Bitumen 80/100
Bitumen 80/100
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Bitumen 80/100 is a penetration grade bitumen with a penetration of 80–100 (0.1 mm at 25 °C, ASTM D5) — slightly softer than 60/70. It is used for asphalt pavements and to manufacture bitumen emulsions, cutback bitumen and modified bitumen. Petroseal Enterprises supplies it across Pakistan and exports it from Karachi to Europe.
Key features
- — Penetration 80–100 at 25 °C (ASTM D5)
- — Ductility ≥ 100 cm at 25 °C (ASTM D113)
- — Flash point ≥ 232 °C (ASTM D92)
- — Loss on heating ≤ 0.20 % (ASTM D6)
- — Certificate of Analysis with every batch
- — Steel drums or bulk — local delivery and export
Applications
- — Asphalt mixes and road paving
- — Bitumen emulsion manufacture
- — Cutback bitumen
- — Polymer-modified bitumen
Technical specs
Grade
Packaging
Supply
Pakistan climate recommendation
Store drums under cover, keep containers closed and clearly labelled, and keep away from open flame and ignition sources. Wear heat-resistant gloves, goggles and protective clothing when handling hot bitumen.
| Grade | Penetration 80/100 |
| Packaging | New steel drums |
| Supply | All over Pakistan |
What is bitumen 80/100?
Bitumen is a black or dark-brown, non-crystalline, viscous material obtained from crude oil by fractional distillation. It is adhesive and waterproof, and it is thermoplastic: it softens when heated and hardens as it cools. Penetration-grade bitumen is designated by its penetration range alone.
Bitumen 10/20 vs 60/70 vs 80/100
The two numbers are the penetration range: how far a standard needle sinks into the bitumen at 25 °C, in tenths of a millimetre. A lower number means a harder bitumen.
Bitumen 10/20 (penetration 10–20) is the hardest grade, used for high-modulus asphalt. Bitumen 60/70 (60–70) is the standard paving grade for hot-mix asphalt base and wearing courses. Bitumen 80/100 (80–100) is softer and is also used to make bitumen emulsions, cutback bitumen and modified bitumen.
Technical specification — Bitumen 80/100
Specification limits. Actual values for each consignment are reported on the batch Certificate of Analysis.
| Property | Test method | Unit | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penetration at 25 °C | ASTM D5 | 0.1 mm | 80 – 100 |
| Ductility at 25 °C | ASTM D113 | cm | ≥ 100 |
| Flash point (Cleveland open cup) | ASTM D92 | °C | ≥ 232 |
| Loss on heating at 163 °C | ASTM D6 | wt % | ≤ 0.20 |
| Retained penetration after loss on heating | ASTM D5 | % of original | ≥ 75 |
| Ductility after loss on heating | ASTM D113 | cm | ≥ 75 |
| Solubility in trichloroethylene | ASTM D2042 | wt % | ≥ 99.0 |
Local supply & export
Supplied all over Pakistan and exported from Karachi.
- Packaging
- New steel drums · Bulk
- Local supply
- All over Pakistan
- Export port
- Karachi, Pakistan
- Incoterms
- All Incoterms® 2020 rules on request, including FOB, CFR and CIF
- Current export markets
- Europe
- HS code
- 2713.20 (petroleum bitumen)
Shipment documents
- — Certificate of Analysis (COA) for every batch
- — Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
- — Certificate of Origin
- — Packing list and bill of lading
- — Third-party inspection on request
How an order works: send the grade, quantity, packaging, Incoterm and destination port → we quote → proforma invoice → batch testing and COA → loading at Karachi → shipping documents.
Technical guides
Application notes and specification articles for this product.
- Bitumen 10/20 vs 60/70 vs 80/100: Grades, Specifications and Uses
What the numbers in bitumen 10/20, 60/70 and 80/100 mean, their test specifications, where each grade is used, and how to order them for local supply in Pakistan or export from Karachi.
Frequently asked questions
+What is bitumen 80/100 used for?
Bitumen 80/100 is a paving grade used in asphalt mixes. It is also commonly used to manufacture bitumen emulsions, cutback bitumen and modified bitumen.
+Is bitumen 80/100 softer than 60/70?
Yes. Its penetration at 25 °C is 80–100 tenths of a millimetre compared with 60–70 for 60/70. A higher penetration number means a softer bitumen.
+What are the specifications of bitumen 80/100?
Penetration 80–100 (ASTM D5), ductility at least 100 cm (ASTM D113), flash point at least 232 °C (ASTM D92), loss on heating at most 0.20 % (ASTM D6), retained penetration at least 75 % and solubility in trichloroethylene at least 99 % (ASTM D2042).
+How is bitumen 80/100 packed for export?
Petroseal ships bitumen 80/100 from Karachi in new steel drums or in bulk. Each shipment includes a batch COA, SDS, certificate of origin and packing list, with third-party inspection on request.
+Can I buy bitumen 80/100 in Pakistan?
Yes. Petroseal supplies bitumen 80/100 all over Pakistan. Send the quantity, packaging and delivery city for a quotation.