Penetration grade bitumen · EN 12591

Bitumen 50/70 for highways and asphalt. Exported from Dubai.

A medium-hardness penetration bitumen that balances stiffness, flexibility and workability. The all-round paving binder for highways, urban roads and asphalt concrete mixes.

At a glance
EN 12591
50–70
Penetration, 0.1 mm at 25°C
46–54°C
Softening point (ASTM D36)
≥ 230°C
Flash point (ASTM D92)
50,000 MT
Supply capacity per month
HardBitumen 50/70Soft
Overview

Balanced hardness and flexibility

Bitumen 50/70 is a medium-hardness paving grade. It balances resistance to rutting with the flexibility needed to resist cracking under traffic.

It binds well with aggregate, handles well in the plant and on site, and performs reliably in moderate to warm climates.

Black Rock Bitumen supplies Bitumen 50/70 from Dubai to contractors and EPC companies across Africa, Asia and the Middle East.

  • Balanced hardness and flexibility
  • Good rutting resistance
  • Strong adhesion to aggregate
  • Durability under traffic loads
  • Established performance in paving works
Essential details
TypePenetration grade bitumen
FeedstockCrude oil
HS code27132000
Spot testNegative
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

Bitumen 50/70 specification

Test results for Black Rock Bitumen 50/70. Each batch is tested before shipment.

PropertyTest methodUnitMinMax
Specific gravity at 25°CASTM D70–1.011.06
Penetration at 25°C, 100 g, 5 sASTM D50.1 mm5070
Softening pointASTM D36°C4654
Ductility at 25°CASTM D113cm100–
Loss on heatingASTM D6wt.%–0.2
Drop in penetration after heatingASTM D5%–20
Flash pointASTM D92°C230–
Solubility in trichloroethyleneASTM D2042wt.%99–
Spot testAASHTO T102–Negative–

Tested and certified. Every shipment includes a Certificate of Analysis and MSDS. Batches are tested to ASTM and EN standards for specific gravity, penetration, softening point, ductility and flash point.

Applications

Where Bitumen 50/70 is used

Typical uses for a medium-hardness paving binder.

01

Highways and expressways

Base and wearing course binder for main roads.

02

Urban and rural roads

Everyday paving for city and regional networks.

03

Asphalt concrete mixes

A standard binder for hot-mix asphalt.

04

Airport pavements

Aprons and taxiways under moderate loads.

05

Medium to heavy traffic

Pavements in moderate to warm climates.

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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.

Bitumen 50/70 MSDS

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Bitumen 50/70 Safety Data Sheet
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