Bitumen 200/300 Specifications
| No. |
Analysis |
Unit |
Limit |
Test Method |
| 1 |
Density@25 ̊ C |
Kg/m³ |
990-1050 |
ASTM D70 or D3289 |
| 2 |
Penetration@25 ̊ C |
Mm/10 |
200-300 |
ASTM D5 |
| 3 |
Softening point |
̊ C |
31 Min. |
ASTM D36 |
| 4 |
Ductility@25 ̊ C |
Cm |
100 Min. |
ASTM D113 |
| 5 |
Loss on heating |
Wt% |
1 Max. |
ASTM D6 |
| 6 |
Drop in penetration after heating |
% |
37 Max. |
ASTM D5 and D6 |
| 7 |
Flash point |
̊ C |
177 Min. |
ASTM D92 |
| 8 |
Solubility in Trichloroethylene |
Wt% |
99.0 Min. |
ASTM D4 |
| 9 |
Spot test |
- |
Negative |
AASHOT102 |
| 10 |
Viscosity@60 ̊ C |
P |
200+50 |
ASTM D2171 |
| 11 |
Viscosity@135 ̊ C |
CST |
80 Min. |
ASTM D2170 |
Usage: The main common usage of bitumen 200/300 is being used in the manufacture of hotmix asphalt for basis and wearing courses road construction.