Overview of Bitumen 70/100
Bitumen 70/100 serves as a crucial component in road construction and asphalt pavement production, offering superior properties and unmatched performance.
Manufacturing and Quality Standards
Basekim is manufacturer of Bitumen 70/100 using quality management standards EN ISO 9001, ensuring consistently high quality through meticulous raw material selection and processing methods.
Properties of Bitumen
Asphalt exhibits penetration between 70-100 desi-millimeters and a softening point between 42-52°C. Its thermoplastic nature allows for adaptability during temperature fluctuations, critical for optimal performance in various applications.
Applications in Road Construction and Asphalt Mixing
Asphalt finds extensive usage in road construction, asphalt pavement, and hot-mix asphalt manufacturing. It is also utilized in single seals, double seals, Cape seals, emulsion production, and polymer modified binders, showcasing its versatility and suitability for diverse projects.
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TogglePerformance and Reliability
Carbokim PAVING GRADE 70/100 delivers exceptional performance in terms of fatigue resistance, plasticity, and behavior at low temperatures. Its optimum viscosity ensures easy workability even under high-stress conditions, making it an ideal choice for demanding applications.
Quality Assurance and Compliance
Carbokim guarantees the quality through international inspections, batch testing reports, and compliance with European Standard DIN EN 12591:99. This commitment to quality and safety is reflected in the packing options available, including steel drums, barrels, jumbo bags, and Bitubags, catering to various transportation and storage needs.
Specification of Bitumen 70/100
Bitumen 70/100 | Test method | Unit | Specification |
Penetration – 25°C, 100g, 5s | EN 1426 | mm | 70-100 |
Softening Point (Ring & Ball) | EN 1427 | °C | 42/52 |
Dynamic Viscosity @ 135⁰C | EN 12595 | Pa/s | 0.15-0.4 |
Solubility in Xylene | EN 12592 | % | 99 Min |
Flashpoint (Cleveland Open) | EN 22592 | °C | 225 Min |
Resistance to hardening RTFOT: | |||
Change in mass (m/m) | EN12607-1 | % | 0.8 Max |
Retained Penetration 25°C, 100g, 5s (% of original) | EN 1426 | % |
46 Min |
Increase in softening point | EN 1427 | °C | 9 Max |