Being our core business since 1995, bitumen in Bulk, Steel Drum and Poly Bag (Jumbo), is our expertise. Our yearly export volume is substantially high; around 50,000 Mts of Bulk Bitumen and 150,000 Mts Of Drummed Bitumen in Penetration Grades of 60/70, 85/100, 40/50, 30/40, Viscosity Grade VG-10, VG-30 and VG-40, Performance Grade PMB (Polymer Modified Bitumen), Bitumen Membrane, Bitumen Emulsions, Oxidized Bitumen and Cutbacks all under one holding based in UAE and affiliates in Singapore and India.

 

 

 

Our main exports markets in Asia and South East Asia are:

Bangladesh (Chittagong/Chattogram)

India (Mundra),

Indian Subcontinents,

Nepal ICD Birgunj (via Kolkata),

Taiwan(Kaohsiung),

China (Ningbo),

Thailand,

Malaysia,

Vietnam (Hai Phong, HCMC),

Maldives (Male),

Indonesia,

Oman(Salalah)

South Africa (Cape Town),

Tanzania (Dar Es Salaam),

Yemen (Mukalla/ Aden)

Djibouti (for transit to Ethiopia),

Mozambique (Beira),

Guinea (Conakry),

Kenya (Mombasa),

Congo (Matadi)

Madagascar 

Our close relationship with major refineries and factories in the Middle East gives us the competitive edge in supplying competitive rates to our customers. All our shipments are accompanied with quality certificates from either of these independent inspection companies but not limited to Intertek SGS, and Geochem for both quality and quantity.

Penetration Grade 60/70

ANALYSIS	VALUE	TEST METHOD
Specific Gravity   @25 °C	1.01-1.06	ASTM D 70
Penetration @ 25 °C	60/70	ASTM D 5
Softening Point °C	49-56	ASTM D 36
Ductility @ 25 °C	100 Min	ASTM D 113
Loss on heating (%wt.)	0.2 Max	ASTM D 6
Drop in penetration after heating (%)	20 Max	ASTM D-6 & 5
Flash Point °C	250 Min	ASTM D 92
Solubility in °CS2 (wt)%	99.5 Min	ASTM D4
SPOT .TEST	Negative	A.A.S.H.O.T- 102

Penetration Grade 85/100

ANALYSIS	VALUE	TEST METHOD
Density @ 25 °C	1. 01- 1.06	ASTM D71 OR D3289
Penetration @ 25 °C	40/50	ASTM D5
Softening Point	52/60	ASTM   D36
Ductility @ 25 °C	100 Min	ASTM D 113
Loss Of Heating	0.5 Max	ASTM D6
Drop In Penetration	20 Max	ASTM D5
Flash Point	225 Min	ASTM D92
Solubility In °C S2 (%Wt.)	99 Min	ASTM D4
Spot .Test	Negative	A.A.SHOT- 102
Wax Content	2.0 Max	DIN EN 12606-1

Penetration Grade 50/70

ANALYSIS	VALUE	TEST METHOD
Density @60 °F	1.00-1.25	ASTM D 70
Penetration @ 25  °C	50-70	ASTM D 5
Softening Point °C	44-56	ASTM D 36
Solubility in trichloroethylene (bitumen content)	99.5	ASTM D4
Ductility @ 25  °C	100 Max	ASTM D 113
Loss on heating (%wt.)	0.03	ASTM D 6
Drop in penetration after heating (%)	9.2	ASTM D-6 & 5
Flash Point °C	230 Max	ASTM D 92
Solubility in  °CS2 (wt)%	60.1 Min	ASTM D2042
SPOT .TEST	NEG	A.A.S.H.O.T- 102
Test on Residue After TFOT
Change of Mass %	0.8 Max	ASTM D6
Retain Penetration	52 Min	ASTM D6, D5
Ducility @25°C,cm	50 Min	AASHTOT102

Penetration Grade 40/50

ANALYSIS	VALUE	TEST METHOD
Density @ 25 °C	1. 01- 1.06	ASTM D71 OR D3289
Penetration @ 25   °C	40/50	ASTM D5
Softening Point	52/60	ASTM   D36
Ductility @ 25 °C	100 Min	ASTM D 113
Loss Of Heating	0.5 Max	ASTM D6
Drop In Penetration	20 Max	ASTM D5
Flash Point	225 Min	ASTM D92
Solubility In °C S2(%Wt.)	99 Min	ASTM D4
Spot .Test	Negative	A.A.SHOT- 102
Wax Content	2.0 Max	DIN EN 12606-1

Penetration Grade 30/40

ANALYSIS	VALUE	TEST METHOD
Density @ 25 °C	1. 01- 1.06	ASTM D71 OR D3289
Penetration @ 25 °C	30/40	ASTM D5
Softening Point	55/63	ASTM D36
Ductility @ 25 °C	100 Min	ASTM D 113
Loss Of Heating	0.5 Max	ASTM D6
Drop In Penetration	20 Max	ASTM D5
Flash Point	225 Min	ASTM D92
Solubility In °C S2 (%Wt.)	99 Min	ASTM D4
Spot .Test	Negative	A.A.SHOT- 102
Wax Content	2.0 Max	DIN EN 12606-1

Viscosity Grade (VG)

Bitumen is graded based on absolute viscosity at 60 ºC or kinematic viscosity at 135 ºC. The SI physical unit of dynamic viscosity is Poise and  kinematic viscosity is expressed in CentiStokes. Pure bitumen has been graded based on AASHTO-M226 and ASTM-D3381 standards.

PROPERTY	RANGE
	VG-40	VG-30	VG-20	VG-10
Absolute Viscosity 60 °C Poise Min	3200	2400	1000	800
Kinematic Viscosity 135 °C CST Min	400	350	100	250
Flash Point Min	220	220	220	220
Softening Point	50	47	45	40
Penetration 0.1 Min °C	40-60	50-70	60-80	80-100
Ductility on Min	25	40	50	75
Viscosity Ration60 °C	4	4	4	4
Solubility in TCI	99	99	99	99

Cutback Grade

ANALYSIS	MC-250	TEST METHOD
Kinematic Viscosity 60 °C	250-500	ASTM D-2170
Penetration @ 25 °C MM/10	120-250	ASTM D5
Ductility @ 25   °C	100 Min	ASTM D 113
Distillation at 225 °C, vol%	10 max	ASTM D-95
Distillation at 260 C, vol%	15-55
Distillation at 316 C, vol%	60-87
Flash Point	250 Min	ASTM D-3143
Solubility In °C triclorethylene(%Wt.)	99 Min	ASTM D-2042
Residue from distillation at 360 °C vol%	67 min	ASTM D-95

 

 

BITUMEN PACKING

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There are 3 main types of packing: Drums (180 Kg / 150 Kg), Bulk and Poly Bags.

1. In Drums

PACKING INFO (180 KG) DRUMS

Height: 98 CMS

Diameter: 50 CMS

Body Thickness: 0.5/0.6 mm at seller’s option

Gross weight: 192 +/-3 kgs

Net weight: 182 +/-3 kgs

Packing: packed in corrugated newly produced Cold Rolled Steel Drums, Coated In Anti-Rust and Black Paint.

1×20′ Container = 110 drums.

PACKING INFO (150 KG) DRUMS

Height: 86 CMS

Diameter: 50 CMS

Body Thickness: 0.5/0.6 mm at seller’s option

Gross weight: 158 +/-2 kgs

Net weight: 148 +/-2 kgs

Packing: packed in corrugated newly produced Cold Rolled Steel Drums, Coated In Anti-Rust and Black Paint.

1×20′ Container = 110 drums.

 

2. In Bulk

NDT is a leading exporter of Bulk Bitumen from Middle Eastern Refineries. With access to Bulk bitumen carriers floating in the Gulf and and Indian Subcontinent region, we pride ourselves in our capability to load and do all the necessary formalities for a smooth sailing of cargo for our respected customers. The carriers are normally holding a capacity of 2500-5000 mts.

3. Poly Bags: