BIT VG40
Bitumen VG40 is a type of viscosity-grade bitumen, widely used for road construction and maintenance.
| Category | Property / Item | Value / Description |
|---|---|---|
| Key Characteristics | Grade | Medium-hard grade of viscosity bitumen |
| Suitability | Suitable for hot climate conditions | |
| Performance | High durability and resistance to rutting | |
| Applications | Road construction | Asphalt paving, overlays |
| Highway construction | Major highway networks | |
| Aviation infrastructure | Airport runways and taxiways | |
| Pavement applications | Heavy-duty pavement applications | |
| Manufacturing | Bitumen emulsions and modified bitumen products | |
| Specifications | Absolute Viscosity (at 60°C) | 4,000-6,000 Poise |
| Kinematic Viscosity (at 135°C) | 450-550 CST | |
| Flash Point | 250°C | |
| Solubility in Trichloroethylene | 99% | |
| Penetration Value (at 25°C) | 30-50 (0.1mm) | |
| Softening Point | 50-60°C | |
| Comparison with Other Grades | VG30 | Softer and less durable than VG40 |
| VG10 | Significantly softer and more fluid than VG40 | |
| Benefits | Thermal properties | High temperature stability |
| Structural integrity | Resistance to rutting and cracking | |
| Lifespan | Improved durability | |
| Load capacity | Suitable for heavy traffic conditions | |
| 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 |