BITUMEN 60/70
Mainly used in road construction as a binder in Hot mix Asphalt (HMA) and as h main component to produce bitumen emulsion used as a prime and tack coat.
It can also be used as a blending component in the production of polymer modified bitumen/asphalt (PMB/PMA) and in spraying and chip applications.
|
Characteristic |
Unit |
60-70 |
Test Method |
|
Specific Gravity @ 25/25⁰C |
- |
1.01-1.06 |
ASTM D70 |
|
Penetration @ 25⁰C |
dmm |
60-70 |
ASTM D5 |
|
Softening Point |
⁰C |
49-56 |
ASTM D36 |
|
Ductility @ 25⁰C |
cm |
100 min |
ASTM D113 |
|
Loss on Heating |
%wt |
0.2 max |
ASTM D6 |
|
Drop in Penetration after Heating |
% |
20 max |
ASTM D6 & D5 |
|
Flash Point |
⁰C |
250 min |
ASTM D92 |
|
Solubility in TCE |
%wt |
99.5 min |
ASTM D2042 |
|
Spot Test |
- |
negative |
AASHTO T102 |