PENETRATION GRADE BITUMEN
EN Standard – Bitumen 160/220
Bitumen Grade 160/220 is a soft penetration grade bitumen commonly used in cold climates due to its lower stiffness and greater flexibility at low temperatures. Penetration grade 160/220 is known as paving grade bitumen as it is used in road construction and producing hot mix asphalt for wearing courses. Penetration Bitumen 160/220 is derived from the fractional or vacuum distillation of crude oil and refined to meet the specific standard of EN 12591. This bitumen grade 160/220 is known for its excellent adhesive properties, making it an ideal choice for road construction, waterproofing, and various industrial applications.
USES:
- High flexibility and softness are suitable for cold weather conditions.
- Superior adhesive and cohesive properties.
- Durable and resistant to water and most chemicals.
- Stable under varying weather conditions.
APPLICATIONS:
- Road construction and maintenance, including surface dressing and asphalt mixtures.
- Waterproofing membranes for buildings and infrastructure.
- Industrial applications such as roofing felt and insulation.
- Production of bitumen emulsions and cutbacks.
QUALITY STANDARD:
Our Penetration Bitumen 160/220 is produced to meet stringent technical specifications set forth by EN 12591, ensuring consistent quality and performance.
SPECIFICATIONS:
|
DESCRIPTION
|
UNIT
|
MIN
|
MAX
|
TEST METHOD
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Penetration at 25°C
|
1/10mm
|
160
|
220
|
EN 1426
|
|
Softening point, Ring & Ball
|
°C
|
35
|
43
|
EN 1427
|
|
Penetration Index
|
-
|
-1.5
|
0.7
|
EN12591 Annexure A
|
|
Frass Breaking Point
|
°C
|
-
|
-15
|
EN 12593
|
|
Specific Gravity @ 25°C
|
Kg/cm3
|
1.00
|
1.10
|
EN ISO 3838
|
|
Flash Point, COC, Min
|
°C
|
220
|
–
|
EN ISO 2592
|
|
Dynamic Viscosity at 60°C
|
Pas
|
35
|
-
|
EN 12596
|
|
Kinematic Viscosity at 135°C
|
Mm2/s
|
135
|
–
|
EN 12595
|
|
Solubility in TCE
|
%
|
99.0
|
-
|
EN 12592
|
|
Resistance to hardening RTFOT (EN 12607-1)
|
||||
|
Increase in softening point
|
°C
|
–
|
12
|
EN 1427
|
|
Retained penetration at 25°C
|
%
|
37
|
–
|
EN 1426
|
|
Change in mass (absolute value)
|
%
|
–
|
1.0
|
EN 12607 -4
|
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Accra, Ghana.
