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