Performance Grade PG 52-22

Performance Grade PG 52-22 Bitumen Supplier

Brazil Bitumen – Tiger Bitumen is a trusted exporter and supplier of premium Performance Grade PG 52-22 Bitumen, delivering high-performance asphalt binders for road construction, airport pavements, industrial roads, and infrastructure projects worldwide. The PG 52-22 Specifications define the essential physical and performance properties required for durable asphalt pavements. Produced from carefully selected crude oil under strict quality control and tested according to recognised international standards, PG 52-22 Bitumen provides reliable durability, excellent workability, and consistent pavement performance.
PG 52-22 Bitumen is engineered using the Superpave Performance Grade system to improve resistance to rutting, fatigue cracking, and thermal cracking under varying traffic and climate conditions. It is widely used by asphalt plants, contractors, distributors, and government infrastructure projects. Brazil Bitumen and Tiger Bitumen provide competitive pricing, flexible packaging options, reliable worldwide export services, and professional technical support for projects of every size.

HY International has the capability to Export and Supply the Performance Grade Bitumen PG 52-22 in compliance with National and International standards.

Bitumen PG 52-22 Specifications
Property PG52 Test Method
22
Average 7-day maximum pavement Design Temperature, °C 52
minimum pavement Design Temperature, °C > -22
Original Binder
Flash Point Temperature Minimum °C 230 AASHTO T48
Viscosity maximum 3 Pa.s, Test Temperature,°C 135 AASHTO T316
Dynamic Shear G*/sin minimum 2.2 KPa Test Temperature,°C 52 AASHTO T315
Rolling Thin Film Oven Test AASHTO T240
Mass change maximum percent 1.00
Dynamic Shear G*/sin minimum 2.2 KPa Test Temperature, @ 10 rad/s °C 52 AASHTO T315
Pressure Aging Vessel AASHTO R28
PAV aging Temperature, °C 90
Dynamic Shear G*/sin maximum 5000 KPa Test Temperature, @ 10 rad/s °C 19 AASHTO T315
Creep Stuffiness S maximum 300 Mpa m-value minimum 0.300 Test Temperature,@ 60s °C -12 AASHTO T313
Direct Tension Failure strain minimum 1 % Test Temperature @ 1mm/min, °C -12 AASHTO T314
Critical low cracking Temperature Critical cracking determined by PP42 Test Temperature -12 AASHTO PP42

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Frequently Asked Questions

Performance Grade PG 52-22 Bitumen Supplier

What is Performance Grade PG 52-22 Bitumen?

Performance Grade PG 52-22 Bitumen is a premium asphalt binder engineered to perform at pavement temperatures up to 52°C and as low as -22°C. Developed under the Superpave Performance Grading System, it provides excellent flexibility in cold climates while maintaining reliable resistance to rutting and pavement deformation.

Why choose Brazil Bitumen as your PG 52-22 Bitumen supplier?

Brazil Bitumen is part of Tiger Bitumen (HY International), a globally recognized manufacturer and exporter of premium bitumen products. We supply high-quality PG 52-22 Bitumen to contractors, asphalt producers, distributors, and infrastructure companies with competitive pricing, dependable export logistics, flexible packaging, and dedicated customer support.

What are the primary applications of Performance Grade PG 52-22 Bitumen?

PG 52-22 Bitumen is widely used in highways, municipal roads, airport pavements, bridge decks, industrial developments, asphalt overlays, and pavement rehabilitation projects. Its performance characteristics make it suitable for projects requiring reliable durability in regions exposed to significant seasonal temperature variations.

What are the advantages of using PG 52-22 Bitumen?

PG 52-22 Bitumen provides excellent resistance to thermal cracking, improved flexibility at low temperatures, strong adhesion to aggregates, enhanced fatigue resistance, and long-term pavement durability. These benefits contribute to lower maintenance costs and extended pavement service life.

How does PG 52-22 Bitumen differ from PG 52-16 Bitumen?

Both grades are designed for maximum pavement temperatures of 52°C, but PG 52-22 provides better low-temperature performance down to -22°C, whereas PG 52-16 is designed for -16°C. The appropriate grade is selected based on pavement design temperatures, climate conditions, and engineering specifications.

Does Brazil Bitumen export PG 52-22 Bitumen internationally?

Yes. Through the global manufacturing and export network of Tiger Bitumen (HY International), Brazil Bitumen exports PG 52-22 Bitumen to customers across South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Every shipment is supported with professional export documentation, secure packaging, and reliable international logistics.

What packaging options are available for PG 52-22 Bitumen?

Brazil Bitumen supplies PG 52-22 Bitumen in new steel drums, jumbo bags, bitubags, and bulk shipments. Packaging solutions are selected according to customer requirements, transportation methods, and destination ports to ensure safe handling and efficient delivery.

What documents are provided with PG 52-22 Bitumen shipments?

Every shipment can be supplied with a complete documentation package, including the Certificate of Analysis (COA), Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), Certificate of Origin, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, laboratory test reports, and other export documents. Independent inspections by SGS, Bureau Veritas, or other internationally recognized inspection agencies can also be arranged upon request.

Which industries commonly use Performance Grade PG 52-22 Bitumen?

Performance Grade PG 52-22 Bitumen is widely used by highway contractors, government road authorities, asphalt mixing plants, civil engineering companies, airport developers, infrastructure contractors, and commercial paving firms seeking high-performance asphalt binders for long-lasting pavement solutions.

Can Brazil Bitumen supply bulk quantities of PG 52-22 Bitumen?

Yes. Whether you require full container loads, bulk vessel shipments, or long-term supply agreements, Brazil Bitumen has the manufacturing capability and global logistics support through Tiger Bitumen (HY International) to deliver consistent product quality for projects of every size.

How does Brazil Bitumen ensure the quality of PG 52-22 Bitumen?

Every batch is manufactured under strict quality control procedures and tested according to internationally recognized Performance Grade specifications before shipment. Optional third-party inspections by SGS or Bureau Veritas provide additional confidence and transparency for international buyers.

How can I request a quotation for Performance Grade PG 52-22 Bitumen?

Simply send your required quantity, preferred packaging, destination port, and expected delivery schedule to our sales team. Brazil Bitumen will prepare a customized quotation with competitive pricing, complete export documentation, flexible shipping solutions, and technical assistance to help you source the right Performance Grade asphalt binder for your project.