Bitumen 60/70 Specifications

No. Analysis Unit Limit Test Method
1 Density@25 ̊ C Kg/m³ 1010-1060 ASTM D70 or D3289
2 Penetration@25 ̊ C Mm/10 60-70 ASTM D5
3 Softening point ̊ C 46 Min. ASTM D36
4 Ductility@25 ̊ C Cm 100 Min. ASTM D113
5 Loss on heating Wt% 0.2 Max. ASTM D6
6 Drop in penetration after heating % 20 Max. ASTM D5 and D6
7 Flash point ̊ C 232 Min. ASTM D92
8 Solubility in Trichloroethylene Wt% 99.0 Min. ASTM D4
9 Spot test - Negative AASHOT102
10 Viscosity@60 ̊ C P 2000+400 ASTM D2171
11 Viscosity@135 ̊ C CST 400 Min. ASTM D2170

 

Usage: The main common usage of bitumen 60/70 is being used for road construction at mild regions.

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