Bitumen is a common binder used in road construction. It is principally obtained as a residual product in petroleum refineries after higher fractions like gas, petrol, kerosene and diesel, etc., are removed. Indian Standard Institution defines Bitumen as a black or dark brown non-crystalline soil or viscous material having adhesive properties derived from petroleum crude either by natural or by refinery processes. General Uses Of Bitumen: For civil engineering works: Constructions of roads, runways and platforms. Water proofing to prevent water seepage. Mastic floorings for factories and godowns. Canal lining to prevent erosion. Dump-proof courses for masonry. Tank foundation. Joint filling material for mason Industries: Electrical cables and junction boxes. In battery manufacture as sealing compound. Paint industries for manufacturing black paints and anti corrosive paints. Printing inks. Water proof papers. Electrical capacitors. Bituminous felts.

Bitumen is a common binder used in road construction. It is principally obtained as a residual product in petroleum refineries after higher fractions like gas, petrol, kerosene and diesel, etc., are removed. Indian Standard Institution defines Bitumen as a black or dark brown non-crystalline soil or viscous material having adhesive properties derived from petroleum crude either by natural or by refinery processes. General Uses Of Bitumen: For civil engineering works: Constructions of roads, runways and platforms. Water proofing to prevent water seepage. Mastic floorings for factories and godowns. Canal lining to prevent erosion. Dump-proof courses for masonry. Tank foundation. Joint filling material for mason Industries: Electrical cables and junction boxes. In battery manufacture as sealing compound. Paint industries for manufacturing black paints and anti corrosive paints. Printing inks. Water proof papers. Electrical capacitors. Bituminous felts.