Bitumen 85/100: Medium Penetration Grade Bitumen for Versatile Road Construction and Waterproofing Applications

Bitumen 85/100, known as Penetration Grade Bitumen, is a high-quality product for the road construction industry and asphalt production. Manufactured from crude oil distillation with precise standards, this product features a penetration value ranging from 85 to 100 tenths of a millimeter (8.5 to 10.0 millimeters) at 25°C, making it suitable for a wide range of infrastructure projects. iranrequest. utilizing advanced refining technology, produces and supplies this bitumen with quality conforming to international ASTM standards.

Manufacturing Excellence and Innovation

iranrequest. Bitumen 85/100 is produced through a precise aeration process on vacuum bottom residue in bitumen production units. Careful control of temperature and oxidation processes results in a product with uniform and stable characteristics that can adapt to various weather conditions. The thermoplastic property of this type of bitumen causes it to soften at high temperatures and harden at lower temperatures, a feature that is crucial in determining performance parameters such as adhesion, rheology, and durability of bitumen.

Key Features and Benefits

• Optimal Penetration: With a penetration range of 85-100 at 25°C, it provides an ideal balance between hardness and flexibility.
• Suitable Softening Point: Between 45 and 52°C, ensuring sufficient resistance to rutting in hot weather.
• Excellent Ductility: Minimum of 100 cm at 25°C, guaranteeing exceptional flexibility.
• High Flash Point: Minimum of 240°C, providing high safety in transport and application.
• Resistance in Cold Conditions: Due to relatively high penetration, it does not crack in cold regions.
• Minimal Heat Loss: With a maximum of 1% weight loss due to heating, demonstrating excellent thermal stability.
• Standards Compliance: Fully compliant with ASTM standards, ensuring global quality assurance.

Primary Applications

Bitumen 85/100, due to its unique characteristics, has diverse applications in the industry:

• Road Construction: As a binder in hot mix asphalt for paving roads, providing durability and flexibility to road surfaces.
• Asphalt Production: Suitable for producing asphalt with superior properties, making it ideal for both base and wearing courses.
• Surface Dressing: Used in surface dressing to improve texture and extend the lifespan of roads.
• Cold Weather Areas: Due to its relatively high penetration, it is suitable for asphalting and insulation in cold regions.
• Waterproofing: Its waterproofing properties make it suitable for roofing applications and the production of waterproofing membranes.
• Airport Projects: For the construction of airport runways requiring durable and resilient materials.

Technical Specifications

Bitumen 85/100 has the following technical specifications, meeting precise industry standards:

Packaging and Delivery

Bitumen 85/100 is packaged in two ways to provide suitable options for different logistical needs:

New Steel Drums

Different types of new steel drums are available:

• Long Drum - 180 kg - Height 980 mm
• Short Drum - 150 kg - Height 860 mm
• Short Drum - Big Lead - 156 kg - Height 890 mm

The diameter of all drums is 500 mm and the body thickness is 6 mm.

Jumbo Bags

Two types of jumbo bags are available:

• Jumbo bag 1 MT in a steel cage on a wooden pallet, with dimensions of 100×105×105 cm.
• Jumbo bag 300 kg, with dimensions of 100×55×55 cm.

Delivery and Payment Terms

• Minimum Order Quantity: 200 MT
• Delivery Terms: FOB, CFR, or CIF
• Payment Method: TT Method
  • FOB Delivery: 30% advance and balance against customs documents
  • CFR/CIF Delivery: 30% advance and balance against B/L
• Production and Loading Period: Maximum 3 Weeks
• Marking: Marking can be customized based on customer request
• Supply Capacity: 50,000 MT/Month

Quality Assurance and Safety

iranrequest. guarantees the quality of Bitumen 85/100 with the arrangement of international inspectors to check quality and quantity during loading to the vessel and controlling production by QC with batch test reports before shipping. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are issued for each shipment, and all products comply with ASTM standards.

A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for Bitumen 85/100 is available, containing comprehensive information about safety, transportation, storage, and disposal requirements.

Purchase Process

As an experienced bitumen supplier in the Middle East, iranrequest is ready to supply Bitumen 85/100 with the most competitive price for our esteemed customers all over the world.

After filling out the request form, our sales specialist will contact you within 12 hours. It is our pleasure to be at your service and guide you for the best time of the market to finalize your order based on market analysis and reports.

Contact Information

For further information, technical support, or ordering, please contact us:

• Procurement Team: procurement@iranrequest.com
• Commercial Team: commercial@iranrequest.com

• Phone Numbers (Available on WhatsApp):

• Iran Office: +98 935 220 12 16
• Dubai Office: +971 56 803 6388