BS group Bitumen Grade 40/50 is a standard penetration grade Bitumen usually used as a paving Bitumen suitable for road construction and for the production of asphalt pavements with superior qualities.
Due to its high air blowing and penetration, it is used in tropical areas with the Warm weather. This grade of Bitumen is mainly used in the manufacture of hot mix asphalt for bases and wearing courses.
Actually, Bitumen penetration grade 40/50 bitumen means the penetration value is in the range 40 to 50 at standard test conditions which commonly used as a Paving Grade.
Typical properties of BS group Bitumen Grade 40/50
Here are properties of BS group Bitumen 40/50 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 |
40-50 |
ASTM D5 |
|
Softening Point |
°C |
52-60 |
ASTM D36 |
|
Ductility@25°C |
cm |
100min |
ASTM D113 |
|
Loss on Heating |
wt% |
0.2max |
ASTM D6 |
|
Drop in Penetration after Heating |
% |
20max |
ASTM D5 |
|
Flash Point |
°C |
232min |
ASTM D92 |
|
Solubility in Trichloroethylene |
wt% |
99.1min |
ASTM D2042 |
|
Spot Test |
--- |
Negative |
A.A.S.H.O.T.102 |
|
Viscosity@60°C |
P |
4000±800 |
ASTM D2171 |
|
Viscosity@135°C |
cSt |
400min |
ASTM D2170 |
Applications
This kind of bitumen is suitable to be used for road construction projects in warm & dry regions. Also it can be used for producing some kind of asphalt primer.
Also, penetration Grade Bitumen 40/50 is used in road construction, surfacing and some industrial applications and manufacture asphalt mixes, bitumen emulsion, cut-back bitumen and modified bitumen.
Availability
BS group Bitumen Penetration Grade 40/50 is available in:
- Bulk
- New Steel Drums (185 Kg, 210kg, 240kg and 150 Kg)
- Polybag
Delivery
The Delivery can be done in all terms like: FOB, CFR and CIF for more information feel free to send us your inquiry.