SIST EN 12848:2009

Bitumen and bituminous binders - Determination of mixing stability with cement of bituminous emulsions

This European Standard specifies a method for the determination of mixing stability of bitumen emulsions with cement. It applies to overstabilized cationic bitumen emulsions and to slow-setting and overstabilized anionic bitumen 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 Mischstabilität von Bitumenemulsionen mit Zement

Diese Europäische Norm legt ein Verfahren zur Bestimmung der Mischstabilität von Bitumenemulsionen mit
Zement fest. Sie ist auf überstabilisierte kationische Bitumenemulsionen und auf langsam abbindende und
überstabilisierte anionische Bitumenemulsionen anwendbar.
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 de la stabilité des émulsions de bitume en mélange avec du ciment

La présente norme européenne spécifie une méthode de détermination de la stabilité des émulsions de
bitume en mélange avec du ciment. Elle s’applique aux émulsions cationiques surstabilisées et aux émulsions
anioniques lentes et surstabilisées.
AVERTISSEMENT — L'utilisation de la présente Norme européenne peut impliquer l'intervention de
produits, d'opérations et d'équipements à caractères dangereux. La présente Norme européenne n'est
pas censée 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 stopnje stabilnosti bitumenskih emulzij z mešanjem s cementom

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: 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
• Directive:

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  Not Harmonized89/106/EEC - Construction products
• Mandate: M/124 - Mandate to CEN/CENELEC concerning the execution of standardization work for harmonized standards on road construction products
• Ref Project: EN 12848:2009 - Bitumen and bituminous binders - Determination of mixing stability with cement of bituminous emulsions

Relations

• Replaces: SIST EN 12848:2003 - Bitumen and bituminous binders - Determination of mixing stability with cement of bitumen emulsions
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2009
• Refers: SIST EN ISO 3696:1998 - Water for analytical laboratory use - Specification and test methods (ISO 3696:1987)
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Refers: SIST EN 12594:2025 - Bitumen and bituminous binders - Preparation of test samples
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Refers: SIST EN 58:2012 - Bitumen and bituminous binders - Sampling bituminous binders
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Refers: SIST EN 197-1:2011 - Cement - Part 1: Composition, specifications and conformity criteria for common cements
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Referred By: SIST EN 13808:2005 - Bitumen and bituminous binders - Framework for specifying cationic bituminous emulsions
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Referred By: SIST EN 14733:2005+A1:2011 - Bitumen and bituminous binders - Bituminous emulsions, fluxed and cut-back bitumen factory production control
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026

Overview

SIST EN 12848:2009, published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN), specifies a laboratory method for determining the mixing stability of bitumen emulsions with cement. This standard is essential for quality control and performance assessment of bituminous emulsions used in civil engineering and road construction. SIST EN 12848:2009 applies specifically to overstabilized cationic bitumen emulsions and to slow-setting and overstabilized anionic bitumen emulsions. By following this standard, professionals can assess the compatibility and performance of bituminous binders when mixed with cement under controlled conditions.

Key compliance note: This standard may involve hazardous materials and operations. It is the user's responsibility to ensure appropriate safety and regulatory practices are in place before implementation.

Key Topics

• Mixing stability with cement: Defines the test method for evaluating the amount of coagulated material produced when bituminous emulsions are mixed with cement.
• Applicable materials: Overstabilized cationic bitumen emulsions, slow-setting and overstabilized anionic bitumen emulsions, and Portland cement (CEM I, type R).
• Laboratory procedures: Step-by-step instructions for sample preparation, mixing, sieving, drying, and weighing to consistently measure mixing stability.
• Repeatability and reproducibility: Guidelines for ensuring reliable test results, including tolerances for variation between test runs and different laboratories.
• Test reporting: Essential information to include such as sample identification, reference to SIST EN 12848:2009, and recorded results.

Applications

The SIST EN 12848:2009 standard is widely used in the construction and materials testing industry to:

• Assess compatibility: Evaluate if specific bitumen emulsions are suitable for use in combination with cement for road construction and surface treatments.
• Enhance mix design: Provide reliable data to inform mix formulations for bituminous binders and pavement applications.
• Quality assurance: Support manufacturers and laboratories in certifying that products consistently meet European performance criteria.
• Research and development: Facilitate comparative studies and product improvements by providing a standardized testing framework.

Common application scenarios include:

• Road and highway engineering projects
• Quality control laboratories
• Bituminous binder and emulsion production facilities
• Infrastructure maintenance and repair planning

Related Standards

For comprehensive evaluation and oversight, SIST EN 12848:2009 is commonly referenced alongside other European and international standards, including:

• EN 58: Bitumen and bituminous binders - Sampling bituminous binders
• EN 197-1: Cement - Composition, specifications and conformity criteria for common cements
• EN 12594: Bitumen and bituminous binders - Preparation of test samples
• EN ISO 3696: Water for analytical laboratory use - Specification and test methods
• EN ISO 4259: Petroleum products - Determination and application of precision data in relation to methods of test
• ASTM D6935: Standard test method for determining cement mixing of emulsified asphalt

These referenced standards ensure cohesive and reliable procedures for material testing and construction quality management.

Keywords: SIST EN 12848:2009, bitumen emulsion, mixing stability, cement, bituminous binders, European Standard, laboratory testing, road construction, quality assurance, CEN.

Standards Content (Sample)

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.WXPHQVNLKBitumen und bitumenhaltige Bindemittel - Bestimmung der Mischstabilität von Bitumenemulsionen mit ZementBitumes et liants bitumineux - Détermination de la stabilité des émulsions de bitume en mélange avec du cimentBitumen and bituminous binders - Determination of mixing stability with cement 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 12848:2009SIST EN 12848:2009en,fr,de01-julij-2009SIST EN 12848:2009SLOVENSKI
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EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 12848March 2009ICS 75.140; 91.100.50Supersedes EN 12848:2002
English VersionBitumen and bituminous binders - Determination of mixingstability with cement of bituminous emulsionsBitumes et liants bitumineux - Détermination de la stabilitédes émulsions de bitume en mélange avec du cimentBitumen und bitumenhaltige Bindemittel - Bestimmung derMischstabilität von Bitumenemulsionen mit ZementThis 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 12848:2009: ESIST EN 12848:2009
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