Bitumen Multigrade 500

Bitumen Multigrade 500 or M500 is a versatile bitumen grade designed to perform well across a range of temperatures, combining stiffness and flexibility. It is suitable for use in highways, industrial roads, airport infrastructure, and areas with variable climates, where it offers a good balance of durability and performance under different environmental conditions.

Appearance: Black solid or a viscous liquid
Standards: AS 2008-2013
HS Code: 27132000

Package: Bitumen are packed in

New Steel Drums of 200Kg / 180Kg / 156Kg / Customized
Jumbo Bags of 1Ton
Bulk Bitumen Tank Container

Bitumen Multigrade 500 (AS 2008-2013) - Technical Specifications

Properties	Units	Limits	Test Methods

*As per Australian Standards AS 2008-2013

Main Applications Of Bitumen Multigrade 500

Bitumen Multigrade 500, is designed for applications where versatile performance across a range of temperatures is required. Its properties make it suitable for various demanding environments.

Highways and Roads: Used in the construction of highways and main roads where a combination of stiffness and flexibility is needed to handle varying traffic loads and environmental conditions.
Industrial Pavements: Suitable for industrial roads and freight terminals that require a bitumen grade with good resistance to deformation and stability under different temperature conditions.
Warm and Variable Climate Regions: Effective in regions where temperatures can fluctuate, providing a balance between high-temperature performance and flexibility at lower temperatures.
Airport Infrastructure: Applied in airport runways, taxiways, and aprons, where the bitumen needs to handle the stress from aircraft operations and variable weather conditions.
Heavy-Duty Pavements: Used in areas like truck stops and bus depots, where both high durability and temperature performance are necessary to handle heavy traffic and environmental variations.
Road Sections with Variable Traffic Stress: Applied in intersections, roundabouts, and curves where concentrated traffic loads and stress occur. The multigrade bitumen helps manage wear and deformation in these high-stress areas.

Bitumen Multigrade 500 is primarily used for highways, industrial roads, airport infrastructure, and heavy-duty pavements in warm and variable climates. Its versatile performance across different temperatures and environmental conditions makes it ideal for applications where both durability and flexibility are crucial.

Various Packing Method for Bitumen

Packing bitumen is an essential process to ensure its safe transportation, storage, and handling. The method of packing often depends on the type of bitumen, the transportation method, and the end-use. Here are the various methods used to pack bitumen: