Bitumen and asphalt

Penetration-grade paving bitumen, in bulk or in drums.

Bitumen and asphalt: Specification
PropertyTest methodUnit40/5060/7080/100
Specific gravity at 25 °CASTM D701.01–1.061.01–1.061.00–1.05
Penetration at 25 °CASTM D50.1 mm40–5060–7080–100
Softening pointASTM D36°C52–6049–5645–52
Ductility at 25 °CASTM D113cm≥ 100≥ 100≥ 100
Flash point (open cup)ASTM D92°C≥ 250≥ 250≥ 225
Loss on heatingASTM D6% wt≤ 0.2≤ 0.2≤ 0.5
Drop in penetration after heatingASTM D6, D5%≤ 20≤ 20≤ 20
Solubility in trichloroethyleneASTM D2042% wt≥ 99.0≥ 99.0≥ 99.0
Spot testAASHTO T102NegativeNegativeNegative

Typical values for reference. The specification in the contract and the supplier's certificate of analysis are binding.

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