Description of Cutback Bitumen MC-3000
Cutback bitumen MC-3000 is a kerosene-based solvent that dissolves bitumen. In many places, kerosene and other volatile petroleum-derived chemicals are used as a cutter or cutback agent to lower the viscosity of bitumen.
The diluent temporarily decreases the viscosity of asphalt cement, making it easier to handle and apply.
Cutback MC-3000 is used in the road maintenance business as a primer coat for the base course before applying the bituminous surface course.
The most prevalent type of cutback bitumen is medium curing, with the MC-3000 grade being the most popular. MC-3000 is a medium curing cutback bitumen with 75% bitumen and the lowest viscosity of all grades.
Cutback Bitumen (MC-3000) is a form of dissolved bitumen. Solvent oils, such as kerosene, are used to convert bitumen into dissolved bitumen or liquid pitch, so that the solvent oil evaporates and the bitumen residue remains to provide the desired adhesion. In many places, kerosene and other volatile petroleum-derived chemicals are used as a cutter or cutback agent to lower the viscosity of bitumen. The resulting mixture may be referred to as cutback bitumen.
MC-3000 is a medium curing (MC) cut-back asphalt made with penetration grade asphalt cement and medium volatility diluents or cutters. The diluents temporarily reduce the viscosity of asphalt cement, making it easier to handle and apply.
Our MC-3000 Cutback Bitumen complies with cutback petroleum asphalts of the Medium-Curing type for use in the construction and treatment of pavements as per ASTM D2027-13 reapproved in 2004.
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Application of Bitumen MC-3000
Current popular applications include penetrating primer coats and making patching or stockpiling mixtures. This type of bitumen is often used as an adhesive medium between road foundation and asphalt coating in the road building business, which includes both superstructure and foundation. Cutback Asphalt MC-250 is also suited for primer sealing and can be used to manufacture asphalt pre-mix.
Packing of Bitumen Cutback MC-3000
This cutback bitumen bulk in the tanker and also in new steel and thick drum on the pallet to prevent all leak inside of the container.
- Bulk as IBC Tank, Flexi Tank
- Reconditioned steel drums 203 lit., Net Weight: 185 ± 5 Kg
- New steel drums 203 lit., Net Weight: 185 ± 5 Kg
Specification of Cutback MC-3000
| property | specification limit | Test method | |
| Min | Max | ||
| Kinematic viscosity at 60°c ,cST | 3000 | 6000 | ASTM D2170 |
| Flashpoint(tag open cup), °c | 66 | — | ASTM D3143 |
| Distillation test Distillate, volume percent of total Distillate to 680°F (360°C) |
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| to 437°F (225°C) to 500°F (260°C) to 600°F (316°C) Residue from distillation to 680°F (360°C), percent volume by difference |
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ASTM D402
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| — | 15 | ||
| 15 | 75 | ||
| 80 | — | ||
| Test on Residue from distillation test | |||
| Viscosity at 140°F (60°C) | 30 | 120 | ASTM D2170 |
| Penetration 77°F (25°C) 100g,5s mm | 120 | 300 | ASTM D5 |
| Ductility 77°F (25°C) 5cm/min cm | 100 | — | ASTM D113 |
| Solubility in trichloroethylene % | 99 | — | ASTM D2042 |
| Water, percent volume | — | 0.2 | ASTM D95 |
Why Choose MC-3000 Cutback Bitumen?
Complies with Global Standards: Manufactured to meet ASTM D2027-13 requirements.
High Performance: Exceptional adhesion and viscosity reduction for road construction.
Versatile Applications: Suitable for prime coats, patching, and stockpiling.
