Specification Value Test Method
Penetration @25°C 85-100 ASTM D-5
Specific Gravity @ 25°C 1.01-1.06 ASTM D-70
Softening Point °C 45-52 ASTM D-36
Flash Point °C 225 min ASTM D-92
Ductility @25°C 100 min ASTM D-113
Loss on Heating %wt. 0.5 Max ASTM D-6
Drop in Pen. After Heating % 20 Max ASTM D-6 & D-5
Solubility in TCE %wt. 99.5 min ASTM D-4
Spot Test Negative A.A.S.H.T.O.T 102

Bitumen Penetration Grade 85/100 (also known as 80/100) is a standard penetration grade Bitumen usually used as a Paving Grade Bitumen suitable for road construction and for the production of asphalt pavements with superior properties. This grade of Bitumen is mainly used in the manufacture of hot mix asphalt for bases and wearing courses


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