Bitumen 30/40 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 |
30-40 |
ASTM D5 |
3 |
Softening point |
̊ C |
55-63 |
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 |
Usage: The main common usage of bitumen 30/40 is being used for paving and road construction the penetration grade bitumen has a thermoplastic property which causes the material to soften at high temperatures and to harden at low temperatures.