Bitumen Penetration 80/100 – Semi-Hard Paving Grade Bitumen Supplier

FOB Iskenderun (Turkey) & FOB Jebel Ali (UAE) — ASTM D946 / AASHTO M20 compliant — Drum, Jumbo Bag & Bulk export

Reviewed by the Zumrut International Kimya Technical Export Team · Updated 2026

Bitumen Penetration 80/100 is a semi-hard, standard penetration grade bitumen produced by Zumrut International Kimya from the vacuum residue (short residue) of fractional/vacuum-distilled crude oil. It is the grade most commonly specified as Paving Grade Bitumen for road construction, hot mix asphalt (HMA) bases and wearing courses, and general-purpose asphalt work where a softer, more workable binder is required. Zumrut supplies Bitumen 80/100 to customers across Africa, Asia and the Middle East from its Iskenderun (Turkey) and Jebel Ali (UAE) export terminals, with full batch test reports, ASTM D946/AASHTO M20 compliance, and flexible packing from drums to bulk tanker/vessel loading.

Bitumen 80/100 Description

Bitumen 80/100 is a petroleum-grade paving bitumen defined by its penetration value — the depth, in tenths of a millimetre, that a standard 100g needle penetrates the sample in 5 seconds at 25°C. A range of 80–100 makes it noticeably softer and more flexible than the 60/70 grade, giving it a thermoplastic behaviour that softens at high temperatures and hardens at low temperatures — a property that governs its adhesion, rheology, durability and application temperature in the field.

Because it is softer than 60/70, Bitumen 80/100 is typically selected for cooler climates and lower-traffic roads, where flexibility to absorb thermal contraction matters more than resistance to rutting under heavy, high-speed traffic. It remains one of the most widely traded penetration grades worldwide and is a base material for many other bituminous products. For a side-by-side comparison with the harder grade, see our Bitumen 60/70 vs 80/100 guide.

Bitumen Penetration 80/100 Specifications

Property	Test Method	Unit	Specification
Specific gravity @ 25°C	ASTM D70	Kg/cm³	1.01 / 1.06
Penetration @ 25°C	ASTM D5	mm/10	80 / 100
Softening point	ASTM D36	°C	42 / 50
Ductility @ 25°C	ASTM D113	cm	100 min
Loss on heating (wt)	ASTM D6	wt %	0.2 max
Drop in penetration after heating	ASTM D5–D6	%	20 max
Flash point	ASTM D92	°C	250 min
Solubility in CS₂ (wt)	ASTM D4	wt %	99.5 min
Spot test	AASHTO T102	—	Negative

Meets international standards including ASTM D946/D946M and AASHTO M20 for paving grade bitumen. Every batch is tested for penetration, softening point, ductility and solubility before dispatch, with certificates of analysis issued on request.

Bitumen 80/100 Applications

Road Construction Surface (wearing), intermediate (binder) and base layers of pavement structures, in both hot mix asphalt (HMA) and warm mix asphalt (WMA).	Patching & Maintenance Pothole repair, crack sealing and surface dressing to renew wearing courses and restore skid resistance.	Bituminous Macadam Layered aggregate-bitumen mixtures used to build up flexible pavement structures.
Airports & Bridge Decks Runway and taxiway surfacing, plus construction and resurfacing of bridge decks needing weather resistance.	Rural & Urban Roads Long-lasting, cost-effective pavement solution for both low-traffic rural roads and city streets.	Industrial & Commercial Parking lots, yards and industrial pavements where moderate load-bearing and flexibility are required.

Packing & Loading Options

Packing	Loading Capacity
1 MT Jumbo Bag with steel cage & pallet	20 MT in 20 ft container
1 MT Jumbo Bag without cage & pallet	20 MT in 40 ft container
1,300 kg Jumbo Bag	26 MT in 40 ft container
180 kg new steel drum	110 drums in 20 ft container
375 kg Bitubag	24 MT in 20 ft container
Bulk in vessel	2,000–20,000 MT bitumen carrier
Bulk in flexitank	20 MT per flexi bag
Bulk in tanker truck	25 MT per truck tanker

Why Import Bitumen 80/100 from Zumrut

Handling, Storage & Safety

Bitumen 80/100 should be stored in well-ventilated, insulated tanks equipped with heating systems to keep the material workable, away from open flames and sparks. Personnel handling hot bitumen should wear protective clothing — gloves, long sleeves and face protection — as direct skin contact at application temperature can cause severe burns. Transport is carried out in insulated, heated tankers equipped with spill-response kits, and spilled material must be contained with absorbents and disposed of per local environmental regulations rather than released into waterways or drains.

HS Code of Bitumen 80/100

Bitumen Penetration 80/100 is classified under HS Code 2713.20 — Chapter 27 (Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation), Heading 2713 (Petroleum coke, petroleum bitumen and other residues of petroleum oils), Subheading 2713.20 (Petroleum bitumen). This code covers penetration grades 40/50, 60/70 and 80/100 alike; some destination countries apply an extended 8- or 10-digit national tariff code, so we recommend confirming the exact classification with your customs broker before shipment.

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