BituPlus Bitumen Grade 40/50 is a standard penetration grade bitumen that is typically used as a paving bitumen suitable for road construction and the production of high-quality asphalt pavements.

Due to its high air blowing and penetration properties, it is well-suited for use in tropical areas with warm weather conditions. This grade of bitumen is primarily employed in the manufacturing of hot mix asphalt for base and wearing courses.

In fact, Bitumen penetration grade 40/50 denotes that the penetration value falls within the range of 40 to 50 under standard test conditions, making it a commonly used paving grade.

Typical properties of BituPlus Bitumen Grade 40/50:

These properties of BituPlus Bitumen Grade 40/50 adhere to ASTM D946-09 standards.

Description	Unit	Limit	Test Method
Density@25°C	Kg/m^3	1010-1060	ASTM D70 or D3289
Penetration@25°C	mm/10	40-50	ASTM D5
Softening Point	°C	52-60	ASTM D36
Ductility@25°C	cm	100min	ASTM D113
Loss on Heating	wt%	0.2max	ASTM D6
Drop in Penetration after Heating	%	20max	ASTM D5
Flash Point	°C	232min	ASTM D92
Solubility in  Trichloroethylene	wt%	99.1min	ASTM D2042
Spot Test	—	Negative	A.A.S.H.O.T.102
Viscosity@60°C	P	4000±800	ASTM D2171
Viscosity@135°C	cSt	400min	ASTM D2170

Applications

This type of bitumen is well-suited for road construction projects in warm and arid regions. It is also suitable for the production of specific types of asphalt primer.

Moreover, Penetration Grade Bitumen 40/50 is employed in road construction, road surfacing, various industrial applications, and the production of asphalt mixes, bitumen emulsion, cut-back bitumen, and modified bitumen.

Availability

BituPlus Bitumen Penetration Grade 40/50 is offered in the following packaging options:

• Bulk
• New Steel Drums (185 Kg) and (150 Kg)
• Polybag

Delivery

We provide delivery services under various terms, including FOB, CFR, and CIF. For further details, please don’t hesitate to send us your inquiry.