BS group Bitumen Grade 85/100 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 in the manufacture of hot mix asphalt for bases especially in cold climate and wearing courses.
Typical properties of BS group Bitumen 85/100
|
Description |
Unit |
Limit |
Test Method |
|
Density@25°C |
Kg/m^3 |
1000-1050 |
ASTM D70 or D3289 |
|
Penetration@25°C |
mm/10 |
85-100 |
ASTM D5 |
|
Softening Point |
°C |
45-52 |
ASTM D36 |
|
Ductility@25°C |
cm |
100min |
ASTM D113 |
|
Loss on Heating |
wt% |
0.5max |
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 |
1000±200 |
ASTM D2171 |
|
Viscosity@135°C |
cSt |
250min |
ASTM D2170 |
Applications
This kind of bitumen is suitable to be used for road construction projects in cold regions. Also, Bitumen Grade 85/100 is used to manufacture asphalt mixes, some grade of bitumen emulsion, cut-back bitumen and modified bitumen.
Availability
BS group Bitumen Penetration Grade 85/100 is available in:
- Bulk
- New Steel Drums (185 Kg) 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.