Bitumen 90/10: The Ultimate in Rigid Bituminous Protection

Why Bitumen 90/10 Is the Industry Standard for Rigidity

When failure is not an option, and your industrial application demands the hardest, most resilient bituminous barrier, Bitumen 90/10 becomes the clear choice. This grade stands at the top for projects where dimensional stability, chemical inertness, and resistance to deformation are mission-critical.90/10’s exceptionally low penetration value and high softening point offer a specialized solution for infrastructure, manufacturing, and energy-sector clients who cannot afford compromise.

2. Solution-Driven Properties for High-Stakes Projects

What sets Bitumen 90/10 apart is its targeted engineering:

• Maximum Rigidity: With a penetration value of just 10 dmm, Bitumen 90/10 is exceptionally hard—making it immune to rutting, flow, or sagging even under sustained loads.

• High Softening Point (90°C): Guarantees stable performance on exposed surfaces and in hot environments, ensuring zero melting or shape change.

• Unmatched Water & Chemical Shield: Delivers outstanding impermeability, even when exposed to saltwater, acids, or industrial chemicals.

• Aging & UV Resistance: Retains properties over decades, preventing embrittlement, cracking, or delamination in any climate.

• Exceptional Adhesion: Bonds securely to metal, masonry, and composites—creating a long-lasting protective envelope.

3. Sector-Optimized Uses: Where Bitumen 90/10 Excels

Bitumen 90/10 isn’t a “one-size-fits-all” material—it’s an elite performer where only ultra-rigid, inert bitumen will do:

• Steel & Concrete Structure Coatings: Provides impervious protection for pipelines, storage tanks, offshore platforms, and rebar in corrosive conditions.

• Industrial Roofing & Felt Manufacturing: Delivers thermal and mechanical stability in roofing felts and underlays for factories, warehouses, and utility buildings.

• Electrical & Energy Applications: Used as a dielectric sealant and insulation in batteries, cable joints, and high-voltage assemblies.

• Damp-Proofing & Waterproofing: Blocks water movement in bridge decks, basements, and underground tunnels—outperforming softer grades in static applications.

• Expansion Joint & Crack Filler (Low-Movement): Fills and protects structural joints where movement is minimal but barrier performance must be absolute.

4. Field Application Strategies

Success with 90/10 depends on attention to detail:

• Surface Conditioning: All surfaces should be thoroughly cleaned, rust- and moisture-free, and pre-primed if necessary.

• Controlled Melting: Use gradual heating, ideally in a double-jacketed kettle, to reach pourable viscosity—never exceeding safe temperature to preserve product integrity.

• Multi-Layering: For maximum protection, apply in several thin layers with curing between each pass.

• Finishing Touches: Allow full cooling before loading, backfilling, or exposure to moisture for optimum lifespan.

5. Sourcing Excellence: Why Leading Buyers Trust Basekim

Basekim stands out as the supplier of choice for 90/10, thanks to its expertise in technical production and export logistics:

• Strict Feedstock Selection: Only the purest penetration bitumen is sourced and tested before processing.

• Precision Oxidation: Automated air-blowing systems tightly regulate temperature and oxygen flow, ensuring exact softening point and penetration in every batch.

• Continuous Quality Control: Softening point, penetration, ductility, and chemical resistance are lab-tested for every shipment.

• Responsive Packaging: Options include steel drums, meltable bags, and jumbo bags—each labeled and sealed for international transit.

6. Modern Packaging & Global Delivery

Bitumen 90/10 is ready to fit into your workflow and supply chain:

• Steel Drums (180–200 kg): Robust for export and site storage.

• Meltable Polyethylene Bags (25–50 kg): Direct-to-mix, no waste, no contamination.

• Jumbo Bags (500–1000 kg): For bulk industrial and infrastructure operations.

• Custom Configurations: Available to meet regulatory or project-specific requirements.

Each order includes full technical documentation and is backed by Basekim’s global logistics support.

7. FAQ: Bitumen 90/10 for B2B Buyers

Q1: What distinguishes 90/10 from softer oxidized grades?
Its very low penetration and high softening point make it the hardest, most dimensionally stable oxidized bitumen available—ideal for heavy-duty, static, or chemical-exposed applications.

Q2: Is Bitumen 90/10 suitable for high-load expansion joints?
Yes, when minimal joint movement is expected, 90/10 ensures a tight, impermeable seal with exceptional durability.

Q3: Can Bitumen 90/10 withstand aggressive chemical environments?
Absolutely. Its formulation provides reliable protection against acids, alkalis, and saline solutions.

Q4: How is 90/10 best applied in the field?
After gradual heating, it can be poured, brushed, or sprayed—always following surface prep and safety guidelines.

Q5: Does Basekim certify 90/10 to global standards?
Yes, every batch is tested to ASTM and EN standards, ensuring total compliance and consistency.