Performance Grade (PG) Bitumen PG 76-10 is a premium asphalt binder engineered under the Superpave system, designed for very hot climates with moderately cold winters. This grade is modified to provide superior resistance to rutting at high pavement service temperatures up to 76°C, while maintaining flexibility and resistance to thermal cracking at -10°C. Due to its enhanced performance, PG 76-10 is widely used in high-traffic highways, airports, and heavy-duty pavements where long-term durability and resistance to load-induced stresses are critical.
Performance Grade (PG) Bitumen PG 76-10 is a premium asphalt binder engineered under the Superpave system, designed for very hot climates with moderately cold winters. This grade is modified to provide superior resistance to rutting at high pavement service temperatures up to 76°C, while maintaining flexibility and resistance to thermal cracking at -10°C. Due to its enhanced performance, PG 76-10 is widely used in high-traffic highways, airports, and heavy-duty pavements where long-term durability and resistance to load-induced stresses are critical.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Performance Grade (PG) | 76-10 |
| High-Temperature Grade | 76°C (excellent rutting resistance) |
| Low-Temperature Grade | -10°C (thermal cracking resistance) |
| Viscosity at 135°C | 0.3 – 0.6 Pa·s |
| Dynamic Shear Rheometer (DSR), G/sin δ* | ≥ 1.00 kPa at 76°C (unaged) |
| Dynamic Shear Rheometer (RTFO-aged), G/sin δ* | ≥ 2.20 kPa at 76°C |
| Bending Beam Rheometer (BBR) stiffness at -10°C | ≤ 300 MPa |
| BBR m-value at -10°C | ≥ 0.300 |
| Flash Point (COC) | Minimum 230 °C |
| Solubility in Trichloroethylene | ≥ 99 % |
These values highlight the binder’s ability to resist deformation in extremely hot weather while still protecting pavements against low-temperature cracking.
• Exceptional rutting resistance: Withstands permanent deformation under heavy axle loads.
• Thermal cracking protection: Maintains flexibility during winter temperatures down to -10°C.
• Enhanced adhesion: Provides strong bonding with aggregates for long-term durability.
• Aging and oxidation resistance: Designed to maintain performance over extended service life.
• High durability: Suitable for long-life pavement design under harsh climate and traffic conditions.
• Highways and expressways in hot climates with cold winters.
• Airport runways and taxiways subject to heavy traffic and high surface temperatures.
• Urban arterial roads with high traffic volumes and load stresses.
• Industrial pavements, ports, and container terminals requiring superior durability.
• Superpave asphalt mixtures for advanced pavement performance.
Bitumen PG 76-10 is available in:
• New steel drums (200 kg net)
• Jumbo bags (1 MT)
• Bulk shipments for large-scale projects
• Store in dry, ventilated storage areas, away from heat and direct sunlight.
• Do not heat above 175–180°C to avoid product degradation.
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) during handling.
• Follow Superpave specifications and international safety standards
