RoadStar PMB 120 is manufactured according to IS : 15462-2004, I.R.C : 53-2004/IRC : 53 – 2010 specifications which helps in building higher resistance to deformation at high temperature, provides improved Aging Resistance and Adhesion between Aggregate and Binder, Higher Fatigue Life of Mixes, Delay in Thermal / Reflective Cracking, Improved Temperature Susceptibility and Over all Extended Pavement Life. RoadStar PMB 120 application provides increase in elastic recovery ensuring protection against cold climatic conditions.
Technical Specification Table
RoadStar PMB As Per IS : 15462-2004, and IRC : 53-2004 / IRC : 53-2010
Sr. No | Designation | Requirements | Test Method |
1 | Penetration at 25 °C | 90-150 | IS 1203 – 1978 |
2 | Softening point, ( R & B ), C Min. | 50 | IS 1205 – 1978 |
3 | Elastic recovery of half thread in Ductilometer at 15 °C, % Min. | 70 | IS 15462 – 2004 |
4 | Flash point °C Min. | 220 | IS 1209 – 1978 |
5 | Separation difference insoftening point, ( R & B ) °C Max. | 3 | IS 15462 – 2004 |
Thin Film Oven Test (TFOT) on residue | |||
(a) Reduction in Penetration of residue at 25 °C, Min. % of original | 35 | IS 1203 – 1978 | |
(b) Increase in softening point, °C Max. | 7 | IS 1205 – 1978 | |
(c) Elastic recovery of half thread in Ductilometer at 25 °C, % Min. | 50 | IS 15462 – 2004 |
Specific Applications
RoadStar PMB 120 is ideal to be used in Surface dressing, Wearing course, Base Course, Stress absorbing membranes (crack sealing), Thin Overlays, as Bond Coats, to improve durability in Remote Areas, in High Rainfall Areas and High Stress Conditions, where there is risk of High & Low Road Surface Temperatures etc.