Bitumen is a black or dark-colored (solid, semi-solid, viscous), amorphous, cementitious material that can be found in different forms, such us rock asphalt, natural bitumen, tar and bitumen derived from oil, which is referred to as petroleum bitumen.
Currently most of the roads globally are paved with bitumen. Today the world’s demand for bitumen accounts for more than 100 million tons per year which is approximately 700 million barrels of bitumen consumed annually.
Petroleum bitumen is typically referred to as bitumen or asphalt. In Europe for instance bitumen means the liquid binder. In North America, on the other hand the liquid binder is referred to as asphalt, or asphalt cement.
In general, the term “bituminous materials” is used to denote substances in which bitumen is present or from which it can be derived. Bituminous substances comprise of primarily bitumen and tars.
We are capable of providing undermentioned products:
1- Air Blowing Asphalt:
1-1- Penetration grade:
| ASTM/ AASHTO | EN |
| 40/50 | 30/45 |
| 60/70 | 35/50 |
| 85/100 | 40/60 |
| 120/150 | 50/70 |
| 180/200 | 70/100 |
| 200/300 | 100/150 |
| 160/220 | |
| 250/330 |
1-2- Performance Grade (PG):
| PG 52 – 22 |
| PG 52 – 16 |
| PG 52 – 10 |
| PG 58 – 22 |
| PG 58 – 16 |
| PG 58 – 10 |
| PG 64 – 22 |
| PG 64 – 16 |
| PG 64 – 10 |
| PG 70 – 10 |
| PG 70 – 16 |
| PG 76 – 10 |
1-3- Viscosity Grade (VG):
| VG 10 |
| VG 20 |
| VG 30 |
| VG 40 |
2- Australian Standard:
| 170 WA |
| C 170 |
| C 240 |
| C 330 |
| C 450 |
| C 600 |
3- Cutback Bitumen:
| SC – 30 |
| SC – 70 |
| SC – 250 |
| SC – 800 |
| SC – 3000 |
| MC – 30 |
| MC – 70 |
| MC – 250 |
| MC – 800 |
| MC – 3000 |
| RC – 30 |
| RC – 70 |
| RC – 250 |
| RC – 800 |
| RC – 3000 |
4- Bitumen Emulsion:
| Cationic | Anionic |
| Slow Set (SS) | Slow Set (SS) |
| Medium Set (MS) | Medium Set (MS) |
| Rapid Set (RS) | Rapid Set (RS) |
| Quick Set (QS) | Quick Set (QS) |
5- Modified Bitumen:
Other customized Bitumen base on customer demands is available.
Our business has prospered by questioning the status quo. As we have constructed our business on solid grounds of high-quality products, competitive price, on time delivery and efficient logistic services, Shanghai Kab energy has become known as a reliable supplier in international bitumen market and the number of our customers is increasing at a startling pace.
Market Analysis
Bitumen is mainly driven by increasing government policies towards roads and infrastructural development by using Public Private Partnership (PPP) models across developed as well as developing nations. Urbanization led by the increase in GDP resulting into road construction and maintenance industry. Various asphalting and paving projects further impel growth to the bitumen market. Cement as an alternative to the bitumen and depleting crude oil reserve hamper the market growth.
Roadways are the leading application segment of bitumen market accounting for almost 80 % share. Infrastructure Construction activities across the globe drive the market of roadways segment in bitumen market. Emerging economies will further fuel the growth to the bitumen market. Bituminous waterproofing systems in roofing will gain popularity in a forecast.
The Asia Pacific will see a significant rise owing to infrastructural activities in China. The Asia Pacific accounts for two-thirds of bitumen market share. India witnessed good growth due to rising manufacturing and construction industries. North America held a market share of around one third in the total market. Increasing suburban remodeling practices in the U.S. will stimulate product demand for waterproofing Derivative s during the forecast.