Description

Bitumen is the oldest known Engineering Material and has been used from the earliest times as an Adhesive, Sealant and Waterproofing Agent. A non-crystalline Solid or Viscous material having adhesive properties derived from Petroleum either by Batural or Refinery processes, and substantially soluble in carbon disulphide. Bitumen are Black or Brown in colour. This may occur naturally but are usually made as end products from distillation of or extracts from selected crude. Penetration Grade Bitumen -Used in road surfacing, and some industrial applications