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Bitumen

Penetration-grade bitumen tested to ASTM methods, supplied in bulk or packaged for road construction, paving, roofing and waterproofing projects.

Grades / forms
40/5060/7085/100
Packaging
Steel drumsJumbo bagsBulk
Molten bitumen spreading across a road surface

Key features

Why buyers choose our bitumen

Durability

Long-lasting road surfaces that hold up under heavy traffic and harsh weather.

Flexibility

Adapts to temperature swings and heavy loads without cracking.

Water resistance

Blocks water penetration to protect the structural integrity of roads and roofs.

Applications

Where it’s used

Road roller compacting fresh asphalt

Road construction

Superior binding properties and resistance to heavy traffic and extreme weather make bitumen the standard binder for asphalt roads.

Worker applying a bitumen membrane to a roof

Roofing & waterproofing

Excellent waterproofing properties give reliable protection against moisture and leaks in roofing membranes and coatings.

Close-up of a smooth, wet paved surface

Paving

A smooth, durable surface for parking lots, driveways, airfields and other paved areas.

Specifications

Typical properties by penetration grade

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Typical properties by penetration grade
Property 40/50 60/70 85/100 Test method
Specific gravity at 25 °C 1.01–1.06 1.01–1.06 1.01–1.06 ASTM D70
Penetration at 25 °C (0.1 mm) 40–50 60–70 85–100 ASTM D5
Softening point (°C) 52–60 49–56 45–52 ASTM D36
Ductility at 25 °C (cm) 100 min 100 min 100 min ASTM D113
Loss on heating (wt %) 0.2 max 0.2 max 0.5 max ASTM D6
Drop in penetration after heating (%) 20 max 20 max 20 max ASTM D6 & D5
Flash point (°C) 250 min 250 min 225 min ASTM D92
Solubility in CS₂ (wt %) 99.5 min 99.5 min 99.5 min ASTM D4
Organic matter insoluble in CS₂ (wt %) 0.2 max 0.2 max 0.2 max ASTM D4
Spot test Negative Negative Negative AASHTO T102
Typical values. A certificate of analysis is provided with every shipment, and other grades are available on request.

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