Technical Specifications :Penetration Bitumen 50/70
About this product: This is a pure oil product from PUB-LTD. It is made by blowing hot air into the vacuum bottom.
The penetration rate of this bitumen is 50 to 70 desi-millimeter, and the softening point is between 49 and 56°C. Like synthetic resin, it changes with temperature: it gets soft when warm and gets hard when cold.
| No | Specification | Result | Test Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Specific Gravity @25/25C | 1.01-1.06 | D-70 |
| 2 | Penetration @25C | 60-70 | D-5 |
| 3 | Softening Point C | 49/56 | D-36 |
| 4 | Ductility @25C | 100 Min | D-113 |
| 5 | Loss On Heating (Wt)% | 0.2 Max | D-6 |
| 6 | Drop In Penetration After Heating % | 20 Max | D-6 & D-5 |
| 7 | Flash Point C | 250 Min | D-92 |
| 8 | Solubility in CS2 (Wt)% O.M. Insoluble in CS2 (WT) % | 99.5 Min 0.5 Max | D-4 |
| 9 | Spot Test | – | *A.A.S.H.O.T.102 |
Most of the bitumen used around the world for making roads is Bitumen 60/70. The complete name of this product is Bitumen Penetration Grade 60/70.
Many experts also call it paving grade bitumen because it is perfect for asphalt. This popular grade works excellent in many different projects because it stays strong in both very cold and very hot weather.