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Prime and tack

Cutback bitumen

Thinned to spray cold, then cure in place.

Overview

MC-30 · MC-70 · MC-250 · MC-800 · MC-3000 · RC-70 · RC-250 · RC-800 · RC-3000

Cutback bitumen is bitumen blended with a solvent so it can be sprayed at low temperature. Medium curing (MC) grades use kerosene and are the usual prime coat over a granular base; rapid curing (RC) grades use a lighter solvent and set quickly for tack coats. The number is the minimum kinematic viscosity at 60°C.

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Grade guide

Grade definitions and specifications

Reference grade limits are shown below. The agreed specification and certificate of analysis for your shipment confirm the full properties.

GradeKinematic viscosity at 60°C (cSt)Typical use
MC-3030 to 60Prime coat on dense bases
MC-7070 to 140Prime coat on open bases
MC-250250 to 500Prime coat, cold mix
MC-800800 to 1,600Cold mix, patching
RC-250250 to 500Tack coat, surface treatment
RC-800800 to 1,600Surface treatment
MC-30003,000 to 6,000Specified cold mix and maintenance
RC-7070 to 140Specified surface treatment
RC-30003,000 to 6,000Specified surface treatment
Packing

Packing and shipment formats

The packing system is confirmed against the grade, handling equipment and transport requirements.

New steel drums

Sealed new steel drums, the most flexible way to ship: any quantity, any container, unloaded by forklift at site.

  • 180 ± 3 kg net / 190 ± 3 kg gross per drum
  • 150 ± 3 kg net / 159 ± 3 kg gross per drum
  • Stuffed in 20 ft containers
  • Marked and labelled to your instructions

ISO tanks

Stainless ISO tank containers for base oil, sealed and reusable.

  • Clean product handling
  • Top or bottom discharge
  • Reusable tank
Where it goes

Typical applications

  • Prime coat over granular base
  • Tack coat between asphalt layers
  • Cold mix for patching
  • Surface dressing

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