What is BS EN 12697-41 - asphalt resistance to de-icing fluids about?  
While bituminous mixes are stable, flexible, and workable; they need to be resistant to de-icing fluids in order to remain intact in the long run. BS EN 12697-41 is the 41st part of the ‘bituminous mixtures – test methods for hot mix asphalt’ multi-series.
BS EN 12697-41 specifies a test method to determine the resistance of bituminous materials to deicing fluids such as solutions of acetate and formate. The procedure determines the surface tensile strength of a specimen of asphalt which has been stored in the de-icing fluid.
 BS EN 12697-41 is primarily used as a test on asphalt to be laid on airfields, but it can be used for asphalt to be laid on roads or other paved areas.
Who is BS EN 12697-41 - asphalt resistance to de-icing fluids for? 
BS EN 12697-41 on asphalt resistance to de-icing fluids is useful for: 
- Airport authorities
- Road maintenance authorities
- Real estate developers who maintain roads and pavements within complexes
- Manufacturers and suppliers of bituminous mixtures
- Suppliers of construction materials
- Construction and civil engineers
- Contractors
- Testing laboratories
- Product designers / innovation teams
- Quality control personnel
Why should you use BS EN 12697-41 - asphalt resistance to de-icing fluids?  
Bitumen when used as a binder in asphalt, is widely used in the construction domain for road construction, paving, and roofing. To remain undamaged in the long-term, it needs to be resistant to de-icing fluids.
A test technique for determining the resistance of bituminous materials to de-icing is described in BS EN 12697-41. The test method described in BS EN 12697-41 enables you to dissolve bitumen and distil the solution to recover the water.
BS EN 12697-41 guidelines help you ensure the quality and performance of the asphalt. This enhances the durability and service life of runways, roads and pavements that are subjected to de-icing.
