BITUMEN

1. VG-10

Overview:
Soft bitumen grade used in colder regions.

Applications:

* Surface dressing of roads
* Cold climate flexible pavements

Technical Highlights:

SR NO.	PARAMETER / CHARACTERISTICS	TEST METHOD	SPECIFICATION LIMIT & UNIT	TEST RESULTS
1	Penetration @ 25°C, 100g, 5s	IS 1203	80 – 100 (1/10 mm)	90
2	Softening Point (R&B), °C	IS 1205	40 – 55 °C	48 °C
3	Ductility @ 27°C, 5 cm/min	IS 1208	Min 75 cm	95 cm
4	Flash Point (COC), °C	IS 1209	Min 220 °C	240 °C
5	Solubility in Trichloroethylene	IS 1216	Min 99 % wt	99.5 % wt
6	Specific Gravity @ 25/25°C	IS 1202	0.97 – 1.02	1
7	Viscosity @ 60°C (Poise)	IS 1206	800 – 1200	1000
8	Loss on Heating (wt %)	IS 1212	Max 1.0 %	0.50%
9	Calorific Value	ASTM D240	~10,000 kcal/kg	9,950 kcal/kg

Safety Information:

* Heated handling required
* Avoid skin burns

Overview:
Medium viscosity bitumen for hot climates.

Applications:

* Heavy-duty road construction
* High traffic highways

Technical Highlights:

SR NO.	PARAMETER / CHARACTERISTICS	TEST METHOD	SPECIFICATION LIMIT & UNIT	TEST RESULTS
1	Penetration @ 25°C, 100g, 5s	IS 1203	50 – 70 (1/10 mm)	60
2	Softening Point (R&B), °C	IS 1205	47 – 63 °C	55 °C
3	Ductility @ 27°C, 5 cm/min	IS 1208	Min 40 cm	55 cm
4	Flash Point (COC), °C	IS 1209	Min 220 °C	250 °C
5	Solubility in Trichloroethylene	IS 1216	Min 99 % wt	99.3 % wt
6	Specific Gravity @ 25/25°C	IS 1202	0.98 – 1.05	1.02
7	Viscosity @ 60°C (Poise)	IS 1206	2400 – 3600	3000
8	Loss on Heating (wt %)	IS 1212	Max 1.0 %	0.70%
9	Calorific Value	ASTM D240	~10,000 kcal/kg	9,930 kcal/kg

Safety Information:

* Heated application – protective gear required