PMB-PG 88-22 Polymer Modified Bitumen

Product: PMB-PG 88-22 Polymer Modified Bitumen

Product family: performance-graded polymer-modified binder

Governing specification: ASTM D6373 / AASHTO M 320, together with the approved project or producer specification

Classification: PG 88-22: 88°C high-temperature and -22°C low-temperature pavement design range. Polymer type and elastic-recovery requirements must be stated separately in the contracted TDS.

Required verification: DSR, RTFO, PAV and BBR properties, with polymer-specific recovery or toughness tests only where required by the approved specification.

Applications: Very hot pavement conditions and heavy-duty asphalt applications where PG 88-22 is specified by the pavement designer.

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.

• Preferred mode: heated bulk movement by specialised bitumen vessel, road tanker or approved heated container system, subject to the producer's handling requirements.

• Drums, bags or other solid packing are offered only where the producer confirms technical suitability, stability and reheating procedures for the modified binder.

• Storage temperature, circulation/agitation and maximum holding time must follow the approved TDS and SDS.

Final format, payload, discharge arrangement and transport temperature are confirmed in the firm offer.

• 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.