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Bitumen Penetration Grade – ASTM – Standard – Bitumen 120/150

Bitumen Penetration Grade

ASTM Standard – Bitumen 120/150

Bitumen Grade 120/150, a versatile and essential construction material, serves as the backbone of modern infrastructure. Among the array of bitumen grades, Bitumen 120/150 stands out for its distinct properties and wide-ranging applications.

Bitumen Penetration Grade 120/150  is classified based on its penetration and viscosity properties, with the numbers representing the penetration depth in tenths of a millimetre at a standard temperature of 25°C.

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Application

The primary application of Bitumen 120/150 lies in road construction, where it serves as a binding agent in asphalt mixes. Its robust properties contribute to the creation of durable road surfaces capable of withstanding heavy traffic loads and environmental challenges.

Beyond road construction, Bitumen 120/150 finds utility in the industrial sector, where it is employed in the formulation of coatings, adhesives, and sealants, catering to a wide range of applications.

Specification

No
Description_120/150
Unit
120/150 Grade
Test Method
1
Specific Gravity @ 25°C
Kg/Cm3
1.01/1.06
ASTM D70
2
Penetration @ 25°C
MM/10
120/150
ASTM D5
3
Softening Point °C
°C
38/44
ASTM D36
4
Ductility @ 25°C
CM
100 Min
ASTM D113
5
Loss on Heating (wt) %
WT %
0.5 Max
ASTM D6
6
Drop in Penetration after Heating %
%
20 Max
ASTM D5-D6
7
Flash Point °C
°C
220 Min
ASTM D92
8
Solubility is CS2 (wt) %
WT %
99 Min
ASTM D4
9
Spot Test
@
Negative
AASHOT 102
10
After Thin-Film Oven Test (TFOT)
-
-
ASTM D1754
11
Retained Penetration
%
42
ASTM D5
12
Increase In Softening Point
C
7 Max
ASTM D 70
13
Ductility
CM
100 min
ASTM D 113

Safe Handling and Storage​

  • Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE’s) when handling (i.e. gloves, eye protectors, etc.
  • Maintain safe heating temperatures when using this product.
  • Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.
  • Avoid breathing vapor, spray or mists when applying.

Packaging

Penetration graded Bitumen 120/150 is available in 0.6 mm thickness, 180 kg net weight drums, 95 cm height and 45 cm diameter (+/- 3 kg operational tolerance)

Drums

Keep drums in a cool, well-ventilated place.​