Australian Grade Bitumen C600

Australian Grade Bitumen C600 Description

Australian Grade Bitumen C600 is a highly rigid bitumen grade with the ability to resist extreme stress and high temperatures. It is ideal for very severe environments such as major highways, industrial roads, and areas exposed to high-intensity heat and heavy traffic because of its stiffness, which provides superior resistance to rutting and surface deformation.

The desert, northern Australia, and also other industrial zones in worst environments widely use this bitumen. Excellent resistance from the extremes of temperatures, with heavy loads, means durability on the pavement for longer; the result is a decrease in costs over large periods. It provides better longevity to wearing courses against any further deterioration on the surface under challenging climates.

Applications of Australian Grade Bitumen C600

Bitumen C600 is widely used by engineers in areas with extreme weather conditions, such as arid zones and Northern Australia. The bitumen class has resistance to deformation and softening even under extreme temperatures and heavy traffic. It plays a major role in the construction of highways, airports, and industrial infrastructure. Professionals also use the product as a binder in hot-mix asphalt and in the production of cutback, emulsion, and modified bitumen.

Difference Between Australian Grade Bitumen C450 & C600

Australian Grade Bitumen C450 and C600 differ primarily in viscosity, stiffness, and resistance to hard traffic loading. C450 is viscous and has been predominantly used in heavy traffic such as highways, airport runways, and industrial pavements that require excellent deformation and rutting resistance. C600, with even higher viscosity, is the stiffest of the Australian standard bitumen grades and thus best for extreme service, such as heavy load transport routes and areas of extreme traffic stress and high temperature. The increased stiffness of C600 provides greater durability and fatigue resistance and improved long-term pavement performance under full load conditions. The choice between C450 and C600 is made depending on the specific structural and environmental demands of the project.

Health & Safety

Bitumen C600 does not present significant health or safety hazards when used according to recommendations and in conformity with good industrial practice. Recommended guidelines for handling and application should be followed to maintain a safe working environment.

International Standards

Australian Grade Bitumen C600 is manufactured according to international standards to guarantee its performance and durability for paving and construction. The specifications for C600 are set by AS 2008, which ensures that the grade has the necessary specifications for bitumen products. Adoption of the AS/NZS 2341 standard gives the test methods for identifying critical properties such as viscosity, softening point, and penetration to determine the compliance of C600 with performance standards. AASHTO M 320 performance grading ensures the bitumen has a good performance at varying temperatures. Apart from that, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 compliance ensures that the production of C600 meets both quality and environmental sustainability standards.

Packing Details

We pack Bitumen C600 in sturdy drums of 0.6 mm thickness. Each drum weighs 182 kg, with a height of 95 cm and a diameter of 45 cm. A tolerance of +/- 3 kgs allows for a margin of quality.

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