01 Product
Penetration grade bitumen supply overview
ALGHAF MARINE FZCO supplies penetration grade bitumen for road construction, asphalt paving, waterproofing and industrial buyers under FOB and CIF terms.
Bitumen (also known as asphalt cement in North America) is a black, highly viscous hydrocarbon binder produced as the bottom residue of vacuum distillation during crude oil refining. Its key commercial classification is penetration — the depth that a standard needle penetrates a sample under defined conditions.
Available grades, origin, loading point, packaging and delivery structure are confirmed for each transaction according to allocation, destination and shipment window.
02 Grades
Bitumen 40/50, 60/70 and 80/100 grades
Bitumen 40/50
A harder penetration grade typically considered where greater stiffness and corresponding climatic suitability are required in the pavement design.
Bitumen 60/70
One of the most widely used road paving grades for asphalt concrete and general road construction applications.
Bitumen 80/100
A softer penetration grade typically considered where pavement design and climatic requirements call for a more flexible binder.
Final grade suitability depends on project specification, climate, pavement design and contractual standard.
Road construction, asphalt paving & industrial applications
Bitumen is one of the most widely used construction materials in the world, with applications spanning multiple sectors:
- Road construction and paving: primary binder in asphalt concrete for durable, flexible pavement surfaces.
- Roofing: waterproofing membranes, built-up roofing systems and related construction products.
- Waterproofing and insulation: foundations, tunnels, bridges and civil engineering protection systems.
- Industrial uses: paints, sealants, adhesives and modified bitumen applications.
- Airport runways and heavy-load areas: hard-grade asphalt mixes for aprons, runways and logistics yards where specification requires.
Bitumen packaging — bulk and steel drums
Bulk
Bulk bitumen shipment may be structured for suitable receiving terminals and cargo programs.
Steel drums
Drummed bitumen may be supplied in new steel drums subject to grade, quantity, loading program and destination requirements.
The applicable packaging structure is confirmed in the commercial offer and SPA for the individual transaction.
03 Specification
Bitumen technical specifications
The values shown are typical grade characteristics only. Final contractual specification is defined by the applicable grade, CoA and SPA.
Each batch is tested and accompanied by a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) where applicable under the SPA.
| Parameter | 40/50 | 60/70 | 80/100 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penetration at 25 °C (dmm) | 40–50 | 60–70 | 80–100 |
| Softening point (R&B), °C | 52–60 | 46–54 | 42–51 |
| Ductility at 25 °C, cm | ≥ 100 | ≥ 100 | ≥ 100 |
| Flash point (Cleveland), °C | ≥ 230 | ≥ 230 | ≥ 230 |
| Solubility in toluene, % | ≥ 99.0 | ≥ 99.0 | ≥ 99.0 |
| Loss on heating (163 °C, 5h), % | ≤ 0.5 | ≤ 0.5 | ≤ 0.8 |
| Specific gravity at 25 °C | 1.01–1.06 | 1.01–1.06 | 1.01–1.06 |
| Standard | EN 12591 / ASTM D946 / GOST 33133 | ||
04 Delivery
FOB & CIF bitumen supply
FOB
FOB supply is evaluated according to the available grade, loading program, packaging or bulk structure and shipment window.
CIF
CIF supply may be evaluated for approved destinations, with freight, insurance, packaging, grade and destination reflected in the commercial terms.
Quality control & independent inspection
Quality and quantity verification is conducted according to the SPA and the applicable contractual milestone.
Inspection may be performed by SGS, Bureau Veritas, CCIC or another agreed independent inspection company.
The CoA and inspection documentation relate to the specific contractual batch. Historical or unrelated inspection reports are not treated as proof of a current cargo.
Typical bitumen shipping documents
- Commercial Invoice
- Bill of Lading (B/L)
- Certificate of Analysis (CoA) — penetration, softening point, ductility, flash point
- Certificate of Origin (if required)
- Customs Export Declaration
- Packing List (for drummed shipments)
- Insurance Certificate (CIF shipments)
- Independent inspection report (at loading, if agreed)
05 Price & enquiry
Bitumen price & commercial quotation — how to request
Bitumen pricing depends on grade, packaging, volume, delivery basis and shipment window. To receive a workable indication, please specify:
- Grade: 40/50, 60/70 or 80/100
- Packaging: bulk or drums
- Volume (metric tons)
- Delivery: FOB or CIF
- Preferred loading / delivery window
- Destination and applicable standard (EN 12591, ASTM, national)
Bitumen frequently asked questions
What is penetration grade bitumen?
Penetration grade bitumen is classified by needle penetration at 25 °C and is widely used as a binder in asphalt concrete, road paving, waterproofing and industrial applications. The applicable contractual grade and specification are confirmed in the commercial offer, SPA and batch-specific CoA.
What is the difference between bitumen 40/50, 60/70 and 80/100?
40/50 is a harder penetration grade, 60/70 is a widely used road paving grade, and 80/100 is a softer penetration grade. Final grade suitability depends on project specification, climate, pavement design and contractual standard.
Which bitumen grades are available?
ALGHAF MARINE FZCO can evaluate supply of penetration grades 40/50, 60/70 and 80/100 subject to allocation, packaging, destination and shipment window.
Is bitumen available in bulk and steel drums?
Yes. Bitumen may be supplied in bulk or in new steel drums depending on grade, quantity, loading program, destination requirements and the applicable cargo program.
Can bitumen be supplied under FOB and CIF terms?
Yes. FOB and CIF structures may be evaluated according to grade, packaging, cargo allocation, destination, volume and shipment window.
How do I request a bitumen commercial quotation?
Provide the required grade, quantity, packaging, destination, delivery basis and shipment window. Following qualification, ALGHAF MARINE FZCO can evaluate the applicable supply program and current commercial indication.
How can a buyer verify a bitumen supplier and transaction?
Buyers should verify the legal identity of the contractual counterparty, official corporate communication channels, KYC/KYB information, transaction documentation and the contractual inspection procedure. Cargo-specific operational and inspection documents are provided according to the milestones defined in the SPA.
Can you provide previous Bills of Lading or inspection reports as proof of supply?
ALGHAF MARINE FZCO does not disclose confidential documents from unrelated customer transactions as proof of a new cargo. Cargo-specific documentation, including independent inspection documents where applicable, is provided according to the milestones defined in the SPA.
Can I receive a fresh SGS report before the transaction is contracted?
A fresh inspection report relates to a specific contractual bitumen cargo. Independent inspection is therefore performed at the applicable milestone defined in the SPA. Historical SGS reports from unrelated cargoes are not presented as proof of current supply.
How are transaction funding instructions issued?
Transaction-specific funding instructions are generated only within the ALGHAF MARINE FZCO Trading Portal after the applicable contractual stage. Wallet addresses are not issued through WhatsApp, Telegram, brokers or informal correspondence.
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