Cutback Bitumen RC-30
RC-30 Cutback Bitumen Supplier and Exporter
Brazil Bitumen, by Tiger Bitumen, is a trusted supplier and exporter of premium RC-30 Cutback Bitumen for road construction, surface treatments, spray applications, and infrastructure projects. Manufactured to international quality standards, RC-30 is a rapid curing cutback bitumen that provides fast solvent evaporation, excellent adhesion, and reliable performance for tack coats, surface dressing, and pavement maintenance applications.
RC-30 Cutback Bitumen is widely used for surface dressing, tack coats, spray applications, and road maintenance projects where rapid curing enables quicker traffic reopening and efficient construction. Brazil Bitumen supplies premium RC-30 Cutback Bitumen with competitive pricing, flexible packaging, dependable worldwide export, and professional technical support for contractors, asphalt producers, and infrastructure developers.
Cutback Bitumen RC-30 Specifications
| Rapid Curing RC-30 Bitumen Cutback | |||
| Property | Min | Max | Test Method |
| KINEMATIC 1 viscosity at 60°C, eSt | 30 | 60 | ASTM D2170 |
| Flash Point (Tag Open-Cup),°C | – | – | ASTM D1310 |
| DISTILLATE TEST 2: | |||
| Distillate, percent by Volume of total 360°C | |||
| To 190°C | 15 | – | ASTM D402 |
| To 225°C | 55 | – | ASTM D402 |
| To 260°C | 75 | – | ASTM D402 |
| To 316°C | 90 | – | ASTM D402 |
| Residue from distillation to 360°C: | |||
| Test on residue from distillation Penetration at 25°C,100g, 5 sec. | 80 | 120 | |
| Ductility 3 at 25°C, cm | 100 | – | ASTM D402 / ASTM D113 |
| Solubility in trichloroethylene, percent mass | 100 | – | ASTM D402 / ASTM D2024 |
| Water, percent volume | – | 0.2 | ASTM D95 |
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Rapid Curing Cutback Bitumen RC-30 FAQs
Rapid Curing Cutback Bitumen RC-30 is a liquid bitumen product manufactured by blending penetration-grade bitumen with highly volatile petroleum solvents. It is designed to cure quickly after application, making it suitable for fast road construction and maintenance operations.
RC-30 is commonly used for quick surface treatments, road repairs, patching works, tack applications, and pavement maintenance projects where rapid setting and fast traffic reopening are required.
RC-30 contains fast-evaporating solvents that allow quicker curing compared with slow and medium-curing grades. This helps contractors complete road applications efficiently and reduce project delays.
RC-30 offers quick drying, strong initial adhesion, easy application, reduced waiting time, and effective bonding between pavement materials, making it suitable for time-sensitive maintenance projects.
Yes. RC-30 is suitable for emergency repairs where fast application and quick curing are important, helping restore road surfaces and minimise traffic disruption.
RC-30 creates a strong adhesive layer between existing pavement surfaces and new materials, improving stability and helping prevent early separation between road layers.
Yes. RC-30 can be used for various Brazilian road applications, including municipal road maintenance, highway repairs, and infrastructure projects requiring fast-curing bituminous materials.
Unlike slow and medium-curing cutback bitumen, RC-30 uses faster-evaporating solvents, allowing quicker curing and faster project completion, which is beneficial for urgent construction requirements.
RC-30 is available in export-standard packaging options including steel drums, bulk tankers, and bitutainers, depending on project requirements and international shipping needs.
Tiger Bitumen supplies high-quality RC-30 Cutback Bitumen manufactured according to international standards. We provide reliable export services, quality assurance, secure packaging, and professional support for customers in Brazil and worldwide.
