Australian Standards
Bitumen-C170
Viscosity Graded Bitumen C170 is high quality asphalt, derived from crude petroleum refining. It is a paving grade bitumen manufactured to AS 2008 Table 2.2 and is suitable for standard sealing and lightly trafficked asphalt application.
Related Category:
Cutback MC 3000
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Cutback RC 800
Rapid Curing 800 RC800 a combination of penetration grade asphalt cement and a diluent or cutter highly rapid in its volatility making it easier to apply. Cut back RC800 is compliant with ASTM standard for cut back asphalt.
Uses
This grade is used as binders of mineral aggregates in asphalt concrete and hot laid plant mix for highways, airports, parking areas, driveways and curbs.
Specification
No |
Properties |
Method |
Min |
Max |
Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1
|
Viscosity at 60° C
|
AS2341-2
|
160
|
230
|
Pa.s
|
2
|
Viscosity at 135° C
|
AS2341 .4
|
0.30
|
0.50
|
Pa.s
|
3
|
Penetration 100g, 5s @ 25°C (p.u)
|
AS2341.12
|
55
|
78
|
mm
|
4
|
Binder Density @ 15°C (kg/m3)
|
AS2341 .7
|
1000
|
kg/m3
|
|
5
|
Matter Insoluble in Toluene(%)
|
AS2341 .8
|
1.0
|
%
|
|
6
|
Flash Point, Cleveland Ooen Cup (°C )
|
ASTM 092
|
250
|
°C
|
|
7
|
Short Tenn Effect of Heat and Air (% Change in viscosity of RTFO Treated vs untreated bitumen)
|
A S2341. 10
AS23 1 .2
|
300
|
||
8
|
Post RTFO Ducti lity @ 15°C
|
A S2341. 11
|
400
|
mm
|
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 C170 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.