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Example of EN and ASTM specs for one key-grade.
Characteristics
50/70 Pen |
Test Method |
Units |
Limits
min. max. |
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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 |
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Resistance to Hardening |
EN 12607-1 |
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Mass Change (±) |
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% 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. |
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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 |
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Resistance to Hardening |
EN 12607-1 |
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Mass Change (±) |
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% 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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