PMB 65/105 Exporter and Supplier from Brazil
Soft, Elastic Polymer Modified Bitumen for Thin Wearing Courses and Cooler Climates
Brazil Bitumen, powered by Tiger Bitumen (HY International Group), is a PMB 65/105 supplier from Brazil for international importers, distributors, asphalt producers and road contractors. PMB 65/105 is a polymer modified bitumen grade considered for wearing courses where flexibility, cohesion and resistance to deformation are important.
This grade combines a penetration range of 65 to 105 with a specified softening-point class. Depending on the formulation and project requirements, it may be used in stone mastic asphalt (SMA), porous asphalt and selected thin wearing courses. However, its suitability must be confirmed against the technical data sheet and mix design.
In addition, each offer should identify the applicable grade designation, test methods and specification limits. Buyers and their engineers can then compare the product documentation with the project requirements before ordering.
What is PMB 65/105?
PMB 65/105 is a polymer modified bitumen grade described within the EN 14023 framework. The figures 65/105 indicate a penetration range of 65 to 105 tenths of a millimetre at 25 °C. Therefore, its properties should be assessed alongside its softening-point class and other specified performance requirements.
A designation such as PMB 65/105-60 indicates a particular softening-point class; in this example, 60 refers to the minimum softening point in degrees Celsius. Other classes may exist, but the class available from the supplier must be confirmed in the product’s technical data sheet rather than assumed.
Polymer modified bitumen may use elastomeric polymers such as SBS. The polymer type, modification method and actual performance properties of the offered PMB 65/105 should be confirmed using the manufacturer’s documentation.
PMB 65/105 Technical Specifications
The following table summarises the main properties used to assess PMB 65/105. Requirements depend on the selected grade class and project specification. Therefore, confirm the offered product’s values against its technical data sheet and the certificate of analysis for the supplied batch.
| Polymer Modified Bitumen 65/105 | |||
| Property | Test method | General PMB 65/105 requirement (EN 14023) | Brazil Bitumen offer |
| Penetration at 25 °C(0.1 mm) | EN 1426 | 65 to 105 | Within 65 to 105; batch result on certificate of analysis |
| Softening point, ring and ball (°C) | EN 1427 | Minimum set by the designation class, commonly ≥ 60 for PMB 65/105-60 | Class stated in technical data sheet |
| Elastic recovery at 25°C (%) | EN 13398 | Class selected by the project specification | Stated in technical data sheet |
| Fraass breaking point (°C) | EN 12593 | Class selected by the project specification | Stated in technical data sheet |
| Cohesion: force ductility (J/cm²) | EN 13589 / EN 13703 | Class selected by the project specification | Stated in technical data sheet |
| Flash point (°C) | EN ISO 2592 | Class selected by the project specification | Stated in technical data sheet |
| Storage stability: difference in softening point (°C) | EN 13399 / EN 1427 | Class selected by the project specification | Stated in technical data sheet |
| Resistance to hardening (RTFOT): change of mass, retained penetration, change in softening point | EN 12607-1 | Classes selected by the project specification | Stated in technical data sheet |
Brazilian specifications. In Brazil, elastomer-modified asphalts are typed as 55/75-E, 60/85-E and 65/90-E under ANP Resolution No. 897/2022. These types are defined by minimum softening point and elastic recovery, and each also carries its own penetration limits. PMB 65/105 is therefore not automatically equivalent to any of them. Buyers supplying Brazilian projects should compare our technical data sheet with the applicable ANP, DNIT or project specification.
Applications of PMB 65/105
PMB 65/105 may be specified for asphalt layers that require a suitable balance of flexibility, cohesion and resistance to deformation. Depending on the formulation and project design, applications may include:
- Thin and very thin asphalt wearing courses.
- Stone mastic asphalt (SMA) surfacing.
- Porous asphalt and open-graded friction courses.
- Wearing courses in cooler regions or at higher altitudes, where the specified binder properties are suitable.
- Bridge deck surfacing, where the pavement design calls for an appropriate modified binder.
- Special wearing courses that specify a soft, elastic polymer modified bitumen.
However, not every PMB 65/105 formulation is suitable for every application. The binder must meet the project specification and be compatible with the aggregate, mix design, climate and traffic conditions.
Key Features and Benefits
When correctly specified and used in a suitable mix design, PMB 65/105 may provide the following benefits:
- Low-temperature flexibility: suitable binder properties may help accommodate thermal movement in cooler conditions.
- Elastic behaviour: polymer modification can improve recovery after deformation.
- Cohesion: appropriate cohesion helps support aggregate retention in selected asphalt mixes.
- Resistance to deformation: the specified softening point and polymer formulation influence performance in warmer conditions.
- Suitability for thin surfacing: selected formulations may be used where a flexible modified binder is required.
Moreover, actual pavement performance depends on the binder formulation, aggregate quality, mix design, construction practice, climate and traffic. Check the product documentation before specifying the grade.
Handling, Packaging and Documentation
PMB 65/105 requires controlled heating and storage according to the supplied product’s technical data sheet. In particular, avoid overheating and prolonged hot storage where these may affect binder properties. Heating, storage, mixing and compaction temperatures must follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
Packaging for PMB 65/105 should be confirmed with each quotation. See our bitumen packing page for information about available packing formats.
Depending on the order and agreed terms, export documentation may include:
- Technical data sheet for the offered product.
- Certificate of analysis for the supplied batch.
- Safety data sheet.
- Independent inspection by SGS or Bureau Veritas, if agreed and arranged.
- Standard export documents, such as the commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading and certificate of origin, as applicable.
Other PMB Grades from Brazil Bitumen
Compare PMB 65/105 with the grades around it in our range:
PMB 45/80: versatile medium grade for wearing courses, SMA and porous asphalt
PMB 40/100: highly elastic grade, mainly for porous asphalt
PMB 75/130: softer grade for surface dressing and thin surfacing
For unmodified paving grades, see Penetration Bitumen. For temperature-graded binders, see Performance Grade Bitumen.
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PMB 65/105 FAQs
PMB 65/105 is a polymer modified bitumen with a penetration range of 65 to 105 tenths of a millimetre at 25 °C, named under the EN 14023 framework. It is a soft, elastic modified binder used mainly in wearing courses.
The 60 is the minimum softening point in °C. PMB 65/105-60 is the most common designation for this grade, and more highly modified versions such as 65/105-80 also exist. The class of our offered product is stated in its technical data sheet.
It is typically used in thin wearing courses, SMA and porous asphalt, and in wearing courses in cooler locations. It can also be used for bridge deck surfacing where high elasticity is needed.
It is chosen mainly for its flexibility and elasticity, so it is most often specified for cooler conditions or thin surface layers. For hot climates and heavy traffic, harder grades such as PMB 45/80 or PMB 25/55 are more commonly used. The final choice should follow the project specification.
PMB 65/105 has a higher penetration, so it is softer and more flexible at low temperatures. PMB 45/80 is stiffer and covers a wider range of standard wearing course uses.
Not automatically. Brazilian types are defined under ANP Resolution No. 897/2022 with their own softening point, elastic recovery and penetration limits. Compliance should be checked against our technical data sheet.
We supply a technical data sheet, certificate of analysis, safety data sheet and standard export documents. SGS or Bureau Veritas inspection can be arranged on request.
Send us the required quantity, destination port, any softening point class required and your project specification. We will reply with a CFR or CIF quotation and the technical data sheet.
Request a PMB 65/105 Quotation from Brazil
Looking for a reliable PMB 65/105 supplier from Brazil for your next thin surfacing, SMA or porous asphalt project? Tell us the quantity, destination port, softening point class and project specification. Our team will reply with a CFR or CIF quotation and the technical data sheet for the offered product.
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