BITUMEN 40-50

Bitumen Penetration Grade 40/50 is a standard penetration grade Bitumen usually used as a Paving Grade Bitumen suitable for road construction and for the production of asphalt pavements with superior properties. This grade of Bitumen is mainly used in the manufacture of hot mix asphalt for bases and wearing courses
Specification
Characterisitics Value Test Method
Specific Gravity @25/25°C 1.01-1.06 ASTM D-70
Penetration @ 25°C 40-50 ASTM D-5
Softening Point °C 52-60 ASTM D-36
Ductility°C 100min ASTM D-113
Loss on heating 0.2 Max ASTM D-6
Drop in Pen After Heating % 20 Max ASTM D-6 & D-5
Flash Point°C 250min ASTM D-92
Solubility in TCE 99.5min ASTM D-4
Spot Test negative A.A.S.H.T.O.T.102

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