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Oxidized Bitumen 95/25

General Description of Oxidized Bitumen 95/25

Oxidized Bitumen 95/25 is an oxidized Asphalt produced by oxidizing a selected petroleum asphalts without adding the catalyst. RAHA BITUMEN 95/25 has high softening point, high flash point and it is highly stable during melting.

Oxidized bitumen 95/25 is produced by the air-blowing of penetration grade bitumen. This is done at high temperatures, resulting in a material of a much higher penetration index.

RAHA Bitumen 95/25 is based on petroleum bitumen which is made by blowing bitumen 60/70 by very hot air. The designation of the Oxidised bitumen 95/25 refers to the midpoint of the softening point acceptance criteria.

Oxidized bitumen is a solid or semi-black solid material and gradually liquid when heated. Oxidized Bitumen grades are blown or oxidized bitumen ‘s which are produced by passing air through soft bitumen under controlled temperature conditions. This process gives the bitumen more rubbery properties than penetration or hard grade bitumens and a variety of uses in industrial applications.

RAHA Bitumen 95/25 is produced by either Continuous or Staggered Blowing Process. Heated Penetration Grade Bitumen under controlled environment is blown with air which controls the Oil Content in the Bitumen while it oxidized. The different grades for suited applications produced are designated by two numbers to indicate the mid-points of their softening point and penetration ranges.

As said before, RAHA Bitumen 95/25 is based on petroleum bitumen which is made by blowing bitumen 60/70 by very hot air. In addition, the numbers relate to the midpoint of the material’s softening point and penetration respectively. The softening point value measured by Ring and Ball method as determined by ASTM D36. Also, the penetration value is in 1/10 mm as determined by IP49 or ASTM- D5.

Uses of Oxidized Bitumen 95/25

Oxidized Bitumen 95/25 is widely used as an anti-slip layer compound in the piling industry, for the manufacture of roofing felts, the roofing and waterproofing industries, for sound dampening felts and under carriage sealant in the automotive industry, electric cable joint protection, joint filling compound,  carpet-backing, corrosion protection, acoustic panels, chemical, fuel, Manufacture of paints, sealant compound, and many others. Also used in sealing saw cuts and joints where expected movements are minimum. It is also used in the manufacturing of bituminous marine mastic for the oil & gas pipeline joints. Further, Oxidized Bitumen is used in the manufacture of bituminous marine mastic, which is required for the oil and gas pipeline joints.

• Oxidized bitumen is used as sealing of expansion joints.
• Oxidized bitumen is used as repair of joints or cracks.
• Oxidized bitumen is used as fixation of parquet floors.
• Oxidized bitumen is used as adhesive to be used in thermal insulation.
• Oxidized bitumen is used as repair of unexposed cracks.
• Oxidized bitumen is used as bonding of wet briquettes
• Oxidized bitumen is used in various industries like roofing, isolation, insulation flooring, mastics, pipe coatings, electrical applications.

Technical Advantages of Oxidized Bitumen 95/25

• Durability
• Flexibility
• Water Resistant
• Chemical Stability

Compared to paving grade bitumen:

• Reduced temperature susceptibility
• Exhibits a more ‘solid’ nature at ambient temperatures
• High penetration index

Recommendations for Handling / Storage

Heating of packaged bitumen is a critical phase in most of the final uses. Typically, the packaged material is heated and melted in boilers out on site.

However, control at the heating phase is very important in terms of health and safety as well as in maintaining the quality of the product.

Note must be taken of the maximum safe handling temperature of 230 C and this should not be abused. Bitumen is a poor conductor of heat, consequently, control of the heating phase is of paramount importance.

The Oxidized Bitumen material should be broken up prior to placement in the boiler. This exposes a larger surface area to the heat and encourages a more even heating regime. Without the larger exposed surface area, aggressive heating at the base and sides of the boiler may well result in localized overheating, altering the characteristics of the RAHA modified bitumen and potentially causing thermal cracking of the bitumen, creating the release of low lash vapors. The flash point of the oxidized bitumen then becomes irrelevant; as these low flash vapors determine the fire risk.

Melted bitumen should not be left in the boiler and reheated from cold, as there is then a high potential for localized overheating around the heating area (lack of convection means poor heat transfer) and potential development of a pressurized pocket of low flash vapors.

Be aware of the placement of any temperature monitoring or control devices. As a result of the poor thermal conductivity of the bitumen, a thermometer in the bitumen some distance from the heat source could read significantly different (even hundreds of degrees) from the true temperature of the bitumen near the heat source.

For Health and Safety information, please make reference to the relevant MSDS.

Health & Safety

Workers should wear protective masks, gloves, and goggles during application. The asphalt can be removed from equipment and tools with kerosene or gasoline. Care should be taken when heating Oxidized Bitumen 95/25 to avoid over heating

Application of Oxidized Bitumen 95/25

Oxidized Bitumen 95/25 is a dark industrial bitumen. Petroleum residue modified by the oxidation process. In addition, Oxidized Bitumen is produced by passing air through bitumen under controlled temperature state. Its stability ranges from highly viscous to solid. Blown bitumen grade has technical advantages such as durability, flexibility, water resistant and chemical stability. There is also the different grade of blown bitumen.

Packing of Oxidized Bitumen 95/25

RAHA GROUP is the manufacturer of Oxidized Bitumen 95/25 in various packing, including bitumen 95/25 is available in 20 & 50 kg Kraft Paper Bags / Poly Amide Bags, 25 kg Carton box and 150, 180, 200kg Steel Drums. In addition, oxidized bitumen packing also palletize, 40 bags can stack on the pallet. 20 pallet can load to the 20ft container.

Technical Data Sheet of Oxidized Bitumen 95/25