Bitumen CAP 50/70 In Brazil

What is Bitumen CAP 50/70 In Brazil ?
Bitumen CAP 50/70 In Brazil is commercially known as CAP (Cimento Asfáltico de Petróleo). The designation CAP 50/70 refers specifically to a penetration-grade bitumen with a penetration value between 50 and 70 (units of 0.1 mm), measured at 25°C under a 100g load for 5 seconds, following EN standards.
Put simply, this number tells you how hard or soft the bitumen is. A lower penetration value means harder, stiffer bitumen — a higher value means softer and more ductile. CAP 50/70 sits in the medium range, making it the most widely used grade for road paving in Brazil’s tropical and subtropical climate conditions.
Usage of Bitumen 50/70 CAP in Brazil
Brazil holds one of the largest road networks in the world, with over 1.7 million kilometers of roads. Despite this scale, a significant portion of the network still requires paving, rehabilitation, or maintenance.
- Highway construction and expansion
- Urban road paving
- Asphalt overlay and rehabilitation
- Airport runways
- Industrial and logistics areas
Technical Specification of Bitumen CAP 50/70 In Brazil
| Bitumen 50/70 | Test method | Unit | Column 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penetration @ 25°c | IP 49 | mm/10 | 50/70 |
| Softening point °c | IP 58 | °C | 46/54 |
| Kinematic Viscosity @ 135⁰C | IP 370 | mm2/s | 295 min |
| Flash point°c | IP 36 | °C | 230 min |
| Solubility is CS2(wt) % | IP 47 | wt % | 99 min |
Density of Bitumen CAP 50/70
The density of Bitumen CAP 50/70 at 25°C typically ranges between 1.01 and 1.05 g/cm³ (or 1,010 to 1,050 kg/m³).
Bitumen CAP Packing in Brazil
- Steel Drum
- 180 KG: Loading 110 Drum in 20ft Container : 19.80 Ton Net
- 150 KG: Loading 110 Drum in 20ft Container : 16.50 Ton Net
- 1MT Jumbo Bag
- with Pallet : Loading 20Ton in 20ft Container : 20Ton Net
- without pallet: Loading 20Ton in 40ft Container : 20Ton Net
