Polymer Modified Bitumen for Africa Exporters and Suppliers

PMB Grades and EN 14023 Designations

Unlike conventional penetration-grade bitumen, Polymer Modified Bitumen uses a designation that identifies its nominal penetration range and softening-point class. Under EN 14023, a designation such as PMB 45/80 identifies a nominal penetration range measured at 25 °C in units of 0.1 mm.

The complete designation also includes a softening-point class. The required class and declared performance properties depend on the project specification. Therefore, confirm the full grade designation and applicable requirements when requesting a quotation.

Projects may also specify PMB under IS 15462 or use AASHTO Performance Grade classifications where applicable. These systems use different classification approaches, so their designations are not directly interchangeable. We confirm the applicable standard and requirements in the quotation.

Polymer Modification in PMB

Manufacturers can use different polymer systems to achieve the required binder properties. Common examples include:

• Elastomers: SBS (styrene-butadiene-styrene) is commonly used in road-grade PMB. It can form an elastic network that helps the binder recover some deformation after a load is removed.
• Plastomers: EVA and certain polyethylene-based modifiers can increase stiffness and softening point, depending on the formulation.

Tiger Bitumen supplies PMB according to the specified grade and project requirements. Confirm the required polymer system and performance criteria before ordering.

Applications of Polymer Modified Bitumen in Road Construction

PMB is often selected for pavement applications that face demanding traffic or service conditions, including:

• Highways, freight corridors and climbing lanes with heavy, repetitive axle loads.
• Intersections and other areas where traffic moves slowly or stops frequently.
• Airport aprons, taxiways and runways where the project specifies a modified binder.
• Bridge-deck surfacing and suitable structural overlays.
• Road maintenance, rehabilitation and gap-graded asphalt mixes such as Stone Mastic Asphalt (SMA).

How to Choose the Right PMB Grade

Select the PMB grade according to the project specification rather than the grade number alone. Consider the following factors:

• Traffic loading, traffic speed, and expected axle loads.
• Maximum and minimum pavement temperatures.
• The intended application, such as a wearing course, binder course, SMA, airport pavement, or bridge-deck surfacing.
• The governing standard and required performance tests.

If your project requires an unmodified binder, explore our Penetration Bitumen range. Alternatively, review our Performance Grades Bitumen for projects that specify Superpave PG classifications.

PMB Packing and Export Supply to Africa

We primarily supply Polymer Modified Bitumen in new steel drums. For projects requiring alternative packaging, PMB may also be available in 1 metric ton (1,000 kg) PP woven bags in a steel cage, subject to confirmation for the specified grade and order.

Tiger Bitumen’s packing facility is located in the Karachi Export Processing Zone, near Port Qasim and Karachi Port. This location supports container shipments to African ports. We confirm the available packing option against the grade, order quantity, and project requirements during quotation.

For more information, see our Bitumen Drum Packing page.

PMB Quality Control and Export Documentation

For each order, we provide a grade-specific Technical Data Sheet and a shipment-specific Certificate of Analysis in line with the confirmed grade and project specification. Where required, buyers can arrange third-party inspection through SGS or Bureau Veritas, subject to agreement.

We confirm lead time, available quantity, and documentation requirements during the quotation process. Buyers should verify that the proposed grade and test requirements meet their project specifications before placing an order.

PMB Grade Cards

Explore the available PMB grades below. Use the existing grade-card component from the Penetration Bitumen page, with each card linking to its corresponding PMB specifications page. Every Order Now button should link to the quotation page.

Request Polymer Modified Bitumen Prices for Your African Port

Need Polymer Modified Bitumen prices for an African destination? Tiger Bitumen can review your requirements and prepare an FOB or CFR quotation based on the requested grade, packing, and shipment details.

To help us prepare your quotation, please provide:

• The PMB grade, applicable standard, or project specification.
• The required order quantity.
• Your preferred packing option.
• The destination port and requested Incoterm.

Use the button below to submit your requirements.

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