Product Name: 60/70 Bitumen
Origin: Obtained from petroleum by evaporating the lighter hydrocarbons
and the partial oxidation of the residue.
Other Names: Asphaltene, mineral pitch, and petroleum asphalt
CAS#: 8052-42-4
Composition: Comprises mainly hydrocarbon chains classified as maltenes and
asphaltenes.
Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance: A semi-solid, brown to black material
Softening Point | 45 - 56 oC |
Specific Gravity(25 oC ASTM D70) | 1.01 – 1.07 g/cm3 |
REACTIVITY: | Stable at room temperature. Hazardous polymerization cannot occur. |
CHEMICAL INCOMPATABILITIES: | Mixing with volatile solvents will increase ability of the product to readily ignite. |