General description of cutback asphalt SC-30
Cutback bitumen SC30 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.
Uses of cut back asphalt SC 30
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 SC30 consist of initial incorporation of asphalt into the surface of non-asphalt based course preparatory to any superimposed treatment of construction .The cutback asphalt SC30 applying to waterproofing of surfaces, plug capillary voids, coat and bond loose mineral particles.
Packing of cutback bitumen SC30
Packing of cutback bitumen SC30 is in new thick steel drum on pallet to prevent any leak inside of container also bulk in bitutainers and tanker.
Guaranty/warranty of cutback asphalt SC30
Gold Bitumen guaranty the quality of cutback SC30 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 SC30
PROPERTIES | MIN | MAX | TEST METHOD | |
KINEMALIC 1 VISCOSITY AT 60°C, EST | 30 | 60 | ASTM D2170 | |
FLASH POINT (TAG OPEN-CUP),°C | 65 | – | ASTM D1310 | |
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DISTILLATE, PERCENT BY VOLUME OF TOTAL 360°C | ||||
TO 190°C | – | – | ASTM D402 | |
TO 225°C | – | – | ASTM D402 | |
TO 260°C | – | – | ASTM D402 | |
TO 316°C | 10 | 30 | ASTM D402 | |
RESIDUE FROM DISTILLATION TO 60°C: 250 5000 | ||||
TEST ON RESIDUE FROM DISTILLATION PENETRATION AT | 50 | – | ||
DUCTILITY 3 AT 25°C, CM | 100 | – | ASTM D402 / ASTM D113 | |
SOLUBILITY IN TRICHLOROETHYLENE, PERCENT MASS | 100 | – | ASTM D402 / ASTM D2024 | |
WATER, PERCENT VOLUME | – | 0.2 | ASTM D95 | |
FAQ
Frequently asked questions from buyers about Bitumen SC-30:
Q1: What are the main applications of Bitumen SC-30?
A1: SC-30 is mainly used for road mixing, prime coats, and surface treatments where slow curing allows deeper penetration and stronger binding.
Q2: What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ)?
A2: MOQ typically starts from 100 MT (≈ 500 drums). Smaller trial shipments can be arranged depending on buyer’s project requirements.
Q3: What packaging options are available?
A3: Bitumen SC-30 is supplied in 200 L steel drums, 25 kg pails, jumbo bags, or in bulk shipments (bitutainers/tankers). All SGS certified and export-ready.
Q4: Do you provide certificates and quality assurance?
A4: Yes. Each shipment includes COA, MSDS, ASTM compliance. Third-party inspections (SGS, BV, GeoChem) can be arranged before shipment if required.
Q5: What are the delivery and payment terms?
A5: Standard delivery is within 7–14 days after order confirmation. Payment accepted via TT (Telegraphic Transfer) or LC (Letter of Credit), negotiable for bulk contracts.