Performance Bitumen (PG Bitumen) – High-Quality Export Grade — Export from Iran
Performance Grade Bitumen (PG Bitumen) is classified according to the Superpave system (ASTM D6373) based on its performance at both high and low temperatures. This advanced grading ensures superior resistance to rutting, cracking, and fatigue under extreme climatic and traffic conditions.
We supply high-performance PG Bitumen from major Iranian refineries, produced with polymer modification (if required) and in full compliance with international specifications. Ideal for modern highway construction, airport runways, and heavy-duty pavements in regions with wide temperature variations.
Note: PG grading (e.g., PG64-22) indicates the high-temperature grade (64°C) and low-temperature grade (-22°C). Higher numbers = better performance in heat, lower negative = better cold resistance.
🛣️ Janis Group PG Bitumen Capability: We supply advanced Superpave-compliant Performance Grade (PG) Bitumen directly from major Iranian refineries, offering precise high and low-temperature grades. Every shipment undergoes rigorous Dynamic Shear Rheometer (DSR) and Bending Beam Rheometer (BBR) testing via SGS inspection, ensuring superior rutting and cracking resistance for modern highway and airport projects across global markets.
Technical Specifications (ASTM D6373)
| Property | Test Method | PG52-28 | PG58-22 | PG64-22 | PG70-22 | PG76-10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Temp. Grade (°C) | ASTM D7175 | 52 | 58 | 64 | 70 | 76 |
| Low Temp. Grade (°C) | ASTM D6648 | -28 | -22 | -22 | -22 | -10 |
| Viscosity at 135°C (cP) | ASTM D4402 | 150–500 | 150–500 | 150–500 | 150–500 | 150–500 |
| Flash Point (COC, °C) | ASTM D92 | ≥ 230 | ≥ 230 | ≥ 230 | ≥ 230 | ≥ 230 |
| Solubility in CS₂ (%) | ASTM D4 | ≥ 99.0 | ≥ 99.0 | ≥ 99.0 | ≥ 99.0 | ≥ 99.0 |
| RTFOT Mass Loss (%) | ASTM D2872 | ≤ 1.0 | ≤ 1.0 | ≤ 1.0 | ≤ 1.0 | ≤ 1.0 |
| After RTFOT Viscosity Retention (%) | ASTM D6373 | ≥ 65 | ≥ 65 | ≥ 65 | ≥ 65 | ≥ 65 |
| Wax Content (%) | IP 120 / EN 12606-1 | ≤ 3.0 | ≤ 3.0 | ≤ 3.0 | ≤ 3.0 | ≤ 3.0 |
Applications
- Highway & Expressways: Primary binder for high-traffic road construction
- Airport Infrastructure: Runways and taxiways requiring extreme load resistance
- Heavy-Duty Pavements: Industrial zones, ports, and logistics hubs
- Extreme Climates: Regions with severe temperature variations (hot summers, cold winters)
- Rehabilitation: Overlay and strengthening of aging road networks
- Specialized Structures: Bridge decks and expansion joints
Which PG Grade Fits Your Project Conditions?
Moderate Climates (PG52-28, PG58-22)
Key Strength: Balanced performance with excellent low-temperature cracking resistance.
Choose this if: Your project is in a region with mild summers and cold winters, requiring protection against thermal cracking.
Typical buyers: Municipal road authorities, contractors in temperate or cold regions (e.g., parts of CIS, Northern Asia).
Heavy Traffic / Hot (PG64-22, PG70-22)
Key Strength: Superior rutting resistance under heavy loads and high ambient temperatures.
Choose this if: You are building major expressways, ports, or roads in hot climates where standard binders would deform.
Typical buyers: National highway departments, heavy-duty industrial pavement contractors, Middle East/Africa infrastructure projects.
Extreme Duty (PG76-10 & PMB)
Key Strength: Maximum durability, often polymer-modified, for the most demanding environments.
Choose this if: Your project involves airport runways, extreme temperature swings, or requires extended pavement lifespan.
Typical buyers: Aviation authorities, specialized highway contractors, bridge and viaduct builders.
Key Notes
- PG Grading Reliability: Based on 98% reliability for high-temperature rutting and low-temperature cracking predictions.
- Customization: Available in unmodified and polymer-modified (PMB) versions tailored to specific project requirements.
- Compliance: All values comply with ASTM D6373 and can be customized for EN or Gulf standards upon request.
- Pre-shipment inspection by SGS is conducted for every shipment, with comprehensive reports provided.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
The first number (64) is the maximum average 7-day pavement temperature (°C) for rutting resistance. The second number (-22) is the minimum pavement temperature (°C) for thermal cracking resistance.
Penetration grade measures hardness at a single temperature (25°C). PG grading is a performance-based system (Superpave) that tests the binder’s actual behavior under simulated high and low-temperature conditions, making it far more reliable for modern highways.
Yes. We can supply Polymer-Modified Bitumen (PMB) tailored to meet specific high-performance PG requirements (e.g., PG76-10 or higher) upon request, complete with specialized testing reports.
Minimum order is 200 MT per shipment, supplied in bulk heated tankers, flexi-bags (18–22 MT per 20ft container), jumbo bags, or steel drums.
For extreme hot climates with heavy traffic, higher grades like PG70-22 or PG76-10 (often polymer-modified) are recommended to prevent severe rutting and permanent deformation.
Packaging & Export Logistics
- Bulk: Heated tankers (marine, rail, or road)
- Flexi-Bags: 18–22 metric tons per 20ft container (ISO compatible, leak-proof)
- Jumbo Bags: 800–1000 kg per bag (steel-reinforced)
- Steel Drums: 180 kg per drum (on request for smaller orders)
- Minimum Order Quantity: 200 MT per shipment
- Southern Loading Ports: Bandar Abbas, Kharg Island, Imam Khomeini Port (Iran)
- Northern Loading Ports: Amirabad, Noshahr, Anzali Port (for CIS, Russia, and Caspian markets)
- Export Capacity: Up to 5,000 metric tons per month
- Delivery Terms: FOB, CFR, FCA, CPT (flexible based on buyer’s request)
- Target Markets: Africa, Middle East, South Asia, CIS, Latin America
Why Choose Our Performance Grade Bitumen?
- Sourced from top Iranian refineries with consistent Superpave-compliant quality
- Fully compliant with ASTM D6373 standards
- Available in polymer-modified (PMB) versions upon request
- Full documentation: CoA, Certificate of Origin, SGS inspection report
- Competitive pricing with reliable monthly supply for long-term contracts
Certifications
- ISO 9001 Certified Supply Chain
- Pre-shipment inspection by SGS (standard)
- Batch-specific quality reports provided
Required: Company profile, destination port, required grade(s), and monthly volume (MT).