BITUMEN

PENETRATION GRADE 80/100

Technical Data Sheet
1. Description
Penetration Graded Bitumen 80/100 is high-quality asphalt, derived from crude petroleum refining.
It is dark in color and possesses waterproofing and adhesive properties. It is substantially non-
volatile and softens gradually when heated.

2. Uses
Bitumen 80/100 is commonly used for the production of hot mix asphalt for the base and wearing
courses. a thinner pavement design Usage: The main common usage of bitumen 80/100 is being used in
the manufacturing of hot mix asphalt for the base and wearing courses. Due to its high level of viscosity,
it enables a thinner pavement engineering design and an overall 30 percent reduction in the amount of
asphalt being applied.

3. Specification

Range
N0 Properties Unit Method
Min Max

1 Penetration @ 25°C MM/10 80 100 ASTM D5

2 Specific Gravity @ 25°C Kg/Cm3 1.01 1.06 ASTM D70

3 Softening Point °C °C 42 50 ASTM D36

4 Ductility @ 25°C CM 100 -- ASTM D113

5 Loss on Heating (wt) % WT % -- 0.5 ASTM D6

6 Drop in Penetration After Heating % -- 20 ASTM D5-D6

7 Flash Point °C °C 232 -- ASTM D92

8 Solubility is CS2 (wt) % WT % 99 -- ASTM D2042

9 Spot Test @ Negative -- AASHTO 102

4. Safe Handling and Storage:

Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE’s) when handling (i.e. gloves, eye protectors, etc.
Maintain safe heating temperatures when using this product
Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing
Avoid breathing vapor, spray or mists when applying.
5. Drums:
Keep drums in a cool, well-ventilated place.
6. Packaging:
Penetration graded Bitumen 80/100 is available in 180kg net weight drums, 0.6mm thickness, 95cm
height and 45cm diameter (+/- 3kg operational tolerance)