BITUMEN 40/50 – High-Performance Paving Grade for Hot Climates
BITUMEN 40/50, manufactured by SEBCO, is a premium penetration-grade bitumen designed for asphalt production and road construction in tropical and hot climate regions. Produced by air-blowing high-quality vacuum residue from oil refineries, this grade offers a penetration range of 40–50 (1/10 mm) under standard testing conditions.
Key Applications of BITUMEN 40/50
- Asphalt mix production using BITUMEN 40/50 for roads and highways
- Base and surface layers in flexible pavements with BITUMEN 40/50
- Airport runways, expressways, and urban roads in hot climates
- Ideal for high-temperature regions and tropical environments
Thanks to its strong thermal stability and optimal consistency, BITUMEN 40/50 is commonly used in hot mix asphalt (HMA) for projects exposed to high traffic loads and intense heat.
Advantages of BITUMEN 40/50
- Excellent durability in hot weather conditions
- Strong bonding with aggregates and low temperature sensitivity
- Suitable for long-lasting, heavy-duty pavement structures
- Manufactured to meet international export standards
BITUMEN 40/50 Packaging Options
SEBCO offers BITUMEN 40/50 in multiple export-ready packaging types:
- New steel drums (160 kg & 240 kg)
- Jumbo bags for BITUMEN 40/50
- Bulk containers and Bitutainers
- Flexi tanks, palletized for efficient global shipping
Why Choose SEBCO's BITUMEN 40/50?
SEBCO is a trusted global supplier of BITUMEN 40/50, manufactured under strict quality control to meet international standards for road construction in tropical climates.
Bitumen 40/50
| Test title | Explanations | Standard Range | Test Method | |
| min | max | |||
| Penetration | at 25°C,(100 g,5 sec),mm/10 | 40 | 50 | ASTM D5 / INSO 2950 |
| Softening Point | °C | 52 | ** | ASTM D36 / INSO 3868 |
| Density | at 25°C, Kg/M3 | 1010 | 1060 | ASTM D3289 / INSO 3872 |
| Flash Point | (Cleveland Open Cup),°C | 232 | ** | ASTM D92 / INSO 198 |
| Ductility | at 25°C , cm | 100 | ** | ASTM D113 / INSO 3866 |
| Solubility | in trichloroethylene , % | 99 | ** | ASTM D2042 / INSO 2953 |
| Spot Test | in Naphtha | Negative | AASHTO T102 / INSO 2949 | |
| AFTER TFOT ( ASTM D1754 / INSO 2957 ) | ||||
| Retained Penetration | % | 55 | ** | ASTM D5 / INSO 2950 |
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