DESIGNATION

TEST RESULT

PERMISSIBLE LIMIT

TEST METHOD

Specific gravity of bitumen

1.025

0.99 min

IS: 1202 - 1978

Softening point of bitumen

54.35˚C

47 ˚C (min)

IS: 1205 - 1978

Flash point of bitumen

272˚C

220 ˚C (min)

IS: 1209 - 1978

Fire Point of Bitumen

300˚C

270 ˚C (min)

IS: 1209 - 1978

Bitumen Penetration Test

50 mm

45 (min)

IS: 1203 - 1978

Ductility test

94 cm

100

IS: 1208 - 1978