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Oxidized Bitumen or Blown bitumen grades are produced by passing air through the penetration grades. This process gives the bitumen more rubbery properties than its original formula and they are simply harder bitumen. Hard bitumen under controlled temperature conditions is widely used as an anti-slip layer compound in the piling industry, for the manufacture of roofing felts, the roofing and waterproofing industries, for sound dampening felts and under carriage sealant in the automotive industry, electric cable joint protection, joint filling compound, sealant compound and many others. Also used in sealing saw cuts and joints where expected movements are minimum. It is also used in the manufacturing of bituminous marine mastic for the oil & gas pipeline joints.
The most popular grades are; grades 95/25, 85/25, 90/40, and 115/15. We are also capable of producing other grades of Oxidized bitumen upon request by our customers. Oxidized Bitumen high softening temperatures qualify them as the excellent sealant for prevention from bleeding in high-temperature applications. Blown Grade Bitumen shall be broken up into small pieces (for the blown grade in molded cake form) and heated slowly to the application temperature of 220ºC to 230ºC. Oxidized Bitumen is predominantly used in the piling industry as an anti-slip compound for the manufacture of undercarriage sealants in the automobile industry. It is also used as a sealant compound, as a joint filling compound apart from being used in the manufacture of roofing felts and sound dampening felts. Further, Oxidized Bitumen is used in the manufacture of bituminous marine mastic, which is required for the oil and gas pipeline joints. This Oxidized Bitumen is available in different grades like 95/25, 85/25, 75/25, 90/40 and 115/15. Oxidized is also capable of producing other grades of Oxidized Bitumen according to the specifications of individual clients
Specifications
Bitumen 115/15 | Test method | Unit | Specification |
Specific gravity @25/25 C | ASTM D70 | (Kg/m3) | 1.05 approx. |
Penetration @ 25°c | ASTM D5 | mm/10 | 10/20 |
Softening point °c | ASTM D36 | °C | 110/120 |
Ductility @25 °c | ASTM D113 | Cm | 1.5min |
Loss on heating(wt) % | ASTM D6 | Wt. % | 0.2 max |
Flashpoint c | ASTM D92 | °C | 250 min |
Solubility is CS2(wt) % | ASTM D4 | Wt. % | 99.5 max |
Spot test | A.A.S.H.O.T102 | — | Negative |
Bitumen 105/35 | Test method | Unit | Specification |
Specific gravity @25/25 C | ASTM D70 | (Kg/m3) | 1.05 approx. |
Penetration @ 25°c | ASTM D5 | mm/10 | 30/40 |
Softening point °c | ASTM D36 | °C | 100/110 |
Loss on heating(wt) % | ASTM D6 | Wt. % | 0.2 max |
Flashpoint c | ASTM D92 | °C | 250 min |
Solubility is CS2(wt) % | ASTM D4 | Wt. % | 99.5 max |
Specific gravity @25/25 C | ASTM D70 | (Kg/m3) | 1.05 approx. |
Bitumen 105/15 | Test method | Unit | Specification |
Specific gravity @25/25 C | ASTM D70 | (Kg/m3) | 1.05 approx. |
Penetration @ 25°c | ASTM D5 | mm/10 | 10/20 |
Softening point °c | ASTM D36 | °C | 100/110 |
Loss on heating(wt) % | ASTM D6 | Wt. % | 0.2 max |
Flashpoint c | ASTM D92 | °C | 250 min |
Solubility is CS2(wt) % | ASTM D4 | Wt. % | 99.5 max |
Spot test | A.A.S.H.O.T102 | — | Negative |
Bitumen 95/25 | Test method | Unit | Specification |
Specific gravity @25/25 C | ASTM D70 | (Kg/m3) | 1.05 approx. |
Penetration @ 25°c | ASTM D5 | mm/10 | 20/30 |
Softening point °c | ASTM D36 | °C | 90/100 |
Loss on heating(wt) % | ASTM D6 | Wt. % | 0.2 max |
Flashpoint °c | ASTM D92 | °C | 250 min |
Solubility is CS2(wt) % | ASTM D4 | Wt. % | 99.5 max |
Spot test | A.A.S.H.O.T102 | — | Negative |
Bitumen 90/40 | Test method | Unit | Specification |
Specific gravity @25/25 C | ASTM D70 | (Kg/m3) | 1.05 approx. |
Penetration @ 25°c | ASTM D5 | mm/10 | 35/45 |
Softening point °c | ASTM D36 | °C | 85/95 |
Ductility @25 °c | ASTM D113 | Cm | 5.5min |
Loss on heating(wt) % | ASTM D6 | Wt. % | 0.2 max |
Flashpoint c | ASTM D92 | °C | 250 min |
Solubility is CS2(wt) % | ASTM D4 | Wt. % | 99.5 max |
Spot test | A.A.S.H.O.T102 | — | Negative |
Bitumen 90/15 | Test method | Unit | Specification |
Specific gravity @25/25 C | ASTM D70 | (Kg/m3) | 1.05 approx. |
Penetration @ 25°c | ASTM D5 | mm/10 | 10/20 |
Softening point °c | ASTM D36 | °C | 85/95 |
Ductility @25 °c | ASTM D113 | Cm | 1.5min |
Loss on heating(wt) % | ASTM D6 | Wt. % | 0.2 max |
Flashpoint c | ASTM D92 | °C | 250 min |
Solubility is CS2(wt) % | ASTM D4 | Wt. % | 99.5 max |
Spot test | A.A.S.H.O.T102 | — | Negative |
Bitumen 90/10 | Test method | Unit | Specification |
Specific gravity @25/25 C | ASTM D70 | (Kg/m3) | 1.05 approx. |
Penetration @ 25°c | ASTM D5 | mm/10 | 5/15 |
Softening point °c | ASTM D36 | °C | 85/95 |
Ductility @25 °c | ASTM D113 | Cm | 1.5min |
Loss on heating(wt) % | ASTM D6 | Wt. % | 0.2 max |
Flashpoint c | ASTM D92 | °C | 250 min |
Solubility is CS2(wt) % | ASTM D4 | Wt. % | 99.5 max |
Spot test | A.A.S.H.O.T102 | — | Negative |
Bitumen 85/40 | Test method | Unit | Specification |
Specific gravity @25/25 C | ASTM D70 | (Kg/m3) | 1.05 approx. |
Penetration @ 25°c | ASTM D5 | mm/10 | 35/40 |
Softening point °c | ASTM D36 | °C | 80/90 |
Ductility @25 °c | ASTM D113 | Cm | 3 |
Loss on heating(wt) % | ASTM D6 | Wt. % | 0.2 max |
Flashpoint c | ASTM D92 | °C | 260 min |
Solubility is CS2(wt) % | ASTM D4 | Wt. % | 99 min |
Spot test | A.A.S.H.O.T 102 | — | Negative |
Bitumen 85/35 | Test method | Unit | Specification |
Specific gravity @25/25 C | ASTM D70 | (Kg/m3) | 1.05 approx. |
Penetration @ 25°c | ASTM D5 | mm/10 | 30/40 |
Softening point °c | ASTM D36 | °C | 80/90 |
Ductility @25 °c | ASTM D113 | Cm | 1.5min |
Loss on heating(wt) % | ASTM D6 | Wt. % | 0.2 max |
Flash point °c | ASTM D92 | °C | 250 min |
Solubility is CS2(wt) % | ASTM D4 | Wt. % | 99.5 max |
Spot test | A.A.S.H.T.O 102 | — | Negative |
Bitumen 85/25 | Test method | Unit | Specification |
Specific gravity @25/25 C | ASTM D70 | (Kg/m3) | 1.05 approx. |
Penetration @ 25°c | ASTM D5 | mm/10 | 20/30 |
Softening point °c | ASTM D36 | °C | 80/90 |
Ductility @25 °c | ASTM D113 | Cm | 3 min |
Loss on heating(wt) % | ASTM D6 | Wt. % | 0.2 max |
Flashpoint c | ASTM D92 | °C | 250 min |
Solubility is CS2(wt) % | ASTM D4 | Wt. % | 99.5 max |
Spot test | A.A.S.H.O.T 102 | — | Negative |
Bitumen 75/35 | Test method | Unit | Specification |
Specific gravity @25/25 C | ASTM D70 | (Kg/m3) | 1.05 approx. |
Penetration @ 25°c | ASTM D5 | mm/10 | 30/40 |
Softening point °c | ASTM D36 | °C | 70/80 |
Loss on heating(wt) % | ASTM D6 | Wt. % | 0.2 max |
Flashpoint c | ASTM D92 | °C | 250 min |
Solubility is CS2(wt) % | ASTM D4 | Wt. % | 99.5 max |
Spot test | A.A.S.H.T.O 102 | — | Negative |
Bitumen 75/25 | Test method | Unit | Specification |
Specific gravity @25/25 C | ASTM D70 | (Kg/m3) | 1.05 approx. |
Penetration @ 25°c | ASTM D5 | mm/10 | 20/30 |
Softening point °c | ASTM D36 | °C | 70/80 |
Loss on heating(wt) % | ASTM D6 | Wt. % | 0.2 max |
Flashpoint c | ASTM D92 | °C | 250 min |
Solubility is CS2(wt) % | ASTM D4 | Wt. % | 99.5 max |
Spot test | A.A.S.H.T.O 102 | — | Negative |
Bitumen 10 is the type of hard grade building asphalt with penetration starting from #10 that is why it is famous asphalt number 10. Bitumen No.10 is available in bag and drum also the bulk tanker. This grade of asphalt building material is mostly using in eastern Asia market especially Taiwan and China also Philippine and Indonesia.
1. For underground moisture, waterproofing works
2. For nuclear power engineering, pipeline engineering, bottom anticorrosion, asphalt production of the production
3. For waterproofing membrane, moisture-proof paper production, etc.
4. For Anti-corrosion paint and waterproof production
5. Used for road and bridge caulking use
Technical indicators | 10 |
Penetration (25 ° C, 100 g, 5 s) / (0.1 mm) | 10-26 |
The ductility (25 ° C, 5 cm / min) / cm is not less than | 1.5 |
Softening point (ball method) / ℃ not less than | 95 |
Solubility (trichloroethylene) /% is not less than | 99.5 |
Evaporation loss (163 ° C, 5 h) /% no more than | 1 |
After evaporation, the penetration ratio (25 ℃) /% is not less than | 65 |
Flashpoint (open cup) / ℃ not less than | 230 |
Brittle / ℃ | report |
Bitumen 30 is the soft grade of blown bitumen with softening point of 30+5 and softening point approx. 70C and it is available in bag and drum but in summer time it is risky to take it in the bag due to leakage of bitumen 30 inside of the container. Bitumen No.30 is producing by bitumen #60 and after heating up and lost 5% of total weight the first grade of oxidized bitumen is number 30.
1. For underground moisture, waterproofing works
2. For nuclear power engineering, pipeline engineering, bottom anticorrosion, asphalt production of the production
3. For waterproofing membrane, moisture-proof paper production, etc.
4. For Anti-corrosion paint and waterproof production
5. Used for road and bridge caulking use
Technical indicators | 30 |
Penetration (25 ° C, 100 g, 5 s) / (0.1 mm) | 36-50 |
The ductility (25 ° C, 5 cm / min) / cm is not less than | 3.5 |
Softening point (ball method) / ℃ not less than | 60 |
Solubility (trichloroethylene) /% is not less than | 99.5 |
Evaporation loss (163 ° C, 5 h) /% no more than | 1 |
After evaporation, the penetration ratio (25 ℃) /% is not less than | 65 |
Flashpoint (open cup) / ℃ not less than | 230 |
Brittle / ℃ | report |
Bitumen 40 is made by the extract of bitumen #60 and it is the very soft grade of oxidized asphalt that should be packed in the steel drum. It is flexible bitumen while the softening point is high.This type of asphalt is useful to use in road construction to keep the asphalt stable against hot season and movement.
1. For underground moisture, waterproofing works
2. For nuclear power engineering, pipeline engineering, bottom anticorrosion, asphalt production of the production
3. For waterproofing membrane, moisture-proof paper production, etc.
4. For Anti-corrosion paint and waterproof production
5. Used for road and bridge caulking use
Technical indicators | 30 |
Penetration (25 ° C, 100 g, 5 s) / (0.1 mm) | 10-35 |
The ductility (25 ° C, 5 cm / min) / cm is not less than | 2.5 |
Softening point (ball method) / ℃ not less than | 75 |
Solubility (trichloroethylene) /% is not less than | 99.5 |
Evaporation loss (163 ° C, 5 h) /% no more than | 1 |
After evaporation, the penetration ratio (25 ℃) /% is not less than | 65 |
Flashpoint (open cup) / ℃ not less than | 230 |
Brittle / ℃ | report |
The penetration grade bitumen is refinery bitumen that is manufactured at different viscosities. The penetration test is carried out to characterize the bitumen, based on the hardness. Thus, it has the name penetration bitumen. The penetration bitumen grades range from 15 to 450 for road bitumen. But the most commonly used range is 25 to 200. This is acquired by controlling the test carried out i.e. the distillation process. The partial control of fluxing the residual bitumen with the oils can help in bringing the required hardness.
The BS EN 1426 and BS EN 1427 provides the penetration and softening point values for the respective grades, as from Table-1. This will help in identifying the equiviscosity and the hardness of the bitumen grade.
The grades are represented by the penetration values i.e. For example, 40/60 as a penetration value of 50 ± 10.
The BS EN 13303 also gives the measure of loss on heating with respective limits for all penetration bitumen grades. This measure is to ensure that there are no volatile components present.
So, no component whose loss will contribute to the setting and hardening of bitumen during its preparation or lay course is undergone. The BS EN 12592 provides the solubility values to ensure that there is less or no impurities in the bitumen material.
Specifications
Bitumen 30/40 | Test method | Unit | Specification |
Specific gravity @ 25°c | ASTM D70 | Kg/cm3 | 1.01/1.06 |
Penetration @ 25°c | ASTM D5 | mm/10 | 30/40 |
Softening point °c | ASTM D36 | °C | 55/63 |
Ductility @25 °c | ASTM D113 | cm | 100 min |
Loss on heating(wt) % | ASTM D6 | wt % | 0.2 max |
Drop in penetration after heating % | ASTM D5-D6 | % | 20 max |
Flash point °c | ASTM D92 | °C | 250 min |
Solubility is CS2(wt) % | ASTM D4 | wt % | 99.5 min |
Spot test | A.A.S.H.O.T102 | Negative |
Bitumen 40/50 | Test method | Unit | Specification |
Specific gravity @ 25°c | ASTM D70 | Kg/cm3 | 1.01/1.06 |
Penetration @ 25°c | ASTM D5 | mm/10 | 40/50 |
Softening point °c | ASTM D36 | °C | 52/60 |
Ductility @25 °c | ASTM D113 | cm | 100 min |
Loss on heating(wt) % | ASTM D6 | wt % | 0.2 max |
Drop in penetration after heating % | ASTM D5-D6 | % | 20 max |
Flash point °c | ASTM D92 | °C | 250 min |
Solubility is CS2(wt) % | ASTM D4 | wt % | 99.5 min |
Spot test | A.A.S.H.O.T102 | Negative |
Bitumen 60/70 | Test method | Unit | Specification |
Specific gravity @ 25°C | ASTM D70 | Kg/cm3 | 1.01/1.06 |
Penetration @ 25°C | ASTM D5 | mm/10 | 60/70 |
Softening point °C | ASTM D36 | °C | 49/56 |
Ductility @25 °C | ASTM D113 | cm | 100 min |
Loss on heating(wt) % | ASTM D6 | wt % | 0.2 max |
Drop in penetration after heating % | ASTM D5-D6 | % | 20 max |
Flashpoint °C | ASTM D92 | °C | 232 min |
Solubility in Trichloroethylene | ASTM D2042 | wt % | 99 min |
Spot test | A.A.S.H.O.T102 | Negative |
Bitumen 80/100 | Test method | Unit | Specification |
Specific gravity @ 25°c | ASTM D70 | Kg/cm3 | 1.01/1.06 |
Penetration @ 25°c | ASTM D5 | mm/10 | 80/100 |
Softening point °c | ASTM D36 | °C | 42/50 |
Ductility @25 °c | ASTM D113 | cm | 100 min |
Loss on heating(wt) % | ASTM D6 | wt % | 0.2 max |
Drop in penetration after heating % | ASTM D5-D6 | % | 20 max |
Flash point °c | ASTM D92 | °C | 250 min |
Solubility is CS2(wt) % | ASTM D4 | wt % | 99.5 min |
Spot test | A.A.S.H.O.T102 | Negative |
Bitumen 85/100 | Test method | Unit | Specification |
Specific gravity @ 25°c | ASTM D70 | Kg/cm3 | 1.01/1.06 |
Penetration @ 25°c | ASTM D5 | mm/10 | 85/100 |
Softening point °c | ASTM D36 | °C | 41/49 |
Ductility @25 °c | ASTM D113 | Cm | 100 min |
Loss on heating(wt) % | ASTM D6 | wt % | 0.2 max |
Drop in penetration after heating % | ASTM D5-D6 | % | 20 max |
Flash point c | ASTM D92 | °C | 250 min |
Solubility is CS2(wt) % | ASTM D4 | wt % | 99.5 min |
Spot test | A.A.S.H.O.T102 | Negative |
Bitumen 120/150 | Test method | Unit | Specification |
Specific gravity @ 25°C | ASTM D70 | Kg/m3 | 1000-1050 |
Penetration @ 25°C | ASTM D5 | mm/10 | 120/150 |
Softening point °C | ASTM D36 | °C | 38 min |
Ductility @25 °C | ASTM D113 | Cm | 100 min |
Loss on heating(wt) % | ASTM D6 | wt % | 0.5 max |
Drop in penetration after heating % | ASTM D5-D6 | % | 20 max |
Flashpoint °C | ASTM D92 | °C | 218 min |
Solubility in Trichloroethylene | ASTM D2042 | wt % | 99 min |
Spot test | — | Negative |
Bitumen 200/300 | Test method | Unit | Specification |
Specific gravity @ 25°C | ASTM D70 | Kg/m3 | 990-1040 |
Penetration @ 25°C | ASTM D5 | mm/10 | 200/300 |
Softening point °C | ASTM D36 | °C | 32 min |
Ductility @25 °C | ASTM D113 | cm | 100 min |
Loss on heating(wt) % | ASTM D6 | wt % | 1 max |
Drop in penetration after heating % | ASTM D5-D6 | % | 37 min |
Flashpoint °C | ASTM D92 | °C | 177 min |
Solubility in Trichloroethylene | ASTM D2042 | wt % | 99 min |
Spot test | — | Negative |
Bitumen 30/45 | Test method | Unit | Specification |
Penetration @ 25°C | IP 49 | mm/10 | 30/45 |
Softening point °C | IP 58 | °C | 52/60 |
Kinematic Viscosity @ 135⁰C | IP 319 | mm2/s | 400 min |
Flashpoint °C | IP 36 | °C | 240 min |
Solubility is CS2(wt) % | IP 47 | wt % | 99 min |
Bitumen 35/50 | Test method | Unit | Specification |
Penetration @ 25°c | IP 49 | Mm/10 | 35/50 |
Softening point °c | IP 58 | °C | 50/58 |
Kinematic Viscosity @ 135⁰C | IP 370 | mm2/s | 400 min |
Flash point°c | IP 36 | °C | 240 min |
Solubility is CS2(wt) % | IP 47 | wt % | 99 min |
Bitumen 40/60 | Test method | Unit | Specification |
Penetration @ 25°c | IP 49 | mm/10 | 40/60 |
Softening point °c | IP 58 | °C | 48/56 |
Kinematic Viscosity @ 135⁰C | IP 370 | mm2/s | 325 min |
Flash point°c | IP 36 | °C | 230 min |
Solubility is CS2(wt) % | IP 47 | wt % | 99 min |
Bitumen 50/70 | Test method | Unit | Specification |
Penetration @ 25°c | IP 49 | mm/10 | 50/70 |
Softening point °c | IP 58 | °C | 46/54 |
Kinematic Viscosity @ 135⁰C | IP 370 | mm2/s | 295 min |
Flash point°c | IP 36 | °C | 230 min |
Solubility is CS2(wt) % | IP 47 | wt % | 99 min |
Bitumen 70/100 | Test method | Unit | Specification |
Penetration @ 25°C | IP 49 | mm/10 | 70/100 |
Softening point °C | IP 58 | °C | 43/51 |
Kinematic Viscosity @ 135⁰C | IP 370 | mm2/s | 230 min |
Flash point °C | IP 36 | °C | 225 min |
Solubility is CS2(wt) % | IP 47 | wt % | 99 min |
Bitumen 100/150 | Test method | Unit | Specification |
Penetration @ 25°c | IP 49 | mm/10 | 100/150 |
Softening point °c | IP 58 | °C | 39/47 |
Kinematic Viscosity @ 135⁰C | IP 370 | mm2/s | 175 min |
Flashpoint °c | IP 36 | °C | 230 min |
Solubility is CS2(wt) % | IP 47 | wt % | 99 min |
Bitumen 160/220 | Test method | Unit | Specification |
Penetration @ 25°c | IP 49 | mm/10 | 160/220 |
Softening point °c | IP 58 | °C | 35/43 |
Kinematic Viscosity @ 135 °C | IP 370 | mm2/s | 135 min |
Flashpoint °c | IP 36 | °C | 220 min |
Solubility is CS2(wt) % | IP 47 | wt % | 99 min |
Bitumen is the oldest known thermoplastic material in use today. Its usefulness and appeal derive from its simple thermoplastic property of being a thin liquid at high temperature and a virtual solid at ambient temperature. For the vast majority of applications, bitumen is used in the temperature range 140 to 230°C at a viscosity of around 200 cSt (20 Pa.$). For many applications, these conditions are both essential and desirable allowing rapid throughput from hot bulk bitumen delivery through to final use without any reheating. There are limitations to the coating film thickness that can be achieved using hot-applied techniques and for some applications, it is necessary to apply at a lower temperature and/or viscosity. The reasons may be a combination of the process requirements, the application techniques, safety and environmental requirements or final product properties. The two methods used mostly to modify bitumen properties are emulsification with water and dilution with hydrocarbon solvent enabling the bitumen to be applied cold, up to about 80°C for emulsions or up to about 150°C for cutbacks, depending on the dilution and solvent used.
Specifications
PropertyProperty MinMaxTest MethodTest on EmulsionsViscosity, Saybolt Furol at 25 °C, SFS20100ASTM D244Storage stability test, 24-h, %–1ASTM D6930Particle charge testpositiveASTM D244Sieve test, %–0.1ASTM D6933Cement mixing test, % 2.0ASTM D6935Distillation:Residue, %57–ASTM D244Tests on residue from distillation test:Penetration, 25°C (77°F), 100 g, 5 s4090ASTM D5Ductility, 25°C (77°F), 5 cm/min, cm40–ASTM D113Solubility in trichloroethylene, %97.5–ASTM D2042
PropertyminmaxTest methodTest on emulsionsViscosity, Saybolt Furol at 50 °C, SFS50450ASTM D244Storage stability test, 24-h, %–1ASTM D6930Coating ability and water resistance:Coating, dry aggregateGoodASTM D244Coating, after sprayingFairASTM D244Coating, wet aggregateFairASTM D244Coating, after sprayingFairASTM D244Particle charge testPositiveASTM D244Sieve test, %–0.1ASTM D6933Distillation:Oil distillate, by volume of emulsion, %–12ASTM D6997Residue, %65–ASTM D244Tests on residue from distillation test:Penetration, 25°C (77°F), 100 g, 5 s100250ASTM D5Ductility, 25°C (77°F), 5 cm/min, cm40–ASTM D113Solubility in trichloroethylene, %97.5– ASTM D2042
PropertyminmaxTest methodTest on emulsionsViscosity, Saybolt Furol at 50 °C, SFS40450ASTM D244Storage stability test, 24-h, %–1ASTM D6930Coating ability and water resistance:Coating, dry aggregateGoodASTM D244Coating, after sprayingFairASTM D244Coating, wet aggregateFairASTM D244Coating, after sprayingFairASTM D244Particle charge testPositiveASTM D244Sieve test, %–0.1ASTM D6933Distillation:Oil distillate, by volume of emulsion, %–12ASTM D6997Residue, %65–ASTM D244Tests on residue from distillation test:Penetration, 25°C (77°F), 100 g, 5 s4090ASTM D5Ductility, 25°C (77°F), 5 cm/min, cm40–ASTM D113Solubility in trichloroethylene, %97.5– ASTM D2042
PropertyProperty | Min | Max | Test Method |
Test on Emulsions | |||
Viscosity, Saybolt Furol at 25 °C, SFS | 20 | 100 | ASTM D244 |
Storage stability test, 24-h, % | – | 1 | ASTM D6930 |
Demulsibility, 35 mL, 0.8 % dioctyl sodium sulfosuccinate, % | 40 | – | ASTM D6936 |
Coating ability and water resistance: | |||
Particle charge test | Positive | ASTM D244 | |
Sieve test, % | – | 0.1 | ASTM D6933 |
Distillation : | |||
Oil distillate, by volume of emulsion, % | – | 3 | ASTM D6997 |
Residue, % | 60 | – | ASTM D244 |
Tests on residue from distillation test: | |||
Penetration, 25°C (77°F), 100 g, 5 s | 100 | 250 | ASTM D5 |
Ductility, 25°C (77°F), 5 cm/min, cm | 40 | – | ASTM D113 |
Solubility in trichloroethylene, % | 97.5 | – | ASTM D2042 |
PropertyProperty MinMaxTest MethodTest on EmulsionsViscosity, Saybolt Furol at 25 °C, SFS100400ASTM D244Storage stability test, 24-h, %–1ASTM D6930Demulsibility, 35 mL, 0.8 % dioctyl sodium sulfosuccinate, %40–ASTM D6936Coating ability and water resistance:Particle charge testPositiveASTM D244Sieve test, %–0.1ASTM D6933Distillation : Oil distillate, by volume of emulsion, %–3ASTM D6997Residue, %65–ASTM D244Tests on residue from distillation test:Penetration, 25°C (77°F), 100 g, 5 s100250ASTM D5Ductility, 25°C (77°F), 5 cm/min, cm40–ASTM D113Solubility in trichloroethylene, %97.5–ASTM D2042
No | Property | Test Method | Min | Max |
1 | Saybolt fural viscosity @ 25?C sec | ASTM D224 | — | 25 |
2 | Storage Stability (24 hours) % | ASTM D224 | — | 1 |
3 | Sieve Test (%) | ASTM D224 | — | 0.1 |
4 | Particle Charge Test | ASTM D224 | Positive | — |
5 | Solubility in Trichloroethylene (% Mass) | ASTM D2042 | 97.5 | — |
6 | Residue from distillation | ASTM D224 | 37 | — |
7 | Penetration @ 25?C, 100g, 5sec | ASTM D5 | 60 | 200 |
No | Property | Result |
1 | Particle charge | Pos. |
2 | Residue on 710 um KS sieve (%)(m/m), maximum | 0.05 |
3 | Residue on 150 um KS sieve (g per 100 mL), maximum | 0.15 |
4 | Binder content (%)(m/m), minimum | 57 |
5 | Viscosity (degrees Engler (°E) at 20°C | 6-9 |
6 | Viscosity redwood No. II (s at 85°C) | – |
7 | Storage stability (long period test) % water content difference, maximum | 2 |
No | Property | Result |
1 | Particle charge | Pos. |
2 | Residue on 710 um KS sieve (%)(m/m), maximum | — |
3 | Residue on 150 um KS sieve (g per 100 mL), maximum | — |
4 | Binder content (%)(m/m), minimum | 67 |
5 | Viscosity (degrees Engler (°E) at 20°C | — |
6 | Viscosity redwood No. II (s at 85°C) | 25-35 |
7 | Storage stability (long period test) % water content difference, maximum | — |
No | Property | Result |
1 | Particle charge | Pos. |
2 | Residue on 710 um KS sieve (%)(m/m), maximum | 0.05 |
3 | Residue on 150 um KS sieve (g per 100 mL), maximum | 0.15 |
4 | Binder content (%)(m/m), minimum | 57 |
5 | Viscosity (degrees Engler (°E) at 20°C | 10 max |
6 | Viscosity redwood No. II (s at 85°C) | – |
7 | Storage stability (long period test) % water content difference, maximum | 2 |
No | Property | Result |
1 | Particle charge | Pos. |
2 | Residue on 710 um KS sieve (%)(m/m), maximum | 0.05 |
3 | Residue on 150 um KS sieve (g per 100 mL), maximum | 0.15 |
4 | Binder content (%)(m/m), minimum | 57 |
5 | Viscosity (degrees Engler (°E) at 20°C | 10 max |
6 | Viscosity redwood No. II (s at 85°C) | – |
7 | Storage stability (long period test) % water content difference, maximum | 2 |
Cutback bitumen is a range of binders that are produced by blending (mixing) penetration grade bitumen and a hydrocarbon solvent, such as paraffin or mineral turpentine.
When the solvent has evaporated, the binder returns to its original penetration grade to tie the particles together. Cutback bitumen gets its name from the solvent that is involved in the process, because the solvent "cuts back" or evaporates, leaving behind the binder to "get on with the job". The solvent used in cutback bitumen is called the "cutter" or "flux".
Three types of solvents are used for the blending process: slow-curing, medium-curing or rapid-curing solvents. The latter two are the most common in South Africa. The choice of the solvent determines the rate at which the bitumen will cure when exposed to air. A rapid-curing (RC) solvent will evaporate faster than a medium-curing (MC) solvent. Curing relates to the evaporation rate of the solvent which influences the setting time of the bitumen. The viscosity of the cutback bitumen is determined by the proportion of solvent added: the higher the proportion of solvent, the lower the viscosity of the cutback.
Cutbacks differ from penetration grade bitumen in that they are more workable — in other words, they can be more easily reshaped. Less heat is required to liquefy cutback bitumen than penetration bitumen, making it easier to use at lower temperatures.
Typical cutback bitumens are MC 30 and RC 250. The letters in the name refer to the curing action of the solvent, and the number to the viscosity of the binder.
Specifications
guarantees that the Rapid curing Cut Back Grade RC-70 it supplies under its offers is produced in compliance to and is in conformity to ASTM D-2028-97 Rev 2004 and is compliant to the following specification requirements.
property | specification limit | Test method | |
Min | Max | ||
Kinematic viscosity at 60°c ,cST | 70 | 140 | ASTM D2170 |
Flash point(tag open cup), °c | — | — | ASTM D3143 |
Distillation test Distillate, volume percent of total Distillate to 680°f(360°c) | |||
to 437°f(225°c) To 500°f(260°c) to 600°f(316°c) Residue from distillation to 680°f(360°c), percent volume by difference | 50 | — | ASTM D402 |
70 | — | ||
85 | — | ||
55 | |||
Test on Residue from distillation test | |||
Penetration 77°f(25°c) 100g,5s mm | 80 | 120 | ASTM D5 |
Ductility 77°f(25°c) 5cm/min cm | 100 | — | ASTM D113 |
Solubility in trichloroethylene % | 99 | — | ASTM D2042 |
Water, percent volume | — | 0.2 | ASTM D95 |
guarantees that the Rapid curing CutBack Grade RC-250 it supplies under its offers is produced in compliance to and is in conformity to ASTM D-2028–97 Rev 2004 and is compliant to the following specification requirements.
property | specification limit | Test method | |
Min | Max | ||
Kinematic viscosity at 60°c ,cST | 250 | 500 | ASTM D2170 |
Flashpoint(tag open cup), °c | — | 27 | ASTM D3143 |
Distillation test Distillate, volume percent of total Distillate to 680°f (360°c) | |||
to 437°f(225°c) To 500°f(260°c) to 600°f(316°c) Residue from distillation to 680°f(360°c), percent volume by difference | 35 | — | ASTM D402 |
60 | — | ||
80 | — | ||
65 | — | ||
Test on Residue from distillation test | |||
Penetration 77°f(25°c) 100g,5s mm | 80 | 120 | ASTM D5 |
Ductility 77°f(25°c) 5cm/min cm | 100 | — | ASTM D113 |
Solubility in trichloroethylene % | 99 | — | ASTM D2042 |
Water, percent volume | — | 0.2 | ASTM D95 |
guarantees that the Rapid curing CutBack Grade RC-800 it supplies under its offers is produced in compliance to and is in conformity to ASTM D-2028-97 Rev 2004 and is compliant to the following specification requirements.
property | specification limit | Test method | |
Min | Max | ||
Kinematic viscosity at 60°c ,cST | 800 | 1600 | ASTM D2170 |
Flashpoint(tag open cup), °c | 27 | — | ASTM D3143 |
Distillation test Distillate, volume percent of total Distillate to 680°f (360°c) | |||
to 437°f(225°c) To 500°f(260°c) to 600°f(316°c) Residue from distillation to 680°f(360°c), percent volume by difference | 15 | — | ASTM D402 |
45 | — | ||
75 | — | ||
75 | — | ||
Test on Residue from distillation test | |||
Penetration 77°f(25°c) 100g,5s mm | 80 | 120 | ASTM D5 |
Ductility 77°f(25°c) 5cm/min cm | 100 | ASTM D113 | |
Solubility in trichloroethylene % | 99 | ASTM D2042 | |
Water, percent volume | 0.2 | ASTM D95 |
guarantees that the Rapid curing CutBack Grade RC-3000 it supplies under its offers is produced in compliance to and is in conformity to ASTM D-2028-97 Rev 2004 and is compliant to the following specification requirements.
property | specification limit | Test method | |
Min | Max | ||
Kinematic viscosity at 60°c ,cST | 3000 | 6000 | ASTM D2170 |
Flashpoint(tag open cup), °c | — | 27 | ASTM D3143 |
Distillation test Distillate, volume percent of total Distillate to 680°F(360°F) | |||
to 437°f(225°c) To 500°f(260°c) to 600°f(316°c) Residue from distillation to 680°f(360°c), percent volume by difference | — | — | ASTM D402 |
25 | — | ||
70 | — | ||
80 | — | ||
Test on Residue from distillation test | |||
Penetration 77°f(25°c) 100g,5s mm | 80 | 120 | ASTM D5 |
Ductility 77°f(25°c) 5cm/min cm | 100 | ASTM D113 | |
Solubility in trichloroethylene % | 99 | ASTM D2042 | |
Water, percent volume | 0.2 | ASTM D95 |
guarantees that the Medium Curing CutBack Grade MC-30 it supplies under its offers is produced in compliance to and is in conformity to ASTM D-2028-97 Rev 2004 and is compliant to the following specification requirements.
property | specification limit | Test method | |
Min | Max | ||
Kinematic viscosity at 60°c ,cST | 30 | 60 | ASTM D2170 |
Flash point(tag open cup), °C | 38 | — | ASTM D3143 |
Distillation test Distillate, volume percent of total Distillate to 680°F (360°C) | |||
to 437°F (225°C) To 500°F (260°C) to 600°F (316°C) Residue from distillation to 680°F(360°C), percent volume by difference | — | 25 | ASTM D402
|
30 | 75 | ||
75 | 95 | ||
50 | — | ||
Test on Residue from distillation test | |||
Viscosity at 140°F (60°C) | 30 | 120 | ASTM D2170 |
Penetration 77°F (25°C) 100g,5s mm | 120 | 300 | ASTM D5 |
Ductility 77°F (25°C) 5cm/min cm | 100 | — | ASTM D113 |
Solubility in trichloroethylene % | 99 | — | ASTM D2042 |
Water, percent volume | — | 0.2 | ASTM D95 |
guarantees that the Medium Curing CutBack Grade MC-70 it supplies under its offers is produced in compliance to and is in conformity to ASTM D-2028-97 Rev 2004 and is compliant to the following specification requirements.
property | specification limit | Test method | |
Min | Max | ||
Kinematic viscosity at 60°C ,cST | 70 | 140 | ASTM D2170 |
Flashpoint(tag open cup), °C | 38 | — | ASTM D3143 |
Distillation test Distillate, volume percent of total Distillate to 680°F (360°C) | |||
to 437°F (225°C) to 500°F (260°C) to 600°F (316°C) Residue from distillation to 680°F (360°C), percent volume by difference | — | 20 | ASTM D402
|
10 | 70 | ||
65 | 93 | ||
55 | — | ||
Test on Residue from distillation test | |||
Viscosity at 140°F (60°C) | 30 | 120 | ASTM D2170 |
Penetration 77°F (25°C) 100g,5s mm | 120 | 300 | ASTM D5 |
Ductility 77°F (25°C) 5cm/min cm | 100 | — | ASTM D113 |
Solubility in trichloroethylene % | 99 | — | ASTM D2042 |
Water, percent volume | — | 0.2 | ASTM D95 |
guarantees that the Medium Curing CutBack Grade MC-250 it supplies under its offers is produced in compliance to and is in conformity to ASTM D-2028-97 Rev 2004 and is compliant to the following specification requirements.
property | specification limit | Test method | |
Min | Max | ||
Kinematic viscosity at 60°c ,cST | 250 | 500 | ASTM D2170 |
Flashpoint (tag open cup), °C | 66 | — | ASTM D3143 |
Distillation test Distillate, volume percent of total Distillate to 680°F (360°C) | |||
to 437°F (225°C) To 500°F (260°C) to 600°F (316°C) Residue from distillation to 680°F (360°C), percent volume by difference | — | 20 | ASTM D402
|
5 | 55 | ||
60 | 90 | ||
67 | — | ||
Test on Residue from distillation test | |||
Viscosity at 140°f(60°C) | 30 | 120 | ASTM D2170 |
Penetration 77°F (25°C) 100g,5s mm | 120 | 300 | ASTM D5 |
Ductility 77°F (25°C) 5cm/min cm | 100 | — | ASTM D113 |
Solubility in trichloroethylene % | 99 | — | ASTM D2042 |
Water, percent volume | — | 0.2 | ASTM D95 |
guarantees that the Medium Curing CutBack Grade MC-800 it supplies under its offers is produced in compliance to and is in conformity to ASTM D-2028–97 Rev 2004 and is compliant to the following specification requirements.
property | specification limit | Test method | |
Min | Max | ||
Kinematic viscosity at 60°C ,cST | 800 | 1600 | ASTM D2170 |
Flashpoint(tag open cup), °C | 66 | ASTM D3143 | |
Distillation test Distillate, volume percent of total Distillate to 680°F (360°C) | |||
to 437°F (225°C) To 500°F (260°C) to 600°F (316°C) Residue from distillation to 680°F (360°C), percent volume by difference | — | — | ASTM D402
|
— | 40 | ||
45 | 85 | ||
75 | — | ||
Test on Residue from distillation test | |||
Viscosity at 140°F (60°C) | 30 | 120 | ASTM D2170 |
Penetration 77°F (25°C) 100g,5s mm | 120 | 250 | ASTM D5 |
Ductility 77°F (25°C) 5cm/min cm | 100 | — | ASTM D113 |
Solubility in trichloroethylene % | 99 | — | ASTM D2042 |
Water, percent volume | — | 0.2 | ASTM D95 |
guarantees that the Medium Curing CutBack Grade MC-3000 it supplies under its offers is produced in compliance to and is in conformity to ASTM D-2028-97 Rev 2004 and is compliant to the following specification requirements.
property | specification limit | Test method | |
Min | Max | ||
Kinematic viscosity at 60°c ,cST | 3000 | 6000 | ASTM D2170 |
Flashpoint(tag open cup), °c | 66 | — | ASTM D3143 |
Distillation test Distillate, volume percent of total Distillate to 680°F (360°C) | |||
to 437°F (225°C) to 500°F (260°C) to 600°F (316°C) Residue from distillation to 680°F (360°C), percent volume by difference | — | — | ASTM D402
|
— | 15 | ||
15 | 75 | ||
80 | — | ||
Test on Residue from distillation test | |||
Viscosity at 140°F (60°C) | 30 | 120 | ASTM D2170 |
Penetration 77°F (25°C) 100g,5s mm | 120 | 300 | ASTM D5 |
Ductility 77°F (25°C) 5cm/min cm | 100 | — | ASTM D113 |
Solubility in trichloroethylene % | 99 | — | ASTM D2042 |
Water, percent volume | — | 0.2 | ASTM D95 |
guaranty the quality of cutback SC-70 with the arrangement of the international inspectors to check quality and quantity of the bitumen on each shipment during the loading to vessel and controlling the production by QC team via batch test report before shipping. RABIT guaranty the quality to meet with ASTM/EN 15322:2009
property | specification limit | Test method | |
Min | Max | ||
Kinematic viscosity at 60°C [140°F], mm2/s | 70 | 140 | ASTM D2170 |
Flashpoint(Cleveland open cup), °C [°F] | 60 | — | ASTM D92 |
distillate test | |||
Total distillate to 360°C [680°F], volume % | — | 35 | ASTM D402 |
Solubility, % | 95 | — | ASTM D2024 |
Kinematic viscosity on distillation residue at 60°C [140°F], mm2/s | 200 | 7000 | ASTM D2170 |
Asphalt residue: | |||
Residue of 100 penetration, % | 40 | — | ASTM D243 |
Ductility of 100 penetration residue at 25°C [77°F], cm | 50 | — | ASTM D113 |
Water, % | — | 0.5 | ASTM D95 |
. guaranty the quality of cutback SC-250 with the arrangement of the international inspectors to check quality and quantity of the bitumen on each shipment during the loading to vessel and controlling the production by QC team via batch test report before shipping. RABIT guaranty the quality to meet with ASTM/EN 15322:2009.
property | specification limit | Test method | |
Min | Max | ||
Kinematic viscosity at 60°C [140°F], mm2/s | 250 | 500 | ASTM D2170 |
Flashpoint(Cleveland open cup), °C [°F] | 60 | — | ASTM D92 |
distillate test | |||
Total distillate to 360°C [680°F], volume % | — | 25 | ASTM D402 |
Solubility, % | 95 | — | ASTM D2024 |
Kinematic viscosity on distillation residue at 60°C [140°F], mm2/s | 400 | 10000 | ASTM D2170 |
Asphalt residue: | |||
Residue of 100 penetration, % | 50 | — | ASTM D243 |
Ductility of 100 penetration residue at 25°C [77°F], cm | 50 | — | ASTM D113 |
Water, % | — | 0.5 | ASTM D95 |
guaranty the quality of cutback SC-800 with the arrangement of the international inspectors to check quality and quantity of the bitumen on each shipment during the loading to vessel and controlling the production by QC team via batch test report before shipping. RABIT guaranty the quality to meet with ASTM/EN 15322:2009.
property | specification limit | Test method | |
Min | Max | ||
Kinematic viscosity at 60°C [140°F], mm2/s | 800 | 1600 | ASTM D2170 |
Flashpoint(Cleveland open cup), °C [°F] | 70 | — | ASTM D92 |
distillate test | |||
Total distillate to 360°C [680°F], volume % | — | 15 | ASTM D402 |
Solubility, % | 95 | — | ASTM D2024 |
Kinematic viscosity on distillation residue at 60°C [140°F], mm2/s | 1000 | 16000 | ASTM D2170 |
Asphalt residue: | |||
Residue of 100 penetration, % | 60 | — | ASTM D243 |
Ductility of 100 penetration residue at 25°C [77°F], cm | 50 | — | ASTM D113 |
Water, % | — | 0.5 | ASTM D95 |
guaranty the quality of cutback SC-3000 with the arrangement of the international inspectors to check quality and quantity of the bitumen on each shipment during the loading to vessel and controlling the production by QC team via batch test report before shipping. RABIT guaranty the quality to meet with ASTM/EN 15322:2009.
property | specification limit | Test method | |
Min | Max | ||
Kinematic viscosity at 60°C [140°F], mm2/s | 3000 | 6000 | ASTM D2170 |
Flashpoint(Cleveland open cup), °C [°F] | 70 | — | ASTM D92 |
distillate test | |||
Total distillate to 360°C [680°F], volume % | — | 8 | ASTM D402 |
Solubility, % | 95 | — | ASTM D2024 |
Kinematic viscosity on distillation residue at 60°C [140°F], mm2/s | 2000 | 35000 | ASTM D2170 |
Asphalt residue: | |||
Residue of 100 penetration, % | 75 | — | ASTM D243 |
Ductility of 100 penetration residue at 25°C [77°F], cm | 50 | — | ASTM D113 |
Water, % | — | 0.5 | ASTM D95 |
Bitumen coating compositions having substantially improved application and drying properties and producing coatings of improved properties including resistance to ultraviolet rays and alligatoring resulting therefrom said coating compositions comprising volatile solvent solutions of a bitumen coating material having softening point between 110 F To 250 F. The bitumen coating are also characteristically non-viscous materials which are not thixotropic and are therefore ordinarily applied as thin films. The bitumen coating compositions may also contain filler materials which tend to settle from the non-thixotropic compositions after storage for only a short time. It has been proposed in the past to add inert colloidal fillers such as silica to obtain thixotropic properties and thicker films on the application of the compositions. However, even such inert fillers tend to affect only solution properties and generally exist in the finished coating as an expensive additive which does not benefit other properties of the coating.
Specifications
Softening Point | 90-95°C |
Elongation | Over 400% |
Flash Point | Over 250°C |