Polymer Modified Bitumen
PMB 10/40-65
Petra Oil’s PMB 10/40-65 is a high-quality polymer modified bitumen engineered for superior pavement performance in heavy-duty and high-traffic environments. This product offers exceptional resistance to rutting, cracking, and deformation, ensuring long-lasting asphalt pavement in challenging conditions. It is ideal for roads, highways, and urban infrastructure that endure heavy traffic and adverse weather conditions.
Key Specifications:
- Penetration Grade: 10/40
- Softening Point: 65°C
- Standard Compliance: IS 15462:2019
- Type: Polymer Modified Bitumen (PMB)
Main Applications of PMB 10/40-65:
- High-Traffic Roads & Highways: Designed for high-performance road construction, PMB 10/40-65 excels in high-traffic highways and road surfaces exposed to significant vehicular load and climatic fluctuations. It prevents surface rutting and offers superior wear resistance.
- Heavy-Duty Pavement: A great choice for industrial zones and heavy-duty road surfaces requiring high durability and resistance to heavy loads.
- Urban Roads: Cost-effective and durable, PMB 10/40-65 performs well in urban streets and areas with frequent heavy vehicle traffic.
Benefits of PMB 10/40-65:
- Enhanced resistance to rutting and deformation from heavy traffic.
- Long-lasting, low-maintenance surface.
- Ideal for high-temperature resistance in areas with extreme climates.
Characteristic |
10/40-65 |
Test Method |
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Penetration at 25°C, 0.1mm, 100g, 5s
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10 – 40
|
IS 15462-2004
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Softening Point (R&B) °C, Min
|
65
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IS 15462-2004
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Fraass breaking point, °C, Max
|
-10
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IS 15462-2004
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Flash Point, COC, °C, Mina
|
220
|
IS 15462-2004
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Elastic recovery of half thread in ductilometer at 15°C, % Min
|
50
|
IS 15462-2004
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Separation, difference in softning point, R&B, °C, Max
|
3
|
IS 15462-2004
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Viscosity at 150°C, Poise
|
1 to 3
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IS 15462-2004
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Thin Film Oven Tests and Test on Residue
|
||
(a) Loss in mass, % Max.
|
1.0
|
IS 15462-2004
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(b) Increasing in Softning Point, °C, Max
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7
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IS 15462-2004
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(c) Reduction in penetration of residue at 25°C, % Max
|
35
|
IS 15462-2004
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(d) Elastic recovery of half thread in ductilometer at 25°C, % Min
|
35
|
IS 15462-2004
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