BS group Bitumen Grade 20/30 is produced from the vacuum residue feed stock. Penetration grade bitumen are specified by the penetration and softening point test.
Penetration grade bitumen have a thermoplastic property which causes the material to soften at high temperatures and to harden at low temperatures.
Bitumen penetration grade 20/30 is hard penetration grade bitumen used as a paving grade bitumen which is suitable for road construction and repair. It is also used for the production of asphalt pavements with technical specifications.
Typical properties of BS group Bitumen 20/30
Here are properties of BS group Bitumen grade 20/30 which is classified by ASTM D946-09
Description |
Unit |
Limit |
Test Method |
Density@25°C |
Kg/m^3 |
1010-1060 |
ASTM D70 or D3289 |
Penetration@25°C |
mm/10 |
20-30 |
ASTM D5 |
Softening Point |
°C |
55-63 |
ASTM D36 |
Ductility@25°C |
cm |
100 min |
ASTM D113 |
Loss on Heating |
wt% |
0.2 max |
ASTM D6 |
Drop in Penetration after Heating |
% |
20 max |
ASTM D5 |
Flash Point |
°C |
250 min |
ASTM D92 |
Solubility in Trichloroethylene |
wt% |
99.5 min |
ASTM D2042 |
Spot Test |
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Negative |
A.A.S.H.O.T.102 |
Applications
Bitumen 20/30 is used for the production of asphalt pavements with technical specifications. This grade of bitumen is mainly used in the manufacturing of hot mix asphalt for bases and wearing courses.
Availability
BS group Bitumen Penetration Grade 20/30 is available in:
- Bulk
- New Steel Drums (185 Kg, 210kg, 240kg and 150 Kg)
Delivery
The Delivery can be done in all terms like: FOB, CFR and CIF for more information feel free to send us your inquiry.