Bitumen penetration grade 60/70 means the penetration value is in the range 60 to 70 at standard test conditions which commonly used as a Paving Grade and it classifies as a semi-hard penetration grade bitumen.
BS group Bitumen Grade 60/70 is a standard penetration grade Bitumen usually used as a paving Bitumen suitable for road construction and other industrial purposes. This grade of Bitumen is mainly used for hot mix especially in moderate climate.
Typical properties for BS group Bitumen Grade 60/70
Here are properties of BS group Bitumen 60/70 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 |
60-70 |
ASTM D5 |
|
Softening Point |
°C |
49-56 |
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% |
99.0min |
ASTM D2042 |
|
Spot Test |
--- |
Negative |
A.A.S.H.O.T.102 |
|
Viscosity@60°C |
P |
2000±400 |
ASTM D2171 |
|
Viscosity@135°C |
cSt |
300min |
ASTM D2170 |
Applications
This kind of bitumen is suitable to be used for road construction projects in mild regions. Also it can be used for producing some kind of asphalt primer and Waterproofing products. 60/70 Bitumen is applicable for the production of hot mix asphalt for bases and pavements and for road construction and also for making some bitumen emulsion, cutback bitumen and modified bitumen grades as well.
Availability
BS group Bitumen Penetration Grade 60/70 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.