Home Penetration Grade (PG)
Classified based on penetration depth, PG bitumen is commonly used in road construction and waterproofing applications.
It is available in various grades, indicating its penetration depth at a standard temperature and load.
● PG 40/50: Suitable for moderate climates, road construction, and general-purpose waterproofing.
● PG 60/70: Ideal for areas with higher temperatures and heavy traffic loads, commonly used in asphalt paving.
● PG 80/100: Designed for regions with extreme temperatures and high traffic volumes, providing excellent durability and resistance to rutting.
Bitumen Grade PG 40/50 | Amount | Test Method |
Penetration at 25°C (0.1mm) | 40-50 | ASTM D5 |
Softening Point (°C), Min | 49 | ASTM D36 |
Ductility at 25°C (cm) | >100 | ASTM D113 |
Flash Point (°C) | >230 | ASTM D92 |
Solubility in TCE (%WT) | >99 | ASTM D2042 |
Specific Gravity at 25°C | 1.01-1.05 | ASTM D70 |
Drop in Penetration (%) | <20 | ASTM D5 |
Loss on Heating, Max (%WT) | 0.2 | ASTM D6 |
Bitumen Grade PG 60/70 | Amount | Test Method |
Penetration at 25°C (0.1mm) | 60-70 | ASTM D5 |
Softening Point (°C), Min | 46 | ASTM D36 |
Ductility at 25°C (cm) | >100 | ASTM D113 |
Flash Point (°C) | >230 | ASTM D92 |
Solubility in TCE (%WT) | >99 | ASTM D2042 |
Specific Gravity at 25°C | 1.01-1.05 | ASTM D70 |
Drop in Penetration (%) | <20 | ASTM D5 |
Loss on Heating, Max (%WT) | 0.2 | ASTM D6 |
Bitumen Grade PG 85/100 | Amount | Test Method |
Penetration at 25°C (0.1mm) | 85-100 | ASTM D5 |
Softening Point (°C), Min | 42 | ASTM D36 |
Ductility at 25°C (cm) | >100 | ASTM D113 |
Flash Point (°C) | >230 | ASTM D92 |
Solubility in TCE (%WT) | >99 | ASTM D2042 |
Specific Gravity at 25°C | 1.01-1.05 | ASTM D70 |
Drop in Penetration (%) | <20 | ASTM D5 |
Loss on Heating, Max (%WT) | 0.5 | ASTM D6 |
Bitumen Grade PG 120/150 | Amount | Test Method |
Penetration at 25°C (0.1mm) | 120-150 | ASTM D5 |
Softening Point (°C), Min | 38 | ASTM D36 |
Ductility at 25°C (cm) | >100 | ASTM D113 |
Flash Point (°C) | >219 | ASTM D92 |
Solubility in TCE (%WT) | >99 | ASTM D2042 |
Specific Gravity at 25°C | 1.01-1.05 | ASTM D70 |
Drop in Penetration (%) | <20 | ASTM D5 |
Loss on Heating, Max (%WT) | 0.5 | ASTM D6 |
Bitumen Grade PG 200/300 | Amount | Test Method |
Penetration at 25°C (0.1mm) | 200-300 | ASTM D5 |
Softening Point (°C), Min | 32 | ASTM D36 |
Ductility at 25°C (cm) | >100 | ASTM D113 |
Flash Point (°C) | >178 | ASTM D92 |
Solubility in TCE (%WT) | >99 | ASTM D2042 |
Specific Gravity at 25°C | 1.01-1.05 | ASTM D70 |
Drop in Penetration (%) | <20 | ASTM D5 |
Loss on Heating, Max (%WT) | 1 | ASTM D6 |