Viscosity Grade VG-30 Bitumen
Viscosity Grade VG-30 Bitumen Exporter and Supplier
Viscosity Grade VG-30 Bitumen is classified under the Viscosity Grade (VG) system, a classification approach distinct from both penetration grading and the Superpave Performance Grade (PG) system. Rather than being defined by a penetration test result or a pavement temperature range, viscosity grade bitumen is classified according to its viscosity at specified test temperatures, along with other related properties. VG-30 is widely used in road paving and asphalt pavement applications, including projects carrying substantial traffic loads, and is often selected where a relatively higher viscosity binder supports pavement stability under heavier loading. VG-30 Bitumen specifications and technical properties, including viscosity, penetration, softening point, and ductility, depend on the applicable standard, so buyers should confirm exact values through the relevant test documentation. This grade may be considered for road construction, highway and expressway construction, heavy traffic road applications, and asphalt pavement production, with airport pavements included where technically appropriate. Selecting VG-30 or another viscosity grade requires evaluating climate, traffic loading, pavement design, asphalt mixture, and construction requirements specific to each project. TurkeyBitumen.com supplies Viscosity Grade VG-30 Bitumen to international importers, asphalt plants, contractors, and procurement teams, supporting export orders around project specific requirements and technical documentation.
Viscosity Grade VG-30 Bitumen Specifications
| Viscosity Grade VG-30 Bitumen Specifications | |||
| Specifications | Acceptable Range | Test Method | Explanations |
| Absolute Viscosity | Min 2400 | ASTM – D4402 | at 60°C, Poises |
| Kinematic Viscosity | Min 350 | ASTM – D4402 | at 135°C, c.st |
| Solubility | 99.0 Min | ASTM – D2042 | in CCL4, % |
| Flash Point | 220 Min | ASTM – D92 | °C |
| Penetration | 50-70 | ASTM – D5 | at 25°C, mm/10 |
| Softening Point | Min 47 | ASTM – D36 | °C |
| Test on Reside Form Thin Film Oven Test (T.F.O.T) | |||
| Ratio Viscosity | Max 4.0 | ASTM – D4402 | at 60°C, % |
| Ductility | Min 40 | ASTM – D113 | at 25°C, cm |
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Viscosity Grade VG-30 Bitumen Exporter and Supplier
Viscosity Grade VG-30 Bitumen is an asphalt binder classified under the Viscosity Grade system, defined by its viscosity and related properties rather than by penetration hardness or Performance Grade temperature range.
The "VG-30" designation refers to a specific viscosity grade classification within the Viscosity Grade system, commonly associated with road paving applications requiring a relatively higher viscosity binder.
Penetration grading, such as 60/70, is based on a penetration test at a fixed temperature, while viscosity grading classifies bitumen according to its viscosity at specified test temperatures, offering a different technical basis.
Performance Grade (PG) bitumen is classified according to the high and low pavement temperatures it is engineered to withstand, while viscosity grading is based on viscosity related properties rather than pavement temperature range.
VG-30 Bitumen is often selected for road construction, highway and expressway construction, and heavy traffic road applications, with airport pavements included where technically appropriate.
Key parameters generally include viscosity, penetration, softening point, and ductility. These vary by applicable standard, so buyers should confirm exact figures through the supplier's test certificate for their order.
VG-30 is commonly used for heavy-traffic roads due to its relatively higher viscosity and workability, though suitability depends on the specific project's climate, traffic loading, and design requirements.
Yes, VG-30 can be considered for highways, expressways, and airport pavement applications where technically appropriate, subject to project specific design and performance requirements.
Buyers should review applicable technical specifications, required test documentation, intended application and traffic conditions, packaging format, and shipping logistics before finalizing a purchase order.
Buyers can contact Turkey Bitumen with their required quantity, destination port, and project details to receive a quotation along with relevant technical information for Viscosity Grade VG-30 Bitumen.
