Bitumen 60/70

BITUMEN 60/70

Bitumen 60/70 for Road Construction & Paving

Altum Commodities supplies Bitumen 60/70 for road construction, asphalt production and infrastructure projects, connecting dependable sourcing with the commercial and technical requirements of international buyers.

Bitumen 60/70 is a penetration-grade paving bitumen commonly used as a binder in hot-mix asphalt for road pavement base and wearing courses. Its penetration classification distinguishes it from harder and softer paving grades. Suitability for a particular project depends on the pavement design, service conditions, applicable standards and the specifications agreed for each cargo.

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Bitumen 60/70 is a penetration-grade paving bitumen used as a binder in asphalt mixtures. Its grade designation relates to penetration, a test used to assess the consistency of bituminous materials. Its suitability for a particular project depends on the applicable road construction standard, pavement design, service conditions and agreed product specifications.

Our approach focuses on agreed product specifications, reliable supply channels and coordinated execution from origin through to destination. Product specifications and acceptance limits are confirmed for each available cargo and can be provided during the quotation process.

Applications

Bitumen 60/70 is used in the production of hot-mix asphalt for road paving, highway construction and other bituminous pavement works where this penetration grade meets the project's technical requirements. Its selection depends on the asphalt mix design, expected traffic and climate conditions, applicable engineering standards and project specifications.

Bitumen 60/70

Penetration at 25°C

0.1 mm

60–70*

ASTM D5/D5M / Supplier COA

Softening Point (Ring-and-Ball)

°C

As agreed

ASTM D36/D36M / Supplier COA

Ductility at 25°C

As agreed

ASTM D113 / Supplier COA

Flash Point (Cleveland Open Cup)

°C

As agreed

ASTM D92 / Supplier COA

Solubility

% by mass

As agreed

ASTM D2042 / Supplier COA

Relative Density (Specific Gravity)

—

As agreed

ASTM D70 / Supplier COA

* The 60/70 designation indicates the nominal penetration-grade classification. The applicable standard, reported penetration result and all acceptance limits must be confirmed against the agreed product specification and the supplier's Certificate of Analysis (COA) for the relevant cargo.