Bitumens and bituminous binders - Determination of water content in bituminous emulsions - Azeotropic distillation method

This document specifies a method for the determination of the water content in bituminous emulsions by means of azeotropic distillation.
WARNING - The use of this document can involve hazardous materials, operations and equipment. This document does not purport to address all of the safety problems associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this document to establish appropriate safety and health practices and to determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

Bitumen und bitumenhaltige Bindemittel - Bestimmung des Wassergehaltes von Bitumenemulsionen - Azeotropisches Destillationsverfahren

Dieses Dokument legt ein Verfahren zur Bestimmung des Wassergehaltes von Bitumenemulsionen durch azeo
trope Destillation fest.
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Bitumes et liants bitumineux - Détermination de la teneur en eau dans les émulsions bitumineuses - Méthode de distillation azéotropique

Le présent document spécifie une méthode de détermination de la teneur en eau dans les émulsions bitumineuses, par distillation azéotropique.
AVERTISSEMENT - L'utilisation de ce document peut impliquer la mise en oeuvre de produits, d'opérations et d'équipements à caractère dangereux. Le présent document n'est pas censé aborder tous les problèmes de sécurité concernés par son usage. Il incombe à son utilisateur d'établir des règles d'hygiène et de sécurité appropriées et de déterminer l'applicabilité des restrictions réglementaires avant utilisation.

Bitumen in bitumenska veziva - Določanje vode v bitumenskih emulzijah - Metoda azeotropske destilacije

General Information

Status
Not Published
Publication Date
13-Jun-2027
Current Stage
4020 - Submission to enquiry - Enquiry
Start Date
22-Jan-2026
Due Date
26-Jan-2026
Completion Date
22-Jan-2026

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Effective Date
13-Dec-2023

Overview

prEN 1428:2026 is a draft European Standard developed by CEN that provides a standardized method for determining the water content in bituminous emulsions using the azeotropic distillation method. This approach is essential for quality control, formulation, and performance assessment of bitumens and bituminous binders used in road construction and other civil engineering applications. The standard is intended for use by laboratories, manufacturers, and quality assurance professionals in the bituminous materials sector.

Keywords: bituminous emulsions, water content determination, azeotropic distillation, CEN standard, bituminous binders, quality control, prEN 1428

Key Topics

  • Scope: The standard specifies the procedure to determine water content in bituminous emulsions via azeotropic distillation.
  • Method Principle: Water in a bitumen emulsion is distilled using a water-immiscible solvent. The vapor is condensed and separated, and the water volume is measured in a calibrated receiver.
  • Solvents: Toluene is the reference solvent; xylene may be used for routine analysis. Solvents should be of recognized quality and minimal water content.
  • Safety Warning: The method involves hazardous solvents and equipment. Users must establish suitable safety and health practices and comply with local regulations.
  • Precision:
    • Repeatability: Differences between two tests by the same operator using the same equipment should not exceed 1% by mass.
    • Reproducibility: Differences between tests in different laboratories should not exceed 2% by mass, or 3% for emulsions containing flux.
  • Reporting Requirements: Results must include sample identification, standard reference, solvent used, test result, number of tests, and any deviations from the method.

Applications

The azeotropic distillation method as described in prEN 1428 is widely used for:

  • Quality Assurance: Ensuring bituminous emulsions meet required water content specifications for optimal performance in road construction and maintenance activities.
  • Product Development: Supporting formulation and R&D efforts, allowing manufacturers to control and optimize emulsion properties.
  • Production Control: Facilitating routine monitoring in manufacturing plants to maintain consistency and product quality.
  • Laboratory Testing: Providing a reliable and standardized reference procedure for laboratories involved in testing and certifying bituminous emulsions.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Assisting organizations in adhering to European standards and guidelines for bituminous products.

Related Standards

Understanding and proper application of prEN 1428 are enhanced by familiarity with several related standards:

  • EN 58: Guidelines for sampling bituminous binders.
  • EN 12594: Methods for preparing test samples of bituminous materials.
  • EN 12597: Terminology for bituminous binders.
  • EN ISO 12937: Determination of water content in petroleum products by Karl Fischer titration.
  • EN ISO 3696: Specifications for laboratory-grade water.

Practical Value

Implementing prEN 1428 ensures accurate determination of water content in bituminous emulsions, which is vital for material performance, durability, and effective application in civil engineering. Adoption of this standardized test method helps organizations minimize errors, meet contractual and legal specifications, and facilitate product acceptance in national and international markets.

Note: Always review and apply the latest, official version of prEN 1428 and related standards to ensure compliance with current best practices and regulatory requirements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

prEN 1428 is a draft published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Bitumens and bituminous binders - Determination of water content in bituminous emulsions - Azeotropic distillation method". This standard covers: This document specifies a method for the determination of the water content in bituminous emulsions by means of azeotropic distillation. WARNING - The use of this document can involve hazardous materials, operations and equipment. This document does not purport to address all of the safety problems associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this document to establish appropriate safety and health practices and to determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

This document specifies a method for the determination of the water content in bituminous emulsions by means of azeotropic distillation. WARNING - The use of this document can involve hazardous materials, operations and equipment. This document does not purport to address all of the safety problems associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this document to establish appropriate safety and health practices and to determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

prEN 1428 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 75.140 - Waxes, bituminous materials and other petroleum products; 91.100.50 - Binders. Sealing materials. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

prEN 1428 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 1428:2012. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

prEN 1428 is available in PDF format for immediate download after purchase. The document can be added to your cart and obtained through the secure checkout process. Digital delivery ensures instant access to the complete standard document.

Standards Content (Sample)


SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-marec-2026
Bitumen in bitumenska veziva - Določanje vode v bitumenskih emulzijah - Metoda
azeotropske destilacije
Bitumens and bituminous binders - Determination of water content in bituminous
emulsions - Azeotropic distillation method
Bitumen und bitumenhaltige Bindemittel - Bestimmung des Wassergehaltes von
Bitumenemulsionen - Azeotropisches Destillationsverfahren
Bitumes et liants bitumineux - Détermination de la teneur en eau dans les émulsions
bitumineuses - Méthode de distillation azéotropique
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN 1428
ICS:
75.140 Voski, bitumni in drugi naftni Waxes, bituminous materials
proizvodi and other petroleum products
91.100.50 Veziva. Tesnilni materiali Binders. Sealing materials
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

DRAFT
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
January 2026
ICS 91.100.50 Will supersede EN 1428:2012
English Version
Bitumens and bituminous binders - Determination of
water content in bituminous emulsions - Azeotropic
distillation method
Bitumes et liants bitumineux - Détermination de la Bitumen und bitumenhaltige Bindemittel -
teneur en eau dans les émulsions bitumineuses - Bestimmung des Wassergehaltes von
Méthode de distillation azéotropique Bitumenemulsionen - Azeotropisches
Destillationsverfahren
This draft European Standard is submitted to CEN members for enquiry. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee
CEN/TC 336.
If this draft becomes a European Standard, 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.

This draft European Standard was established by CEN 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, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway,
Poland, Portugal, Republic of North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye and
United Kingdom.
Recipients of this draft are invited to submit, with their comments, notification of any relevant patent rights of which they are
aware and to provide supporting documentation.

Warning : This document is not a European Standard. It is distributed for review and comments. It is subject to change without
notice and shall not be referred to as a European Standard.

EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION
COMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATION

EUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNG

CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Rue de la Science 23, B-1040 Brussels
© 2026 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. prEN 1428:2026 E
worldwide for CEN national Members.

Contents Page
European foreword . 3
1 Scope . 4
2 Normative references . 4
3 Terms and definitions . 4
4 Principle . 4
5 Reagents and materials . 5
6 Apparatus . 5
7 Sampling . 7
8 Procedure. 7
8.1 Verification of apparatus . 7
8.2 Test . 7
9 Calculation . 8
10 Expression of results . 8
11 Precision . 8
11.1 Repeatability, r . 8
11.2 Reproducibility, R . 8
12 Test report . 9
Annex A (normative) Verification of apparatus .10
Bibliography .11

European foreword
This document (prEN 1428:2026) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 336 “Bitumens
and Bituminous binders”, the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR.
This document is currently submitted to the CEN Enquiry.
This document will supersede EN 1428:2012.
a) in 5.1, the definition of suitable solvent carrier liquid has been reviewed;
b) in 6.3, the description of the balance has been completed;
c) in 8.1, the requirement for the apparatus verification has been limited to any new apparatus and in
case of doubts;
d) in 8.2.4, the precision of the emulsion weighting has been defined.
1 Scope
This document specifies a method for the determination of the water content in bituminous emulsions
by means of azeotropic distillation.
WARNING — The use of this document can involve hazardous materials, operations and equipment. This
document does not purport to address all of the safety problems associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user of this document to establish appropriate safety and health practices and to
determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. 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 12594, Bitumens and bituminous binders — Preparation of test samples
EN 12597, Bitumens and bituminous binders — Terminology
EN ISO 12937, Petroleum products — Determination of water — Coulometric Karl Fischer titration method
(ISO 12937)
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in EN 12597 and the following apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminology databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at https://www.iso.org/obp
— IEC Electropedia: available at https://www.electropedia.org
3.1
water content
W
mass percentage of water determined
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