Bitumen 100/120 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 |
100-120 |
ASTM D5 |
3 |
Softening point |
̊ C |
42-49 |
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 |
% |
30 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 |
Usage: Bitumen 100-120 is semi hard penetration grade. The main common usage is production of asphalt pavements, road construction and repair.