Crumb Rubber Modified Bitumen
Bitumen modified with recycled tyre rubber, which improves elasticity and fatigue life and gives a use for waste tyres.
Where Crumb Rubber Modified Bitumen is used
Polymer modified bitumen (PMB) adds elastomers such as SBS, or plastomers such as EVA, to the binder. The result is more elastic, more resistant to rutting and cracking, and longer-lasting.
- 01Gap-graded and open-graded rubberised asphalt
- 02Stress-absorbing membrane interlayers
- 03Noise-reducing surfaces
- 04Chip seals with high binder demand
Conforms to Project specification
Blended to project specification; rubber content and viscosity agreed per order.
Typical specifications — Crumb Rubber Modified Bitumen
| Property | Unit | Min | Max | Test method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Softening point (R&B) | °C | 57 | – | EN 1427 |
| Elastic recovery at 25°C | % | 55 | – | EN 13398 |
| Rubber content | % wt | 15 | – | Manufacturer |
| Rotational viscosity at 177°C | Pa·s | 1.5 | 5.0 | ASTM D4402 |
Typical values based on Project specification. The binding specification for each cargo is the certificate of analysis issued at loading. Custom specifications are available on request.
Storing Crumb Rubber Modified Bitumen
Temperature: Store between about 160°C and 180°C. Polymer-modified binders need slightly higher handling temperatures than plain bitumen.
Agitation: Use tanks with agitators or circulation so the polymer stays evenly dispersed. Unstirred PMB can separate over time.
Safety: Keep water away from hot binder, use heat-resistant PPE, and keep the area ventilated and free of ignition sources.
Shelf life: Plan deliveries to be used within days of arrival where possible. Long hot storage degrades the polymer.
How we ship Crumb Rubber Modified Bitumen
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Crumb Rubber Modified Bitumen: common questions
What is Crumb Rubber Modified Bitumen?+
Bitumen modified with recycled tyre rubber, which improves elasticity and fatigue life and gives a use for waste tyres.
What is Crumb Rubber Modified Bitumen used for?+
Crumb Rubber Modified Bitumen is mainly used for: gap-graded and open-graded rubberised asphalt; stress-absorbing membrane interlayers; noise-reducing surfaces; chip seals with high binder demand.
Which standard does WGV's Crumb Rubber Modified Bitumen meet?+
Blended to project specification; rubber content and viscosity agreed per order.
How is Crumb Rubber Modified Bitumen shipped?+
WGV Oil Trading ships Crumb Rubber Modified Bitumen by steel drums, bitutainer or bulk, on FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP terms. Every cargo is inspected at the load port by SGS, Intertek or an equivalent independent inspector.
How do I get a price for Crumb Rubber Modified Bitumen?+
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