Bitumen VG30
Bitumen VG-30 is a medium-viscosity paving bitumen designed for roads with moderate to heavy traffic and for regions with varying climate conditions. It provides higher stiffness than VG-10, making it suitable for more durable pavements while maintaining good workability during asphalt mixing and laying.
| Bitumen VG-30 Specification | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Specification | Unit | Value | Test Method |
| Absolute Viscosity, at 60°C | Poise | Min 2400 | ASTM D4402 |
| Kinematic Viscosity, at 135°C | CST | Min 350 | ASTM D2170 |
| Flash Point | °C | Min 220 | ASTM D93 |
| Solubility in Trichloroethylene | %wt | Min 99 | ASTM D2042 |
| Penetration Value, at 25°C | 0.1mm | 50-70 | ASTM D5 |
| Softening Point | °C | Min 47 | ASTM D36 |
| Thin-Film Oven Test (TFOT) | |||
| Viscosity Ratio, at 60°C | – | Max 4 | ASTM D4402 |
| Ductility at 25°C, after thin film oven test | cm | Min 40 | ASTM D113 |
| Specific Gravity, at 25°C | – | Min 1.0131 | ASTM D70 |
