Bitumen Class 50

Bitumen Class 50 or C50, refers to a type of viscosity-graded bitumen used primarily in road construction and maintenance. The "Class 50" designation is based on the viscosity of the bitumen, measured at 60°C.

• Appearance: Black solid or a viscous liquid
• Standards: AS 2008-1997
• HS Code: 27132000

Package: Bitumen are packed in

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

• TDS Technical Data Sheet - EN (English)
• SDS Safety Data Sheet - EN (English)

Bitumen Class 50 (AS 2008-1997) - Technical Specifications

Main Applications Of Bitumen Class 50

Bitumen Class 50, while less commonly used in Australia today compared to newer grades like Class 170, 240, and 320, was historically employed in various road construction applications. Here are some of its potential applications:

1. Road Base and Subbase: It could be used as a binder for aggregate layers in the base or subbase of roads, providing stability and strength.

2. Chip and Seal: In some situations, it might have been used in chip and seal applications, where a layer of bitumen is sprayed onto the road surface and then covered with stone chips.

3. Binder for Concrete: Class 50 bitumen could have been used as a binder in concrete mixes, particularly for applications requiring a more flexible material.

4. Other Applications: It might have been used in various other applications, such as sealing cracks or joints in roads.

It's important to note that due to advancements in bitumen technology and the introduction of newer grades with improved performance characteristics, Bituemn C50 is not as widely used in contemporary road construction projects.

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:

Drum Packing

Bitumen is commonly packed in steel drums, which are robust and provide good protection during transportation.

Jumbo Packing

Bitumen is packed in high-density polyethylene (HDPE) bags and are lined with a plastic bag to prevent leakage.

Tanker Vessel

Bitumen can be transported in bulk using specially designed tankers equipped with heating systems to maintain the bitumen in a molten state.

Tank Container

These are large, insulated containers used for the international transport of bitumen.