Bitumen 60/80 – High-Quality Penetration Grade Bitumen for Asphalt Mixes

Bitumen 60/80 is a high-quality paving-grade bitumen with a penetration value of 60–80 dmm, offering excellent durability, flexibility, and performance for asphalt mixes. This penetration grade bitumen is widely used in road construction and heavy-traffic surfaces, ensuring Bitumen 60/80 delivers long-lasting, reliable infrastructure across diverse climate and load conditions.

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What Is Bitumen 60/80?

Bitumen 60/80 is a penetration grade bitumen with a penetration value ranging from 60 to 80 at 25°C. Offering a balance of hardness and flexibility, Bitumen 60/80 is widely used in road construction across moderate climate regions, delivering durability and reliable performance under standard traffic loads.

Bitumen 60/80 is commonly used in highway paving, urban roads, and asphalt mix production due to its strong adhesive and binding properties. This grade provides good resistance to cracking while remaining workable during construction. Bitumen 60/80 also suits surface dressing and general-purpose waterproofing applications effectively.

Blackrock Bitumen supplies premium Bitumen 60/80 manufactured to meet international penetration, softening point, and ductility standards. Our Bitumen 60/80 undergoes rigorous quality testing to ensure consistent performance for contractors and infrastructure projects globally. Choose Blackrock Bitumen for dependable, quality-assured Bitumen 60/80 supply.

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Penetration Grade Bitumen 60/80

Essential Details

Description

  • Type
  • Penetration Grade Bitumen
  • Feed Stock
  • Crude Oil
  • HS Code
  • 27132000
  • Spot Test
  • Negative
  • Inspection
  • Included
  • Delivery Term
  • FOB-CFR-CIF
  • Production and Loading Period
  • FOB-CFR-CIF
  • Payment Term
  • TT Method FOB Delivery: 30% advance and balance against customs documents CFR/CIF Delivery: 30% advance and balance against B/L daft
  • Marking
  • Marking can be customized based on customer request
  • Supply Capacity
  • 50,000 MT/Month
  • Packing
  • -New Steel Drum -Jumbo Bag

Bitumen 60/80 Specification

Bitumen Penetration Grade 60/80 Specifications

Essential Details

Test Method

Unit

Min.

Max.

  • Specific Gravity at 25 °C
  • ASTM D70
  • –
  • 1.01
  • 1.06
  • Penetration at 25 °C, 100g, 5s
  • ASTM D5
  • 0.1mm
  • 60
  • 80
  • Softening Point
  • ASTM D36
  • °C
  • 46
  • 54
  • Ductility at 25 °C
  • ASTM D113
  • cm
  • 100
  • –
  • Loss on Heating
  • ASTM D6
  • wt.%
  • –
  • 0.2
  • Drop in Penetration after Heating
  • ASTM D5
  • %
  • –
  • 20
  • Flash Point
  • ASTM D92
  • °C
  • 250
  • –
  • Solubility in Trichloroethylene
  • ASTM D2042
  • wt.%
  • 99
  • –
  • Spot Test
  • ASHTO T102
  • Negative

Bitumen 60/80 MSDS

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Bitumen 60/80 Safety Data Sheet

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Our Packaging

We deliver bitumen in versatile, secure options: economical Jumbo Bags, robust steel Drums, or high-volume Bulk Containers (Bitutainers/Bituboxes).

Terms of Payment

Payment Terms for Smooth Transactions

TT Method

The buyer pays 30% advance, with the balance against B/L draft (CFR) or customs docs (FOB).

LC at Sight

100% irrevocable, non-transferable, confirmed LC at sight, subject to bank approval by Black Rock Bitumen.

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    Frequently Asked Questions.

    Penetration Grade Bitumen 60/80 is a reliable paving binder with balanced durability and flexibility for asphalt and road construction.

    Penetration Grade Bitumen 60/80 is a standard paving-grade bitumen with medium hardness, widely used in road construction and asphalt production.

    It is commonly used for asphalt pavements, highways, urban roads, and industrial surfaces exposed to moderate traffic and climate conditions.

    Bitumen 60/80 offers a balanced combination of durability, flexibility, and resistance to deformation, ensuring long-lasting pavement performance.

    Yes, Black Rock Bitumen supplies Penetration Grade Bitumen 60/80 compliant with ASTM and EN standards, ensuring consistent quality and reliability.

    Bitumen 60/80 is supplied in bulk, steel drums, or jumbo bags, with flexible logistics options for domestic and international projects.

    Bitumen 60/80 has a softening point of 46–54°C per ASTM D36, giving it good flexibility at lower temperatures while maintaining structural stability under traffic loads.

    Both grades share the same minimum penetration (60) but 60/80 allows a wider, slightly softer upper range (up to 80 vs 70), with a marginally lower softening point (46–54°C vs 48–56°C). This makes 60/80 a touch more flexible and better suited to cooler or more variable climates, while 60/70 gives tighter rutting control in warmer conditions.

    Bitumen 60/80 is tested to ASTM standards, including ASTM D5 (penetration), ASTM D36 (softening point), ASTM D113 (ductility), ASTM D92 (flash point), and ASTM D2042 (solubility in trichloroethylene), with a minimum flash point of 250°C.