BS group Bitumen Grade 30/40 is semi-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 listed below.
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.
Typical properties of BS group Bitumen 30/40
Here are properties of BS group Bitumen grade 30/40 which is classified by ASTM D946-09/EN12591.
Description |
Unit |
Limit |
Test Method |
Density@25°C |
Kg/m^3 |
1010-1060 |
ASTM D70 or D3289 |
Penetration@25°C |
mm/10 |
30-40 |
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 30/40 is used in the manufacturing of hot mix asphalt for bases and wearing courses. Bitumen penetration grade 30/40 is one of the most used bitumen grades and it’s a basic material for all other bituminous products.
Availability
BS group Bitumen Penetration Grade 30/40 is available in:
- Bulk
- New Steel Drums (185 Kg, 210kg, 240kg and 150 Kg)
Delivery
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