Bitumen
| Appearance | Black or dark brown, viscous, semi-solid |
| Penetration @ 25°C (100g, 5s) | 60 – 70 dmm (for 60/70 grade) |
| Softening Point (Ring & Ball) | 48 – 56°C (for 60/70 grade) |
| Ductility @ 25°C | > 100 cm |
| Specific Gravity @ 25°C | 1.01 – 1.06 |
| Flash Point (Cleveland Open Cup) | > 220°C |
| Solubility in Trichloroethylene | > 99% |
| Loss on Heating (wt%) | < 0.2% |
| Water Content | Nil (0%) |
| Viscosity @ 60°C | 800 – 1200 Poise (grade-dependent) |
| Ash Content | < 1% |
| Float Test @ 60°C | 60 – 150 seconds (varies by grade) |