The penetration grading system was developed in the early 1900s to characterize the consistency of semi-solid asphalts. Penetration grading quantifies the following asphalt concrete characteristics:

Pentration Grade Bitumen is Bitumen classified using the penetration property. Penetration grading's basic assumption is that the less viscous the asphalt, the deeper the needle will penetrate. Bitumen which is produced during the process of oxidation of vacuum bottom (the Bitumen production feedstock that derives from distillation tower residue in vacuum oil refineries) at bitumen production unit in a manner that its penetration point (kind of test to indicate the hardness of bitumen) in specified group is classified in different grade of Bitumen.

Penetration Grade Bitumen is commonly used in road surfacing, and some industrial applications. Additional processing yields other grades of bitumen products and their application.

Packing:

The cargo is packed in New steel Drums of 180Kg and 110 Drums in one 20' Container.

The Tare Weight of the Drum : 9.5 +/- 0.1Kg.

Net weight of Drum : 183 +/- 2Kg.

Gross Weight of Drum : 192 +/- 2Kg.