Cutback Bitumen RC-3000
RC-3000 Cutback Bitumen Supplier and Exporter
Turkey Bitumen by Tiger Bitumen is a trusted supplier and exporter of RC-3000 Cutback Bitumen for heavy duty road construction, airport pavements, industrial roads, and major infrastructure projects. RC-3000 is a Rapid Curing Cutback Bitumen that offers higher viscosity, fast solvent evaporation, excellent adhesion, and reliable performance for chip sealing, surface treatments, and spray applications.
RC-3000 Cutback Bitumen is widely used for chip sealing, surface treatments, spray applications, and heavy duty pavement maintenance, where rapid curing can support strong aggregate bonding, faster project completion, and long term pavement durability. Turkey Bitumen, operated by Tiger Bitumen, supplies RC-3000 Cutback Bitumen with competitive pricing, flexible packaging, dependable worldwide export, and professional technical support for contractors, asphalt producers, and infrastructure developers.
Cutback Bitumen RC-3000 Specifications
| Rapid Curing RC-3000 Bitumen Cutback | |||
| Property | Min | Max | Test Method |
| KINEMATIC VISCOSITY AT 60°C mm^2/s | 3000 | 6000 | ASTM D2170 |
| FLASH POINT (TAG OPEN-CUP),°C | 27 | – | ASTM D3143 |
| DISTILLATE TEST: DISTILLATE, VOLUME PERCENT OF TOTAL DISTILLATE AT 360°C: | |||
| TO : 190°C | – | – | ASTM D402 |
| TO : 225°C | – | – | ASTM D402 |
| TO : 260°C | 25 | – | ASTM D402 |
| TO : 316°C | 70 | – | ASTM D402 |
| RESIDUE FROM DISTILLATION TO 360°C, PERCENT VOLUME BY DIFFERENCE | 80 | – | ASTM D402 |
| TEST ON RESIDUE FROM DISTILLATION: | |||
| VISCOSITY AT 60°C | 60 | 240 | ASTM D5 |
| PENETRATION AT 25°C | 80 | 120 | ASTM D5 |
| DUCTILITY AT 25°C | 100 | – | ASTM D113 |
| SOLUBILITY IN TRICHLOROETHYLENE, % | 99 | – | ASTM 2042 |
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Rapid Curing Cutback Bitumen RC-3000 FAQs
RC-3000 Cutback Bitumen is a Rapid Curing Cutback Bitumen grade produced by blending penetration grade bitumen with highly volatile petroleum solvents, offering higher viscosity and fast curing after application.
RC-3000 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-3000 or MC-3000.
RC-3000 is generally associated with higher viscosity, relatively fast solvent evaporation, and good adhesion, making it suited to demanding surface treatment and spray applications.
RC-3000 is commonly used for chip sealing, surface treatments, spray applications, and heavy duty pavement maintenance, with suitability depending on project requirements.
Yes, RC-3000 is commonly used in chip sealing applications, where fast curing supports strong aggregate bonding, particularly for heavier duty projects.
Yes, RC-3000 can be used for various surface treatments and spray applications where its higher viscosity and adhesion properties meet the project's technical requirements.
Yes, RC-3000 may be suitable for heavy duty pavement maintenance where rapid curing and higher viscosity support strong aggregate bonding and durability.
Yes, RC-3000 may be considered for airport pavements and industrial roads where technically appropriate, subject to engineering evaluation and project specifications.
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.
