Bitumen Penetration Grade
ASTM Standard – Bitumen 70/100
Penetration Graded Bitumen 70/100 is high-quality asphalt, derived from crude petroleum refining. It is dark in colour and possesses waterproofing and adhesive properties. It is substantially non-volatile and softens gradually when heated. paving grade bitumen for hot asphalt-concrete mixtures. Bitumen 70/100 is applied for construction and reconstruction of roads, highways and other asphalt-concrete pavements.
Cutback RC 250
Rapid Curing 250 RC250 a combination of penetration grade asphalt cement and a diluent or cutter highly rapid in its volatility making it easier to apply.
Cutback MC 800
Rapid Curing 800 MC800 a combination of penetration grade asphalt cement and a diluent or cutter highly rapid in its volatility making it easier to apply.
Uses
Bitumen 70/100 is commonly used to produce hot mix asphalt for the base and wearing courses. a thinner pavement design Usage: The main common usage of bitumen 70/100 is being used in the manufacturing of hot mix asphalt for the base and wearing courses. Due to its high level of viscosity, it enables a thinner pavement engineering design and an overall 30 percent reduction in the amount of asphalt being applied. Bitumen 70/100 is soft type paving grade bitumen and can be used in a wearing course, even in low temperature areas. It can be used in AC and SMA mixes in case the mix is resistant to rutting.
Specification
No |
Description_70/100 |
Unit |
70/100 Grade |
Test Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1
|
Specific Gravity @ 25°C
|
Kg/Cm3
|
1.01/1.06
|
ASTM D70
|
2
|
Penetration @ 25°C
|
MM/10
|
70/100
|
ASTM D5
|
3
|
Softening Point °C
|
°C
|
43/51
|
ASTM D36
|
4
|
Ductility @ 25°C
|
CM
|
100 Min
|
ASTM D113
|
5
|
Loss on Heating (wt) %
|
WT %
|
0.2 Max
|
ASTM D6
|
6
|
Drop in Penetration after Heating %
|
%
|
20 Max
|
ASTM D5-D6
|
7
|
Flash Point °C
|
°C
|
250 Min
|
ASTM D92
|
8
|
Solubility is CS2 (wt) %
|
WT %
|
99.5 Min
|
ASTM D4
|
9
|
Increase In Softening Point
|
C
|
9 max
|
ASTM D 70
|
10
|
After Thin-Film Oven Test (TFOT)
|
-
|
-
|
ASTM D1754
|
11
|
Retained Penetration
|
C
|
9 max
|
ASTM D 70
|
12
|
Spot Test
|
@
|
Negative
|
AASHOT 102
|
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 60/70 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.
Our Locations
United Arab Emirates
Unit 202, Second Floor, Ascon House, Salahuddin Road,
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Papua New Guinea
Pacific Palms Property, Harbourside West level 1, Stanley Esplanade ncd, Port Moresby,
Papua New Guinea
Ghana
Petra Oil Ghana Ltd.
No.19 Kofi Annan St, Airport Residential Area,
Accra, Ghana.
