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Bitumen and Bituminous binders – Part 3: Anionic bitumen 
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 Bitumen and Bituminous binders --Anionic bitumen emulsion -
-Specifications  
 
1 Scope 
This Draft East African Standard specifies requirements and test methods of anionic bitu-
men        emulsions suitable for pavement construction. 
 
    
2 Normative references     
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. 
For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edi-
tion of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies. 
      
ASTM D5, Test method for penetration of bituminous materials.  
ASTM D113, Test method for ductility of bituminous materials 
ASTM D139, Test method for float test for bituminous materials  
ASTM D140, Practice for sampling bituminous materials  
ASTM D244, Test methods and practices for emulsified asphalts  
ASTM D2042, Test method for solubility of asphalt materials in trichloroethylene 
ASTM D3910, Practices for design, testing, and construction of slurry seal  
ASTM D6930, Test method for settlement and storage stability of emulsified asphalts  
ASTM D6933, Test method for oversized particles in emulsified asphalts (sieve test)  
ASTM D6935, Test method for determining cement mixing of emulsified asphalt  
ASTM D6936, Test method for determining demulsibility of emulsified asphalt  
ASTM D6997, Test method for distillation of emulsified asphalt 
ASTM D7226, Test method for determining the viscosity of emulsified asphalts using  a rota-
tional paddle viscometer 
DEAS 982 – 1, Bitumen and Bituminous binders – Penetration grade bitumen – Specifications  
ASTM D7553,  Standard Test Method for Solubility of Asphalt Materials in N-Propyl Bromide  
 
 
 
3 Definitions and  Abbreviations       
For the purposes of this document, the following definitions apply.   
 
3.1 Definition  
3.1.1  binder 
material serving to adhere to aggregate and ensure cohesion of the mixture. 
3.1.2   binder content  
 
3.1.2 Binder content .  
is the difference between the total content and the percentage of water content. 
    
 
3.1.3  bitumen or asphalt cement 
 
non-crystalline solid or viscous mixture of complex hydrocarbons that possesses characteristic agglomerating 
properties, softens gradually when heated, is substantially soluble in trichloroethylene and or N-propyl-bromide , 
and is obtained from crude petroleum by refining processes  and is used as a binder.  PUBLIC REVIEW DRAFT 
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3.1.4  Anionic bitumen emulsion or Anionic emulsified asphalt cement.  
 
Anionic bitumen emulsion or Anionic emulsified asphalt cement .  
Is Liquid mixture in which a substantial amount of bitumen is suspended in a finely divided condition in an aque-
ous medium by means of one or more suitable emulsifying agents and in which the droplets of bitumen carry a 
negative charge. 
 
3.1.5  lot    
that quantity of anionic bitumen road emulsion of the same batch identification, from one 
manufacturer,  submitted at any one time for inspection and testing.   
 
3.1.6  high float (HF) 
emulsion in which chemical emulsifying agents called “tall oils” derived from pine trees are 
used that imparts resistance of flowing at high temperatures and low shear rates, less tem-
perature susceptible than the base asphalt cement. 
 
 
 
3.1.7  Types of Anionic bitumen emulsion.  
3.1.7.1  Anionic Rapid Setting - RS. 
Is a spray grade  emulsion characterized by rapid breaking during application , and     is 
unsuitable for mixing with stone chippings.    
 
3.1.7.2  Anionic Medium Setting - MS. 
an emulsion with sufficient stability to allow mixing with certain types of aggregate before 
breaking of the emulsion occurs.   
 
3.1.7.3  Anionic Slow Setting - SS. 
an  emulsion with sufficient mechanical and chemical stability for all purposes involving 
mixing with stone chippings, natural gravels, and soil (including aggregates containing  
large proportions of fines or chemically active materials such as cement or hydrated lime)  
 
3.1.7.4  Anionic Quick Setting - QS. 
an  emulsion designed for use in micro-surfacing and slurry seals when a quick curing time 
is needed for opening to traffic. 
 
3.2 Abbreviations  
ASTM:  American Society for Testing and Materials   
HFRS:  High float rapid setting  
HFMS:  High float medium setting  
 
 
4 Requirements      
4.1 Composition       
The emulsion shall be homogeneous and free from  impurities, and shall not contain any 
material other than bitumen, emulsifying agent(s), water and, when relevant, fluxing agent 
(s).   
     
4.2 Emulsifying agent(s)      
The type and amount of emulsifying agent(s) in an emulsion shall not have any deleterious 
effect on the bitumen deposited.    
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The bitumen base used for the manufacture of the emulsion shall comply with the require-
ments of   DEAS 982 – 1: 2019 (see clause 2) , relevant to the grade of bitumen used.  
  
4.4 Type and grade requirements   
The emulsified asphalt shall be tested within 14 days of delivery. The emulsified asphalt 
shall be homogeneous after thorough mixing provided separation has not been caused by 
freezing. Emulsified asphalts separated by freezing shall not be tested. Emulsified asphalt 
shall conform to the requirements  prescribed in table 1 or table 2. If no table is specified, 
default  is table 1, appropriate to the type of emulsion specified by the purchaser (see annex 
A) 
 
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 Table 1 —Requirement for Anionic bitumen emulsion.   
Property  Type and grade designation    
Test methods  Rapid -Setting  Medium -Setting    
RS-1 RS-2 HFRS -2 MS-1 MS-2 MS-2h   
min max min max min max min max min max min max   
                
Tests on emulsions:                 
Viscosity, Saybolt Furol at 25°C SFS  20 100 ... ... ... ... 20 100 100 ... 100 ...   
ASTM D7496  Viscosity, Saybolt Furol at 50°C SFS  ... ... 75 400 75 400 ... ... ... ... ... ...   
Storage stability test, 24 -h, %A ... 1 ... 1 ... 1 ... 1 ... 1 ... 1   ASTM D6930  
Demulsibility, 35 ml, 0.02 N CaCl 2, % 60 ... 60 ... 60 ... ... ... ... ... ... ...   ASTM D6936  
Coating ability and water resistance:                
ASTM D244  Coating, dry aggregate  ... ... ... good good good   
Coating,  after spraying  ... ... ... fair fair fair   
Coating,  wet aggregate  ... ... ... fair fair fair   
Coating, after spraying  ... ... ... fair fair fair   
Particle charge test -ve -ve -ve -ve -ve -ve   ASTM D7402  
Cement mixing test, %  ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...   ASTM D6935  
Sieve test, %A ... 0.10 ... 0.10 ... 0.10 ... 0.10 ... 0.10 ... 0.10   ASTM D6933  
Residue by distillation, %  55 ... 63 ... 63 ... 55 ... 65 ... 65 ...   
ASTM D6997  Oil distillate by volume of emulsion, %  ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...   
Tests on residue from distillation test:                ASTM D244  
Penetration, 25°C 100g, 5 s  100 200 100 200 100 200 100 200 100 200 40 90   ASTM D5  
Ductility, 25°C 5 cm/min, cm  40 ... 40 ... 40 ... 40 ... 40 ... 40 ...   ASTM D113  
Solubility in trichloroethylene or n -propyl bromide,%  97.5 ... 97.5 ... 97.5 ... 97.5 ... 97.5 ... 97.5 ...   ASTM D2042 or ASTM 
D7553  
Float test, 60°C s  ... ... ... ... 1200  ... ... ... ... ... ... ...   ASTM D 139 
                
  Medium -Setting   Slow-Setting   Quick -Setting   
HFMS -1 HFMS -2 HFMS -2h HFMS -2s SS-1 SS-1h QS -1h 
min max min max min max min max min max min  
max min max 
Tests on emulsions:                 
Viscosity, Saybolt Furol at 25°C SFS  20 100 100 ... 100 ... 50 ... 20 100 20 100 20 100 
ASTM D7496  Viscosity, Saybolt Furol at 50°C SFS  ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...   
Storage stability test, 24 -h, %A ... 1 ... 1 ... 1 ... 1 ... 1 ... 1   ASTM D6930  
Demulsibility, 35 ml, 0.02 N CaCl 2, % ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...   ASTM D6936  
Coating ability and water resistance:                
ASTM D244  Coating, dry aggregate  good good good good ... ...   
Coating, after spraying   fair fair fair ... ...   
Coating, wet aggregate  fair fair fair fair ... ...   
Coating, after spraying  fair fair fair fair ... ...   
Particle charge test -ve -ve -ve -ve -ve -ve -ve ASTM D7402  
Cement mixing test, %  ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 2.0 ... 2.0  N/A ASTM D6935  
Sieve test, %A ... 0.10 ... 0.10 ... 0.10 ... 0.10 ... 0.10 ... 0.10  0.10 ASTM D6933  
Residue by distillation, %  55 ... 65 ... 65 ... 65 ... 57 ... 57 ... 57  
ASTM D6997  Oil distillate by volume of emulsion, %  ... ... ... ... ... ... 1 7 ... ... ... ...   
Tests on residue from distillation test:                ASTM D244  
Penetration, 25°C , 100 g, 5 s  100 200 100 200 40 90 200 ... 100 200 40 90 40 90 ASTM D5  
Ductility, 25°C 5 cm/min, cm  40 ... 40 ... 40 ... 40 ... 40 ... 40 ... 40 ... ASTM D113  
Solubility in trichloroethylene or n -propyl bromide %  97.5 ... 97.5 ... 97.5 ... 97.5 ... 97.5 ... 97.5 ... 97.5 ... ASTM D2042 or ASTM 
D7553  
Float test, 60°C s  1200  ... 1200  ... 1200  ... 1200  ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ASTM D 139 
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A This test requirement on representative samples is waived if successful application of the material has been achieved in the field.  
 
 
Table 2 Requirement for Anionic bitumen emulsion.    
Property  Type and grade designation  
 Rapid -Setting                            Medium -Setting    
RS-1 RS-2 HFRS -2 MS-1 MS-2 MS-2h   
min max min max min max min max min max min max   
                
Tests on emulsions:                 
Viscosity, Rotational Paddle at 25°C, mPa S  45 220 ... ... ... ... 45 220 220 ... 220 ...   
ASTM D7496  Viscosity, Rotational Paddle at 50°C, mPa S  ... ... 165 880 165 880 ... ... ... ... ... ...   
Storage stability test, 24 -h, %A ... 1 ... 1 ... 1 ... 1 ... 1 ... 1   ASTM D6930  
Demulsibility, 35 ml, 0.02 N CaCl 2, % 60 ... 60 ... 60 ... ... ... ... ... ... ...   ASTM D6936  
Coating ability and water resistance:                
ASTM D244  Coating, dry aggregate  ... ... ... good good good   
Coating,  after spraying  ... ... ... fair fair fair   
Coating,  wet aggregate  ... ... ... fair fair fair   
Coating, after spraying  ... ... ... fair fair fair   
Particle charge test -ve -ve -ve -ve -ve -ve   ASTM  D7402  
Cement mixing test, %  ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...   ASTM D6935  
Sieve test, %A ... 0.10 ... 0.10 ... 0.10 ... 0.10 ... 0.10 ... 0.10   ASTM D6933  
Residue by distillation, %  55 ... 63 ... 63 ... 55 ... 65 ... 65 ...   
ASTM D6997  Oil distillate by volume of emulsion, %  ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...   
Tests on residue from distillation test:                ASTM D244  
Penetration, 25°C 100g, 5 s  100 200 100 200 100 200 100 200 100 200 40 90   ASTM D5  
Ductility, 25°C 5 cm/min, cm  40 ... 40 ... 40 ... 40 ... 40 ... 40 ...   ASTM D113  
Solubility in trichloroethylene or n -propyl bromide,%  97.5 ... 97.5 ... 97.5 ... 97.5 ... 97.5 ... 97.5 ...   ASTM D2042 or ASTM D7553  
Float test, 60°C s  ... ... ... ... 1200  ... ... ... ... ... ... ...   ASTM D 139 
                
 Medium -Setting  Slow-Setting  Quick Setting  
 HFMS -1 HFMS -2 HFMS -2h HFMS -2s SS-1 SS-1h QS-1h 
min max min max min max min max min max min max min max 
Tests on emulsions:                 
Viscosity, Rotational Paddle at 25°C, mPa S  45 220 220 ... 220 ... 110 ... 45 220 45 220 45 220 
ASTM D7496  Viscosity, Rotational Paddle at 50°C, mPa S  ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...   
Storage stability test, 24 -h, %A ... 1 ... 1 ... 1 ... 1 ... 1 ... 1   ASTM D6930  
Demulsibility, 35 ml, 0.02 N CaCl 2, % ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...   ASTM D6936  
Coating ability and water resistance:                
ASTM D244  Coating, dry aggregate  good good good good ... ...   
Coating, after spraying  fair fair fair fair ... ...   
Coating, wet aggregate  fair fair fair fair ... ...   
Coating, after spraying  fair fair fair fair ... ...   
Particle charge test  -ve -ve -ve -ve -ve -ve -ve ASTM D 7402  
Cement mixing test, %  ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 2.0 ... 2.0 N/A ASTM D6935  
Sieve test, %A ... 0.10 ... 0.10 ... 0.10 ... 0.10 ... 0.10 ... 0.10  0.10 ASTM D6933  
Residue by distillation, %  55 ... 65 ... 65 ... 65 ... 57 ... 57 ... 57  
ASTM D6997  Oil distillate by volume of emulsion, %  ... ... ... ... ... ... 1 7 ... ... ... ...   
Tests on residue from distillation test:                ASTM D244  
Penetration, 25°C , 100 g, 5 s  100 200 100 200 40 90 200 ... 100 200 40 90 40 90 ASTM D5  
Ductility, 25°C 5 cm/min, cm  40 ... 40 ... 40 ... 40 ... 40 ... 40 ... 40 ... ASTM D113  
Solubility in trichloroethylene or n -propyl bromide %  97.5 ... 97.5 ... 97.5 ... 97.5 ... 97.5 ... 97.5 ... 97.5 ... ASTM D2040 or ASTM D7553  
Float test, 60°C s  1200  ... 1200  ... 1200  ... 1200  ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ASTM D 139 PUBLIC REVIEW DRAFT 
  
 
 
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A This test requirement on representative samples is waived if successful application of the material has been achieved in the field.  
 
 
NOTE 1  — QS-1h is used for Quick Set Slurry Seal systems. 
 
 
 
 
Table 3 Typical Anionic Emulsion Designations. 
Emulsion Grade  Anionic  Setting time  Minimum binder content 
(%) Note 
RS-1   Rapid  55  
RS-2   Rapid  63  
HFRS -2   Rapid  63 High Float  
MS-1   Medium  55  
MS-2   Medium  65  
MS-2h   Medium  65 h - harder.  
HFMS -1   Medium  55 High Float  
HFMS -2   Medium  65 High Float  
HFMS -2h   Medium  65 High Float  
HFMS -2s   Medium  65 High Float  with 1 -7% sol-
vent 
SS-1   Slow 57  
SS-1h   Slow 57 h - harder.  
QS-1h   Quick  57 harder Meet ASTM D3910  PUBLIC REVIEW DRAFTDEAS 982-3: 2019 
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5 Methods of test 
6 To insert a table of parameters and their corresponding test methods.  
5.1 General 
Except for the test sample required for the determination of residue on sieving, strain all 
test samples required for the tests through a sieve of nominal aperture size 710 µm.   
 
5.2 The properties of the emulsified asphalts given in table1 or table 2 shall be determined 
in accordance with their corresponding ASTM test methods: 
 
 
   
7 Sampling and compliance with this standard.   
   
7.1 General    
   
This section applies to the sampling for inspection and testing before acceptance or rejec-
tion of single lots (consignments) in cases where no information about the implementation 
of quality control or testing during manufacture is available to help in assessing the quality 
of the lot.   
    
7.2 Sampling     
     
7.2.1  The relevant sampling procedure described in ASTM D140 shall be applied in deter-
mining whether a lot complies with the appropriate requirements of this standard. The 
sample so taken shall be deemed to represent the lot.   
 
7.2.2  Samples shall be stored in clean, airtight sealed containers as specified in Practice 
ASTM D140 at a temperature of not less than 4°C until tested. 
     
7.3 Compliance       
The lot shall be deemed to comply with the requirements of this standard if, after inspection 
and testing the sample taken in accordance with 7.2 is found to comply with all the appro-
priate requirements of this East African Standard .   
  
  
 
8 Packaging and marking       
8.1 Packaging      
The condition of each drum and tanker into which the anionic bitumen road emulsion is 
packed shall be such as to have no detrimental effect on the quality of the product during 
normal transportation and storage.  
 
8.2 Marking        
The following information shall appear in legible and indelible marking on each drum or, 
when the emulsion is supplied in tankers, on the relevant consignment documents:   
  
a) the manufacturer’s identification;  
 
b) the description, type, and grade of the product;   
 
c) the batch identification;    
 
d) the manufacture and expiry date; 
 
e) storage instructions  and   
 
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 Annex A  
(informative)   
 
Notes to purchasers     
     
The following requirement shall be specified in tender invitations, and in the order or con-
tract:   
 
a) the type (see 4.4) 
 
b) information on currently valid national and international standards can be obtained 
from the NSBs Office.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Annex B 
(informative) 
 
 
The classification and use of emulsions 
      
B.1 These emulsions are not stable for indefinite periods; they should be used as soon as 
possible after delivery and should not be subjected to very low temperatures or to great 
fluctuations in temperature during storage.   
    
  
B.2 Anionic bitumen emulsions should not be mixed with cationic bitumen emulsions be-
cause such mixing will result in breakdown of the products. Equipment that has been used 
for cationic type emulsions and that has then to be used for anionic type (or vice versa) 
should be carefully cleaned in accordance with procedures recommended by the manufac-
turer of the type with which it is to be used.  
   
 The emulsion referred to in this standard are not stable and should be used within the 
three month from the production date. The emulsion must be stored at a minimum temper-
ature of   10oC and a maximum temperature of 80oC. 
 
The length that emulsions can be stored varies according to the emulsion type and compo-
nents used. For example, rapid-set emulsion has a shorter shelf life than a slow-set emul-
sion. You should seek advice from your emulsion supplier on the shelf life of their products. 
Sedimentation and sieve tests are good indicators of an emulsion’s potential storage life. 
During long-term storage, sedimentation of the bitumen droplets occurs due to the higher 
density of the bitumen versus water. Regular circulation will help increase the shelf life of 
the emulsion but care must be taken not over circulating which shear the emulsion and 
cause residue to build up. Emulsions may increase in viscosity (thickness) over time and 
warming the emulsion prior to use will reduce the viscosity 
 
B.3 Consumers whose equipment or conditions of use, for example, hand-spraying, require 
a viscosity outside the limits given in table 1 for spray type emulsions, should consult the 
supplier of the emulsion.    
  
B.4 The dilution of any of the emulsion types shall be done only in consultation with the 
supplier of   the emulsion.    
    
B.5 Prior to diluting the emulsion, carry out a test using water from the intended water 
source, to ensure the desired result is obtained.   
  
    
NOTE2  — Once an emulsion is diluted, the resulting product may no longer comply 
with one or more of the requirements of this East African Standard.   
    
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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