{"id":5685,"date":"2026-07-09T19:37:03","date_gmt":"2026-07-09T18:37:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/e-station-groupe.fr\/?page_id=5685"},"modified":"2026-07-10T14:29:01","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T13:29:01","slug":"bitume-80-100-achat-gros-export","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/e-station-groupe.fr\/en\/bitume-80-100-achat-gros-export\/","title":{"rendered":"Bitumen 80\/100: the soft grade for temperate and cold climates"},"content":{"rendered":"
Bitumen trading<\/div>

Bitumen 80\/100: the soft grade for temperate and cold climates<\/h1>

The 80\/100 is a soft bitumen: where a hard grade would crack at low temperatures, it keeps its elasticity. It is the grade of temperate to cold climates, moderate traffic, and certain soils that call for a more penetrating binder. Historically, it is also one of the most produced grades in the world.<\/p>

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Definition and specifications<\/h2>

At 25\u00a0\u00b0C, the standardised needle penetrates 80 to 100 tenths of a millimetre (8 to 10\u00a0mm) under the ASTM\u00a0D5 test. The grade falls under ASTM\u00a0D946 and AASHTO\u00a0M20.<\/p>
Characteristic<\/th>Typical value<\/th>Method<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Penetration at 25 \u00b0C<\/td>80\u2013100 (0.1\u00a0mm)<\/td>ASTM D5<\/td><\/tr>
Softening point<\/td>42\u201350\u00a0\u00b0C<\/td>ASTM D36<\/td><\/tr>
Ductility at 25\u00a0\u00b0C<\/td>> 100 cm<\/td>ASTM D113<\/td><\/tr>
Density at 25\u00a0\u00b0C<\/td>0.98\u20131.05<\/td>ASTM D70<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>

Usual market values (ASTM\u00a0D946 \/ AASHTO\u00a0M20). The contractual values are those of the refinery\u2019s certificate of analysis, verifiable by independent pre-shipment inspection. independent pre-shipment inspection<\/a>.<\/p>

Applications<\/h2>

Hot mix asphalt for base and wearing courses in temperate to cold climates: its softness limits winter thermal cracking. It suits roads with moderate traffic, secondary roads, and certain fine soils where a softer binder adheres better. To be avoided in very hot climates under heavy traffic: its low softening point exposes it to rutting. Its close equivalent in the European EN\u00a012591 nomenclature is the 70\/100. EN 12591<\/a> est le 70\/100.<\/p>

Which grade for which climate?<\/h2>
\u2713<\/span>40\/50: very hot, heavy traffic \u2014 see the bitume 40\/50<\/a>.<\/span><\/div>
\u2713<\/span>60\/70: hot to temperate, the international standard \u2014 see the bitumen 60\/70<\/a>.<\/span><\/div>
\u2713<\/span>80\/100: temperate to cold, moderate traffic.<\/span><\/div>

The full selection method is in our grade selection guide. grade selection guide<\/a>.<\/p>

Packaging<\/h2>

Bulk, 180 to 190\u00a0kg steel drums, big bags of around 1\u00a0tonne. About 110 drums per 20-foot container.<\/p>

E-Station supply<\/h2>

E-Station fournit du bitume 80\/100 issu de son r\u00e9seau de raffineries du Kurdistan irakien. MOQ 500 MT, paiement par letter of credit<\/a>, inspection ind\u00e9pendante sur demande, livraison CIF. Consultez notre bitumen supplier<\/a>, our page to buy bitumen in bulk<\/a> and the price of bitumen<\/a>.<\/p>

Quote within 48 hours<\/div>

Request your bitumen 80\/100 quotation<\/h2>

State your grade, your quantity, your port of destination and the desired Incoterm. An expert replies with a firm offer within 48 hours.<\/p>Request a quotation<\/a><\/div>

Buying 80\/100 bitumen well for export<\/h2>\n

The bitumen 80\/100<\/strong> is valued for its softness at low temperature, which limits thermal cracking of pavements in temperate and cold regions. This grade also suits many waterproofing works. Before purchase, it is useful to check that the workability of the binder matches the laying conditions of the intended site.<\/p>\n

On the supply side, securing a lot of 80\/100 bitumen involves confirming the refinery origin, obtaining a certificate of analysis and choosing a suitable Incoterm. An independent pre-shipment inspection and settlement by letter of credit strengthen risk control on large volumes intended for export. bitumen 80\/100<\/strong> passe par la confirmation de l\u2019origine raffinerie, l\u2019obtention d\u2019un certificat d\u2019analyse et le choix d\u2019un Incoterm adapt\u00e9. Une inspection ind\u00e9pendante avant embarquement et un r\u00e8glement par lettre de cr\u00e9dit renforcent la ma\u00eetrise du risque sur les volumes importants destin\u00e9s \u00e0 l\u2019export.<\/p>

Frequently asked questions<\/h2>

Is the 80\/100 suitable for West Africa?<\/p>

Rarely in a wearing course: pavement temperatures there favour harder grades (60\/70, 40\/50). It can be justified for specific uses defined by the project owner.<\/p><\/div>

80\/100 or 70\/100, are they the same thing?<\/p>

The ranges overlap. The 70\/100 is the European EN\u00a012591 class, the 80\/100 the ASTM designation. It is the contract\u2019s standard that decides.<\/p><\/div>

Why is it cheaper than hard grades in some offers?<\/p>

The price depends mainly on origin, freight and packaging, not on hardness. Always compare at identical Incoterm, grade and packaging.<\/p><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

N\u00e9goce de bitume Bitume 80\/100 : le grade souple des climats temp\u00e9r\u00e9s et froids Le 80\/100 est un bitume souple : l\u00e0 o\u00f9 un grade dur fissurerait aux basses temp\u00e9ratures, lui garde son \u00e9lasticit\u00e9. C\u2019est le grade des climats temp\u00e9r\u00e9s \u00e0 froids, des trafics mod\u00e9r\u00e9s, et de certains sols qui demandent un liant plus p\u00e9n\u00e9trant. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"elementor_header_footer","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-5685","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/e-station-groupe.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5685","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/e-station-groupe.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/e-station-groupe.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/e-station-groupe.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/e-station-groupe.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5685"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/e-station-groupe.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5685\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5726,"href":"https:\/\/e-station-groupe.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5685\/revisions\/5726"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/e-station-groupe.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5685"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}