bitumen MC-800
General information of cutback bitumen MC-800
Cutback bitumen MC-800 is dissolved of bitumen in solvents of kerosene. In many countries, kerosene and other volatile petroleum-derived products are added as a cutter or cutback agent to bitumen to reduce (or cutback) the viscosity of the bitumen. The mixture obtained may be called cutback bitumen.
The reduction in viscosity of the bitumen aids the construction of seal coats in road pavements as the softened mixture wets the chips more easily. The cutback agent evaporates from the seal coat, the cutback agent becoming a negligible component of the seal coat a few months after application. If significant amounts of the cutback agent remain in the seal coat an unwanted long-term softening effect may result.
Our Cutback Bitumen MC-800 complies with cutback petroleum asphalts of the Medium-Curing type for use in the construction and treatment of pavements as per ASTM D2028-97 reapproved in 2004. Cutback Grade Bitumen is normally used in spraying and in some mixing applications. Cutback Bitumen is penetration grade bitumen blended with a solvent such as kerosene, white spirit, gasoline, and naphtha, controlling the curing time. Cut back petroleum asphalts of the rapid curing type supplied by Gold Bitumen Co are petroleum grade bitumen manufactured from the fractional / vacuum distillation of crude oil blended with a solvent. Bitumen supplied by Gold Bitumen Co is produced from the vacuum residue (short residue) feedstock. Penetration Grade bitumens are specified by the penetration and softening point test. The designation is by penetration range only. The penetration grade bitumens have a thermoplastic property which causes the material to soften at high temperatures and to harden at lower temperatures. This unique temperature/ viscosity relationship is important when determining the performance parameters such as the adhesion, rheology, durability, and application temperatures of bitumen. The cutback bitumen (Asphalts) supplied by Gold Bitumen are blended from petroleum grade bitumen as stated herein.
Bitumen MC800 for road construction
This type of liquid bitumen mc800 is used in road operations for surfacing and pavement. Medium-Curing (MC) bitumen is achieved from solving pure bitumen into kerosene. Cutback bitumen is classified based on viscosity grade. MC cutbacks are prepared by solving bitumen in kerosene which evaporates more slowly than gasoline.
Cutback bitumen MC800 consist of initial incorporation of asphalt into the surface of non-asphalt based course preparatory to any superimposed treatment of construction.
The cutback asphalt MC800 applying to waterproofing of surfaces, plug capillary voids, coat and bond loose mineral particles.
Packing of bitumen MC800
Packing of cutback bitumen MC800 is in new thick steel drum on pallet to prevent any leak inside of container also bulk in bitutainer and tanker.
Uses of cutback bitumen MC-800
Current common uses are in penetrating prime coats and in producing patching or stockpile mixtures. Cutback asphalt used in mixing with aggregate will usually contain an adhesion agent to assist in the coating of the aggregate surface.
Cutback agents are used to lower the viscosity of bitumen when it is applied as a primer to the surface of a road pavement aggregate base course or substrate. Kerosene is used as a bitumen cutback agent at different concentrations according to local conditions and requirements.
The cutback bitumen is ideal for prime coat and cold applied because of easy uses and no need to thinning and heating.
Cutback bitumen MC-800 consist of initial incorporation of asphalt into the surface of non-asphalt based course preparatory to any superimposed treatment of construction.
The cutback asphalt MC800 applying to waterproofing of surfaces, plug capillary voids, coat and bond loose mineral particles.
Packing of cutback bitumen MC-800
Packing of cutback bitumen MC-800 is in the new thick steel drum on the pallet to prevent any leak inside of container also bulk in bitutainer and tanker.
Safety of cutback bitumen MC-800
Refer to Safety Data sheets before use.
Transport, use and store at the lowest temperature possible.
Eliminate all potential ignition sources during application.
Avoid breathing vapors. Avoid contact with skin.
Always wear appropriate PPE including heat protection when used hot.
DO NOT allow product or washings to enter stormwater or sewer systems
Guaranty/warranty of cutback asphalt MC800
Gold Bitumen guaranty the quality of cutback MC800 with arrangement of international inspector to check quality and quantity of the bitumen on each shipment during the loading to vessel and controlling the production by QC team via batch test report before shipping. Gold Bitumen guaranty the quality to meet with ASTM/EN 15322:2009
Analysis of bitumen MC800
Properties | Min | Max | Test Method | |
Kinemalic 1 viscosity at 60°C, eSt | 800 | 1600 | ASTM D2170 | |
60 | – | ASTM D1310 | ||
Distillate test 2 : |
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Distillate, percent by Volume of total 360°C | ||||
To 190°C | – | 15 | ASTM D402 | |
To 225°C | 20 | 60 | ASTM D402 | |
To 260°C | 50 | 90 | ASTM D402 | |
To 316°C | 80 | 90 | ASTM D402 | |
Residue from distillation to 360°C: | ||||
Test on residue from distillation Penetration at | 50 | – | ||
Ductility 3 at 25°C, cm | 120 | 250 | ASTM D402 / ASTM D113 | |
Solubility in trichloroethylene, percent mass | 100 | – | ASTM D402 / ASTM D2024 | |
Water, percent volume | – | 0.2 | ASTM D95 | |