Torchtar Membranes & Bitumen Products Pvt. Ltd

Blown Bitumen

Industrial Bitumen is a dark, petroleum residue modified by the oxidation process. Oxidized Bitumen is a type of bitumen that obtains from blowing air to the pure bitumen. It has a lower penetration grade and more softening point in comparison to pure bitumen. Its consistency ranges from highly viscous to solid. Hard bitumen under controlled temperature conditions is widely used as an anti-slip layer compound in the piling industry, for manufacture of roofing felts, the roofing and waterproofing industries, for sound dampening felts and under carriage sealant in the automotive industry, electric cable joint protection, joint filling compound, sealant compound and many others. Also used in sealing saw cuts and joints where expected movements are minimum. It is also used in the manufacturing of bituminous marine mastic for the oil & gas pipeline joints. The most popular grades are; grades 95/25, 85/25, 90/40, and 115/15. We are also capable of producing other grades of Blown Bitumen upon request by our customers.

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Overview
Product Detail
Application

AREAS OF USAGE / UTILITY:

Oxidized Bitumen has a wide variety of industrial applications
As a bonding bitumen for roofing sheet membranes.
As a hot applied waterproofing layer.
Carpet tile manufacture.
As a raw material for liquid bitumen coatings
For production of bituminous pains, mastic
For rust proof pipe coatings
Used as an anti-slip layer compound in the piling industry
Used for production of roofing and sound dampening felts, Used as under carriage sealant in the automobile industry, electric cable joint protection, joint filling compound, sealant compound and many more in our day to day life.

KEY FEATURES:

The main features of oxidized bitumen are as below:

High durability
High flexibility
Completely water resistant
Chemical stability

PRODUCT DETAILS:
Form :
Appearance :
Packaging : Available in 20 kg Bags & 140 kg Drums | Pallet Packing:
Storage : Store in air tight containers in cool, dry place, under shed away from heat and moisture.
Handling

APPLICATION

Heat gradually till the Industrial bitumen melts completely. Heat the required quantity only.

Continuously stir to prevent local overheating. A thermometer should be used to ensure that the bitumen is not overheated or it will lose much of its properties.

Industrial Bitumen brought up to its normal working temperature is applied with a brush or by pouring and spreading using a rubber squeegee.

Application Notes: The blown bitumen should be heated double temperature against the softening point to be able to have flow and viscosity. To use blown bitumen surfaces must be dry, clean and free of loose particles, formwork, curing products, irregularities, slurry, etc.

ECOLOGY, HEALTH & SAFETY

• Avoid contact with skin / eyes, and avoid swallowing.

• Ensure adequate ventilation and avoid inhalation of vapor.

• Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye protection.

• In case of skin contact, rinse with plenty of clean water, then cleanse with soap and water. Do not use solvent to clean the contacted area.

• In case of eye contact, wash with plenty of clean water and seek medical advice.

• If swallowed, seek medical attention immediately. Do not induce vomiting.