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AAPA Australian Asphalt Pavement Association	AI Asphalt Institute	BWA Bitumen Waterproofing Association
CONCAWE The oil companies’ European Association for environment, health and safety in refining and distribution	EAPA European Asphalt Pavement Association	ERF European Union Road Federation
NAPA National Asphalt Pavement Association	SABITA South African Bitumen and Hot-Mix Association	UFIP Union Française des Industries Pétrolières

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Types of Bitumen, Bituminous Products & Binders

The purpose of this page is to give a brief introduction to bitumen and products made from, or containing, bitumen. Bitumen and bituminous products are often used for their adhesive and waterproofing properties and are therefore sometimes referred to as binders.
Facts and Stats

European bitumen consumption statistics

To view or download the latest figures for bitumen consumption by country click for 2009 or here for 2008
CE Marking

CE marking update

CE marking for bituminous binders moved a step closer with the citation in the Official Journal of the EU of the harmonised standards for paving grade bitumen (EN12591), hard paving grade bitumen (EN 13924), bituminous emulsions (EN 13808) and cutback and fluxed bitumens (EN15322).