BITUMEN VG 30
VG-30 is especially used to construct extra heavy duty Bitumen pavements that need to tolerate significant traffic loads. It can be used instead of 60-70 penetration Bitumen grade.
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Characteristic |
VG30 |
Test Method |
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Absolute Viscosity @ 60⁰C (Poise) |
2400 ~ 3600 |
BIS 1206-2 |
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Kinematic Viscosity @ 135⁰C (cSt) |
350 min |
BIS 1206-3 |
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Penetration @ 25⁰C (dmm) |
45 min |
BIS 1203 |
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Softening point (⁰C) |
47 min |
BIS 1205 |
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Solubility in trichloroethylene (%wt) |
99min |
BIS 1206 |
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Specific Gravity @ 27⁰C/27⁰C |
0.99 min |
BIS 1202 |
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Flash Point (⁰C) |
220 min |
BIS 1209 |
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Test on Roadside from TFOT/RTFOT |
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Viscosity ratio @ 60⁰C |
4 max |
BIS 1206-2 |
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Ductility @ 25⁰C (cm) |
40 min |
BIS 1208 |