Bitumen PG 70-10

Product: Bitumen PG 70-10

Product family: performance-graded asphalt binder

Governing specification: ASTM D6373 / AASHTO M 320, or another expressly stated project specification

Classification: PG 70-10: 70°C high-temperature and -10°C low-temperature pavement design range.

Required verification: DSR, RTFO, PAV and BBR properties required by the governing PG specification.

Applications: Paving projects requiring a PG 70-10 binder based on pavement temperature and traffic design.

Numerical acceptance limits and test methods must be taken from the named standard edition and approved producer/project TDS. The shipment COA must report against the contracted specification.

• Heated bulk cargo by specialised vessel, road tanker or approved heated container system, subject to route and terminal capability.

• New steel drums or other packed formats only where the producer confirms the binder can be packed, transported and reheated without loss of conformity.

Final packing, payload, storage temperature and discharge arrangements are confirmed against the producer TDS and route.

• MOQ: confirmed by packaging and route. Packed cargo may be quoted by full-container load; bulk tanker, parcel or vessel quantities depend on the loading facility, freight economics and receiving infrastructure.

• Incoterms: FOB, CFR, CIF or another agreed Incoterms 2020 rule, subject to origin and destination feasibility.

• Pricing and validity: stated only in the firm quotation after grade, specification, quantity, packaging, loading point, destination and delivery window are confirmed.

• Inspection: independent quality and/or quantity inspection by a mutually agreed inspection company where included in the contract.

• Lead time and payment: transaction-specific and subject to allocation, logistics, KYC, compliance and credit approval.

Typical contract documents, as applicable:

• Commercial invoice and packing list

• Bill of lading or applicable transport document

• Certificate of origin

• Producer, batch or shipment Certificate of Analysis

• Safety Data Sheet

• Independent inspection certificate where contracted

RFQ information: legal buyer name, destination, grade, governing standard and edition, complete specification/TDS, quantity, schedule, packing, Incoterm, inspection scope and delivery window.

Handling: follow the contracted TDS/SDS and producer, terminal and carrier procedures. Hot bitumen presents serious burn and fume hazards; receiving storage and heating capability must be confirmed before shipment.