Flash and fire point IS 1209 1978

It is the lowest temp when bitumen catches sparks is called the Flash point and when the bitumen catches the fire for 5 sec is called the fire point at the temp from bitumen starts heating.

Generally the Bitumen CRMB 60 has Flash point is 220oc

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