Polymer Modified Bitumen PMB 90/150 for Africa
PMB 90/150 for Africa is a soft Polymer Modified Bitumen for projects whose specifications require a highly flexible binder. It has a nominal penetration range of 90 to 150 (0.1 mm) at 25 °C, measured using EN 1426 within the EN 14023 framework.
Polymer modification can improve binder performance, including flexibility and resistance to cracking. However, the actual performance depends on the complete grade designation, the selected properties and the project requirements.
Tiger Bitumen, a brand owned by HY International Group, supplies PMB 90/150 for Africa to road and paving projects. Share your project specification to confirm the required grade and supply details.
Polymer Modified Bitumen 90/150 Specifications
| Polymer Modified Bitumen 90/150 | ||
| Property | Specifications | Test Method |
| Penetration @ 25 °C (0.1 mm) | 90-150 | EN 1426 |
| The grade name fixes the penetration range only. Declared properties for your order are reported in the PMB 90/150 Technical Data Sheet and the shipment-specific Certificate of Analysis. | ||
Understanding the Grade Designation
A complete EN 14023 designation for this grade includes a minimum softening-point class, for example PMB 90/150. The required class should match your project specification and be confirmed at quotation.
| Part | Meaning |
| PMB | Polymer Modified Bitumen |
| 90/150 | Nominal penetration range at 25 °C, in 0.1 mm |
| [minimum softening point] | The minimum softening-point class selected from your project specification and confirmed at quotation |
Because 90/150 alone does not state every required performance property, include the full designation from your specification when you enquire.
Typical Applications
The 90/150 penetration range may be considered for applications requiring a soft, flexible modified binder. Depending on the complete designation and pavement design, project priorities may include:
- low-temperature performance;
- cracking resistance in cold or widely variable climates.
For African projects, the grade should be selected according to the pavement design and project specification rather than the region alone. Final suitability must be confirmed against the complete designation and applicable requirements.
Compare Neighbouring Grades
Penetration ranges can overlap, but the grades are not interchangeable. Compare the specified ranges before ordering:
- Firmer neighbour: PMB 75/130 covers 75 to 130 and overlaps PMB 90/150 between 90 and 130.
- Softer neighbour: PMB 120/200 covers 120 to 200 and overlaps PMB 90/150 between 120 and 150.
Although these penetration ranges overlap, always order the grade and complete designation named in your project specification.
Product Properties and Order Details
| Fixed by “PMB 90/150” | Confirmed for your order |
| Penetration range of 90-150 (0.1 mm) at 25 °C, tested to EN 1426 | Minimum softening-point class and other declared properties |
| Polymer Modified Bitumen under the EN 14023 framework | Modifier system and performance requirements, matched to the project specification |
| — | Packing: New Steel Drums as standard. 1 Metric Ton (1,000 kg) PP woven bags in a steel cage where specifically required, subject to confirmation for the grade and order |
| — | Third-party inspection by SGS or Bureau Veritas, where required |
| — | Lead time and available quantity |
Every shipment includes a PMB 90/150-specific Technical Data Sheet and a shipment-specific Certificate of Analysis. Orders are packed in the Karachi Export Processing Zone, near Port Qasim and Karachi Port, and shipped by container to African ports. For packing details, see Bitumen Drum Packing.
Request Pricing
To request FOB or CFR pricing from Tiger Bitumen, your PMB 90/150 supplier for Africa, please provide:
- the full grade designation or project specification;
- the required quantity;
- your preferred packing;
- the destination port and Incoterm.
Once these details are available, the supply requirements and quotation can be reviewed against your project needs.
