Bitumen VG-10 is a Viscosity Grade bitumen commonly used in cold and moderate climatic conditions, particularly in regions experiencing snowfall and sub-zero temperatures. As the softest grade in the VG series, VG-10 is highly workable and ensures excellent flexibility, strong adhesion, and resistance to thermal cracking. It is often used in spraying applications, surface dressing, and thin bituminous layers, as well as in cold regions for road construction.
Bitumen VG-10 is a Viscosity Grade bitumen commonly used in cold and moderate climatic conditions, particularly in regions experiencing snowfall and sub-zero temperatures. As the softest grade in the VG series, VG-10 is highly workable and ensures excellent flexibility, strong adhesion, and resistance to thermal cracking. It is often used in spraying applications, surface dressing, and thin bituminous layers, as well as in cold regions for road construction.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Viscosity at 60°C | 800 – 1200 Poise |
| Viscosity at 135°C | Minimum 250 cSt |
| Penetration at 25°C | 80 – 100 (0.1 mm) |
| Softening Point (R&B) | 40 – 47 °C |
| Flash Point (COC) | Minimum 220 °C |
| Solubility in Trichloroethylene | ≥ 99 % |
| Loss on Heating (163°C, 5h) | ≤ 0.5 % |
| Ductility at 27°C | Minimum 75 cm |
These parameters make VG-10 an ideal binder for applications requiring workability at lower temperatures and flexibility against cracking.
• High flexibility in cold climates: Prevents cracks in pavement due to freeze-thaw cycles.
• Excellent adhesion to aggregates: Enhances bonding strength and pavement durability.
• Good workability: Easy to apply in surface dressing, spraying, and mixing operations.
• Oxidation resistance: Maintains performance under long-term exposure.
• Low-temperature performance: Provides superior crack resistance compared to harder grades.
• Road construction in cold and hilly regions: Ideal for Himalayan and northern areas.
• Surface dressing and spraying applications: Commonly used in thin layers for pavement preservation.
• Asphalt mixes for low and medium traffic roads in colder climates.
• Prime coating and tack coating in bituminous road construction.
• Runways and rural roads exposed to sub-zero temperatures.
Bitumen VG-10 is available in:
• New steel drums (200 kg net)
• Jumbo bags (1 MT)
• Bulk shipments for large-scale projects
• Store in dry, cool warehouses away from ignition sources.
• Do not heat above 175–180°C to prevent degradation.
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) during handling.
• Follow international safety standards for transport and storage
