Definition of Bitumen 30/45
Bitumen penetration grade 30/45 is semi-hard penetration grade bitumen used as a paving grade bitumen which is suitable for road construction and repair. This unique temperature-viscosity relationship is important when determining the performance parameters such as the adhesion, rheology, durability, and application temperatures of bitumen. bitumen is a standard Penetration Grade of Bitumen ASTM D946M, typically used as a Paving Grade Bitumen suitable for road construction and for the production of asphalt pavements with superior properties particularly in road and airport constructions and other similar applications. This grade of Asphalt 30/45 has a very strong viscosity compared to other grades.
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Application of Bitumen 30/45
This grade of bitumen is also mainly used in the manufacture of hot mix asphalt. also, Bitumen is suitable for road construction and repair for asphalt pavements with superior properties. Bitumen is used for hot mixed asphalt because of the properties of very strong viscosity compared to other grades. Also used in specialized applications like airport runways and also in very heavy traffic volume roads in coastal cities in the country.
Guaranty of Bitumen Grade 30/45
The quality of bitumen penetration grade with the arrangement of the international inspector to check the quality and quantity of the bitumen penetration during the loading to the vessel and control the production by QC by batch test report before shipping.
Packing of Bitumen 30/45
Bitumen 30/45 is commonly packed in new steel drums, 150, 180 & 220 Kg barrels and Jumbo Bags or Bitubag and 10 & 20kg Tubular cartons.
Specification of Bitumen grade 30/45
| Bitumen 30/45 | Test method | Unit | Specification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penetration – 25°C, 100g, 5s | EN 1426 | mm | 30-45 |
| Softening Point (Ring & Ball) | EN 1427 | °C | 52/60 |
| Kinematic Viscosity @ 135⁰C | EN 12595 | mm²/s | 400 Min |
| Solubility | EN 12592 | % | 99 Min |
| Flashpoint (Cleveland Open) | EN 22592 | °C | 240 Min |
| Change in mass (m/m) | EN12607-1 | % | 0.5 Max |
| Retained Penetration 25°C, 100g, 5s (% of original) | EN 1426 | % | 53 Min |
| Increase in softening point | EN 1427 | °C | 8 Max |
