Bitumen
Bitumen has become an extremely important component of our world, as it is used in several industries mainly for Waterproofing, sealing and widely used in road construction as a very strong binder. Bitumen is a substance that is produced through the distillation of crude oil and known for its adhesive properties. Through distillation, Bitumen is being deprived from its lighter crude oil components, such as gasoline and diesel, remain with the “heavier” Bitumen behind. It has to be refined several times in order to improve its grade and that substance is responsible for different materials in a myriad of industries. As mentioned, the vast majority of bitumen is used by the construction industry, as a constituent of products used in paving and roofing. At elevated temperatures, Bitumen acts like a viscous liquid and can be mixed with other components and manipulated and formed as required and once it cools down, it becomes an inert solid that is extremely durable and hydrophobic.
Rhine Middle East has fostered strong relationships with leading manufacturers across the world, which allows us to supply premium quality at highly competitive prices. Our strong reputation precede our name when it comes to our trade and supplies of Bitumen.
Penetration Bitumen
Penetration grade bitumen is classified using the penetration property and is the most common types of bitumen used for road construction. It is refinery bitumen that is manufactured at different viscosity, based on its hardness. Penetration grade bitumen is known for its durability and resistance to temperature changes.
Rhine Middle East can supply and guarantees the quality of below Bitumen Penetration Grades according to ASTM.
30 - 40 Grade
Bitumen penetration grade 30/40 is semi-hard penetration grade bitumen using as paving grade bitumen suitable for road construction and repair also for the production of asphalt pavements.
40 - 50 Grade
Bitumen penetration grade 40/50 is semi-hard penetration grade bitumen used as a paving grade bitumen which is suitable for road construction and repair.
Bitumen 40/50 is one of the most used bitumen grades and it’s a basic material for all other bituminous products.
Download: Specifications Grade 40-50
60 - 70 Grade
Bitumen 60/70 is suitable for road construction and for the asphalt pavements with superior properties. This type of bitumen used in the manufacture of hot mix asphalt for bases and wearing courses and the main usage of this product is used in the road in mild regions.
Download: Specifications Grade 60-70
80 - 100 Grade
Bitumen penetration grade 80/100 is semi-hard penetration grade bitumen used as a paving grade bitumen which is suitable for road construction and repair.
Download: Specifications Grade 80-100
85 - 100 Grade
This type of bitumen used in the manufacture of hot mix asphalt for bases and wearing courses and the main usage of this product is used in the spaying and chip application.
Download: Specifications Grade 85-100
Viscosity Grade
Viscosity grades Bitumen are categorized according to Viscosity (degree of fluidity) grading. The higher the grade, the stiffer the Bitumen. In Viscosity Grade, Viscosity tests are conducted at 60 deg.
Rhine Middle East can supply and guarantees the quality of below Bitumen Viscosity Grades according to ASTM.
VG - 10
Viscosity Range: 800 – 1200
Recommended for road constructions in colder regions. It is ideal for spraying and used in production of Bitumen Emulsion.
Download: Specifications VG-10
VG - 20
Viscosity Range: 1600 – 2400
Used in cold regions for Road Constructions.
Download: Specifications VG-20
VG - 30
Viscosity Range: 2400 – 3600
Maximizes asphalt performance in hot regions.
Download: Specifications VG-30
VG - 40
Recommended for areas with high traffic load and suitable for hot regions.
Download: Specifications VG-40
Cutback Bitumen
Cutback Bituman is made by reducing the viscosity of and ordinary bitumen by adding mostly petroleum type solvent. Cutback Bitumen are used because their viscosity is lower than that of neat asphalt and can thus be used in low temperature applications. After a cutback is applied the solvent evaporates away and only the Bitumen is left. A cutback bitumen is said to cure as the petroleum solvent evaporates. Cutback bitumen are typically used as prime coats and tack coats.
Rhine Middle East can supply and guarantees the quality of below Cutback Bitumen Grades according to ASTM.
Rapid Curing
Often called “road oils,” are usually a residual material produced from the fractional distillation of certain crude petroleum. Traditionally any kind of aromatic, naphthenic and paraffinic oils are used. Slow Curing liquid bitumen materials can be prepared by blending bitumen with an oily petroleum fraction.
We can supply: RC – 30, RC – 70, RC – 250, RC – 800
Download: Specifications RC-30 Specifications RC-70 Specifications RC-250 Specifications RC-800
Medium Curing
Medium Curing are a blend of Bitumen with lighter hydrocarbons such as kerosene.
We can supply: MC – 30, MC – 70, MC – 250, MC – 800
Download:Specifications MC-30 Specifications MC-70 Specifications MC-250 Specifications MC-800
Slow Curing
Slow Curing products are prepared with a light, rapidly evaporating diluent such as a naphtha or gasoline.
We can supply: SC – 70, SC- 250, SC-800 & SC – 3000.
Emulsion Bitumen
Bitumen emulsion is a mixture of fine droplets of bitumen and water. But as the bitumen is a petroleum product it doesn’t mix with water and as it is sticky in nature, it doesn’t easily gets disintegrated into fine droplets. To overcome this problem an emulsifier is used. Emulsifier can be defined as a surface-active agent.
Rhine Middle East can supply and guarantees the quality of below Emulsion Bitumen Grades according to ASTM.
Rapid Setting Emulsion (RS)
Rapid setting emulsion sets quickly in contact with aggregates. It is highly used in cheap seals and surface dressing.
Download: Specifications Emulsion RS-1 Specifications Emulsion RS-2
Medium Setting Emulsion (MS)
Usually, medium setting emulsions are used in the premixing of bitumen emulsion and coarse aggregates, such as in open-graded mixes.
Download: Specifications Emulsion MS
Slow Setting Emulsion (SS)
Slow setting emulsion sets very slowly. This type of emulsion can be applied to dense graded aggregates mixes, slurry seals and recycling asphalts.
Download: Specifications Emulsion SS-1 Specifications Emulsion SS-1h
Oxidized Bitumen
Oxidized bitumen is blown from blowing hot air to pure bitumen at the final stage of the purification operation In this process, hot air with a temperature of 200 to 300 degrees Celsius is blown through a perforated tube into a compartment containing bitumen.
As a result of this process, the hydrogen atoms in the bituminous hydrocarbon molecules are combined with air oxygen and the polymerization takes place with the formation of water.
Oxidized bitumen is mainly used for industrial purposes, such as roof insulation, flooring, industrial mastics, pipe coating, and paints.
Rhine Middle East can supply and guarantees the quality of below Oxidized Bitumen Grades according to ASTM.
75/30
It is normally uses in the chemical, fuel, paints, lacquers, varnishes, paper-pulp-board, textile processing, road construction, pavement ,crack seal and repairmen, civil works, roofing, construction industries; sealing and insulating buildings, adhesive, construction materials additive, dust-binding, insulating and impregnating agent, make rubber and plastic products.
85/25
The oxidized bitumen 85/25 products are for paving. also used in asphalt-based paints for corrosion protection of metals, in lining public works structures, adhesives in electrical laminates, base for synthetic turf; typical uses for bitumen 85/25 used also for water-proof application and corrosion resistance for pipe coating, Portland cement pavement, hydraulic applications, paint manufacturing, caulking, mastics, and damp proofing.
85/40
It is mostly uses in the chemical, fuel, paints, lacquers, varnishes, paper-pulp-board, textile processing, road construction, pavement ,crack seal and repairmen, civil works, roofing, construction industries; sealing and insulating buildings, adhesive, construction materials additive, dust-binding, insulating and impregnating agent, make rubber and plastic products.
95/25
The oxidized bitumen 95/25 products are for paving. also used in asphalt-based paints for corrosion protection of metals, in lining public works structures, adhesives in electrical laminates, base for synthetic turf; typical uses for bitumen 95/25 used also for water-proof application and corrosion resistance for pipe coating, Portland cement pavement, hydraulic applications, paint manufacturing, caulking, mastics, and damp proofing.
105/35
Blown bitumen 105/35 uses in the chemical, fuel, lacquers, varnishes, paper-pulp-board, textile processing, road construction, pavement ,paint, crack seal and repairmen, civil works, roofing, construction business ; sealing and insulating buildings, adhesive, construction materials additive, dust-binding, insulating and impregnating agent, make rubber and plastic products. The bitumen 105/35 products are for paving. also used in asphalt-based paints for corrosion protection of metals, in lining public works structures, adhesives in electrical laminates, the base for synthetic turf; typical uses for bitumen 105/35 used also for water-proof application and corrosion resistance for pipe coating, Portland cement pavement, hydraulic applications, paint manufacturing.
115/15
Oxidized bitumen 115/15 is using as raw material for bitumen coat, the chemical, fuel, paints, lacquers, varnishes, paper-pulp-board, textile processing, road construction, ,crack seal and repairmen, civil works, construction industries; pavement, sealing and insulating buildings, insulation and isolation bitumen membrane sheet, adhesive, construction materials additive, dust-binding, coating, insulating and impregnating agent, make rubber and plastic products. bitumen 115/15 products are for paving, roofing; also used in asphalt-based paints for corrosion protection of metals, in lining public works structures, adhesives in electrical laminates, the base for synthetic turf; typical uses for bitumen 115/15 include roofing, pipe coating, hydraulic applications, Most bitumen 115/15 used to produce “mopping-grade” roofing asphalts.
Modified Bitumen
Modified Bitumen (MB) roofing is an asphalt-based, close cousin of the Built-up-Roof (BUR) designed for buildings with low-slope or “flat” roof structures. Modified Bitumen Roofing Systems are designed to withstand harsh exposure to extreme environmental elements.
Modified Bitumen flat roofing is a single-ply system made of asphalt bitumen, modified with polymers, and reinforced with fiberglass and/or polyester. It is assembled in a unique permutation of layers that compound to increase the roof’s effectiveness.
Transport & Packaging
Rhine Middle East relies solely on premium quality, safe and reliable distribution and export of bitumen to local and worldwide markets. We ensure that the quality of the products is at its highest, along with its package and transportation methods.
Our packaging options includes:
- Bulk with tanker vessels
- Bitutainers
- Flexi Tank
- New Steel Drum
- Jumbo Bags
We can offer warehouse facilities for storage if required.
For more information about our available grades and specifications, please contact us directly by email at Info@rhineme.com