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Example of EN and ASTM specs for one key-grade.

Characteristics
50/70 Pen
Test Method Units Limits
min. max.
   
Penetration at 25°C EN 1426 mm./10 50 - 70
Softening Point EN 1427 °C 46 - 54
Fraass Breaking Point EN 12593 °C -8
Flash Point EN 22592 °C 230
       
Resistance to Hardening EN 12607-1    
Mass Change (±)   % m/m 0.5
Residue, Penetration at 25°C (% of original penetration) EN 1426 % 50
Residue, Softening Point EN 1427 °C 48
Softening Point Increase EN 1427 °C 11

Characteristics
70/100 Pen
Test Method Units Limits
min. max.
   
Penetration at 25°C EN 1426 mm./10 70 - 100
Softening Point EN 1427 °C 43 - 51
Fraass Breaking Point EN 12593 °C -10
Flash Point EN 22592 °C 230
       
Resistance to Hardening EN 12607-1    
Mass Change (±)   % m/m 0.8
Residue, Penetration at 25°C (% of original penetration) EN 1426 % 46
Residue, Softening Point EN 1427 °C 45
Softening Point Increase EN 1427 °C 11
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