PENETRATION GRADE BITUMEN
ASTM Standard – Bitumen 60/80
Bitumen 60/80 is a hard penetration grade bitumen primarily used in road construction to create durable asphalt pavements and produce hot mix asphalt. Known for its lower penetration range and high stiffness, this paving asphalt 60/80 is ideal for regions with heavy traffic loads and moderate to warm climates. Penetration Grade Bitumen 60/80 provides excellent performance under repeated stresses caused by traffic loads, minimizing the risks of rutting or cracking. Penetration Grade 60/80 ensures long-term durability, making it one of the most reliable choices for infrastructure projects.
ASTM 60/70
The Bitumen 60/70 – grade to build roads and highways, bitumen penetration grade 60/70 is frequently employed because to its excellent weather resistance and capacity to function effectively in a variety of temperature ranges.
ASTM 80/100
Penetration value test on bitumen is a measure of hardness or consistency of bituminous material. A 80/100 grade bitumen indicates that its penetration value lies between 80 & 100.
Characteristics
- Low penetration, resulting in high stiffness and deformation resistance.
- Superior performance under heavy traffic loads and pressure.
- Excellent resistance to wear and tear, ensuring longer pavement life.
- Exceptional water resistance and stability under varying weather conditions.
Applications
- Construction of highways, expressways, and major urban roads.
- It is ideal for hot mix asphalt production in moderate to warm climates.
- Heavy-duty pavement layers, including base and binder courses.
- Industrial applications such as roofing, waterproofing, and protective coatings.
Packaging
Bitubox
Ideal for convenient bitumen transportation, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly packaging solution.
Specifications
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DESCRIPTION
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UNIT
|
MIN
|
MAX
|
TEST METHOD
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Penetration at 25°C
|
1/10mm
|
60
|
80
|
ASTM D5
|
|
Softening point, Ring & Ball
|
°C
|
46
|
52
|
ASTM D 32
|
|
Specific Gravity @ 25°C
|
Kg/cm3
|
1.00
|
1.10
|
ASTM D70-03
|
|
Flash Point COC, °C
|
°C
|
250
|
-
|
ASTM D 92
|
|
Ductility @ 25°C
|
Pas
|
100
|
-
|
ASTM D113
|
|
Wax Content %
|
%
|
-
|
3.5
|
ASTM
|
|
Solubility in Trichloroethylene
|
%
|
99.0
|
-
|
ASTM D 2042
|
|
Resistance to hardening TFOT ( 163 °C 5 HOURS )
|
||||
|
Penetration of Residue % of Original
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%
|
54
|
-
|
ASTM D 5
|
|
Ductility of Residue 25℃ (77℉),5cm/min,cm
|
CM
|
100
|
–
|
ASTM D 113
|
|
Change in mass (loss on heating)
|
%
|
–
|
0.2
|
ASTM D 6
|
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