Bitumen VG 20

Bitumen VG20 Description

Bitumen VG20 is a type of bitumen-a thick, black, sticky product highly popular in the construction industry because of its myriad uses, starting from road construction to waterproofing and roofing. The “VG” in Bitumen VG 20 is an abbreviation of the term “Viscosity Grade,” while the number “20” defines its viscosity at a temperature of 60°C. Bitumen viscosity is the measure of resistance in flowing; it is one of the most basic properties of bitumen, as it dictates its uses for particular applications. Bitumen VG 20 is such a commonly used grade in the road construction activities, particularly for high-temperature areas, as it provides good resistance to rutting and deformation under high traffic loads.

Application of Bitumen VG20

Bitumen VG20 is the paving grade bitumen, which is suitable for road construction in cold climatic and high-altitude regions of the country where the average temperature ranges from 30 to 37 °C. It finds application in producing hot mix asphalt for bases and wearing courses, giving good skid resistance, and lasting long. VG20 especially suits regions like North India and finds wide applications in road construction works of those areas.\

Packing

Bitumen VG20 are in different packages including bulk,bags and drums .

New Steel Drums and its available in different sizes of 150 Kg,150 Kg, 180 kg,200 kg ,240 kg and any other customized sizes .

Jumbo Bag is other kind of bitumen packing and its in different size and Diamesion for example: 330 kg , 1000kg.

Specification

PropertyUnitsSpecificationTest Method
Penetration at 25°C, 100g, 5sec, Min0.1 MM60IS 1203
Absolute viscosity at 60°Cp1600-2400IS 1206 (Part 2)
Kinematic viscosity at 135°C, MincSt300IS 1206 (Part 3)
Flash point(Cleveland open cup),Min°C220IS 1448 [P : 69]
Solubility in trichloroethylene, Min%Wt.99IS 1216
Softening point (R&B), Min°C45IS 1205
Tests on residue from thin-film oven test:
Viscosity ratio at 60°C, MaxP4.0IS 1206 (Part 2)
Ductility at 25°C, MinCM50IS 1208

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *