Description of Australian Grade Bitumen C240 Australian Grade Bitumen C240 boasts excellent weather resistance, accompanied by strong adhesion. Also, bitumen grade C240, when compared with grade C170, demonstrates the excellent behavior of bitumen against being squeezed in hot asphalt pavement mix for roads carrying medium to low traffic volumes in areas experiencing higher ambient temperatures. […]
Description of Australian Grade Bitumen C170 Australian Grade Bitumen C170 is a standard viscosity-grade bitumen used in road construction and other applications of asphalt. It is produced according to Australian Standards (AS 2008-2020) and is intended for applications that require moderate stiffness. C170 bitumen has a penetration value of about 60-80 (measured in tenths of […]
Description of Cutback Bitumen SC-3000 Cutback Bitumen SC-3000 is an anionic bituminous product that is applied in road construction and treatments, such as surface treatments like chip seals and dust control on unpaved roads. It is made by the addition of solvent to bitumen, reducing its viscosity, hence the ease of application at low temperatures. […]
Description of Cutback Bitumen SC-800 Cutback Bitumen SC-800 is a slow curing cutback bitumen, made by dissolving penetration grade bitumen in a petroleum solvent, typically kerosene or diesel. This reduces the bitumen’s viscosity, making it easier to handle and apply. Cutback Bitumen SC800 has a kinematic viscosity ranging from 800 to 1600 centistokes (CST) at […]
Description of Cutback Bitumen SC-250 Cutback Bitumen SC-250 is a slow-curing asphalt used in pavement construction and treatment. It is composed of penetration grade asphalt cement and a slow-volatility diluent or cutter, meeting ASTM D2028-97 specifications. SC-250 and SC-70 are cutback asphalts that resemble residual refinery products, commonly used as heavy fuel oils. They are […]
Description of Cutback Bitumen SC-70 Cutback bitumen SC-70 is a mixture of bitumen and kerosene, used to reduce the viscosity of bitumen in road pavements. This reduces the bitumen’s viscosity, aiding in the construction of seal coats. The cutback agent evaporates from the seal coat, becoming a negligible component a few months after application. However, […]
Australian Grade Bitumen Description Australian Grade bitumen, known for its versatility and reliability, encompasses a range of grades tailored to meet specific project requirements. Bitumen is used to build and maintain the majority of high-performance roads in Australia because it is long-lasting and has excellent waterproofing and adhesion capabilities. Bitumen used in road construction and […]
what is Anionic Bitumen Emulsion RS-2? Anionic Bitumen Emulsion RS-2 is a specialized emulsion with unique properties suitable for various applications. It is classified based on breaking characteristics, with rapid-setting emulsions for surface dressing and medium or slow-setting emulsions for blending with aggregates. Rapid-setting emulsions are not suitable for mixing with aggregates due to their […]
Description Anionic Bitumen Emulsion RS-1 is basically a water-based emulsion in which negatively charged (anionic) bitumen droplets are dispersed in water. This grade is an emulsion for rapid setting and hence it finds its application in surface treatments, such as tack coat and priming. RS-1 has excellent adhesion to non-alkaline aggregates and really works well […]
Production Process of Oxidized Bitumen Intro Oxidized bitumen, otherwise termed blown bitumen, is produced through a controlled oxidation process in which air is blown through hot bitumen under predetermined conditions. The process changes certain physical and chemical properties of bitumen, turning it harder, elastic, and useful for specialized applications. An overview of the production process […]
