PG 64-16 Bitumen

Performance Grade (PG) bitumen PG 64-16 is an asphalt binder formulated to perform under specific temperature conditions. It is categorized within the Superpave Performance Grading (PG) system, which ensures that the binder provides resistance to both high-temperature rutting and low-temperature cracking.

Appearance: Black solid or a viscous liquid
Standards: AASHTO M 320-16
HS Code: 27132000

Package: Bitumen are packed in

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

Performance Grade PG 64-16 Bitumen - Technical Specifications

Properties	Units	Limits	Test Methods
Average 7-day maximum pavement design temperature	°C	<64
Minimum pavement design temperature^a	°C	>16
Original Binder
Flash Point	°C	Min. 230	AASHTO T48
Viscosity^b @135°C	Pa.s	Max. 3.0	AASHTO T316
Dynamic Shear^c , G*/sin δ^d at 64°C at 10rad/s	kPa	Min. 1.0	AASHTO T315
Residual Binder from Rolling Thin-Film Test (AASHTO T240 / ASTM D2872)
Mass change^e	%Wt	Max. 1.0	AASHTO T240
Dynamic Shear, G*/sin δ^d at 64°C at 10rad/s	kPa	Min. 2.2	AASHTO T315
Pressure Aging Vessel Residue (PAV)
PAV Temperature	°C	100	AASHTO R28
Dynamic Shear, G*.sin δ^d at 28°C at 10rad/s	kPa	Max. 5000	AASHTO T315
Creep Stiffness^f at -6°C			AASHTO T313
- S value	Mpa	Max. 300
- M value (slope)		Min. 0.30
Direct Tension^f at, -6°C			AASHTO T314
- Failure strain, test temp @ 1.0 mm/min	%	Min. 1.0
Notes a - Pavement temperatures are estimated from air temperatures using an algorithm contained in the LTPP Bind program, may be provided by the specifying agency, or by following the procedures as outlined in M323 and R35. b - This requirement may be waived at the discretion of the specifying agency if the supplier warrants that the asphalt binder can be adequately pumped and mixed at temperatures that meet all applicable safety standards. c - For quality control of unmodified asphalt binder production, measurement of the viscosity of the original asphalt binder may be used to supplement dynamic shear measurements of G/sinδ at test temperatures where the asphalt is a Newtonian fluid. d - G/sin? = high temperature stiffness and G* sinδ = intermediate temperature stiffness. e - The mass change shall be less than 1.00 percent for either a positive (mass gain) or a negative (mass loss) change. f - If the creep stiffness is below 300 MPa, the direct tension test is not required. If the creep stiffness is between 300 and 600 MPa, the direct tension failure strain requirement can be used in lieu of the creep stiffness requirement. The m-value requirement must be satisfied in both cases.

Main Applications Of Performance Grade PG 64-16 Bitumen

PG 64-16 bitumen offers a good balance of resistance to rutting in hot weather and cracking in colder temperatures down to -16°C. It is ideal for moderate climates and is widely used in

Highways and Urban Roads: Used in urban streets, highways, and rural roads that experience moderate climates. Ensures stability against rutting during warm seasons and resists cracking during mild winter conditions.
Parking Lots and Driveways: Ideal for commercial parking areas, driveways, and access roads where moderate traffic loads are expected. Provides durability under regular vehicle movement without deformation.
Industrial Zones and Service Roads: Applied in industrial areas where occasional heavy vehicles are present, but traffic frequency remains moderate. Ensures the pavement can handle thermal stress from temperature fluctuations.
Bridges, Flyovers, and Elevated Structures: Used on bridge decks, overpasses, and flyovers to prevent cracking from both traffic stress and temperature changes.
Airport Runways and Taxiways (Light Duty): Suitable for airport taxiways and light-duty runways, where it offers moderate resistance to deformation under aircraft loads.
Pavement Rehabilitation and Overlays: Commonly used in asphalt overlays for pavement rehabilitation projects, improving the performance of older roads and preventing further deterioration.

Various Packing Method for PG 64-16 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:

PG 64-16 Bitumen

Performance Grade PG 64-16 Bitumen - Technical Specifications

Main Applications Of Performance Grade PG 64-16 Bitumen

Various Packing Method for PG 64-16 Bitumen

Drum Packing

Jumbo Packing

Tank Container