Bsi bs en 12606 1 2015 (bs 2000 459 1 2015)

BS EN 12606-1:2015 BS 2000-459.1:2015 BSI Standards Publication Bitumen and bituminous binders — Determination of the paraffin wax content Part 1: Method by distillation BS EN 12606-1:2015 BRITISH STANDARD National foreword This British Standard is the UK implementation of EN 12606-1:2015 It supersedes BS EN 12606-1:2007/BS 2000-459.1:2000 which is withdrawn The UK participation in its preparation was entrusted to Technical Committee B/510/19, Bitumen and related products A list of organizations represented on this committee can be obtained on request to its secretary This publication does not purport to include all the necessary provisions of a contract Users are responsible for its correct application © The British Standards Institution 2015 Published by BSI Standards Limited 2015 ISBN 978 580 79760 ICS 75.140; 91.100.50 Compliance with a British Standard cannot confer immunity from legal obligations This British Standard was published under the authority of the Standards Policy and Strategy Committee on 31 July 2015 BS 2000 Series Energy Institute, under the brand of IP, publishes and sells all Parts of BS 2000, and all BS EN and BS ISO petroleum test methods that would be part of BS 2000, both in its annual publication “IP Standard Test Methods for analysis and testing of petroleum and related products, and British Standard 2000 Parts” and individually Amendments/corrigenda issued since publication Date Text affected EN 12606-1 EUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPÉENNE EUROPÄISCHE NORM July 2015 ICS 75.140; 91.100.50 Supersedes EN 12606-1:2007 English Version Bitumen and bituminous binders - Determination of the paraffin wax content - Part 1: Method by distillation Bitumes et liants bitumineux - Détermination de la teneur en paraffines - Partie : Méthode par distillation Bitumen und bitumenhaltige Bindemittel - Bestimmung des Paraffingehaltes - Teil 1: Destillationsverfahren This European Standard was approved by CEN on 27 May 2015 CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC 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 translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the same status as the official versions CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and United Kingdom EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION COMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATION EUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNG CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Avenue Marnix 17, B-1000 Brussels © 2015 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CEN national Members Ref No EN 12606-1:2015 E BS EN 12606-1:2015 EN 12606-1:2015 (E) Contents Page Foreword Scope Normative references Terms and definitions 4 Principle Reagents and materials Apparatus .5 Sampling Procedure .6 Calculation 10 Expression of results 11 11.1 11.2 Precision Repeatability Reproducibility .9 12 Test report 13 Figures 10 BS EN 12606-1:2015 EN 12606-1:2015 (E) Foreword This document (EN 12606-1:2015) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 336 “Bituminous binders”, the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR This document supersedes EN 12606-1:2007 This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by January 2016, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by January 2016 Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent rights CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights The standard has been revised due to a normative reference to mercury thermometers The changes involve mainly the text in 6.2 The terms “sample thermometer” and “bath thermometer” have been changed, as a consequence, to “sample temperature transducer” and “bath temperature transducer” respectively in some subparagraphs of Clause This draft European standard EN 12606 consists of the following parts under the general title Bitumen and bituminous binders – Determination of the paraffin wax content — Part 1: Method by distillation; — Part 2: Method by extraction The changes introduced mainly involve the revision of the text in 6.2 relating to the mentioning of mercury thermometers as reference thermometers According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organisations of the following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom BS EN 12606-1:2015 EN 12606-1:2015 (E) Scope This European Standard specifies a procedure for determining the paraffin wax content of bitumen and bituminous binder by the DIN method Aqueous bituminous binders, fluxed or cut-back anhydrous binders, and modified binders, whatever their consistency, are not within the scope of the present test method WARNING — Use of this European standard can involve hazardous materials, operations and equipment This European standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems associated with its use It is the responsibility of the user of this European standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use Normative references The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are indispensable for its application For dated references, only the edition cited applies For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies EN 58, Bitumen and bituminous binders - Sampling bituminous binders EN 1425, Bitumen and bituminous binders - Characterization of perceptible properties EN 12594, Bitumen and bituminous binders - Preparation of test samples EN ISO 3696:1995, Water for analytical laboratory use - Specification and test methods (ISO 3696:1987) ISO 383, Laboratory glassware — Interchangeable conical ground joints Terms and definitions For the purposes of this document, the following term and definition applies 3.1 paraffin wax mixture of hydrocarbons crystallising in a 50 % volume fraction mixture of ether/ethanol at temperatures down to - 20 °C, obtained by a specified process and having a melting range of above 25 °C Principle Paraffin wax present in bitumen is determined in the distillate obtained from a specified distillation process BS EN 12606-1:2015 EN 12606-1:2015 (E) Reagents and materials 5.1 General Use only reagents of recognized analytical grade and water conforming to grade of EN ISO 3696:1995 unless otherwise specified 5.2 Ethoxyethane (Diethylether), anhydrous, referred to in this standard as ether 5.3 Ethanol, absolute 5.4 Ethanol, technical grade 5.5 Petroleum spirit, with density of approximately 645 kg/m³ at 15 °C, and a distillation range of approximately 30 °C to 75 °C 5.6 Acetone, reagent grade 5.7 Carbon dioxide, solid, finely ground NOTE A cryostat with a cooling effect equivalent to that of solid carbon dioxide can be used 5.8 Ice, finely ground 5.9 Washing liquid, a 50 % volume fraction mixture of ether/ethanol Apparatus Usual laboratory apparatus and glassware, together with the following: (Dimensions in this clause are approximate unless tolerances are stated) 6.1 Oven, capable of maintaining (125 ± 5) °C 6.2 Temperature measuring devices, (combining reading device and transducers) referred to in this standard as: 6.2.1 Sample temperature transducer: a sensor which together with a reading device shall have a measuring range of –38 °C to 50 °C, be readable to the nearest 1,0 °C with an accuracy of 0,5 °C The sensor shall be embedded in a glass rod with total length (360 ± 5) mm and outside diameter (10,0 ± 0,5) mm 6.2.2 Bath temperature transducer: a sensor which together with a reading device shall have a measuring range of –30 °C to 50 °C, be readable to the nearest 0,5 °C with an accuracy of 0,5 °C The sensor shall be embedded in a glass rod with total length (220 ± 5) mm and outside diameter (8,0 ± 0,5) mm The temperature measuring devices employed shall be calibrated regularly 6.3 Distillation flask as shown in Figure 1, fitted with cork stopper 6.4 Sheet metal guard ring with an approximate 18 mm inside diameter and a 65 mm outside diameter 6.5 Test tubes, fitted with a spout and bored cork stopper; dimensions are given in Figure 6.6 Test tubes, fitted with a 29/32 ground socket and a wash bottle fitted with a 29/32 ground cone according to ISO 383; dimensions are given in Figure BS EN 12606-1:2015 EN 12606-1:2015 (E) 6.7 Erlenmeyer flask, 100 ml, to be used as distillation receiver fitted with a bored cork stopper continuously vertically notched on the outer surface 6.8 Filter flask, 500 ml, with vacuum unit 6.9 Glass wash bottle, 500 ml 6.10 Cooling bath (see an example on Figure 2), a different cooling bath with the same isolation effect can also be used 6.11 Funnel (in cooling bath), with a diameter of 72 mm and a total length of 200 mm A jacketed funnel with similar dimensions, connected to the cooling bath, is also allowed 6.12 Evaporating basin, diameter 80 mm, mark at 15 mm 6.13 Balance, accurate to ± 10 mg, readable to mg 6.14 Balance, accurate to ± 2,0 mg, readable to 0,1 mg 6.15 Laboratory burner (see Figure 3) 6.16 Desiccator 6.17 Porcelain crucible, with a diameter of 80 mm 6.18 Round filter, with a diameter of 110 mm, for quantitative analysis, transmission: middle close or middle rapid flowing 6.19 Timer 6.20 Pincers Sampling Make sure that the laboratory sample is homogeneous and is not contaminated (see EN 1425) Take all necessary safety precautions and ensure that the test sample is representative of the laboratory sample from which it is taken (see EN 58) The laboratory sample shall be taken in accordance with EN 58 The test shall be carried out on two portions each of (25 ± 1) g Prepare the test sample in accordance with EN 12594 Procedure Melt each test portion in a porcelain crucible for the minimum time necessary to ensure that the sample is completely fluid Pour (25 ± 1) g into the distillation flask (6.3) and weigh to the nearest 10 mg (mass mB) Heat the distillation flask with a laboratory burner with a soft flame, approximately 150 mm high, (without a flame cone) that has just ceased to be luminous in such a way that the first distillate drop falls down after to Fit the sheet metal guard ring (see 6.4) loosely on the distillation flask to prevent possible burning of the cork stopper Ensure that the vapours produced during distillation are being condensed by weighing, to the nearest 10 mg, the Erlenmeyer flask (6.7) into which the lower bent end of the outlet tube projects to its full length BS EN 12606-1:2015 EN 12606-1:2015 (E) (see Figure 2), and immerse this as far as possible into a mixture of finely ground ice and water The rate of distillation shall remain visible and capable of being checked Adjust the distillation rate so that (15 ± 5) drops fall from the end of the outlet tube into the distillation receiver every 10 s Continue heating without adjusting the laboratory burner flame, until the distillation rate slows and no drop falls from the outlet tube over a period of 10 s or after 14 from the start of distillation Continue heating for a further with a completely non-luminous roaring flame until the flask glows red Complete the distillation in a maximum of 15 Do not transfer the condensate left in the outlet tube after distillation to the distillation receiver Mix the distillate thoroughly by gently warming it whilst at the same time, carefully swirling the receiver Cool the receiver to ambient temperature in a desiccator and weigh the distillate contained in the receiver to the nearest 10 mg (mass mD) Depending on the expected paraffin wax content, add g to g of the distillate into a test tube (6.5) and weigh to the nearest mg (mass mE) NOTE If the paraffin wax content cannot be estimated in advance, an initial mass of distillate of approximately g is recommended Dissolve the weighed mass of distillate in (25 ± 1) ml of ether (5.2) and add (25 ± 1) ml of ethanol (5.3) Close the test tube with a stopper fitted with a sample temperature transducer (6.2.1) extending down into the liquid and place the test tube in a cooling bath Cool the bath liquid by adding finely crushed solid carbon dioxide or with a cryostat (see note to 5.7) To ensure the sample temperature is maintained at - 20 °C, which will be required later, lower the bath temperature to (- 22 ± 1) °C Transfer (20 ± 1) ml of the washing liquid (5.9) into the test tube fitted with the wash bottle head and cool in the cooling bath (6.10) to (- 20,0 ± 0,5)°C, maintain this temperature until filtration is complete Place the round filter (6.18) in the funnel standing in the cooling bath and connect it to the filter flask placed below the cooling bath Quickly transfer the slurry of crystals produced at (- 20,0 ± 0,5) °C to the filter Rinse the test tube with the cooled washing liquid Re-adjust the temperature of the washing liquid to (- 20,0 ± 0,5) °C and use it again for rinsing the crystal slurry into the filter Distribute the washing liquid as uniformly as possible between the three washing operations Support the filtration by a gentle vacuum process during which the pressure does not fall below kPa As soon as filtration is complete, lift off the round filter using pincers and place it in the funnel situated over the evaporating basin or Erlenmeyer Flask, which has been weighed previously to the nearest 0,5 mg Dissolve the crude paraffin wax residue by carefully spraying heated petroleum spirit over it Dissolve in the same way any paraffin wax that may be adhering to the temperature transducer or to the test tube Evaporate the mixed filtrates in the evaporating basin over the water bath To prevent liquid creeping over the rim, carry out the evaporation in a weak air stream Dry the residue for (15 ± 1) at (125 ± 5) °C in the oven and allow it to cool When the previously purified paraffin waxes have cooled down but have not quite solidified, add approximately 15 ml of acetone Dissolve the paraffin waxes by gently heating and carefully swirling the evaporating basin Make up any acetone lost by evaporation Cool the acetone/paraffin wax solution in a water bath to (15,0 ± 0,5) °C and separate by filtering the paraffin waxes that crystallize out Wash the evaporating basin, the temperature transducer and the filter several times with acetone brought to (15,0 ± 0,5) °C from a wash bottle ensuring that the total volume of washing liquid is (30 ± 1) ml The washing liquid shall be discarded Dissolve the paraffin waxes purified in this way by carefully spraying them with heated petroleum spirit and collect them again in the same evaporating basin Evaporate the petroleum spirit/paraffin wax solution in a weak air stream over the water bath BS EN 12606-1:2015 EN 12606-1:2015 (E) Dry the crystallised paraffin waxes obtained for (15 ± 1) at (125 ± 5) °C in the oven and, after cooling in the desiccator, determine the mass to the nearest 0,5 mg (mass mA) If the final mass is outside the range 65 mg to 85 mg, reject the result and repeat the test with an appropriately adjusted initial mass of the same distillate (mass mE) If the initial mass, which is required to give a final mass between 65 mg and 85 mg, is below g or above g, record this in the test report NOTE For cooling purposes an automatic cooling device can be used provided the same results are obtained For routine tests, the procedure of distillation can be carried out on one portion of (25 ± 1) g Depending on the expected paraffin wax content, add g to g (e.g 2,5 g, g and 3,5 g) of the distillate into the three test tubes and weigh them to the nearest mg Continue the procedure with these three samples of distillate If one or more of the final masses of the paraffin waxes are inside the range 65 mg to 85 mg, calculate the paraffin wax content for the two masses, which are the closest to 75 mg and if possible on both sides of the average If all of the final masses are outside the range of 65 mg to 85 mg, reject the results and repeat the test with one new portion of (25 ± 1) g, adjusting initial masses of the distillate Calculation Calculate the paraffin wax content Cp, for each test portion, expressed as a percentage by mass, using the following formula: Cp = mD × m A × 100 mB × mE (1) where mB is the initial mass of bitumen, in grams; mD is the mass of distillate, in grams; mE is the initial mass of distillate, in grams; mA is the final mass of paraffin wax, in grams If the values measured for both test portions not differ by more than 0,3 % mass fraction, determine the mean of the two values Otherwise, carry out a determination on a third test portion of approximately 25 g and take the mean of the two closest values These values, however, shall not differ by more than 0,3 % mass fraction If the first two values are equidistant from the third, specify the third value If it is not possible to obtain a mean value from these three values under the specified conditions, reject all three values and repeat the test on two further test portions 10 Expression of results Express the paraffin wax content as a percentage by mass, rounded to the nearest 0,1 % BS EN 12606-1:2015 EN 12606-1:2015 (E) 11 Precision 11.1 Repeatability The difference between two test results obtained by the same operator with the same apparatus under constant operating conditions on identical test material would, in the long run, in the normal and correct operation of the test method, exceed 0,3 % by mass absolute in only one case in twenty 11.2 Reproducibility The difference between two single and independent test results obtained by different operators working in different laboratories on identical test material would, in the long run, in the normal and correct operation of the test method, exceed 0,5 % by mass absolute in only one case in twenty These precision data are not automatically applicable to modified bitumen or industrial bitumens For modified bitumen they should only be used for guidance, until criteria data are available 12 Test report The test report shall contain at least the following information: a) type and identification of the sample under test; b) reference to this European Standard; c) result of the test (see Clauses and 10); d) any deviation, by agreement or otherwise, from the procedure specified; e) date of the test BS EN 12606-1:2015 EN 12606-1:2015 (E) 13 Figures Dimensions in millimetres Figure — Distillation flask for paraffin wax determination 10 BS EN 12606-1:2015 EN 12606-1:2015 (E) Dimensions in millimetres NOTE Key Precision is equal to ± mm if not mentioned Air cushion Opening for funnel Test tube Bath liquid Connector for filter flask Opening for insertion for solid carbon dioxide Opening for insertion of temperature transducer Bored corked stopper Spout Figure — Test tubes, cooling bath and funnel (example) 11 BS EN 12606-1:2015 EN 12606-1:2015 (E) Key Inlet for gas tubing Needle valve Air regulator Figure — Laboratory burner 12 BS EN 12606-1:2015 EN 12606-1:2015 (E) Key Cooling bath Guard ring Figure — Schematic diagram of distillation set up 13 This page deliberately left blank This page deliberately left blank NO COPYING WITHOUT BSI PERMISSION EXCEPT AS PERMITTED BY COPYRIGHT LAW British Standards Institution (BSI) BSI is the national body responsible for preparing British Standards and other standards-related publications, information and services BSI is incorporated by Royal Charter British Standards and other standardization products are published by BSI Standards Limited About us Revisions We bring together business, industry, government, consumers, innovators and others to shape their combined experience and expertise into standards -based solutions Our British Standards and other publications are updated by amendment or revision The 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