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AR aged-residue grade · ASTM D3381

AR-16000 Bitumen for extreme heat and heavy traffic. Exported from Dubai.

A very high-viscosity binder for extreme heat and heavy loads graded to ASTM D3381. For extreme heat and heavy traffic.

At a glance
ASTM D3381
12,000–20,000 P
Residue viscosity at 60°C
≥ 550 cSt
Residue viscosity at 135°C
≥ 238°C
Flash point
50,000 MT
Supply capacity per month
HardAR-16000 BitumenSoft
Overview

The stiffest binder for extreme heat

AR-16000 Bitumen is an aged-residue grade under ASTM D3381. It is graded by the viscosity at 60°C of the binder after rolling thin-film oven ageing, which reflects how the binder behaves after mixing and laying. The number is the nominal viscosity in poise at 60°C of the aged residue (AR-16000 = about 16,000 poise).

Its very high viscosity gives the stiffest binder in the range, built for extreme pavement temperatures, slow or standing traffic and heavy axle loads.

Black Rock Bitumen supplies AR-16000 Bitumen from Dubai to contractors, EPC companies and asphalt producers across Africa, Asia and the Middle East.

  • Very high viscosity for maximum rut resistance
  • Stays stiff in extreme pavement temperatures
  • Suited to heavy-duty and high-stress pavements
  • Durable under slow, standing and heavy traffic
  • Consistent quality in every batch
Essential details
TypeAged-residue viscosity grade bitumen (ASTM D3381)
FeedstockCrude oil
HS code27132000
InspectionIncluded
Delivery termsFOB, CFR, CIF
PaymentTT: 30% advance, balance against customs documents (FOB) or B/L draft (CFR/CIF)
MarkingCustomizable on request
Supply capacity50,000 MT per month
PackingNew steel drum; jumbo bag
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Specification

AR-16000 Bitumen specification

Typical specification for Black Rock Bitumen AR-16000. Each batch is tested before shipment.

PropertyTest methodUnitMinMax
Viscosity of residue at 60°CASTM D2171Poise12,00020,000
Kinematic viscosity of residue at 135°CASTM D2170cSt550–
Penetration of residue at 25°CASTM D50.1 mm20–
Penetration of residue, % of originalASTM D5%54–
Ductility of residue at 25°CASTM D113cm75–
Flash point (Cleveland open cup)ASTM D92°C238–
Solubility in trichloroethyleneASTM D2042wt.%99–

Tested and certified. Every shipment includes a Certificate of Analysis and MSDS. Batches are tested to ASTM methods for aged-residue viscosity, penetration, ductility, flash point and solubility.

Applications

Where AR-16000 Bitumen is used

Typical uses for AR-16000 Bitumen.

01

Asphalt paving

Hot-mix base and wearing courses for roads.

02

Highways and expressways

Heavy-traffic pavements that need rut resistance.

03

Junctions and bus lanes

Slow or standing traffic that causes rutting.

04

Industrial roads and yards

Ports, container yards and logistics areas.

05

Airfield and port pavements

Runways, aprons and heavily loaded hardstands.

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Terms of payment

Payment terms for smooth transactions

Two straightforward ways to pay, built for international bitumen trade. Questions about your order or inquiry? Our team will walk you through them.

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TT method

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

LC at sight

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

AR-16000 Bitumen MSDS

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AR-16000 Bitumen Safety Data Sheet
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