penetration power of bituminous emulsions

This European Standard specifies a method for the determination of the penetration power of bituminous emulsions.
This test method is applicable to low-viscosity bituminous emulsions.
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 determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

Bitumen und bitumenhaltige Bindemittel - Bestimmung der Eindringfahigkeit von Bitumenemulsion

Diese Europäische Norm legt ein Verfahren zur Bestimmung der Eindringfähigkeit von Bitumenemulsionen in
Referenzfüller fest.
Dieses Prüfverfahren ist auf Bitumenemulsionen mit geringer Viskosität anzuwenden.
WARNUNG — Die Anwendung dieser Norm kann den Umgang mit gefährlichen Substanzen und Ausrüstungsteilen
und die Ausführung gefährlicher Arbeitsgänge einschließen. Diese Norm erhebt nicht
den Anspruch, alle mit ihrer Anwendung verbundenen Sicherheitsprobleme anzusprechen. Es liegt in
der Verantwortung des Anwenders dieser Norm, geeignete Verhaltensregeln für den Arbeits- und
Gesundheitsschutz festzulegen und vor der Anwendung zu klären, ob einschränkende Vorschriften zu
berücksichtigen sind.

Bitumes et liants bitumineux - Détermination du pouvoir de percolation des émulsions de bitume

La présente norme européenne prescrit une méthode de détermination du pouvoir de percolation des
émulsions de bitume, avec des fines de référence.
Cette méthode est applicable aux émulsions de bitume de faible viscosité.
AVERTISSEMENT — L'utilisation de la présente Norme européenne implique l'intervention de
produits, d'opérations et d'équipements à caractère dangereux. La présente Norme européenne n'a
pas la prétention d'aborder tous les problèmes de sécurité associés à son usage. Il est de la
responsabilité de l'utilisateur de consulter et d'établir des règles de sécurité et d'hygiène appropriées
et de déterminer l'applicabilité des restrictions réglementaires avant utilisation.

Bitumen in bitumenska veziva - Določevanje sposobnosti penetriranja bitumenskih emulzij

General Information

• Status: Published
• Public Enquiry End Date: 04-Jan-2009
• Publication Date: 11-Jun-2009
• ICS: 75.140 - Waxes, bituminous materials and other petroleum products
• ICS: 91.100.50 - Binders. Sealing materials
• Technical Committee: VLA - Water proofing
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 25-May-2009
• Due Date: 30-Jul-2009
• Completion Date: 12-Jun-2009
• Directive: 305/2011 - 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
• Directive: 89/106/EEC - Construction products
• Ref Project: EN 12849:2009 - Bitumen and bituminous binders - Determination of penetration power of bituminous emulsions

Relations

• Replaces: SIST EN 12849:2003 - Bitumen and bituminous binders - Determination of penetration power of bitumen emulsions
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2009

Overview

SIST EN 12849:2009 is a European Standard developed by CEN that defines a standardized test method for determining the penetration power of bituminous emulsions. Specifically designed for low-viscosity bituminous emulsions, this standard ensures consistent assessment of how effectively these emulsions penetrate into reference filler materials. The penetration power is a critical quality parameter affecting the performance of bituminous binders used in construction and road paving industries.

The method involves measuring the time taken by a specified quantity of bituminous emulsion to penetrate a defined mixture of silica sand and silica filler, providing reliable data to evaluate emulsion properties. SIST EN 12849:2009 supersedes the earlier 2002 edition and includes updated references for the silica sand and filler materials used in testing.

Safety Note: This standard involves hazardous materials and laboratory operations. Users must adhere to proper safety and health protocols and comply with relevant regulations.

Key Topics

• Scope: Determination of penetration power for low-viscosity bituminous emulsions via a reference filler comprising silica sand and silica filler.
• Test Principle: Emulsion is poured onto a standardized filler mixture inside a glass test apparatus; the time for full penetration is recorded.
• Reference Materials:
  • Silica Sand Type F 34: Natural fine silica with specific particle size distribution and a SiO₂ content exceeding 99%.
  • Testing Silica Filler 315-001: Fine silica filler with defined particle size ranges, also with high SiO₂ purity.
• Test Apparatus: Glass tube equipped with a fused glass filter disc (pore size 160–250 µm) and pressure vent, ensuring controlled penetration conditions.
• Test Procedure: Involves drying the filler materials, uniformly mixing them, filling the test apparatus, and measuring penetration time of the emulsion. Two test portions are analyzed for accuracy, with repeat tests if results exceed defined variance.
• Expression of Results: Penetration time is recorded in minutes to the nearest integer; the final value is the arithmetic mean of two nearest results.
• Precision: Repeatability defined as ±3 minutes margin; reproducibility across different labs up to ±6 minutes, ensuring reliable and comparable results.
• Test Reporting: Must include sample identification, reference to SIST EN 12849:2009, apparatus and materials used, test result, procedural deviations, and dates of sampling, preparation, and testing.

Applications

SIST EN 12849:2009 serves as an essential guideline for manufacturers, testing laboratories, and quality control entities involved with bituminous emulsions used in:

• Road construction and maintenance
• Waterproofing and sealing applications
• Asphalt and bituminous binder production
• Specification compliance verification for bituminous materials
  This test method supports consistent quality assessment of emulsions, enhancing the durability and performance of bituminous products in infrastructure projects. The measurement of penetration power helps predict binding efficiency, adhesion qualities, and workability of emulsions under typical application conditions.

Related Standards

• EN 58: Sampling procedures for bitumen and bituminous binders relevant for preparing test samples aligned with EN 12849 requirements.
• EN 12594: Specifies preparation methods for test samples of bituminous binders, ensuring consistency in testing conditions.
• DIN 52046: Addresses wettability of bonding emulsions, providing complementary information on bituminous binder performance.
• EN ISO 4259: Defines precision data for petroleum product testing, underlying the precision framework applied to penetration tests in bituminous emulsions.

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By adhering to SIST EN 12849:2009, professionals in the field can reliably assess the penetration characteristics of bituminous emulsions, ensuring optimized binder selection and quality control in civil engineering and roadworks projects. This standard supports enhanced infrastructure longevity through precise, reproducible testing methodologies grounded in European best practices.

Standards Content (Sample)

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.MDBitumen und bitumenhaltige Bindemittel - Bestimmung der Eindringfahigkeit von BitumenemulsionBitumes et liants bitumineux - Détermination du pouvoir de percolation des émulsions de bitumeBitumen and bituminous binders - Determination of penetration power of bituminous emulsions91.100.50Veziva. Tesnilni materialiBinders. Sealing materials75.140Voski, bitumni in drugi naftni proizvodiWaxes, bituminous materials and other petroleum productsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 12849:2009SIST EN 12849:2009en,fr,de01-julij-2009SIST EN 12849:2009SLOVENSKI
STANDARDSIST EN 12849:20031DGRPHãþD

EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 12849March 2009ICS 75.140; 91.100.50Supersedes EN 12849:2002
English VersionBitumen and bituminous binders - Determination of penetrationpower of bituminous emulsionsBitumes et liants bitumineux - Détermination du pouvoir depercolation des émulsions de bitumeBitumen und bitumenhaltige Bindemittel - Bestimmung derEindringfähigkeit von BitumenemulsionenThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 17 February 2009.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the CEN Management Centre or to any CEN member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN Management Centre has the same status as theofficial versions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland,France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal,Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre:
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B-1000 Brussels© 2009 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 12849:2009: ESIST EN 12849:2009

Characteristics of the Silica Sand Type F 34 .8 Annex B (normative)
Characteristics of the Testing Silica Filler 315-001 .9 Bibliography . 10
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