Bitumen Penetration Grade
ASTM Standard – Bitumen 10/20
Penetration Graded Bitumen 10/20 is high-quality asphalt, derived from crude petroleum refining. It is dark in color and possesses waterproofing and adhesive properties. It is substantially non-volatile and softens gradually when heated.
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Uses
Bitumen 10/20 is commonly used for the production of hot mix asphalt for the base and wearing courses. a thinner pavement design Usage: The main common usage of bitumen 10/20 is being used in the manufacturing of hot mix asphalt for the base and wearing courses. Due to its high level of viscosity, it enables a thinner pavement engineering design and an overall 30 percent reduction in the amount of asphalt being applied.
Specification
No |
Properties |
Unit |
Min |
Max |
Test method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1
|
Penetration @ 25°C
|
MM/10
|
10
|
20
|
ASTM D5
|
2
|
Specific Gravity @ 25°C
|
Kg/Cm3
|
1.01
|
1.06
|
ASTM D70
|
3
|
Softening Point °C
|
°C
|
58
|
66
|
ASTV D36
|
4
|
Ductility @ 25°C
|
CM
|
100
|
–
|
ASTM 0113
|
5
|
Loss on Heating (wt) %
|
WT %
|
–
|
0.2
|
ASTM D6
|
6
|
Drop in Penetration After Heating
|
%
|
–
|
20
|
ASTM D5-06
|
7
|
Flash Point °C
|
°C
|
250
|
–
|
ASTM D92
|
8
|
Solubility is CS2 (wt) %
|
WT %
|
99
|
–
|
ASTM 02042
|
9
|
Spot Test
|
@
|
Nagative
|
–
|
AASHTO 102
|
Safe Handling and Storage
- Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE’s) when handling (i.e. gloves, eye protectors, etc.
- Maintain safe heating temperatures when using this product.
- Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.
- Avoid breathing vapor, spray or mists when applying.
Packaging
Penetration graded Bitumen 35/50 is available in 180kg net weight drums, 0.6mm thickness, 95cm height and 45cm diameter (+/- 3kg operational tolerance)
Drums
Keep drums in a cool, well-ventilated place.