BituPlus Bitumen RC-70 is a type of rapid-curing (RC) cut-back asphalt, formulated with penetration grade asphalt cement and a highly volatile diluent or cutter.
Our Cutback Bitumen RC-70 meets the stringent specifications for rapid-curing cutback petroleum asphalts, in full compliance with ASTM D2028-97 (reapproved in 2004). It is meticulously designed for application in the construction and treatment of pavements.
Key Properties of BituPlus Bitumen Cutback RC70, classified according to ASTM/EN15322:2009 standards, include:
- Rapid Curing: This cutback asphalt offers rapid curing, ensuring efficiency in pavement construction and treatment.
- Quality Assurance: BituPlus stands behind the quality of Cutback RC-70 with the support of international inspectors. Each shipment undergoes rigorous quality and quantity checks during the loading process onto vessels. Additionally, our dedicated QC team conducts batch test reports to verify product quality before shipping.
Properties of BituPlus Bitumen Cutback RC70:
| Properties | Min | Max | Test Method |
| Kinematic viscosity at 60°C [140°F], mm2/s | 70 | 140 | ASTM D2170 |
| Flash Point (Tag open-cup), °C | – | – | ASTM D3143 |
| Distillation test:
Distillate, volume percent of total distillate to 360°C: |
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| to 190°C [374°F] | 10 | – | ASTM D402 |
| To 225°C [437°F] | 50 | – | ASTM D402 |
| To 260°C [500°F] | 70 | – | ASTM D402 |
| To 316°C [600°F] | 85 | – | ASTM D402 |
| Residue from distillation to 360°C [680°F], percent volume by difference | 55 | – | ASTM D402 |
| Tests on residue from distillation: | |||
| Penetration at 25°C | 80 | 120 | ASTM D5 |
| Ductility at 25°C [77°F], cm | 100 | – | ASTM D113 |
| Solubility in trichloroethylene, % | 99.0 | – | ASTM D2042 |
| Water, % | – | 0.2 | ASTM D95 |
Availability:
BituPlus Bitumen RC-70 is readily available and can be procured in bulk quantities, new steel drums, and used steel drums, each with a capacity of 220 liters.
Delivery:
We offer flexible delivery options, including FOB, CFR, and CIF. For further details or inquiries, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Rest assured, our commitment to quality ensures that BituPlus Bitumen RC-70 performs reliably and effectively for all your pavement construction and treatment requirements.