Penetration Bitumen 60/70 (PN-PB6070)
Petro Naft produces and supplies PN-PB6070, a refinery-produced penetration grade bitumen designed for asphalt paving and selected industrial applications requiring a mid-hard, thermoplastic binder with a balanced combination of stiffness, workability, and temperature susceptibility.
Penetration Bitumen 60/70 at a Glance
Core commercial, technical, and transport information for initial product evaluation and procurement.
- Product name
- Penetration Bitumen 60/70
- Product abbreviation
- PN-PB6070
- Alternative commercial names
- Penetration Grade Bitumen 60/70; Pen Grade Bitumen 60/70; Asphalt Binder 60/70
- Appearance
- Black to dark brown, viscous thermoplastic binder; solid or semi-solid at ambient temperature depending on climate
- Typical HS code
- 2713.20 — Petroleum bitumen
- CAS / EC numbers
- CAS 8052-42-4 / EC 232-490-9
- Transport status
- Generally not regulated as dangerous goods when transported as a solid at ambient temperature; hot-product classification depends on shipping temperature and applicable regulations
A Mid-Hard Binder for Paving and Industrial Applications
PN-PB6070 is defined by a penetration range of 60–70 units of 0.1 mm when tested at 25°C with a 100 g load for five seconds. This classification places the product in a commonly used mid-hard penetration range for asphalt mixtures and other bituminous systems where controlled consistency, workability, and binder durability are required.
The product is thermoplastic: it softens when heated and becomes solid or semi-solid as it cools. Its performance in a specific pavement, mix, membrane, emulsion, or industrial formulation depends on the complete project specification, aggregate compatibility, processing conditions, and final application design.
Key Product Attributes
The following attributes summarize the commercial and technical profile stated in the product TDS.
Controlled Consistency
Defined penetration and softening-point ranges support more predictable binder selection and asphalt-mix processing.
Thermoplastic Workability
The binder can be heated, transferred, mixed, and compacted under controlled operating conditions.
High Solubility
A minimum solubility specification of 99.0% by mass supports a low level of insoluble material.
Aggregate Adhesion
Suitable adhesion to mineral aggregates can be achieved when the full mix design and any required anti-stripping system are properly selected.
Heat-Aging Control
TFOT-related limits are included to evaluate mass loss, retained penetration, and softening-point change after controlled heating.
Flexible Supply Formats
Bulk, steel-drum, and bagged supply options support different project volumes, handling systems, and destination requirements.
Applications of Penetration Bitumen 60/70
Application suitability remains subject to project design, process controls, and end-use testing.
Hot Mix Asphalt
Binder for highway, urban-road, and airport asphalt mixtures, subject to the approved pavement and mix design.
Road Layers
Asphalt base courses, binder courses, wearing courses, and patching mixes where the project specification permits a 60/70 penetration grade.
Bitumen Processing
Feedstock for asphalt emulsions and cutback products when processed in approved facilities using suitable formulations and controls.
Mastic Asphalt
Selected mastic-asphalt systems where the complete formulation and processing conditions are technically validated.
Waterproofing Systems
Bituminous membranes and compounds where the binder properties match the manufacturer's formulation requirements.
Industrial Compounds
Other professional bitumen-based products subject to compatibility, processing trials, and application-specific approval.
Typical Technical Specifications
Values and test methods below are taken from the Petro Naft Technical Data Sheet for PN-PB6070.
| Property | Test method | Unit | Specification (typical) | Typical value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penetration at 25°C, 100 g, 5 s | ASTM D5 / EN 1426 | 0.1 mm | 60–70 | 65 |
| Softening point (Ring & Ball) | ASTM D36 / EN 1427 | °C | 48–56 | 50–52 |
| Ductility at 25°C | ASTM D113 | cm | ≥ 100 | ≥ 100 |
| Flash point (COC) | ASTM D92 | °C | ≥ 230 | ≥ 250 |
| Solubility in trichloroethylene | ASTM D2042 | % mass | ≥ 99.0 | ≥ 99.5 |
| Specific gravity at 25°C | ASTM D70 | — | Report | 1.03 |
| Loss on heating (TFOT), 163°C, 5 h | ASTM D1754 | % mass | ≤ 0.2 | 0.10 |
| Retained penetration after TFOT | ASTM D5 | % of original | ≥ 54 | ≥ 60 |
| Increase in softening point after TFOT | ASTM D36 | °C | ≤ 11 | ≤ 6 |
Data note: Typical values are provided for guidance and may vary by crude source, refinery process, and production lot. The agreed commercial specification and applicable contractual documentation govern supply.
Selecting and Specifying PN-PB6070
Penetration grade alone does not determine the performance of a finished pavement or industrial product. Procurement and technical teams should confirm the full specification, expected service temperature, traffic loading, aggregate characteristics, mixing and compaction conditions, and any local performance-grade requirements.
For critical paving applications, laboratory mix design and performance verification should be completed before full-scale production. Where a performance grade is mandatory, the required PG classification should be independently confirmed rather than inferred from the penetration grade.
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Packaging, net weight, and palletization can be adjusted to the project and destination, subject to commercial confirmation.
Bulk Supply
Supply by road tanker or bitumen carrier for projects and terminals equipped for safe heated transfer and storage.
Steel Drums
Typically supplied in steel drums with a net weight commonly within the 150–180 kg range.
Bag-in-Box / Bitubags
Commonly available in approximately 300 kg or 1 MT formats, subject to availability and destination requirements.
Storage, Heating, Handling, and Transport
The latest Safety Data Sheet must be reviewed before storage, transfer, heating, transport, or use.
Storage and Heating
- Store in clean, dry, compatible tanks or containers.
- Keep water and strong oxidizing agents away from the product.
- Use indirect heating systems and avoid localized overheating.
- Use the lowest practical temperature consistent with safe transfer and application.
- Typical hot handling may fall within 140–170°C depending on plant design, grade, and application.
- Avoid prolonged high-temperature storage to reduce thermal ageing.
Personal Protection and Ventilation
- Molten bitumen can cause severe thermal burns.
- Use heat-resistant gloves, protective clothing, safety footwear, and eye/face protection.
- Provide adequate ventilation where fumes, vapours, or mists may accumulate.
- Monitor tanks, cargo spaces, and confined areas for oxygen deficiency and hydrogen sulphide.
- Use a formal confined-space entry and permit system.
Critical water-contact hazard
Water contacting molten bitumen may cause violent foaming, splashing, or boil-over. Prevent water from entering tanks, vessels, transfer lines, and containers used for hot product.
Transport classification
Solid product at ambient temperature is generally not regulated as dangerous goods under normal dry shipping conditions. Classification of hot or molten product depends on the actual shipping temperature and the applicable national or international transport regulations. Confirm requirements before shipment.
Download TDS and SDS
Review the current technical and safety documents before specifying, purchasing, handling, or using PN-PB6070.
Technical Data Sheet
Grade-specific product description, applications, typical technical properties, packaging, storage, handling, and document-control information.
Safety Data Sheet
Family-level safety document covering Penetration Bitumen 60/70 and other Petro Naft penetration grades, including safe handling, first aid, storage, exposure controls, and transport information.
Frequently Asked Questions
Practical answers for technical evaluation, procurement, packaging, and safe handling.
What does the 60/70 grade designation represent?
It represents a needle penetration range of 60–70 units of 0.1 mm when tested at 25°C using a 100 g load for five seconds under the stated test method.
Is PN-PB6070 suitable for hot mix asphalt?
It is intended for hot mix asphalt and related paving applications where a 60/70 penetration grade is permitted. Final suitability must be confirmed by the applicable project specification, aggregate system, climate, traffic conditions, and approved mix design.
How is Penetration Bitumen 60/70 supplied?
Available supply formats include bulk transport, steel drums typically in the 150–180 kg net range, and bag-in-box or bitubag formats commonly around 300 kg or 1 MT, subject to availability and quotation.
What temperature is used for hot handling?
Typical hot handling may fall within approximately 140–170°C depending on plant design, transfer requirements, aggregate moisture, and application specification. The lowest practical temperature should be used, and overheating or prolonged high-temperature storage should be avoided.
Is the product regulated as dangerous goods?
Solid product at ambient temperature is generally not regulated as dangerous goods under normal dry shipping conditions. Hot or molten transport must be classified according to the actual shipping temperature and the regulations applicable to the route and destination.
Are the typical values guaranteed for every shipment?
No. Typical values are guidance values and may vary by crude source, refinery process, and production lot. Contractual supply is governed by the agreed specification and applicable contractual documentation.
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Technical notice: Information on this page is intended for professional product evaluation and commercial communication. It does not replace the latest TDS, SDS, project specification, approved mix design, or contract. Users are responsible for verifying product suitability, safe handling requirements, and legal compliance for the intended application and destination.