INTRODUCTION
As a leading bitumen supplier in the UAE, Raha Oil produces and exports Bitumen 100/150 to meet the demands of road construction and asphalt production in regions with cooler climates and lower-traffic applications. Sourced from Jebel Ali and refined to European Standard EN 12591, this soft penetration grade offers excellent flexibility and resistance to low-temperature cracking. Whether you need bulk vessel shipments, jumbo bags, or drums for smaller projects, Raha Oil delivers consistent, ISO 9001-certified Bitumen 100/150 backed by international inspection at every stage of loading.
BITUMEN PENETRATION 100/150
Bitumen 100/150 is a standard penetration grade bitumen, commonly used as a paving grade binder for road construction and the production of high-performance asphalt pavements. This grade is primarily used in hot mix asphalt for bases and wearing courses.
Penetration Bitumen supplied by Raha Oil is petroleum-grade bitumen, manufactured through fractional and vacuum distillation of crude oil, using vacuum residue (short residue) feedstock. Penetration grade bitumens are classified through penetration and softening point testing, with the designation based on penetration range alone. Like other penetration grades, Bitumen 100/150 has a thermoplastic property — softening at high temperatures and hardening at lower temperatures. This temperature-viscosity relationship is essential for determining performance parameters such as adhesion, rheology, durability, and application temperature.
Bitumen Penetration 100/150 is manufactured with carefully selected crude oils through production processes certified to EN ISO 9001 quality management standards. Consistent quality is maintained through meticulous raw material selection, careful processing, and additional comprehensive testing, ensuring reliable performance in asphalt mixing plants. For more product information or to place an order, please contact our Sales team.
PROPERTIES OF ASPHALT 100/150
Penetration grade Bitumen 100/150 supplied by Raha Oil is pure petroleum-grade bitumen, manufactured from vacuum bottom residue through controlled processing with hot air. It has a penetration value between 100 and 150 (0.1 mm) and a softening point between 39°C and 47°C.
Bitumen 100/150 is a thermoplastic material that softens gradually as it is heated and hardens as it is cooled. This temperature-viscosity relationship is essential for determining its performance parameters and application temperatures. Unlike modified binders, Bitumen 100/150 behaves as a Newtonian fluid at high in-service temperatures, which allows a predictable temperature-viscosity relationship to be established.
BITUMEN 100/150 VS. OTHER PENETRATION GRADES
Bitumen 100/150 is one of the softer penetration grades, offering greater flexibility than mid-range grades like 50/70 or 70/100. Compared to even softer grades such as 200/300, it retains more resistance to deformation, making it a practical option where some flexibility is needed without going to the extreme softness used mainly in emulsions and cold-climate applications.
This positions Bitumen 100/150 as a strong choice for regions with cold winters or significant temperature swings, where harder grades would be prone to cracking.
CLIMATE AND REGIONAL SUITABILITY
Bitumen 100/150 performs best in cooler climates and regions with significant seasonal temperature variation, where its flexibility helps prevent low-temperature cracking. It is less suited to hot climates or very heavy traffic loads, where harder grades like 40/60 or 50/70 provide better resistance to rutting.
Raha Oil supplies Bitumen 100/150 to markets worldwide, supporting infrastructure projects in regions where flexibility and cold-weather performance are priorities.
COMMON APPLICATIONS BEYOND ROAD PAVING
Beyond standard road construction, Bitumen 100/150 is often used as a base material for asphalt emulsions and in surface treatments requiring greater flexibility. Its lower stiffness also makes it suitable for pavement maintenance and repair work in cold-climate regions, where harder grades risk premature cracking.
THE 4 MAJOR TESTS OF BITUMEN 100/150
- Penetration Test: Measures the hardness or softness of bitumen by the depth, in tenths of a millimeter, that a standard loaded needle penetrates vertically in 5 seconds under standard test conditions. A grade of 100/150 means the penetration value falls between 100 and 150. In hot climates, a lower penetration grade is generally preferred.
- Softening Point Test: Identifies the temperature at which bitumen reaches a specified degree of softening, measured using the Ring and Ball apparatus. Temperature is recorded when the softened bitumen touches a metal plate at a specified distance below. A higher softening point generally indicates lower temperature susceptibility, which is preferred in hot climates.
- Ductility Test: Measures bitumen’s ability to undergo deformation or elongation without breaking, expressed as the distance in centimeters a standard sample can be stretched.
- Viscosity Test: Measures bitumen’s resistance to flow at application temperature. This property significantly influences the strength of paving mixes both low and high viscosity during compaction or mixing can reduce mix stability.
GUARANTY AND SAFETY OF BITUMEN 100/150
RAHA Oil guarantees the quality of Bitumen Penetration Grade 100/150 through international inspection arrangements that verify quality and quantity during vessel loading, alongside internal QC batch testing before shipment. The Bitumen Grade 100/150 is produced in compliance with International and European Standard DIN EN 12591, meeting all specified requirements.
PACKING OF BITUMEN GRADE 100/150
Bitumen packaging is a real concern, especially for export shipments — proper packaging guarantees safer delivery of the cargo. Packaging options vary depending on tonnage, type, and grade, since different bitumen grades have different levels of stiffness and viscosity. Bitumen 100/150 is commonly packed in new steel drums (150, 180, and 220 kg barrels), Jumbo Bags, or 300 kg Bitubags.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS - FAQ
Bitumen 100/150 is a soft penetration grade used mainly in road construction and hot mix asphalt for bases and wearing courses, offering good flexibility at lower temperatures.
Bitumen 100/150 has a penetration value of 100–150 (0.1 mm) and a softening point of 39–47°C, as confirmed by EN 1426 and EN 1427 testing.
Yes. Bitumen 100/150 is manufactured under production processes certified to EN ISO 9001 quality management standards, with consistent quality maintained through raw material selection and comprehensive testing.
Raha Oil supplies Bitumen 100/150 in new steel drums (150–220 kg), jumbo bags, Bitubags, and bulk/tanker loads.
Bitumen 100/150 — Technical Data Sheet
EN 12591 Standard| Property | Test Method | Unit | Specification | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penetration – 25°C, 100g, 5s | EN 1426 | 0.1 mm | 100–150 | |
| Softening Point (Ring & Ball) | EN 1427 | °C | 39–47 | |
| Kinematic Viscosity @ 135°C | EN 12595 | mm²/s | 175 min | |
| Solubility in Xylene | EN 12592 | % | 99 min | |
| Flash Point (Cleveland Open) | EN 22592 | °C | 230 min | |
| Resistance to Hardening at 163°C | ||||
| Change in Mass (m/m) | EN 12607-1 | % | 0.8 max | |
| Retained Penetration (% of original) | EN 1426 | % | 43 min | |
| Increase in Softening Point | EN 1427 | °C | 10 max | |
WHY CHOOSE RAHA OIL FOR BITUMEN 100/150
Raha Oil supplies Bitumen 100/150 from Jebel Ali, UAE, manufactured under production processes certified to EN ISO 9001 quality management standards. Quality is further verified through international inspection during vessel loading and internal QC batch testing before every shipment.
With flexible packing — from 150 kg drums to full bulk vessel loads — and a global export track record, Raha Oil supports both trial orders and large-scale infrastructure projects requiring reliable Bitumen 100/150 supply.
GET BITUMEN 100/150 EXPORT QUOTE
Looking for a reliable Bitumen 100/150 supplier in UAE?
RAHA Oil provides competitive FOB and CFR export prices for Bitumen 100/150 with worldwide shipment support from Jebel Ali ports.
- Steel Drum Packing
- Jumbo Bag Packing
- Bitutainer Shipment
- Bulk Vessel Supply
- SGS Inspection Available
- Worldwide Export Support
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