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General description of bitumen MC 30

Bitumen MC30 is dissolved of bitumen in solvents of kerosene. In many countries, people add kerosene and other volatile petroleum-based products to bitumen as a cutter to reduce its viscosity. The mixture obtained may be called cutback bitumen or liquid bitumen MC30.

Reducing bitumen viscosity helps construct seal coats in road pavements. The softened mixture wets the chips easily. The cutback agent then evaporates within a few months, leaving only a negligible amount. If too much remains, the seal coat may stay soft for a long time.

Uses of liquified bitumen MC30

Workers use cutback agents to lower bitumen viscosity when applying it as a primer on a road pavement base. Kerosene serves as a cutback agent in varying concentrations based on local needs. The liquefied bitumen works well for prime coats and cold applications because it requires no thinning or heating. Liquid bitumen MC30 helps asphalt penetrate non-asphalt surfaces before further construction treatments.

The cutback bitumen MC30 applying to waterproofing of surfaces, plug capillary voids, coat and bond loose mineral particles.

Packing of liquid bitumen MC 30

Packing of liquid bitumen MC30 is in new thick steel drum on pallet to prevent any leak inside of container also bulk in bitutainer and tanker.

Guaranty/warranty of cutback MC30

ATDM guaranty the quality of liquid MC30 with arrangement of international inspector to check quality and quantity of the bitumen on each shipment during the loading to vessel and controlling the production by QC team via batch test report before shipping. ATDM guaranty the quality to meet with ASTM/EN 15322:2009

Frequently Asked Questions about Cutback Bitumen MC-30

Q: What is Cutback Bitumen MC-30 used for?
A: Cutback Bitumen MC-30 is a medium-curing cutback asphalt binder used for priming granular bases, preparing road surfaces before asphalt application, and in maintenance works where heating equipment is not available.

Q: How does Cutback Bitumen MC-30 differ from other cutback grades?
A: MC-30 has a moderate curing rate — faster than slow-curing (SC) grades but slower than rapid-curing (RC) ones. Its balanced solvent content allows easy application and good penetration into base materials, forming a durable bond once the solvent evaporates.

Q: What are the technical properties of Cutback Bitumen MC-30?
A: It typically has a kinematic viscosity of 30–60 cSt at 60 °C, a residue after distillation of about 50%, and high ductility, ensuring flexibility and strong adhesion in road construction.

Q: How is Cutback Bitumen MC-30 packaged and supplied?
A: It is available in new steel drums, IBC tanks, or bulk tankers, depending on order size and destination.

Q: Where can I buy Cutback Bitumen MC-30?
A: You can buy Cutback Bitumen MC-30 directly from ATDM Co., a reliable Iranian manufacturer exporting globally through UAE and Turkey.

SPECIFICATION OF CUTBACK BITUMEN MC30

MSDS of Bitumen mc 30

Analysis of Bitumen MC30

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