Bitumen

Paving-grade bitumen, 60/70 and 85/100, imported from the Gulf.

A drum of bitumen tipped over, the bitumen pooled beside it
Paving-grade bitumen
Grades
60/70 and 85/100
Softening point, 60/70
49 to 56 °C
Flash point, 60/70
min 250 °C
Colour
Black

Grade 60/70

TestMethodLimit
Specific gravity at 25/25 °CASTM D 701.01 to 1.06
Penetration at 25 °CASTM D 560 to 700.1 mm
Softening pointASTM D 3649 to 56°C
Ductility at 25 °CASTM D 113Min 100cm
Loss on heatingASTM D 6Max 0.2% w
Drop in penetration after heatingASTM D 6 and D 5Max 20%
Flash pointASTM D 92Min 250°C
Solubility in CS2ASTM D 4Min 99.5% w
Spot testAASHTO T 102Negative

Limits are the specification the product is tested against.

Grade 85/100

TestMethodLimit
Specific gravity at 25/25 °CASTM D 701.01 to 1.06
Penetration at 25 °CASTM D 585 to 1000.1 mm
Softening pointASTM D 3645 to 52°C
Ductility at 25 °CASTM D 113Min 100cm
Loss on heatingASTM D 6Max 0.5% w
Drop in penetration after heatingASTM D 6 and D 5Max 20%
Flash pointASTM D 92Min 232°C
Solubility in CS2ASTM D 4Min 99.0% w
Spot testAASHTO T 102Negative

Limits are the specification the product is tested against.

Where it comes from

Imported from Gulf refineries for the western Indian market, where the company has been bringing in base oil and bitumen for over a decade.

Used for

Road construction and hot-mix plants. 60/70 for most Indian paving; 85/100 where a softer grade is specified.

Despatch

Drums or bulk. Rates on enquiry by grade and quantity.

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