Bitumen 40/50

BITUMEN 40/50

Bitumen 40/50 for Road Construction & Paving

Altum Commodities supplies Bitumen 40/50 for road construction and asphalt pavement applications, connecting dependable sourcing with the commercial and technical requirements of international buyers.

Bitumen 40/50 is a penetration-grade paving bitumen used in asphalt production for road infrastructure. It is commonly used in hot-mix asphalt for pavement base and wearing courses, subject to project requirements, applicable standards and the specifications agreed for each cargo.

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Altum Commodities supplies Bitumen 40/50 for road construction, asphalt production and infrastructure projects, connecting dependable sourcing with the commercial and technical requirements of international buyers.

Bitumen 40/50 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 40/50 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 40/50

Penetration at 25°C

0.1 mm

40–50*

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 40/50 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.