Bitumen 40/60 – Penetration Grade Paving Binder

Bitumen 40/60 is a penetration grade bitumen prized for its balanced hardness, durability, and workability. Engineered to perform under medium traffic loads, this bitumen grade is a trusted choice for road construction, asphalt paving, and highway maintenance projects worldwide. Its consistent penetration value ensures reliable binding strength and long-term pavement performance across varying climates.

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What Is Bitumen 40/60?

Bitumen 40/60 is a penetration grade bitumen with a standard penetration value between 40 and 60 (0.1mm at 25°C), placing it in the medium-hardness range. Sourced from refined crude oil, this grade delivers dependable strength and stability for demanding asphalt and road construction applications worldwide today.

This 40/60 bitumen grade is prized for its firm consistency, high softening point, and strong resistance to rutting under heavy loads. Its balanced hardness and workability make it especially effective in warm climates, where pavements need stability against deformation, cracking, and prolonged exposure to intense heat.

Black Rock Bitumen supplies certified 40/60 bitumen for highways, urban roads, airport pavements, and industrial surfacing projects across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. Every batch is tested to ASTM and EN standards, ensuring contractors and EPC companies receive a reliable, consistent penetration grade bitumen shipment.

BlackRock Bitumen 40/60

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
  • Maximum 3 weeks
  • 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 40/60 Specification

Bitumen Penetration Grade 40/60 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
  • 40
  • 60
  • Softening Point
  • ASTM D36
  • °C
  • 52
  • 60
  • 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 40/60 MSDS

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Bitumen 40/60 Safety Data Sheet

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

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    Bitumen 40/60 is a penetration grade paving bitumen with a penetration value between 40 and 60 (0.1mm at 25°C), giving it medium hardness. It is produced from refined crude oil and tested to ASTM D5 standards for consistent quality.

    (Added keyword + more technical specificity) Bitumen 40/60 has a lower penetration value (40–60) than Bitumen 60/70, making it harder and more resistant to rutting and deformation. It performs better in hot climates and under heavier traffic loads, while 60/70 suits moderate climates.

    Bitumen 40/60 offers strong resistance to rutting, high softening point (52–60°C), excellent ductility (100cm minimum), and stable performance in warm climates. These properties make it a preferred penetration grade bitumen for demanding, high-traffic infrastructure projects.

    Bitumen 40/60 should be stored in heated tanks between 140–160°C, protected from moisture and contamination. Black Rock Bitumen supplies it in new steel drums, jumbo bags, or bulk Bitutainers, with FOB, CFR, and CIF delivery terms available.

    Bitumen 35/50 is harder and more rut-resistant than Bitumen 40/60, with a narrower penetration range (35–50 vs. 40–60 dmm) and a higher softening point, making Bitumen 35/50 better suited to heavier traffic and higher service temperatures.

    Bitumen 40/60 is widely used in highway construction, asphalt concrete mixes, airport pavements, and urban roads carrying medium-to-heavy traffic. Its firmness makes it especially suitable for hot climates like the Middle East and Africa, where pavements face high thermal stress.

    The HS code for Bitumen 40/60 is 27132000, used for customs classification of petroleum bitumen. Black Rock Bitumen provides full inspection reports and shipping documentation to ensure smooth customs clearance for every export order.

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     Bitumen 40/60 is softer than Bitumen 30/45, which has a lower penetration range and is used for very high-temperature or heavy-load conditions. 40/60 offers better workability, making it more versatile for standard road construction.