Specification Value Test Method
Penetration @25°C 85-100 ASTM D-5
Specific Gravity @ 25°C 1.01-1.06 ASTM D-70
Softening Point °C 45-52 ASTM D-36
Flash Point °C 225 min ASTM D-92
Ductility @25°C 100 min ASTM D-113
Loss on Heating %wt. 0.5 Max ASTM D-6
Drop in Pen. After Heating % 20 Max ASTM D-6 & D-5
Solubility in TCE %wt. 99.5 min ASTM D-4
Spot Test Negative A.A.S.H.T.O.T 102
Bitumen Penetration Grade 85/100 (also known as 80/100) is a standard penetration grade Bitumen usually used as a Paving Grade Bitumen suitable for road construction and for the production of asphalt pavements with superior properties. This grade of Bitumen is mainly used in the manufacture of hot mix asphalt for bases and wearing courses
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Specification Value Test Method
Penetration @25°C 40-50 ASTM D-5
Specific Gravity @25°C 1.01-1.06 ASTM D-70
Softening Point °C 52-60 ASTM D-36
Flash Point °C 250 min ASTM D-92
Ductility @25°C 100 min ASTM D-113
Loss on Heating %wt. 0.2 Max ASTM D-6
Drop in Pen. After Heating % 20 Max ASTM D-6 & D-5
Solubility in TCE %wt. 99.5 min ASTM D-4
Spot Test Negative A.A.S.H.T.O.T 102
Bitumen Penetration Grade 40/50 is a standard penetration grade Bitumen usually used as a Paving Grade Bitumen suitable for road construction and for the production of asphalt pavements with superior properties. This grade of Bitumen is mainly used in the manufacture of hot mix asphalt for bases and wearing courses.
Specification Value Test Method
Penetration @25°C 60 IS 203
Absolute Viscosity @60°C, Poises 1600-2400 IS 1206
Kinematic Viscosity @60°C, Poises 300 IS 1206
Softening Point °C 45 IS 1205
Flash Point °C 220 IS 1448
Solubility in CS2 %wt. 99.0 IS 1216
Test on residue from rolling thin film oven test
Viscosity Ratio @60°C 4 IS 1206
Ductility @25°C 50 IS 1208
VG-20 is usually used for paving in cold climate & high altitude regions
Specification Value Test Method
Penetration @25°C 35 IS 203
Absolute Viscosity @60°C, Poises 3200-4800 IS 1206
Kinematic Viscosity @60°C, Poises 400 IS 1206
Softening Point °C 50 IS 1205
Flash Point °C 220 IS 1448
Solubility in CS2 %wt. 99.0 IS 1216
Test on residue from rolling thin film oven test
Viscosity Ratio @60°C 4 IS 1206
Ductility @25°C 25 IS 1208
VG-40 is used in highly stressed areas such as intersections, near toll booths and truck parking lots in lieu of old 30/40 Penetration grade. Due to its higher viscosity, stiffer Bitumen mixes can be produced to improve resistance to shoving and other problems associated with higher temperature and heavy traffic loads.
Specification Value Test Method
Penetration@25°C 60-70 ASTM D-5
Specific Gravity @25°C 1.01-1.06 ASTM D-70
Softening Point °C 49-56 ASTM D-36
Flash Point °C 250 min ASTM D-92
Ductility @25°C 100 min ASTM D-113
Loss on Heating %wt. 0.2 Max ASTM D-6
Drop in Pen. After Heating % 20 Max ASTM D-6 & D-5
Solubility in TCE %wt. 99.5 min ASTM D-4
Spot Test Negative A.A.S.H.T.O.T 102
Bitumen Penetration Grade 60/70 is a standard penetration grade Bitumen usually used as a Paving Grade Bitumen suitable for road construction and for the production of asphalt pavements with superior properties. This grade of Bitumen is mainly used in the manufacture of hot mix asphalt for bases and wearing courses.
Specification Value Test Method
Penetration @25°C 90-130 ASTM D-5
Specific Gravity @ 25°C 1.01-1.06 ASTM D-70
Softening Point °C 40-45 ASTM D-36
Flash Point °C 200 min ASTM D-92
Ductility @25°C 100 min ASTM D-113
Loss on Heating %wt. 0.5 Max ASTM D-6
Drop in Pen. After Heating % 20 Max ASTM D-6 & D-5
Solubility in TCE %wt. 99.5 min ASTM D-4
Spot Test Negative A.A.S.H.T.O.T 102
Road Bitumen 90/130 issued for construction and repair of road surfaces, designed for various types of road application such as hot asphalt and bituminous mixtures, recommended for regions with temperate climates
Specification Value Test Method
Penetration @25°C 80 IS 203
Absolute Viscosity @60°C, Poises 800-1200 IS 1206
Kinematic Viscosity @60°C, Poises 250 IS 1206
Softening Point °C 40 IS 1205
Flash Point °C 220 IS 1448
Solubility in CS2 %wt. 99.0 IS 1216
Test on residue from rolling thin film oven test
Viscosity Ratio @60°C 4 IS 1206
Ductility @25°C 75 IS 1208
VG-10 is widely used in spraying applications such as surface-dressing and paving in very cold climate in lieu of old 85/100 Penetration grade. It is also used to manufacture Bitumen Emulsion and Modified Bitumen products
Specification Value Test Method
Penetration @25°C 45 IS 203
Absolute Viscosity @60°C, Poises 2400-3600 IS 1206
Kinematic Viscosity @60°C, Poises 350 IS 1206
Softening Point °C 47 IS 1205
Flash Point °C 220 IS 1448
Solubility in CS2 %wt. 99.0 IS 1216
Test on residue from rolling thin film oven test
Viscosity Ratio @60°C 4 IS 1206
Ductility @25°C 40 IS 1208
VG-30 is primarily used to construct extra heavy duty Bitumen pavements that need to endure substantial traffic loads. It can be used in lieu of old 60/70 Penetration grade
Specification Value Test Method
Penetration @25°C 10-20 ASTM D-5
Specific Gravity @25°C 1.01-1.06 ASTM D-70
Softening Point °C 85-95 ASTM D-36
Flash Point °C 225 min ASTM D-92
Ductility @25°C 5 min ASTM D-113
Loss on Heating %wt. 0.2 Max ASTM D-6
Drop in Pen. After Heating % 20 Max ASTM D-6 & D-5
Solubility in TCE %wt. 99.5 min ASTM D-4
Spot Test Negative A.A.S.H.T.O.T 102
This grade has a wide variety of industrial applications roof felts. Waterproofing for roof & floors, anti-rust pipe coating, anti-slip layer compound for poling, sound dampening felts, under carriage sealant and coats in the auto motives, electrical cable joint protection and etc.
Specification Value Test Method
Penetration @25°C 160-220 ASTM D-5
Specific Gravity @ 25°C 1.01-1.06 ASTM D-70
Softening Point °C 35-43 ASTM D-36
Flash Point °C 250 min ASTM D-92
Ductility @25°C 100 min ASTM D-113
Loss on Heating %wt. 0.2 Max ASTM D-6
Drop in Pen. After Heating % 20 Max ASTM D-6 & D-5
Solubility in TCE %wt. 99.5 min ASTM D-4
Spot Test Negative A.A.S.H.T.O.T 102
Road bitumen 160/220 is a product produced in the process of oxidization of a vacuum residue obtained from the distillation of crude oil. Bitumen 160/220 is used for production of the bitumen emulsions, as a raw material for insulating materials industry, for repairing technologies of damaged road surfaces
