BS group Bitumen Grade 50/70 is a standard penetration grade base on European Standard DIN EN 12591:99. Bitumen 50/70 is usually used as a paving Bitumen suitable for road construction and for the production of asphalt pavements with superior properties.
This grade of Bitumen is mainly used in the manufacture of hot mix asphalt in moderate climate.
Typical properties of BS group Bitumen 50/70
BS group guarantees that the Bitumen Grade 50/70 it supplies under its offers is produced in compliance to and is in conformity to European Standard DIN EN 12591:99 and meets the following specification requirements.
Description |
Unit |
Limit |
Test Method |
Density@25°C |
Kg/m^3 |
1010-1060 |
ASTM D70 or D3289 |
Penetration@25°C |
mm/10 |
50-70 |
EN 1426 |
Softening Point |
°C |
46-54 |
EN 1427 |
Ductility@25°C |
cm |
100 Min |
ASTM D113 |
Flash Point (Cleveland Open) |
°C |
230 Min |
EN ISO 2592 |
Solubility in Trichloroethylene or Xylene |
wt% |
99.0 Min |
EN 12592 or ASTM D2042 |
Kinematic Viscosity@135°C |
mm²/s |
295 Min |
EN 12595 |
Resistance to hardening at 163°C: |
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Change in mass (m/m) |
% |
0.5 Max |
EN 12607-1 |
Retained Penetration 25°C, 100g, 5s (% of original) |
% |
50 Min |
EN 1426 |
Increase in softening point (R&B) |
°C |
11 Max |
EN 1427 |
Applications
This kind of bitumen is suitable to be used for road construction projects in moderate climate. Also it can be used for producing some kind of asphalt primer and Waterproofing products. 50/70 Bitumen is applicable for the production of hot mix asphalt for bases and pavements and for road construction and also for making some bitumen emulsion, cutback bitumen and modified bitumen grades as well.
Availability
BS group Bitumen Penetration Grade 50/70 is available in:
- Bulk
- New Steel Drums (185 Kg) and (150 Kg)
- Polybag
Delivery
The Delivery can be done in all terms like: FOB, CFR and CIF for more information feel free to send us your inquiry.