BIT VG30
Bitumen VG30 is a type of viscosity-grade bitumen, commonly used for road construction and maintenance.
| Category | Property / Item | Value / Description |
|---|---|---|
| Key Characteristics | Grade | Medium-soft grade of viscosity bitumen |
| Suitability | Suitable for moderate climate conditions | |
| Performance | Balances viscosity and durability | |
| Applications | Road construction | Asphalt paving, overlays |
| Road maintenance | Repairs, surface dressing | |
| Aviation infrastructure | Airport runways and taxiways | |
| Commercial / Residential | Parking lots and driveways | |
| Manufacturing | Bitumen emulsions and modified bitumen products | |
| Specifications | Absolute Viscosity (at 60°C) | 2,500-3,500 Poise |
| Kinematic Viscosity (at 135°C) | 350-450 CST | |
| Flash Point | 240°C | |
| Solubility in Trichloroethylene | 99% | |
| Penetration Value (at 25°C) | 50-70 (0.1mm) | |
| Softening Point | 45-55°C | |
| Comparison with Other Grades | VG10 | Softer and more fluid than VG30 |
| VG40 | Thicker and more durable than VG30 | |
| Manufacturers | HPCL | Hindustan Petroleum |
| IOCL | Indian Oil Corporation | |
| BPCL | Bharat Petroleum | |
| ExxonMobil | Global oil and gas corporation | |
| Shell | Global energy and petrochemical company | |
| Standards | IS 73:2013 | Indian Standard |
| ASTM D3381 | American Society for Testing and Materials | |
| EN 12591 | European Standard |