Specification Value Test Method
Penetration @25°C 45 IS 203
Absolute Viscosity @60°C, Poises 2400-3600 IS 1206
Kinematic Viscosity @60°C, Poises 350 IS 1206
Softening Point °C 47 IS 1205
Flash Point °C 220 IS 1448
Solubility in CS2 %wt. 99.0 IS 1216
Test on residue from rolling thin film oven test
Viscosity Ratio @60°C 4 IS 1206
Ductility @25°C 40 IS 1208

VG-30 is primarily used to construct extra heavy duty Bitumen pavements that need to endure substantial traffic loads. It can be used in lieu of old 60/70 Penetration grade