Bitumen
Bitumen is the heavy residue of crude-oil distillation and the binder that holds together every asphalt pavement, waterproof membrane and roofing felt in the world. Its performance is defined by consistency at service temperature, adhesion to aggregate and resistance to ageing. IFENERGY supplies the full range of penetration, viscosity, oxidised, cutback and emulsified grades, each released only against a batch certificate of analysis.
01Grade families and where each is used
Penetration grades (40/50, 60/70, 85/100, 120/150). Classified by needle penetration at 25 °C. 60/70 is the global workhorse for hot-mix asphalt in temperate and hot climates; 85/100 suits colder regions where flexibility matters more than rutting resistance.
Viscosity grades (VG10 – VG40). Specified by absolute viscosity at 60 °C under IS 73 and AASHTO M226, giving a more direct link to high-temperature pavement behaviour than penetration alone.
Oxidised / blown grades (85/25, 90/40, 115/15). Air-blown to raise the softening point and reduce temperature susceptibility — used for roofing felt, pipe coating, damp-proofing and industrial sealants.
Cutback and emulsion. MC, RC and SC cutbacks are diluted with solvent, while CRS, CSS and CMS emulsions are water-based — both allow cold application for prime coats, tack coats and surface dressing.
02Key Advantages
- Full grade range from a single supplier with consistent batch quality
- New, leak-tested steel drums with buyer-branded labelling on request
- Third-party inspection of penetration and softening point before loading
- Bulk, bitutainer, jumbo-bag and drum packing to match discharge facilities
- Technical support on mix design and storage temperature control
03Applications
- Hot-mix asphalt for highways, airports and ports
- Surface dressing, prime and tack coats
- Roofing felt, membranes and damp-proofing
- Pipe coating and industrial corrosion protection
- Hydraulic works, canal and reservoir lining
04Technical Features
- Penetration grades 40/50, 60/70, 85/100, 120/150
- Viscosity grades VG10, VG20, VG30, VG40
- Oxidised grades 85/25, 90/15, 90/40, 95/25, 115/15
- Cutback MC/RC/SC and emulsions CRS/CSS/CMS
- Polymer-modified bitumen (PMB) on request
- Conformity to ASTM D946, EN 12591, AASHTO M20 and IS 73
05Typical Specification & Analysis
Indicative values — a batch-specific certificate of analysis is issued for every consignment.
| Parameter | Typical Value | Test Method |
|---|---|---|
| Penetration @ 25 °C, 100 g, 5 s | 60 – 70 dmm | ASTM D5 |
| Softening point (ring & ball) | 49 – 56 °C | ASTM D36 |
| Ductility @ 25 °C | ≥ 100 cm | ASTM D113 |
| Flash point (Cleveland open cup) | ≥ 250 °C | ASTM D92 |
| Solubility in trichloroethylene | ≥ 99.0 wt % | ASTM D2042 |
| Loss on heating | ≤ 0.2 wt % | ASTM D6 |
| Retained penetration after TFOT | ≥ 54 % | ASTM D5 / D1754 |
| Specific gravity @ 25 °C | 1.01 – 1.06 | ASTM D70 |
| Spot test | Negative | AASHTO T102 |
06Delivery & Shipping Options
We deliver worldwide under Incoterms 2020 (FOB, CFR, CIF, DAP), with full documentation, third-party inspection and flexible packing.
New steel drums
150 kg or 180 kg net drums, 80 drums per 20' container — the standard for most import markets.
Jumbo bags & bitutainer
1 MT poly-lined jumbo bags for cold handling, or heated bitutainers of 20–25 MT for direct discharge.
Bulk vessels
Bitumen tankers of 1,000–10,000 MT loaded at 150–160 °C with continuous heating in transit.
Road tankers
Insulated 30–35 MT road tankers for regional delivery to asphalt plants.
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