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Bitumen 40/50
Bitumen 40/50 is a penetration-grade bitumen extensively used in road construction and various industrial applications. Known for its black, sticky, and highly viscous nature, it is a petroleum-derived material that plays a crucial role in creating durable and high-quality road surfaces. The material's consistency and binding properties make it ideal for constructing asphalt pavements capable of withstanding heavy traffic loads and adverse weather conditions. Its usage ensures the longevity and reliability of roads, making it an essential component in infrastructure development worldwide. Additionally, its application extends to industrial projects where strong adhesive and waterproofing qualities are required, further highlighting its versatility and importance.
The term "Bitumen 40/50" refers to the material's penetration value, which signifies its hardness and consistency under standardized testing conditions. This grading system ensures that the bitumen is appropriately suited for specific climates and construction requirements, where medium-hard bitumen is often preferred for optimal performance. Its balance of hardness and flexibility makes it adaptable for diverse environments, providing superior resistance to cracking and deformation. As a result, Bitumen 40/50 remains a trusted and widely adopted choice in road construction and industrial applications, offering exceptional durability, performance, and versatility.
Properties
Properties Penetration Grading:
The numbers in Bitumen 40/50 signify the penetration depth (in tenths of a millimeter) of a standard needle vertically pressed into a sample under specific conditions. At 25°C (77°F), a needle penetrates 4 to 5 tenths of a millimeter into Bitumen 40/50 within 5 seconds.
- Moderate hardness: Offers a balance between flexibility and durability.
- Adhesion properties: Ensures effective binding of aggregates in asphalt mixtures.
- Resistance to deformation: Withstands traffic loads and environmental stress.
Applications
1. Road Construction
Bitumen 40/50 is a vital component in creating asphalt mixtures, such as hot mix asphalt (HMA) and warm mix asphalt (WMA), for constructing:
- Roads
- Highways
- Runways
- Parking lots
Its moderate hardness ensures durability while maintaining flexibility to endure heavy traffic and weather variations. Bitumen 40/50's ability to bind aggregates creates stable and cohesive road surfaces resistant to wear and tear.
2. Industrial Uses
Waterproofing:
Essential for roofing and damp-proofing projects.
Used in manufacturing roofing felts, shingles, and membranes for long-lasting moisture protection.
Protective Coatings:
Integral in producing rustproofing coatings, pipe coatings, and marine paints.
Offers resistance to water and corrosion, extending the life of structures and equipment.
3. Bituminous Products
Bitumen 40/50 is used in creating bituminous paints and coatings that serve as protective layers in industrial and marine environments. Its adhesive and waterproofing qualities make it ideal for enhancing durability and resistance.
Conclusion
Bitumen 40/50 is a crucial material in the construction and industrial sectors. Its moderate hardness, excellent binding ability, and waterproofing properties make it indispensable for road construction and industrial applications like roofing, damp-proofing, and protective coatings. By enhancing the longevity and performance of infrastructure and products, Bitumen 40/50 plays a significant role in sustainable development and the reliability of modern structures.
Packaging Options
- Bulk
- New Steel Drum
- 1 MT Jumbo Bag
- 300 kg Bitubag
- Bitutainer
| Bitumen 85/100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Characteristics | Unit | Specification | Test Method |
| Penetration @ 25 °C | 0.1 mm | 60-70 | ASTM D-5 |
| Specific gravity @ 25 °C | gr/cm3 | 1.01-1.060 | ASTM D-70 |
| Softening Point | °C | 46-56 | ASTM D-36 |
| Ductility @ 25 °C | Cm | 100 Min | ASTM D-113 |
| Loss on heating | % wt | 0.2 Max | ASTM D-6 |
| Drop in penetration after heating | % | 20 Max | ASTM D-6 & D-5 |
| Flash Point | °C | 250 Min | ASTM D-92 |
| Solubility in CS2 | % wt | 99.0 Min | ASTM D-4 |
| Organic matter insoluble in CS2 | % wt | 0.2 Max | ASTM D-4 |
| Viscosity @ 60 °C | p | 2000±400 | ASTM D-2171 |
| Spot test | – | Negative | *A.A.S.H.O.T.102 |
| Different bitumen penetration Grades | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Characteristics | Unit | 30/40 | 50/70 | 100/120 | 160/220 | 200/300 | Test Method |
| Specific gravity @ 25 °C | gr/cm3 | 1.01-1.06 | 1.01-1.06 | 1.01-1.04 | 1.01-1.06 | 1.01±0.05 | ASTM D-70 |
| Penetration @ 25 °C | 0.1 mm | 30-40 | 50-70 | 100-120 | 160-220 | 200-300 | ASTM D-5 |
| Softening Point (R &B) | °C | 55-63 | 46-54 | 42-49 | 35-43 | 34-41 | ASTM D-36 |
| Ductility @ 25 °C | Cm | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | ASTM D-113 |
| Loss on heating, Max | % wt | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 1.3 | ASTM D-6 |
| Drop in Penetration after heating, Max | % | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | - | ASTM D-6 & D-5 |
| Flash Point. Min | °C | 250 | 230 | 250 | 220 | 177 | ASTM D-92 |
| Solubility in CS2 | % wt | 99.5 | 99 | 99.5 | 99 | 99 | ASTM D-4 |
| Spot test | - | Negative | Negative | Negative | Negative | Negative | *A.A.S.H.O.T.102 |
| Oxidized Bitumen | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Characteristics | Unit | 85/25 | 95/25 | 90/15 | 9115/15 | Test Method |
| Penetration @ 25°C, 100 gm, 5 Seconds | 0.1 mm | 20/30 | 25/30 | 10/20 | 10/20 | ASTM D-5 |
| Specific gravity @25°C | gr/cm³ | 1.01/1.05 | 1.01/1.05 | 1.01/1.05 | 1.01/1.05 | ASTM D-70 |
| Softening Point (R&B) | °C | 80/90 | 90/100 | 85/95 | 110/120 | ASTM D-36 |
| Loss on heating, Max | % wt | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 Max | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Flash Point (Cleveland Open Cup), Min | °C | 260 | 260 | 225 | 260 | ASTM D 92 |
| Performance Grades Bitumen (PG) | |
|---|---|
| High Temperature Performance | Low Temperature Performance |
| PG 46 | -46, -40, -34 |
| PG 52 | -46, -40, -34, -28, -22, -16, -10 |
| PG 58 | -40, -34, -28, -22, -16, -10 |
| PG 64 | -40, -34, -28, -22, -16, -10 |
| PG 70 | -40, -34, -28, -22, -16, -10 |
| PG 76 | -34, -28, -22, -16, -10 |
| PG 82 | -34, -28, -22, -16, -10 |
| Viscosity Grades Bitumen (VG) | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Characteristics | Unit | VG 40 | VG 30 | VG 20 | VG 10 | Test Method |
| Absolute Viscosity @ 60°C, Poises | °C | Min. 2200 | Min. 2400 | Min. 1600 | Min. 800 | IS 1206 (Part 2) |
| Kinematic Viscosity @ 135°C | cSt | Min. 400 | Min. 350 | Min. 300 | Min. 250 | IS 1206 (Part 3) |
| Softening Point (R&B) | °C | Min. 50 | Min. 47 | Min. 45 | Min. 40 | IS 1205 |
| Flash Point (Cleveland Open Cup) | °C | Min. 220 | Min. 220 | Min. 220 | Min. 220 | IS 1209 |
| Solubility in trichloroethylene | % | Min. 99 | Min. 99 | Min. 99 | Min. 99 | IS 1206 |
| Penetration @ 25°C (100 grams, 5 seconds) | 0.1 mm | 40-60 | 50-70 | 60-80 | 80-100 | IS 1203 |
| Test on residue from thin film oven tests/RTFOT | ||||||
| (i) Viscosity ratio @ 60°C | °C | Max. 4.0 | Max. 4.0 | Max. 4.0 | Max. 4.0 | IS 1206 (Part 2) |
| (ii) Ductility @ 25°C (Thin film oven test) | Cm | Min. 25 | Min. 40 | Min. 50 | Min. 75 | IS 1208 |
| Specification Gravity @ 27/27 | °C | Min. 0.99 | Min. 0.99 | Min. 0.99 | Min. 0.99 | IS 1202 |
| Conforms to BIS (IS 73:2006) Specifications | ||||||
| Dhaduk Petrochemicals Cutback Bitumen Grades Slow Curing (SC) | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Characteristics | Unit | SC70 | SC250 | SC800 | SC3000 | Test Method | ||||
| Min | Max | Min | Max | Min | Max | Min | Max | |||
| Kinematic Viscosity @ 60°C | CST | 70 | 140 | 250 | 500 | 800 | 1600 | 3000 | 6000 | ASTM D-2170 |
| Flash Point | °C | 66 | - | 79 | - | 93 | - | 107 | - | ASTM D-92 |
| Penetration @ 25°C, 100 gm, 5 Second | CM | 40 | - | 60 | - | 70 | - | 80 | - | ASTM D-5 |
| Distillate, volume percent of total distillate to 360°C | °C | 10 | 30 | 4 | 20 | 2 | 12 | - | 5 | ASTM D-402 |
| Ductility @ 25°C, Min | CM | 100 | - | 100 | - | 100 | - | 100 | - | ASTM D-113 |
| Solubility in Trichloroethylene, Min | % | 99 | - | 99 | - | 99 | - | 99 | - | ASTM D-2042 |
| Water, Max | %VOL | - | 0.5 | - | 0.5 | - | 0.5 | - | 0.5 | ASTM D-95 |
| Cutback Bitumen Grades Medium Curing (MC) | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Characteristics | Unit | Test Method | ||||||||||
| MC30 | MC70 | MC250 | MC800 | MC3000 | ||||||||
| Min | Max | Min | Max | Min | Max | Min | Max | Min | Max | |||
| Kinematic Viscosity @ 60°C | CST | 30 | 60 | 70 | 140 | 250 | 500 | 800 | 1600 | 3000 | 6000 | ASTM D-2170 |
| Flash Point, Min | °C | 38 | - | 38 | - | 66 | - | 66 | - | 66 | - | ASTM D-92 |
| Penetration @ 25°C, 100 gm, 5 Second | CM | 120 | 250 | 120 | 250 | 120 | 250 | 120 | 250 | 120 | 250 | ASTM D-5 |
| Distillate Test: Distillate, volume percent of total distillate to 360 °C | ASTM D-402 | |||||||||||
| To 225 °C | °C | - | 35 | - | 25 | - | 20 | - | - | - | - | |
| To 260 °C | °C | 30 | 75 | 10 | 70 | 5 | 55 | - | 40 | - | 15 | |
| To 316 °C | °C | 75 | 95 | 65 | 93 | 60 | 90 | 45 | 85 | 15 | 75 | |
| Residue from distillation to 360 °C, Min | %VOL | 50 | - | 55 | - | 67 | - | 75 | - | 80 | - | STM D-402 |
| Ductility @ 25°C, Min | CM | 100 | - | 100 | - | 100 | - | 100 | - | 100 | - | ASTM D-113 |
| Solubility in Trichloroethylene, Min | % | 99.0 | - | 99.0 | - | 99.0 | - | 99.0 | - | 99.0 | - | ASTM D-4 |
| Water, Max | %VOL | - | 0.2 | - | 0.2 | - | 0.2 | - | 0.2 | - | 0.2 | ASTM D-95 |
| Cut back Bitumen Grades Rapid Curing (RC) | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Characteristics | Unit | Specification | Test Method | |||||||||
| RC 30 | RC 70 | RC 250 | RC 800 | RC 3000 | ||||||||
| Min | Max | Min | Max | Min | Max | Min | Max | Min | Max | |||
| Kinematic Viscosity @ 60°C | CST | 30 | 60 | 70 | 140 | 250 | 300 | 800 | 1600 | 3000 | 6000 | ASTM D-2170 |
| Flash Point | °C | - | - | - | - | 27 | - | 27 | - | 27 | - | ASTM D-92 |
| Penetration @ 25°C, 100 gm, 5 Second | CM | 80 | 120 | 80 | 120 | 80 | 120 | 80 | 120 | 80 | 120 | ASTM D-5 |
| Residue from distillation to 360 °C, Min | ASTM D-402 | |||||||||||
| To 225 °C | °C | 55 | - | 50 | - | 35 | - | 15 | - | - | - | |
| To 260 °C | °C | 75 | - | 70 | - | 60 | - | 45 | - | 25 | - | |
| To 316 °C | °C | 90 | - | 85 | - | 80 | - | 75 | - | 70 | - | |
| Residue from distillation to 360 °C, Min | %VOL | 50 | - | 55 | - | 65 | - | 75 | - | 80 | - | ASTM D-402 |
| Ductility @ 25°C, Min | CM | 100 | - | 100 | - | 100 | - | 100 | - | 100 | - | ASTM D-113 |
| Solubility in Trichloroethylene, Min | % | 99 | - | 99 | - | 99 | - | 99 | - | 99 | - | ASTM D-2042 |
| Water, Max | %VOL | - | 0.2 | - | 0.2 | - | 0.2 | - | 0.2 | - | 0.2 | ASTM D-95 |
| Cut back Bitumen Grades Rapid Curing (RC) | |||||||||||||||||
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| Dhaduk Petrochemicals Bitumen Emulsion | Specification of Cationic Bitumen Emulsions | ||||||||||||||||
| Quick Setting | Rapid Setting | Medium Setting | Slow Setting | ||||||||||||||
| CQS 1h | CRS 1 | CRS 2 | CMS 2 | CMS 2h | CSS 1 | CSS 1h | |||||||||||
| Min | Max | Min | Max | Min | Max | Min | Max | Min | Max | Min | Max | Min | Max | ||||
| Viscosity, Say bolt Furol @ 25°C SFs | 20 | 100 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 20 | 100 | 20 | 100 | |||
| Viscosity, Say bolt Furol @ 25°C SFs | - | - | 20 | 100 | 100 | 400 | 50 | 450 | 50 | 450 | - | - | - | - | |||
| Storage Stability test, 24-h, % A | - | 1 | - | 1 | - | 1 | - | 1 | - | 1 | - | 1 | - | 1 | |||
| Demulsibility, 35 mL, 0.8 % Dioctyl sodium | - | - | 40 | - | 40 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||
| Particle charge test | Positive | Positive | Positive | Positive | |||||||||||||
| Sieve test, % A | - | 0.1 | - | 0.1 | - | 0.1 | - | 0.1 | - | 0.1 | - | 0.1 | - | 0.1 | |||
| Cement Mixing test, % | - | N/A | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | 2 | |||
| Coating ability and water resistance: | |||||||||||||||||
| Coating, dry aggregate | - | - | - | - | - | - | good | - | good | - | - | - | - | - | |||
| Coating, after spraying | - | - | - | - | - | - | fair | - | fair | - | - | - | - | - | |||
| Coating, wet aggregate | - | - | - | - | - | - | fair | - | fair | - | - | - | - | - | |||
| Coating, after spraying | - | - | - | - | - | - | fair | - | fair | - | - | - | - | - | |||
| Oil Distillate, by volume of emulsion, % | - | - | - | 3 | - | 3 | - | 12 | - | 12 | - | - | - | - | |||
| Residue % | 57 | - | 60 | - | 65 | - | 65 | - | 65 | - | 57 | - | 57 | - | |||
| Tests on residue from distillation test: | |||||||||||||||||
| Penetration @ 25°C, 100 grams, 5 Second | 40 | 30 | 100 | 250 | 100 | 250 | 100 | 250 | 40 | 90 | 100 | 250 | 40 | 90 | |||
| Ductility, 25°C 5 Cm/Min, Cm | 40 | - | 40 | - | 40 | - | 40 | - | 40 | - | 40 | - | 40 | - | |||
| Solubility in trichloroethylene, % | 97.5 | - | 97.5 | - | 97.5 | - | 97.5 | - | 97.5 | - | 97.5 | - | 97.5 | - | |||
