Cutback Bitumen RC-3000
RC-3000 is a rapid curing cutback bitumen that contains 80% bitumen, is black in color and is manufactured strictly as per ASTM D 2028M standard.
Typical Properties
| Properties |
Min |
Max |
Test Method |
| Kinematic viscosity at 60°C [140°F], mm2/s |
3000 |
6000 |
ASTM D2170 |
| Flash Point (Tag open-cup), °C [°F] |
27+[80+] |
- |
ASTM D3143 |
|
Distillation test:
Distillate, volume percent of total distillate to 360°C [680°F]:
|
| to 190°C [374°F] |
- |
- |
ASTM D402 |
| To 225°C [437°F] |
- |
- |
ASTM D402 |
| To 260°C [500°F] |
25 |
- |
ASTM D402 |
| To 316°C [600°F] |
70 |
- |
ASTM D402 |
| Residue from distillation to 360°C [680°F],
percent volume by difference |
80 |
- |
ASTM D402 |
|
Tests on residue from distillation:
|
| Penetration at 25°C |
80 |
120 |
ASTM D5 |
| Ductility at 25°C [77°F], cm |
100 |
- |
ASTM D113 |
| Solubility in trichloroethylene, % |
99.0 |
- |
ASTM D2042 |
| Water, % |
- |
0.2 |
ASTM D95 |
Bitumen-aggregate mixtures
Mixed-in-place (road mix):
-
Pavement base and surfaces with open-graded aggregate
Bitumen-aggregate applications
Surface treatments:
-
Single surface treatment
-
Multiple surface treatment
Penetration macadam
Availablity
RC-3000 is available in:
-
Bulk as IBC Tank, Flexi Tank
-
Reconditioned steel drums 220 lit., Net Weight: 191 ± 3 Kg
-
New steel drums 220 lit., Net Weight: 191 ± 3 Kg