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Penetration grade bitumen · ASTM D946

Bitumen 85/100 for flexible pavements. Exported from Dubai.

A softer penetration bitumen with high flexibility, easy workability and good resistance to low-temperature cracking. For roads in temperate and cooler climates and light to moderate traffic.

At a glance
ASTM D946
85–100
Penetration, 0.1 mm at 25°C
46–56°C
Softening point (ASTM D36)
≥ 250°C
Flash point (ASTM D92)
50,000 MT
Supply capacity per month
HardBitumen 85/100Soft
Overview

Flexible and easy to work

Bitumen 85/100 is a softer grade with a higher penetration range, giving improved flexibility and workability. It resists cracking when temperatures drop.

It suits roads in temperate and cooler regions, surface dressing and flexible asphalt mixes, and can be polymer-modified where higher performance is needed.

Black Rock Bitumen supplies Bitumen 85/100 from Dubai to contractors and EPC companies across Africa, Asia and the Middle East.

  • High flexibility
  • Better resistance to low-temperature cracking
  • Easy workability
  • Good adhesion to aggregate
  • Can be polymer-modified for higher performance
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 85/100 specification

Test results for Black Rock Bitumen 85/100. 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 mm85100
Softening pointASTM D36°C4656
Ductility at 25°CASTM D113cm100–
Loss on heatingASTM D6wt.%–0.2
Drop in penetration after heatingASTM D5%–20
Flash pointASTM D92°C250–
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 85/100 is used

Typical uses for a softer, flexible binder.

01

Flexible pavements

Roads that must absorb traffic deflection without cracking.

02

Temperate and cold climates

Resistance to low-temperature cracking.

03

Surface dressing

A binder for chip-seal and sealing works.

04

Asphalt mixes

Flexible mixes for light to moderate traffic.

05

Waterproofing

Roofing, foundations and drainage structures.

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 85/100 MSDS

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Bitumen 85/100 Safety Data Sheet
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