Bitumen 40/50

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Bitumen 40/50 is a type of bitumen commonly used in road construction and various industrial applications. It falls under the penetration-grade bitumen category, indicating its consistency and behavior under specific conditions.

Bitumen, also known as asphalt, is a black, sticky, and highly viscous petroleum-based material that is crucial in creating durable and high-quality road surfaces. Bitumen 40/50 refers to its penetration value, which is a measure of its hardness or consistency

Bitumen 85/100

Characteristics	Unit	Specification	Test Method
Penetration @ 25 °C	0.1 mm	85-100	ASTM D-5
Specific gravity @25 °C	gr/cm3	1.01-1.05	ASTM D-70
Softening Point	°C	42-52	ASTM D-36
Ductility @ 25 °C	Cm	100 Min	ASTM D-113
Loss on heating	% wt	0.5 Max	ASTM D-6
Drop in penetration after heating	%	20 Max	ASTM D-6 & D-5
Flash Point	°C	232 Min	ASTM D-92
Solubility in CS2	% wt	99.0 Min	ASTM D-4
Organic matter insoluble in CS2	% wt	0.2 Max	ASTM D-4
Viscosity @ 60 °C	p	1000±200	ASTM D-2171
Spot test	–	Negative	*A.A.S.H.O.T.102

Different bitumen penetration Grades

Characteristics	Unit	30/40	50/70	100/120	160/220	200/300	Test Method
Specific gravity @25 °C	gr/cm3	1.01-1.06	1.01-1.06	1.01-1.04	1.01-1.06	1.01±0.05	ASTM D-70
Penetration @ 25 °C	0.1 mm	30-40	50-70	100-120	160-220	200-300	ASTM D-5
Softening Point (R &B)	°C	55-63	46-54	42-49	35-43	34-41	ASTM D-36
Ductility @ 25 °C	Cm	100	100	100	100	100	ASTM D-113
Loss on heating, Max	% wt	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	1.3	ASTM D-6
Drop in Penetration after heating, Max	%	20	20	20	20	–	ASTM D-6 & D-5
Flash Point. Min	°C	250	230	250	220	177	ASTM D-92
Solubility in CS2	% wt	99.5	99	99.5	99	99	ASTM D-4
Spot test	–	Negative	Negative	Negative	Negative	Negative	*A.A.S.H.O.T.102

Oxidized bitumen

Characteristics	Unit	85/25	95/25	90/15	115/15	Test Method
Penetration @ 25 °C, 100 gm,5 Seconds	0.1 mm	20/30	20/30	10/20	10/20	ASTM D-5
Specific gravity @25 °C	gr/cm3	1.01-1.05	1.01-1.05	1.01-1.05	1.01-1.05	ASTM D-70
Softening Point (R & B)	°C	80/90	90/100	85/95	110/120	ASTM D-36
Loss on heating, Max	% wt	0.2	0.2	0.2 Max	0.2	0.2
Flash Point Cleveland open Cup, Min	°C	260	260	225	260	ASTM D-92

Performance Grades Bitumen (PG)

High Temperature performance	Low Temperature Performance
PG 46	-46, -40, -34
PG 52	-46, -40, -34, -28, -22, -16, -10
PG 58	-40, -34, -28, -22, -16, -10
PG 64	-40, -34, -28, -22, -16, -10
PG 70	-40, -34, -28, -22, -16, -10
PG 76	-34, -28, -22, -16, -10
PG 82	-34, -28, -22, -16, -10

Viscosity Grades Bitumen (VG)

Characteristics	Unit	VG 40	VG 30	VG 20	VG 10	Test Method
Absolute Viscosity @ 60 °C, Poises	°C	Min.3200	Min.2400	Min.1600	Min.800	IS 1206 (Part 2)
Kinematic Viscosity @ 135 °C	cSt	Min.400	Min.350	Min.300	Min.250	IS 1206 (Part 3)
Softening Point (R&B)	°C	Min.50	Min.47	Min.45	Min.40	IS 1205
Flash Point (Cleveland Open Cup).	°C	Min.220	Min.220	Min.220	Min.220	IS 1209
Solubility in trichloroethylene.	%	Min.99	Min.99	Min.99	Min.99	IS 1206
Penetration @ 25 °C (100 grams, 5 seconds)	0.1 mm	40-60	50-70	60-80	80-100	IS 1203
Test on residue from thin film oven tests/RTFOT
i) Viscosity ratio @ 60 °C	°C	Max. 4.0	Max. 4.0	Max. 4.0	Max. 4.0	IS 1206 (Part 2)
ii) Ductility @ 25 °C, (Thin film oven test).	Cm	Min.25	Min.40	Min.50	Min.75	IS 1208
Specification Gravity @ 27/27	°C	Min.0.99	Min.0.99	Min.0.99	Min.0.99	IS 1202
Conforms to BIS (IS 73:2006) Specifications

Faraz Oil Cut back Bitumen Grades Slow Curing (SC)

Characteristics	Unit	SC70		SC250		SC800		SC3000		Test Method
Characteristics		Min	Max	Min	Max	Min	Max	Min	Max	Test Method
Kinematic Viscosity @ 60 °C	CST	70	140	250	500	800	160 0	3000	6000	ASTM D-2170
Flash Point,	°C	66	–	79	–	93	–	107	–	ASTM D-92
Penetration @ 25 °C, 100 gm, 5 Second	CM	40	–	60	–	70	–	80	–	ASTM D-5
Distillate, volume percent of total distillate to 360 °C	°C	10	30	4	20	2	12	–	5	ASTM D-402
Ductility @ 25°C, Min	CM	100	–	100	–	100	–	100	–	ASTM D-113
Solubility in Trichloroethylene, Min	%	99	–	99	–	99	–	99	–	ASTM D-2042
Water. Max	%VOL	–	0.5	–	0.5	–	0.5	–	0.5	ASTM D-95

Cut back Bitumen Grades Medium Curing (MC)

Characteristics	Unit											Test Method
		MC30		MC70		MC250		MC800		MC3000
		Min	Max	Min	Max	Min	Max	Min	Max	Min	Max
Kinematic Viscosity @ 60 °C	CST	30	60	70	140	250	500	800	1600	3000	6000	ASTM D- 2170
Flash Point, Min	°C	38	–	38	–	66	–	66	–	66	–	ASTM D-92
Penetration @ 25 °C, 100 gm, 5 Second	CM	120	250	120	250	120	250	120	250	120	250	ASTM D-5
Distillate test: Distillate, volume percent of total distillate to 360 °C												ASTM D-402
To 225 °C	°C	–	35	–	25	–	20	–	–	–	–
To 260 °C	°C	30	75	10	70	5	55	–	40	–	15
To 316 °C	°C	75	95	65	93	60	90	45	85	15	75
Residue from distillation to 360 °C, Min	%VOL	50	–	55	–	67	–	75	–	80	–	ASTM D-402
Ductility @ 25°C, Min	CM	100	–	100	–	100	–	100	–	100	–	ASTM D- 113
Solubility in Trichloroethylene, Min	%	99.0	–	99.0	–	99.0	–	99.0	–	99.0	–	ASTM D-4
Water, Max	%VOL	–	0.2	–	0.2	–	0.2	–	0.2	–	0.2	ASTM D-95

Cut back Bitumen Grades Rapid Curing (RC)

Characteristics

Unit

Specification

Test Method

RC 30

RC70

RC250

RC800

RC3000

Min

Max

Min

Max

Min

Max

Min

Max

Min

Max

Kinematic Viscosity @ 60 °C

CST

140

250

500

800

1600

3000

6000

ASTM D-2170

Flash Point,

°C

–

ASTM D-92

Penetration @ 25 °C, 100 gm, 5 Second

120

ASTM D-5

Residue from distillation to 360 °C, Min

ASTM D-402

To 225 °C

°C

–

To 260 °C

°C

–

To 316 °C

°C

–

Residue from distillation to 360 °C, Min

%VOL

–

ASTM D-402

Ductility @ 25°C, Min

100

–

100

–

100

–

100

–

100

–

ASTM D-113

Solubility in Trichloroethylene, Min

–

ASTM D-2042

Water, Max

%VOL

–

0.2

–

0.2

–

0.2

–

0.2

–

0.2

ASTM D-95

Cut back Bitumen Grades Rapid Curing (RC)

Faraz Oil Bitumen Emulsion

Specification of Cationic Bitumen Emulsions

Quick Setting

Rapid Setting

Medium SETTING

Slow Setting

CQS_1h

CRS_1

CRS_2

CMS_2

CMS_2h

CSS_1

CSS_1h

Min

Max

Min

Max

Min

Max

Min

Max

Min

Max

Min

Max

Min

Max

Viscosity, Say bolt Furol @ 25°C SFs

100

–

100

Viscosity, Say bolt Furol @ 25°C SFs

–

100

400

450

–

Storage Stability test, 24-h, % A

–

Demulsibility, 35 mL, 0.8 % Dioctyl sodium

–

Particle charge test

Positive

Sieve test, % A

–

0.1

–

0.1

–

0.1

–

0.1

–

0.1

–

0.1

–

0.1

Cement Mixing test, %

–

N/A

–

Coating ability and water resistance:

Coating, dry aggregate

–

good

–

good

–

Coating, after spraying

–

fair

–

fair

–

Coating, wet aggregate

–

fair

–

fair

–

Coating, after spraying

–

fair

–

fair

–

Oil Distillate, by volume of emulsion, %

–

Residue %

–

Tests on residue from distillation test:

Penetration @ 25°C, 100 grams, 5 Second

100

250

100

250

100

250

100

250

Ductility, 25°C 5 Cm/Min, Cm

–

Solubility in trichloroethylene, %

97.5

–

97.5

–

97.5

–

97.5

–

97.5

–

97.5

–

97.5

–

Properties

Penetration grading is a standard system that classifies bitumen based on its ability to penetrate a standard material under specific conditions. In the case of Bitumen 40/50, the numbers represent the penetration depth in tenths of a millimeter that a standard needle vertically placed will penetrate the bitumen sample at a standard temperature of 25°C (77°F) over a specified time of 5 seconds. Bitumen 40/50 thus indicates that the needle penetrates the bitumen to a depth of 4 to 5 tenths of a millimeter. This penetration value signifies that Bitumen 40/50 has a moderate hardness, making it suitable for a range of applications.

Applications

Bitumen 40/50’s properties make it well-suited for road construction and pavement projects. Its moderate hardness allows for a balance between flexibility and durability, which is essential for enduring the stresses and strains imposed on road surfaces by vehicular traffic and changing weather conditions. The appropriate viscosity of Bitumen 40/50 ensures that it can effectively bind aggregates together, providing stability and resistance to deformation.

Road Construction

In road construction, Bitumen 40/50 is often used as a binder in asphalt mixtures. It forms a significant component of hot mix asphalt (HMA) and warm mix asphalt (WMA), which are widely employed in the construction of roads, highways, runways, and parking lots. The bitumen’s ability to adhere to aggregates helps create a cohesive and durable mixture that can withstand heavy traffic loads and environmental factors.

Industrial Use

Furthermore, Bitumen 40/50 finds application in various industrial sectors beyond road construction. It is used as a waterproofing material in roofing and damp-proofing projects, providing a reliable barrier against moisture intrusion. In the manufacturing of roofing felts, shingles, and membranes, Bitumen 40/50’s adhesive properties ensure effective bonding and long-lasting protection.

Waterproofing

Moreover, Bitumen 40/50 is utilized in the production of bituminous paints and coatings. Its waterproofing and protective qualities make it a valuable ingredient in rustproofing coatings, pipe coatings, and marine paints. The bitumen’s inherent resistance to water and corrosion helps extend the lifespan of structures and equipment exposed to harsh environmental conditions.

Conclusion

In conclusion, Bitumen 40/50 is a vital construction material with a penetration value that signifies its moderate hardness. Its versatile properties make it a preferred choice for road construction, where it serves as a crucial binder in asphalt mixtures. Additionally, its waterproofing and adhesive characteristics enable its use in roofing, damp-proofing, and protective coatings across various industries. The widespread application of Bitumen 40/50 underscores its significance in enhancing the durability, safety, and longevity of infrastructure and manufactured products.

Packaging

Bulk
New Steel Drum
1 MT Jumbo Bag
300 kg Bitubag
Bitutainer

Bitumen 40/50

Bitumen 40/50

Properties

Applications

Road Construction

Industrial Use

Waterproofing

Conclusion

Packaging

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