Polymer Modified Bitumen PMB 65/105 for Africa
PMB 65/105 for Africa is a Polymer Modified Bitumen grade with a nominal penetration range of 65 to 105 (0.1 mm) at 25 °C, tested according to EN 1426 within the applicable EN 14023 framework. This range is generally softer than grades with lower penetration values. Its performance depends on the polymer formulation, complete grade designation and project requirements.
Tiger Bitumen, a brand owned by HY International Group, supplies PMB 65/105 for road, highway and paving projects across Africa. Depending on the specified grade and formulation, polymer modification can support flexibility and resistance to deformation or cracking. Therefore, check the complete designation against your project specification before ordering.
Polymer Modified Bitumen 65/105 Specifications Tiger Brand
| Polymer Modified Bitumen 65/105 | ||
| Property | Specifications | Test Method |
| Penetration at 25 °C (0.1 mm) | 65–105 | EN 1426 |
| The 65/105 designation identifies the penetration range. The complete EN 14023 designation and project specification determine the other required properties, including the applicable softening-point class and any additional declared performance requirements. Check these details in the grade-specific Technical Data Sheet and shipment Certificate of Analysis. | ||
Typical Applications
PMB 65/105 may suit paving projects that specify a softer polymer-modified binder. Depending on the complete grade designation and mix design, project requirements may include:
- Road and highway paving
- Applications where binder flexibility is an important design consideration
- Pavements with specified cracking-resistance or low-temperature performance requirements
However, penetration alone does not establish suitability for a particular pavement layer. Always confirm the complete designation and project specification before selecting the binder.
Comparing Related Binder Grades
When reviewing alternatives, compare the required properties rather than penetration values alone:
- Firmer PMB grade: PMB 40/100 has a lower nominal penetration range.
- Softer PMB grade: PMB 75/130 has a higher nominal penetration range.
- Unmodified alternative: Bitumen 80/100 is an option to review when the project calls for conventional penetration-grade bitumen.
The appropriate grade depends on the project’s specified standard, performance requirements and intended application.
Specification Checklist Before Ordering
To help confirm the correct grade, include the following details in your enquiry:
- Penetration range: Does the project specify PMB 65/105 or another range?
- Softening-point class: Which minimum class does the complete designation require?
- Additional properties: Does the specification list other performance properties or test requirements?
- Applicable standard: Does the project follow EN 14023 or another project-specific standard?
Share the full designation or project specification with your enquiry. Tiger Bitumen can then review the stated requirements and confirm the applicable grade details during quotation.
Testing, Packing and Export
Before shipment, confirm the required testing and inspection arrangements for PMB 65/105. Order documentation includes a grade-specific Technical Data Sheet and a shipment-specific Certificate of Analysis, subject to confirmation with the order.
Where the buyer or contract requires independent inspection, SGS or Bureau Veritas inspection can be arranged by agreement.
Tiger Bitumen primarily supplies PMB 65/105 in new steel drums. If a project requires bag packing, 1 metric ton (1,000 kg) PP woven bags in a steel cage may be available, subject to confirmation for the grade and order. The packing facility is located in the Karachi Export Processing Zone, near Port Qasim and Karachi Port, for container shipment to African ports. See our Bitumen Drum Packing information.
PMB 65/105 – Frequently Asked Questions
Is PMB 65/105 a complete EN 14023 designation?
No. 65/105 is the nominal penetration range. The complete designation also states a minimum softening-point class, confirmed against your project specification.
When is a softer PMB like 65/105 used?
It is used where the specification calls for a softer, more flexible modified binder. That includes applications that prioritise low-temperature flexibility and cracking resistance, depending on the softening-point class.
What documents come with a shipment?
A grade-specific Technical Data Sheet and a shipment-specific Certificate of Analysis. Third-party inspection can be added on request.
Request a PMB 65/105 Quotation
Tiger Bitumen, your PMB 65/105 supplier for Africa, quotes FOB or CFR to African ports. Send us:
- your project specification or the complete designation;
- the quantity;
- your preferred packing;
- the destination port and Incoterm.
Lead time and available quantity are confirmed at the quotation stage.
