Bitumin VG40

What is the meaning of vg 40?

VG40 bitumen is used in areas in which high pressure comes from heavy traffic loads, such as intersections, near tolls booths, and truck parking lots.

Due to the high viscosity of this bitumen, it is more appropriate for improving resistance to shoving and other problems associated with higher temperatures and heavy traffic loads. It’s long time that industries use vg-40 instead of the penetration grade bitumen 40/50.

The difference between VG30 and VG40

The difference between vg30 and vg40 is that the vg 30 bitumen is suitable for mild weather and vg 40 bitumen is better to use in hot climate.

 

What are the Advantages in the Application of Viscosity Grade 40 Bitumen?

        It is suitable for a temperature above 40 C

        Its absolute viscosity is 3200

        It is a preferred type of bitumen when heavy traffic load is expected

 

According to your consideration of different factors, such as cost, logistics and environment, Infinity Galaxy team can provide you bitumen in various bitumen packing. The economical case is new steel drums and bulk shipments.

 

 

Bitumin VG40

Specification

The table shows the specifications of VG-40 bitumen:

CHARACTERISTIC

TEST METHOD (ASTM/IP/IS1448)

SPECIFICATION LIMIT

UNIT

RESULT

Absolute Viscosity at 60°C

IS 1206P2

3200.0 – 4800.0

Poise

3685

Kinematic Viscosity at 135°C

IS 1206P2

Min. 400

cSt

489

Flash Point (COC)

P 69

Min. 220.0

°C

290.0

Solubility in trichloroethylene

IS 1216

Min. 99.00

Vol%

99.60

Penetration at 25°C, 100g, 5s, 0.1mm

ISO 1203

Min. 35

Mm

36

Softening Point (R&B)

IS 1205

Min. 50.0

°C

50.0

Viscosity Ratio at 60°Conresi from TFOT

IS 1206P2

Max. 4.0

 

2.4

Ductility at 25°C after TFOT

IS 1208

Min. 25

Cm

50