Cutback Bitumen MC-30
MC-30 Cutback Bitumen Supplier and Exporter
Turkey Bitumen by Tiger Bitumen is a trusted supplier and exporter of MC-30 Cutback Bitumen for road construction, pavement maintenance, and infrastructure projects. MC-30 is a Medium Curing Cutback Bitumen that offers controlled curing, useful penetration, and reliable adhesion for prime coat and road base preparation applications.
MC-30 Cutback Bitumen is widely used for prime coats, surface preparation, road base treatment, and pavement maintenance, where medium curing supports effective penetration into granular layers and improves long term pavement performance. Turkey Bitumen, operated by Tiger Bitumen, supplies MC-30 Bitumen with flexible packaging, dependable worldwide export, and professional technical support for international contractors and infrastructure developers.
Cutback Bitumen MC-30 Specifications
| Medium Curing MC-30 Bitumen Cutback | |||
| Property | Min | Max | Test Method |
| KINEMATIC VISCOSITY AT 60°C mm^2/s | 30 | 60 | ASTM D2170 |
| FLASH POINT (TAG OPEN-CUP),°C | 38 | – | ASTM D3143 |
| DISTILLATE TEST: DISTILLATE, VOLUME PERCENT OF TOTAL DISTILLATE AT 360°C: | |||
| TO : 225°C | – | 35 | ASTM D402 |
| TO : 260°C | 30 | 75 | ASTM D402 |
| TO : 316°C | 75 | 93 | ASTM D402 |
| RESIDUE FROM DISTILLATION TO 360°C, PERCENT VOLUME BY DIFFERENCE | 50 | – | ASTM D402 |
| TEST ON RESIDUE FROM DISTILLATION: | |||
| PENETRATION AT 25°C | 120 | 300 | ASTM D5 |
| DUCTILITY AT 25°C | 100 | – | ASTM D113 |
| SOLUBILITY IN TRICHLOROETHYLENE, % | 99 | – | ASTM 2042 |
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Cutback Bitumen MC-30 FAQs
MC-30 Cutback Bitumen is a Medium Curing Cutback Bitumen grade produced by blending penetration grade bitumen with medium volatility petroleum solvents, giving it controlled curing and useful workability for road applications.
MC-30 refers to a specific grade within the Medium Curing (MC) Cutback Bitumen family. It is not a penetration value and should not be confused with SC-30 or RC grades.
MC-30 is commonly used for prime coats, surface preparation, road base treatment, and pavement maintenance, with suitability depending on project requirements and application method.
Yes, MC-30 is commonly applied as a prime coat, where its controlled curing and penetration help improve adhesion between the road base and subsequent asphalt layers.
Yes, MC-30 is often used in road base preparation, as its medium curing characteristics support effective penetration into granular layers before further construction work.
MC-30 may be suitable for certain pavement maintenance applications where its workability and curing behavior align with the specific repair or treatment method used.
Medium Curing Cutback Bitumen is produced by blending penetration grade bitumen with medium volatility solvents. These solvents evaporate gradually after application, allowing the binder to cure at a controlled rate while remaining workable during handling.
Buyers should consider the intended application, required workability, project specifications, and applicable technical standards, and confirm details with the supplier's test documentation before ordering.
Buyers can contact Turkey Bitumen / Tiger Bitumen with their required quantity, destination, and project details to receive a tailored quotation and relevant technical information.
