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Welcome to the website of Eurobitume, the European Bitumen Association

Eurobitume is the voice of the European bitumen industry. Our members represent over 80% of European bitumen production and all have refinery assets within Europe.

The mission of Eurobitume is to promote the efficient, effective and safe use of bituminous binders in road, industrial and building applications. Our members are committed to high quality, European product standards, and best practice in the safe transport and handling of bitumen.

Bitumen is the primary material used in the construction of bituminous paving or asphalt roads. Across the European road network, spanning over 5.5 million kilometres, bituminous paving is the principle road surface applied. It has excellent water-proofing properties and is also widely used for roofing, along with a wide range of other household and industrial applications, from emulsion paints to sound-proofing.

 

 

Focus on HSE

As part of the activity of TF Safe Handling of Bitumen a ‘Loading Compatibility Matrix’ has been produced which provides simple advice on cargoes that may be safely loaded into trucks that have previously carried various products. The matrix provides clear and simple advice for acceptable follow-on loads, also specifying when cleaning is required and/or when the manufacturer must be consulted for further advice.

Focus on Technical

The first generation of harmonised bitumen standards (EN12591 paving grade bitumens, EN14023 Polymer modified bitumens and EN13924 Hard paving grade bitumens) is now being used in most European countries. EN14023 and EN13924 are relatively new and people need time to implement these standards and to build up experience with them.

 

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