Description of Australian Grade Bitumen C450
Australian Grade Bitumen C450 is specifically engineered for high-stress areas and regions with intense heat. Engineers use this bitumen to construct asphalt pavements for roads, crossings, and industrial zones. Due to its high viscosity, C450 resists softening and deformation. As a result, it performs exceptionally well in areas with heavy traffic and high temperatures.
Bitumen C450 has the best resistance to heat, hence suitable for use in the harshest weather conditions. It has been used in northern Australia, tropical, and desert areas. These areas need roads that can bear the extreme heat and stresses. C450 prevents surface rutting and distortion, hence assurance of long-lasting pavement quality.
Application of Australian Grade Bitumen C450
Bitumen C450 is normally used by engineers in extremely hot and highly stressed areas. It is very efficient in northern Australia, tropical, and desert areas. In such areas, the roads face extreme heat and a high volume of traffic loads. C450 is resistant to high temperatures and sustains road integrity under these unfriendly conditions.
Additionally, there is an application of Bitumen C450 in both sprayed sealing and light asphalt applications. The material increases durability, resistance to fatigue. This type of bitumen also serves as an effective binder in hot-mix asphalts applied to highways, airports, parking lots, and drives. In addition, it used in the production of cutback, emulsion and modified bitumen.
Packing
Australian Grade Bitumen C450 comes in durable drums with a thickness of 0.6 mm and a net weight of 182 kg. Each drum measures 95 cm in height and 45 cm in diameter. The packaging includes an operational tolerance of +/- 3 kg, ensuring consistent quality.
Specification
We produce Bitumen C450 according to Australian standards (AS 2008). It is one of the most commonly used grades in asphalt construction, particularly in tropical regions. Its heat resistance and long-lasting performance make it perfect for demanding conditions.
PROPERTIES | METHOD | MIN | MAX | UNIT |
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Viscosity at 60° C | AS23401-2 | Report | Report | Pa.s |
Viscosity at 135° C | AS23401.4 | - | 0.70 | Pa.s |
Penetration 100g, 5s @ 25°C (p.u) | AS23401.12 | Report | Report | mm |
Binder Density @ 15°C | AS23401.7 | 1000 | - | Kg/m3 |
Matter Insoluble in Toluene | AS23401.8 | 1.0 | % | |
Flash Point, Cleveland Open Cup | ASTM D92 | 250 | - | C |
Viscosity at 60° C, (percentage of origin after RTFO treatment) | AS23401.10 AS231.2 | 750 | 1150 | - |
Penetration 100g, 5s @ 25°C After RTFO treatment) | AS2341.10 | 26 | - | Mm |