Chinese Standard Bitumen
等级 – AH50
AH50 Bitumen is high quality asphalt, derived from crude petroleum refining. AH50 Bitumen is dark in color and possesses waterproofing and adhesive properties. It is substantially non-volatile and softens gradually when heated.
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等级 – AH70
AH70 Bitumen is high quality asphalt, derived from crude petroleum refining. AH70 Bitumen is dark in color and possesses waterproofing and adhesive properties. It is substantially non-volatile and softens gradually when heated.
等级 – AH90
AH90 Bitumen is high quality asphalt, derived from crude petroleum refining. AH70 Bitumen is dark in color and possesses waterproofing and adhesive properties. It is substantially non-volatile and softens gradually when heated.
Uses
AH50 Bitumen grade is used as binders of mineral aggregates in asphalt concrete and hot laid plant mix for highways, airports, parking areas, driveways, and curbs.
Specification
Properties |
Method |
Min |
Max |
Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Penetration @ 25°C
|
T0604
|
40
|
60
|
d/mm
|
PI (Penetration Index)
|
T0604
|
-1.5
|
1
|
|
Dynamic Viscosity @ 60°C
|
T0620
|
180
|
Pa's
|
|
Ductility at 15°C 5cm/min
|
TO605
|
100
|
..
|
|
Ductility @ 10°C 5cm/min
|
TO605
|
25
|
..
|
mm
|
Softening Point
|
TO606
|
46
|
54
|
C
|
Flash Point
|
TO611
|
260
|
C
|
|
Wax Content
|
TO615
|
2
|
%
|
|
Density at 15 °C
|
T0603
|
1.01
|
1.06
|
g/cm3
|
Solubility in Trichlorethylene
|
T0607
|
99.5
|
%
|
Thin Film Oven Test
Loss on Heating (Rotating
Membrane)
|
TO609/T0610
|
+0.8
|
% Mass
|
|
Retained Penetration
|
T0604
|
61
|
% of
Original
|
|
Ductility of Residue at 10°C
|
T0605
|
6
|
cm
|
|
Ductilitv of Residue at 10°C
|
T0605
|
15
|
cm
|
Safe Handling and Storage
- Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE’s) when handling AH50 Bitumen (i.e. gloves, eye protectors, etc.)
- Maintain safe heating temperatures when using AH50 Bitumen.
- Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.
- Avoid breathing vapor, spray or mists when applying.
Packaging
AH50 Bitumen available in 0.6 mm thickness, 180 kg net weight drums, 95 cm height and 45 cm diameter (+/- 3 kg operational tolerance)
Drums
Keep AH50 Bitumen drums in a cool, well-ventilated place.
