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The highest quality UAE Bitumen 60/70 is produced from vacuum bottom (VB) using a continuous heating and air-blowing system. This advanced closed-loop process ensures:
Less production loss
Consistent penetration and softening point
Superior stability and homogeneity
Full compliance with TFOT (Thin Film Oven Test) standards
Only continuous production can reliably pass TFOT, which is essential for asphalt durability and aging resistance.
Typical Use:
80% used in road construction (asphalt mixing)
20% used in waterproofing, construction chemicals, and industrial applications
The second quality is also produced from vacuum bottom; however, this is a batch production method, where each batch is heated, processed, discharged, and restarted.
Limitations of this type:
Lower uniformity between batches
Not suitable for projects requiring precise specifications
Does not pass TFOT, which is critical for aging stability in asphalt
This grade is mainly used in budget-sensitive or low-traffic applications.
The third quality is produced by blending two or three different grades of soft, medium, or hard bitumen to reach a 60/70 penetration range.
Characteristics:
Higher wax content
Higher viscosity
Less consistency compared to continuous or batch VB production
Not recommended for high-quality asphalt roads
Used mostly in low-quality waterproofing, non-structural projects, and markets where price is the main factor.
110 drums per 20ft container
Each drum: 185 kg net / 195 kg gross
Other drum sizes available: 120 / 145 / 150 kg
Packing size: 800–1200 kg per bag
Suitable for 20ft and 40ft containers
Easy to handle with forklifts and reduces packaging waste
80 polycubes per 20ft container
24 tons per container
No bitumen loss during melting
Most competitive transport cost
Highly recommended for export markets
Bitumen remains liquid for up to 7 days without reheating
If the product gets cold, the tanker has a built-in heating coil where flame is injected to re-melt the bitumen
Ideal for neighboring countries (local or regional delivery)
Not economical for long-distance destinations
We can supply bulk bitumen through:
Our own vessels, or
Customer-provided vessels
Capacity:
Minimum: 1,000 tons
Maximum: 36,000 tons
Bulk is the most cost-effective option for clients who have storage tanks at the destination port.
If storage tanks are not available, buyers often arrange multiple truck tankers.
To process your order, we require:
Quantity
Grade (e.g., 60/70, 80/100, VG30, etc.)
Packing type (drum / jumbo bag / polycube / bulk)
Destination port
Preferred payment terms
LC
TT
CAD (Cash Against Documents)
We export approximately 1,000 tons per day in containers, and during peak construction season (China, India, Africa), capacity increases significantly:
1,000 tons/day drum or jumbo container supply
1,000 tons/day in truck tankers
3,000 tons/day bulk pumping to vessels
Annual export capacity: 500,000 tons of bituminous products.
Minimum order quantity: One 20ft container (≈20 tons)
We provide free 1 kg tin samples of Bitumen 60/70 for laboratory testing.
Courier charges are paid by the customer
After placing an order, the courier cost is refunded
Bitumen 60/70 pricing is directly related to Fuel Oil
Bitumen price ≈ ⅔ of Fuel Oil price
Plus refinery margin and logistics cost
Cheapest origin:
due to high supply and competition with neighbors (Iraq, Bahrain)
Most expensive origin:
Shell, due to high quality, global contracts, and their own vessel operations
Other origins we supply:
Turkmenistan
Malaysia
Singapore
Thailand
Greece
Italy
Egypt
UAE
Korea
Oman
Azerbaijan
Kazakhstan
Most shipments are loaded from Jebel Ali Port (Dubai).
Price validity:
Usually 48 hours, due to frequent market fluctuations
15 years experience in exporting bitumen to 110+ countries
Strong banking facilities and credit lines
Guaranteed consistent quality, regardless of quantity
Professional multilingual sales team
Ability to work with multiple payment terms
Expertise in multimodal logistics (container, tanker, vessel, rail)
Global offices:
UAE – Dubai
Turkey – Ankara
China – Beijing
Hong Kong
Canada – Montreal
Philippines – Manila
Malaysia – Kuala Lumpur
We are active members of:
Argus Asphalt
International Bitumen Export Syndicates
Middle East Oil & Asphalt Exhibitions
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| Test | Specification | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Specific Gravity @25°C | 1.01–1.06 | D-70 |
| Penetration @25°C | 60–70 | D-5 |
| Softening Point | 48–52°C | D-36 |
| Ductility @25°C | ≥100 cm | D-113 |
| Loss on Heating | ≤0.2% | D-6 |
| Drop in Penetration after Heating | ≤20% | D-6/D-5 |
| Flash Point | ≥250°C | D-92 |
| Solubility in CS2 | ≥99.5% | D-4 |
| Spot Test | Negative | AASHTO T102 |
| Test | Specification |
|---|---|
| Same as above except: | |
| Ductility | 90–95 cm |
| Solubility | ≥95% |
| Spot Test | Negative |
| Test | Specification |
|---|---|
| Ductility | ≥80 cm |
| Solubility | ≥90% |
| Spot Test | Positive |
Bitumen 60/70 is a penetration-grade paving bitumen widely used in road construction. The number 60/70 refers to its penetration range (in 0.1 mm), meaning the hardness of the bitumen. It is the most commonly used grade for asphalt pavements.
The penetration value indicates how deep a standard needle penetrates the bitumen sample at controlled conditions.
60–70 (0.1 mm) penetration = medium-hard bitumen
Ideal for hot climates and high traffic roads
Bitumen 60/70 is used for:
Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) production
Highway and expressway surfacing
Runways and taxiways
Binder and wearing courses
Asphalt concrete production
General road maintenance and patching
Because it offers the best balance of:
Hardness vs. flexibility
Excellent durability
Good temperature resistance
Strong adhesion to aggregates
Suitable performance in tropical and moderate climates
It is derived from straight-run vacuum bottom of crude oil and refined to meet penetration-grade specifications under ASTM or EN standards.
Typical values:
Penetration: 60–70 dmm
Softening point: 48–56°C
Ductility: ≥ 100 cm
Specific gravity: ~1.01
Flash point: ≥ 230°C
Bitumen 60/70 is available in:
New steel drums (185–200 kg net)
Jumbo bags (1 ton)
Bulk bitumen (bitutainers or tankers)
Poly bags / carton blocks (upon request)
Yes. Its hardness makes it highly suitable for hot and tropical regions, preventing rutting, bleeding, and deformation under traffic load.
It can be used, but in extremely cold climates a softer grade (80/100 or 100/120) is preferred to avoid cracking.
It meets:
ASTM D946 (penetration-grade bitumen)
AASHTO M20
EN 12591 (Paving Bitumen)
Quality is verified by SGS, Intertek, or local refinery QC labs.
60/70 is harder → used in hot climates and heavy traffic roads
80/100 is softer → used in colder climates or lighter traffic areas
At 135°C, viscosity typically ranges between 300–500 cSt depending on refinery origin.
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. If in drums, stack safely and avoid corrosion through moisture.