Bitumen Penetration Grade
ASTM Standard – Bitumen 120/150
Bitumen Grade 120/150, a versatile and essential construction material, serves as the backbone of modern infrastructure. Among the array of bitumen grades, Bitumen 120/150 stands out for its distinct properties and wide-ranging applications.
Bitumen Penetration Grade 120/150 is classified based on its penetration and viscosity properties, with the numbers representing the penetration depth in tenths of a millimetre at a standard temperature of 25°C.
ASTM 100/120
Penetration Grade Bitumen 100/120 is a semi-hard bitumen that provides excellent flexibility and adhesive properties, making it suitable for diverse applications in road construction and the production of hot asphalt mixtures.
ASTM 200/300
Bitumen 200/300 is a very soft penetration grade bitumen ideal for use in extremely cold climates and specialized industrial applications.
Application
The primary application of Bitumen 120/150 lies in road construction, where it serves as a binding agent in asphalt mixes. Its robust properties contribute to the creation of durable road surfaces capable of withstanding heavy traffic loads and environmental challenges.
Beyond road construction, Bitumen 120/150 finds utility in the industrial sector, where it is employed in the formulation of coatings, adhesives, and sealants, catering to a wide range of applications.
Specification
No |
Description_120/150 |
Unit |
120/150 Grade |
Test Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1
|
Specific Gravity @ 25°C
|
Kg/Cm3
|
1.01/1.06
|
ASTM D70
|
2
|
Penetration @ 25°C
|
MM/10
|
120/150
|
ASTM D5
|
3
|
Softening Point °C
|
°C
|
38/44
|
ASTM D36
|
4
|
Ductility @ 25°C
|
CM
|
100 Min
|
ASTM D113
|
5
|
Loss on Heating (wt) %
|
WT %
|
0.5 Max
|
ASTM D6
|
6
|
Drop in Penetration after Heating %
|
%
|
20 Max
|
ASTM D5-D6
|
7
|
Flash Point °C
|
°C
|
220 Min
|
ASTM D92
|
8
|
Solubility is CS2 (wt) %
|
WT %
|
99 Min
|
ASTM D4
|
9
|
Spot Test
|
@
|
Negative
|
AASHOT 102
|
10
|
After Thin-Film Oven Test (TFOT)
|
-
|
-
|
ASTM D1754
|
11
|
Retained Penetration
|
%
|
42
|
ASTM D5
|
12
|
Increase In Softening Point
|
C
|
7 Max
|
ASTM D 70
|
13
|
Ductility
|
CM
|
100 min
|
ASTM D 113
|
Safe Handling and Storage
- Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE’s) when handling (i.e. gloves, eye protectors, etc.
- Maintain safe heating temperatures when using this product.
- Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.
- Avoid breathing vapor, spray or mists when applying.
Packaging
Penetration graded Bitumen 120/150 is available in 0.6 mm thickness, 180 kg net weight drums, 95 cm height and 45 cm diameter (+/- 3 kg operational tolerance)
Drums
Keep drums in a cool, well-ventilated place.
Our Locations
United Arab Emirates
Unit 202, Second Floor, Ascon House, Salahuddin Road,
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Papua New Guinea
Pacific Palms Property, Harbourside West level 1, Stanley Esplanade ncd, Port Moresby,
Papua New Guinea
Ghana
Petra Oil Ghana Ltd.
No.19 Kofi Annan St, Airport Residential Area,
Accra, Ghana.
