| unit | Test method | limit | specification |
| at 25°c | ASTM -D5 | 60-70 | penetration |
| 0°c | ASTM -D36 | 49-56 | Softening point |
| at 25°c , cm | ASTM -D113 | 100 min | ductility |
| In ccl4 , % | ASTM -D2042 | 99.5 min | solubility |
| at 25°c | ASTM -D70 | 1.01-1.06 | Specific gravity |
| In naphtha | T 102 | negative | Spot test |
| 0°c | ASTM -D92 | 250 min | Flash point |
| Test on residue form thin film oven test (T.F.O.T) | |||
| % | ASTM -D5&D6 | 20 max | Drop in penetration |
| wt% | ASTM -D6 | 0.2 max | Mass loss |
