Cutback Bitumen RC-30
RC-30 Cutback Bitumen Supplier and Exporter
Turkey Bitumen by Tiger Bitumen is a trusted supplier and exporter of RC-30 Cutback Bitumen for road construction, surface treatments, spray applications, and infrastructure projects. RC-30 is a Rapid Curing Cutback Bitumen that offers relatively fast solvent evaporation, excellent adhesion, and reliable performance for tack coats, surface dressing, and pavement maintenance applications.
RC-30 Cutback Bitumen is widely used for surface dressing, tack coats, spray applications, and road maintenance projects, where rapid curing can support quicker traffic reopening and efficient construction operations. Turkey Bitumen, operated by Tiger Bitumen, supplies RC-30 Cutback Bitumen with competitive pricing, flexible packaging, dependable worldwide export, and professional technical support for contractors, asphalt producers, and infrastructure developers.
Cutback Bitumen RC-30 Specifications
| Rapid Curing RC-30 Bitumen Cutback | |||
| Property | Min | Max | Test Method |
| KINEMATIC 1 viscosity at 60°C, eSt | 30 | 60 | ASTM D2170 |
| Flash Point (Tag Open-Cup),°C | – | – | ASTM D1310 |
| DISTILLATE TEST 2: | |||
| Distillate, percent by Volume of total 360°C | |||
| To 190°C | 15 | – | ASTM D402 |
| To 225°C | 55 | – | ASTM D402 |
| To 260°C | 75 | – | ASTM D402 |
| To 316°C | 90 | – | ASTM D402 |
| Residue from distillation to 360°C: | |||
| Test on residue from distillation Penetration at 25°C,100g, 5 sec. | 80 | 120 | |
| Ductility 3 at 25°C, cm | 100 | – | ASTM D402 / ASTM D113 |
| Solubility in trichloroethylene, percent mass | 100 | – | ASTM D402 / ASTM D2024 |
| Water, percent volume | – | 0.2 | ASTM D95 |
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Rapid Curing Cutback Bitumen RC-30 FAQs
RC-30 Cutback Bitumen is a Rapid Curing Cutback Bitumen grade produced by blending penetration grade bitumen with highly volatile petroleum solvents, allowing relatively fast solvent evaporation and curing after application.
RC-30 refers to a specific grade within the Rapid Curing (RC) Cutback Bitumen family. It is not a penetration value and should not be confused with SC-30 or MC-30.
RC-30 cures faster than Medium Curing (MC) and Slow Curing (SC) cutback bitumen’s due to its more volatile solvent, making it suited to applications requiring quicker surface readiness.
RC-30 is commonly used for surface dressing, tack coats, spray applications, and road maintenance, with suitability depending on project requirements.
Yes, RC-30 is commonly used as a tack coat, where its fast curing and adhesion support bonding between pavement layers.
Yes, RC-30 is widely used in surface dressing applications, where its rapid curing supports aggregate retention and early surface durability.
Yes, RC-30 is suitable for various spray applications in road construction and maintenance, subject to the specific technical requirements of the project.
Yes, RC-30 can be used in road maintenance projects where rapid curing supports quicker traffic reopening and efficient construction operations.
Buyers should consider the intended application, required curing speed, project specifications, and applicable technical standards, confirming details with supplier 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.
