INTRODUCTION
As a leading bitumen supplier in the UAE, Raha Oil produces and exports Bitumen 70/100 to meet the demands of road construction, surface treatments, and asphalt production worldwide. Sourced from Jebel Ali and refined to European Standard EN 12591, this semi-hard penetration grade offers reliable flexibility for a wide range of paving applications and moderate-to-warm climates. Whether you need bulk vessel shipments, jumbo bags, or drums for smaller projects, Raha Oil delivers consistent, ISO 9001-certified Bitumen 70/100 backed by international inspection at every stage of loading.
BITUMEN PENETRATION 70/100
Bitumen 70/100 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 70/100 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 70/100 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.
PROPERTIES OF ASPHALT 70/100
Penetration grade Bitumen 70/100 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 70 and 100 (0.1 mm) and a softening point between 42°C and 52°C.
Bitumen 70/100 has a thermoplastic property similar to synthetic resin — softening when heated and hardening when cooled. Penetration grade bitumens are classified through penetration and softening point testing, and their temperature-stiffness relationship depends on the source crude oil and refining method. Bitumen 70/100 is well-suited as a paving-grade bitumen for road construction and repair, as well as asphalt pavement production.
BITUMEN 70/100 VS. OTHER PENETRATION GRADES
Bitumen 70/100 is softer than mid-range grades like 50/70 or 60/70, offering greater flexibility and better resistance to low-temperature cracking. Compared to even softer grades such as 100/150 or 200/300, it retains more resistance to deformation under heavy traffic and warm conditions, making it a practical middle-ground choice.
This balance makes Bitumen 70/100 a common choice for surface treatments, tack coats, and as a base material for asphalt emulsions, where moderate flexibility is more valuable than maximum stiffness.
CLIMATE AND REGIONAL SUITABILITY
Bitumen 70/100 performs well across moderate and moderately cold climates, where its flexibility helps prevent cracking during temperature swings while still offering reasonable resistance to rutting under normal traffic loads. It is a common choice for regions that experience more variable weather than areas suited to harder grades like 30/45 or 20/30.
Raha Oil supplies Bitumen 70/100 to markets worldwide, where its balanced performance profile suits a broad range of infrastructure projects and climate conditions.
COMMON APPLICATIONS BEYOND ROAD PAVING
Beyond standard road construction, Bitumen 70/100 is frequently used as the base material for asphalt emulsions and as a component in polymer modified binder (PMB) production, where its penetration characteristics provide a reliable starting point for further modification. It is also commonly specified for single, double, and Cape seal surface treatments, as well as tack coats used to bond pavement layers.
THE 4 MAJOR TESTS OF BITUMEN 70/100
- 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 70/100 means the penetration value falls between 70 and 100. 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 70/100
RAHA Oil guarantees the quality of Bitumen Penetration 70/100 through international inspection arrangements that verify quality and quantity during vessel loading, alongside internal QC batch testing before shipment. Bitumen Grade 70/100 is produced in compliance with International and European Standard DIN EN 12591, meeting all specified requirements.
WHY CHOOSE RAHA OIL FOR BITUMEN 70/100
RAHA Oil supplies Bitumen 70/100 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 70/100 supply.
PACKING OF BITUMEN GRADE 70/100
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 70/100 is commonly packed in new steel drums (150, 180, and 220 kg barrels), Jumbo Bags, or 300 kg Bitubags.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS - FAQ
Bitumen 70/100 is a semi-hard penetration grade used mainly in road construction, hot mix asphalt, single/double/Cape seals, tack coats, and as the base bitumen for emulsions and polymer modified binders.
Bitumen 70/100 has a penetration value of 70–100 (0.1 mm) and a softening point of 42–52°C, as confirmed by EN 1426 and EN 1427 testing.
Yes. Bitumen 70/100 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 70/100 in new steel drums (150–220 kg), 1 MT and 500 kg jumbo bags, 300 kg Bitubags, and bulk/tanker loads.
Bitumen 70/100 — Technical Data Sheet
EN 12591 Standard| Property | Test Method | Unit | Specification | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penetration – 25°C, 100g, 5s | EN 1426 | 0.1 mm | 70–100 | |
| Softening Point (Ring & Ball) | EN 1427 | °C | 42–52 | |
| Dynamic Viscosity @ 135°C | EN 12595 | Pa·s | 0.15–0.4 | |
| Solubility in Xylene | EN 12592 | % | 99 min | |
| Flash Point (Cleveland Open) | EN 22592 | °C | 225 min | |
| Resistance to Hardening (RTFOT) | ||||
| Change in Mass (m/m) | EN 12607-1 | % | 0.8 max | |
| Retained Penetration (% of original) | EN 1426 | % | 46 min | |
| Increase in Softening Point | EN 1427 | °C | 9 max | |
GET BITUMEN 70/100 EXPORT QUOTE
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