Performance Grade Bitumen for Extreme Roads, Freight Corridors & Climatic Challenges
AASHTO M320 & ASTM D6373 Certified Asphalt Binders Tailored for Heat, Cold, Heavy Loads & Freeze-Thaw Conditions
Performance Grade Bitumen
Performance Grade (PG) Bitumen is engineered to match specific climate and traffic conditions, ensuring unmatched durability, flexibility, and resistance to rutting and thermal cracking. Iraq Altaqa supplies PG 70, PG 76, and PG 82 series, including cold-tolerant variants down to -40°C and heat-resistant grades up to 82°C — all tested and certified per AASHTO M320 and ASTM D6373 standards.
PG-70
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Performance Grades 70-10
Applications
Highway & expressways Construction, Industrial Yards & Ports
Key Specs
- Flash Point (°C): ≥ 230 (AASHTO T48)
- Rotational Viscometer at 135 (Pa.S): ≤ 3 (AASHTO T316)
- Dynamic Shear Rheometer at 70 °C(kPa): ≥ 1 (AASHTO T315)
- Change of Mass (% wt): ≤ 1 (AASHTO T240)
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Performance Grades 70-16
Applications
Expressways and Highways, Industrial and Commercial Access Roads
Key Specs
- Flash Point (°C): ≥ 230 (AASHTO T48)
- Rotational Viscometer at 135 (Pa.S): ≤ 3 (AASHTO T316)
- Dynamic Shear Rheometer at 82 °C(kPa): ≥ 1 (AASHTO T315)
- Change of Mass (% wt): ≤ 1 (AASHTO T240)
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Performance Grades 70-22
Applications
Desert Highways, Bridge Decks & Overpasses
Key Specs
- Flash Point (°C): ≥ 230 (AASHTO T48)
- Rotational Viscometer at 135 (Pa.S): ≤ 3 (AASHTO T316)
- Dynamic Shear Rheometer at 82 °C(kPa): ≥ 1 (AASHTO T315)
- Change of Mass (% wt): ≤ 1 (AASHTO T240)
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Performance Grades 70-28
Applications
Mountain Roads, Freight Corridors
Key Specs
- Flash Point (°C): ≥ 230 (AASHTO T48)
- Rotational Viscometer at 135 (Pa.S): ≥ 3 (AASHTO T316)
- Dynamic Shear Rheometer at 70 °C(kPa): ≥ 1 (AASHTO T315)
- Change of Mass (% wt): ≥ 1 (AASHTO T240)
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Performance Grades 70-34
Applications
Cold Climate Highway Infrastructure , Arctic Industrial and Logistics Corridors, Strategic Winter Transportation Networks
Key Specs
- Flash Point (°C): ≥ 230 (AASHTO T48)
- Rotational Viscometer at 135 (Pa.S): ≤ 3 (AASHTO T316)
- Dynamic Shear Rheometer at 70 °C(Kpa): ≥ 1 (AASHTO T315)
- Change of Mass (% wt): ≤ 1 (AASHTO T240)
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Performance Grades 70-40
Applications
Cold Climate Highway Infrastructure , Arctic Industrial and Logistics Corridors, Strategic Winter Transportation Networks, Desert Highways
Key Specs
- Flash Point (°C): ≥ 230 (AASHTO T48)
- Rotational Viscometer at 135 (Pa.S): ≤ 3 (AASHTO T316)
- Dynamic Shear Rheometer at 70 °C(Kpa): ≥ 1 (AASHTO T315)
- Change of Mass (% wt): ≤ 1 (AASHTO T240)
PG-76
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Performance Grades 76-10
Applications
Highways & Expressways , Bus Lanes & Freight Routes .
Key Specs
- Flash Point (°C): ≥ 230 (AASHTO T48)
- Rotational Viscometer at 135 (Pa.S): ≤ 3 (AASHTO T316)
- Dynamic Shear Rheometer at 76 °C(kPa): ≥ 1 (AASHTO T315)
- Change of Mass (% wt): ≤ 1 (AASHTO T240)
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Performance Grades 76-16
Applications
Container Terminals , Mountainous Highways
Key Specs
- Flash Point (°C): ≥ 230 (AASHTO T48)
- Rotational Viscometer at 135 (Pa.S): ≤ 3 (AASHTO T316)
- Dynamic Shear Rheometer at 76 °C (kPa): ≥ 1 (AASHTO T315)
- Change of Mass (% wt): ≤ 1 (AASHTO T240)
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Performance Grades 76-22
Applications
Urban Intersections, Airport Taxiways.
Key Specs
- Flash Point (°C): ≥ 230 (AASHTO T48)
- Rotational Viscometer at 135 (Pa.S): ≤ 3 (AASHTO T316)
- Dynamic Shear Rheometer at 76 °C (kPa): ≥ 1 (AASHTO T315)
- Change of Mass (% wt): ≤ 1 (AASHTO T240)
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Performance Grades 76-28
Applications
Cold-Climate Highways , Intercity Freight Corridors
Key Specs
- Flash Point (°C): ≥ 230 (AASHTO T48)
- Rotational Viscometer at 135 (Pa.S): ≤ 3 (AASHTO T316)
- Dynamic Shear Rheometer at 76 °C (kPa): ≥ 1 (AASHTO T315)
- Change of Mass (% wt): ≤ 1 (AASHTO T240)
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Performance Grades 76-34
Applications
Heavy-Duty Cold-Climate Freight Routes, Alpine and High-Elevation Infrastructure
Key Specs
- Flash Point (°C): ≥ 230 (AASHTO T48)
- Rotational Viscometer at 135 (Pa.S): ≤ 3 (AASHTO T316)
- Dynamic Shear Rheometer at 76 °C (kPa): ≥ 1 (AASHTO T315)
- Change of Mass (% wt): ≤ 1 (AASHTO T240)
PG-82
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Performance Grades 82-10
Applications
Desert and Tropical Highways, Mountainous Highways
Key Specs
- Flash Point (°C): ≥ 230 (AASHTO T48)
- Rotational Viscometer at 135 (Pa.S): ≤ 3 (AASHTO T316)
- Dynamic Shear Rheometer at 70 °C(kPa): ≥ 1 (AASHTO T315)
- Change of Mass (% wt): ≤ 1 (AASHTO T240)
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Performance Grades 82-16
Applications
Regional Freight Corridors, Seasonal Industrial Roads, Arid & Semi-Arid Expressways
Key Specs
- Flash Point (°C): ≥ 230 (AASHTO T48)
- Rotational Viscometer at 135 (Pa.S): ≤ 3 (AASHTO T316)
- Dynamic Shear Rheometer at 82 °C(kPa): ≥ 1 (AASHTO T315)
- Change of Mass (% wt): ≤ 1 (AASHTO T240)
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Performance Grades 82-22
Applications
Mountain Pass Highways, Cold-Region Infrastructure
Key Specs
- Flash Point (°C): ≥ 230 (AASHTO T48)
- Rotational Viscometer at 135 (Pa.S): ≤ 3 (AASHTO T316)
- Dynamic Shear Rheometer at 82 °C(kPa): ≥ 1 (AASHTO T315)
- Change of Mass (% wt): ≤ 1 (AASHTO T240)
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Performance Grades 82-28
Applications
Freeze-Prone Highways , Northern & Alpine Freight Corridors
Key Specs
- Flash Point (°C): ≥ 230 (AASHTO T48)
- Rotational Viscometer at 135 (Pa.S): ≥ 3 (AASHTO T316)
- Dynamic Shear Rheometer at 70 °C(kPa): ≥ 1 (AASHTO T315)
- Change of Mass (% wt): ≥ 1 (AASHTO T240)
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Performance Grades 82-34
Applications
Cold-Climate Industrial Corridors, Polar and High-Altitude Strategic Infrastructure, High-Altitude Road Networks
Key Specs
- Flash Point (°C): ≥ 230 (AASHTO T48)
- Rotational Viscometer at 135 (Pa.S): ≤ 3 (AASHTO T316)
- Dynamic Shear Rheometer at 70 °C(Kpa): ≥ 1 (AASHTO T315)
- Change of Mass (% wt): ≤ 1 (AASHTO T240)
Why Iraq Altaqa Bitumen?
Internationally Certified Production
2,000 MT/day capacity with real-time QA monitoring.
Global Compliance
AASHTO, ASTM, BS EN, IS, SANS/SATS, TS EN, JTG E20-2011/JTG F40-2004
Flexible Packaging:
Jumbo bags (1 MT), flexitanks (20 MT), and steel drums (150,180 and 220 kg).
Fully Controlled Logistics:
Temperature-controlled bulk shipping across the Globe.
Packaging Solutions
Optimized for Safety, Efficiency & Sustainability
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Steel Drums
- Material: 0.6 mm cold-rolled steel.
- Benefits: Reusable, NFPA-compliant, stackable.
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Jumbo Bags
- Material: UV-resistant polypropylene + consumable inner liner.
- Benefits: Eco-friendly, reduces waste by 30% vs. drums.
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Flexitanks
- Material: 4-layer polyethylene (heat-resistant to 120°C).
- Benefits: Ideal for marine transport; 20% cost savings.
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Bulk
- Material: UV-resistant polypropylene + consumable inner liner.
- Benefits: Eco-friendly, reduces waste by 30% vs. drums.
Need Help Selecting the Right Grade?
Services
Free Grade Matching
Climate-specific recommendations (e.g., ASTM 60-70 for hot regions).
Sample Testing
Validate specs with our ASME-certified lab.
