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We coordinate sourcing for penetration, viscosity and oxidized grades. Tell us the application, destination, quantity and required test method so the commercial offer can be checked against the right specification.
Grades & scope
From road construction to industrial waterproofing. A specification-led approach to every cargo.
Roads & paving / Industrial waterproofing / Asphalt production
Request the technical data sheet, safety data and batch-specific documents with your enquiry. Documents are confirmed for the proposed grade and source.
Technical selection notes
TECHNICAL / BITUMEN
A purchasing checklist, not a certificate of conformity. Agree the test method, edition, limits and sampling requirements; confirm results on the producer’s batch COA.
| Property | Method / unit | What the buyer should verify |
|---|---|---|
| Penetration · 60/70, 80/100 | ASTM D5/D5M · 0.1 mm | Higher penetration indicates softer consistency. Common reference conditions are 25°C, 100 g and 5 s. Confirm all contractual limits, not only the grade name. |
| Viscosity grading · VG | 60°C · poise / 135°C · cSt | VG specifications evaluate absolute viscosity at 60°C and kinematic viscosity at 135°C. VG 30 is not simply another name for penetration 60/70. |
| Softening point | ASTM D36/D36M · °C | Ring-and-ball softening point is a defined test result, not a sharp melting point. Interpret it with penetration and the application standard. |
| Aging & retained properties | RTFOT / TFOT · contract method | Request the specified aging procedure and limits for residue properties. An unaged result cannot substitute for an aged-binder requirement. |
| Density & package compatibility | kg/L · stated temperature | A fixed “kg per drum” cannot be assumed for every grade or drum. Confirm net mass, internal capacity, tare, fill allowance and the packing process. |
| SDS & receiving conditions | Supplier SDS · loading approval | Hot bitumen can cause severe burns; water contact and H₂S exposure require specific controls. Confirm a compatible, dry receiving system and approved handling procedures. |
Not by grade name alone. The systems test different properties. The project engineer must accept the full specification and test results before a substitution.
Do not assume compatibility. This planner excludes generic IBCs for bitumen. Hot filling and bulk shipment need product-specific equipment, thermal allowance and supplier-approved handling.
No. VGM requires verification under the applicable approved method. Net material, packages, pallets, securing materials and container tare must all be accounted for.
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