Bitumen Class 600

Bitumen Class 600 or C600 is a viscosity-graded bitumen, with a viscosity of 600 Poise at 60°C. This grade represents one of the hardest and most viscous types of bitumen, making it suitable for extreme conditions that require the highest resistance to deformation and performance under heavy loads and high temperatures.

• 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

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

Bitumen C600 (AS 2008-2013) - Technical Specifications

Main Applications Of Bitumen C600

The main applications of Bitumen Class 600 are in heavy-duty infrastructure projects where extreme durability and resistance to deformation are required. Its high viscosity (600 Poise at 60°C) makes it ideal for environments with high traffic loads, industrial applications, and warm climates.

1. Highways and Freeways: Used in the construction of high-load highways, major roads, and expressways that experience constant heavy traffic. The stiffness of Class 600 ensures that the roads maintain their structure and resist rutting over time.

2. Industrial Roads: Ideal for industrial zones, ports, logistics hubs, and areas where heavy vehicles, such as trucks and industrial machinery, are in frequent use. Its high rigidity prevents deformation under these demanding conditions.

3. Warm and Hot Climate Regions: Suitable for use in regions with extreme heat, as Class 600 bitumen has excellent resistance to softening and deformation at high temperatures, ensuring the longevity of the pavement structure.

4. Airport Runways and Taxiways: Widely used in airports for the construction of runways, taxiways, and aprons. These areas experience significant pressure from aircraft, and Class 600 provides the necessary durability and resistance to deformation.

5. Heavy-Duty Pavements: Applied in truck stops, bus depots, freight yards, and parking areas for heavy-duty vehicles. Its strength prevents cracking and rutting from the constant pressure and stress caused by braking and turning.

6. High-Stress Traffic Areas: Class 600 bitumen is also used in roundabouts, intersections, and other areas where concentrated traffic stress occurs, requiring a high degree of resistance to wear and deformation.

Bitumen Class 600 is best suited for high-traffic roads, industrial applications, and warm climate regions. Its superior resistance to rutting, deformation, and high temperatures makes it ideal for highways, industrial roads, airports, and other heavy-duty pavements.

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.