Cutback Bitumen (MC Grades)

Cutback Bitumen (CG / MC Grades) is produced by blending bitumen with a controlled amount of petroleum solvent to reduce viscosity for easier application at lower temperatures. After application, the solvent evaporates and leaves a durable bitumen film.

MC Grades information and Sale

Property	Test Method	MC-30	MC-70	MC-250	MC-800
Viscosity at 60°C (cSt)	ASTM D2170	30 – 60	70 – 140	250 – 500	800 – 1600
Flash Point (°C)	ASTM D3143	≥ 38	≥ 38	≥ 66	≥ 66
Water Content (Vol %)	ASTM D95	≤ 0.3	≤ 0.2	≤ 0.2	≤ 0.2
Distillation – Residue (% by volume)	ASTM D402	≥ 55	≥ 55	≥ 65	≥ 65
Penetration of Residue (25 °C, mm)	ASTM D5	120 – 300	120 – 300	100 – 250	75 – 200
Ductility of Residue (25 °C, cm)	ASTM D113	≥ 100	≥ 100	≥ 75	≥ 50
Solubility in Trichloroethylene (%)	ASTM D2042	≥ 99	≥ 99	≥ 99	≥ 99