PENETRATION GRADE BITUMEN
ASTM Standard – Bitumen 10/20
Penetration Graded Bitumen 10/20 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.
USES:
Bitumen 10/20 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 10/20 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.
STORAGE:
Maintain storage temperatures between 150°C and 180°C to prevent hardening and ensure the bitumen remains workable.
Use steel containers or bitumen tanks that are designed to handle high temperatures and prevent contamination.
Ensure storage facilities are well-ventilated, dry, and protected from moisture to prevent oxidation and degradation.
Avoid prolonged storage at high temperatures and frequent temperature fluctuations, which can lead to the hardening and loss of essential properties.
PACKAGING:
Bitubox
Ideal for convenient bitumen transportation, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly packaging solution.
SPECIFICATIONS:
No |
Properties |
Unit |
Min |
Max |
Test method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1
|
Penetration @ 25°C
|
MM/10
|
10
|
20
|
ASTM D5
|
2
|
Specific Gravity @ 25°C
|
Kg/Cm3
|
1.01
|
1.06
|
ASTM D70
|
3
|
Softening Point °C
|
°C
|
58
|
66
|
ASTV D36
|
4
|
Ductility @ 25°C
|
CM
|
100
|
–
|
ASTM D113
|
5
|
Loss on Heating (wt) %
|
WT %
|
–
|
0.2
|
ASTM D6
|
6
|
Drop in Penetration After Heating
|
WT %
|
–
|
20
|
ASTM D5-D6
|
7
|
Flash Point °C
|
WT %
|
250
|
–
|
ASTM D92
|
8
|
Solubility is CS2 (wt) %
|
WT %
|
99.5
|
–
|
ASTM D4
|
9
|
Spot Test
|
@
|
Negative
|
–
|
AASHTO 102
|
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