PMB 75/130 Supplier and Exporter

As a PMB 75/130 supplier in Dubai, UAE, we support importers, distributors, contractors and project teams sourcing polymer modified bitumen for local and export projects. PMB 75/130 is identified by its nominal penetration range, which extends to 130 and places it on the softer side of the approved PMB range. However, the range alone does not define every performance property. The applicable standard, complete product designation and project requirements determine the specification.

Each enquiry is quoted against the buyer’s requirements, and we confirm actual availability at quotation stage. For an overview of the approved ranges and polymer modified bitumen, visit our Polymer Modified Bitumen category page.

What Does PMB 75/130 Mean?

PMB stands for Polymer Modified Bitumen, while 75/130 describes its nominal penetration range. The figures represent needle penetration in tenths of a millimeter at 25 °C. As a result, the 75–130 band places this grade among the softer nominal ranges in the PMB line.

However, penetration indicates consistency at one test temperature; it does not define the complete performance of the binder. The applicable specification and Technical Data Sheet (TDS) should confirm the test method and the requirements for each order.

In particular, the nominal range does not establish:

• The minimum softening point or softening-point class.
• Elastic recovery, cohesion or other performance-related properties.
• How the binder will perform at high or low service temperatures.
• The polymer system or formulation used.

Instead, the project specification defines the required properties. The TDS and relevant test results then provide the evidence for the product offered.

PMB 75/130 Characteristics

Consistency

Within the approved line, PMB 75/130 sits on the softer side and has a nominal band width of 55 units. Designers may consider softer binders when a pavement design places greater emphasis on flexibility or resistance to cracking at lower temperatures. Nevertheless, the complete specification determines the binder’s suitability.

What the Polymer Contributes

Polymer modification aims to provide properties that an unmodified binder of similar penetration may not offer. Depending on the formulation, these properties can include greater cohesion, improved elastic recovery and lower temperature susceptibility. These characteristics may help a softer binder resist deformation, but penetration alone cannot establish its performance.

What Needs Verifying

The 75/130 range does not guarantee a particular rutting, fatigue, elasticity or service-life outcome. Instead, the relevant tests must demonstrate compliance with the project specification. Buyers should review the TDS and batch Certificate of Analysis (COA) to confirm the properties of the offered and supplied product.

PMB 75/130 Applications

PMB 75/130 may suit road paving and asphalt projects where the design calls for a softer modified binder. However, engineers must assess the specification, climate, service conditions, traffic, pavement design and required binder properties before selecting a grade. The table below outlines possible contexts and the points to confirm.

In the UAE, where pavement temperatures can be high, engineers should closely assess the softening-point requirement and asphalt mix design before selecting a softer binder. A harder range may suit some projects better. The final choice must follow the project specification rather than a general rule.

PMB 75/130 and EN 14023

EN 14023 provides a framework for classifying polymer modified bitumen through different property classes. Penetration range is one classification element, while the minimum softening-point class is another. Depending on the project, the specification may also require classes for additional properties.

Therefore, a complete designation must state the required classes together. The 75/130 range identifies the penetration part, but it does not automatically establish a softening-point class. The project specification determines the appropriate class for the intended conditions.

When you enquire about PMB 75/130, we confirm the applicable designation and requirements in the quotation and the TDS for the offered product. In every case, the destination-country rules and project specification govern the product to be supplied.

PMB 75/130 Is Not a PG Grade

Performance Grade (PG) bitumen follows a different classification system based on pavement design temperatures. Therefore, PMB 75/130 has no automatic PG equivalent. A PG binder may or may not contain polymer modification, depending on the product.

For projects that specify PG-based binders, see our Performance Grade (PG) bitumen range.

PMB 75/130 vs Conventional Penetration Bitumen

Conventional penetration bitumen, listed on our Penetration Bitumen page, is an unmodified binder whose grade is defined mainly by penetration. By contrast, PMB 75/130 contains polymer modification, and its classification may include penetration, softening point and other required properties.

A conventional grade and PMB 75/130 may have similar penetration values, but that similarity does not make them interchangeable. The project specifier must approve any substitution. Equally, PMB is not necessary for every project: a conventional grade may be appropriate when the pavement design specifically calls for unmodified bitumen.

PMB 75/130 vs Other PMB Ranges

Different PMB ranges help designers match binder consistency to the climate, pavement layer and expected loading. A lower or higher range is not inherently better; the correct choice is the one that meets the project specification.

PMB 75/130 and PMB 65/105

PMB 65/105 and PMB 75/130 have overlapping nominal penetration values, so buyers may ask whether one can replace the other. Their published ranges differ as shown below.

Although the ranges overlap, the products are not automatically interchangeable. Each must meet its own complete designation and specification. Therefore, if a project specifies PMB 75/130, the enquiry should request that grade; the same principle applies to PMB 65/105.

Other Neighbouring Ranges

PMB 75/130 also overlaps with the nominal ranges 45/80, 40/100, 90/150 and 120/200. By contrast, it shares no nominal penetration values with 10/40 or 25/55. These comparisons describe the stated penetration ranges only; they do not establish equivalent performance or suitability.

For the available range overview, visit our Polymer Modified Bitumen category page.

Choosing PMB 75/130 for a Project

Choosing the right binder involves several stakeholders, and each needs different information. We confirm the applicable product specification with the buyer at the quotation stage.

Engineers and specifiers: Check that PMB 75/130 suits the climate, service conditions, traffic, loading, and pavement design. Also state the applicable standard, penetration requirement, and softening-point classification.

Procurement teams: Include the specification clause with your enquiry. Then compare the offered TDS and test results against the project requirements, and allow for consultant or authority approval before placing an order.

Importers and distributors: Confirm the destination-country standard and the documentation required by your customer or authority. This helps ensure that the quotation addresses both the product and its paperwork.

PMB 75/130 Supply from Dubai

Dubai serves as a hub for bitumen trading, and we handle enquiries for PMB 75/130 from UAE contractors, importers and distributors serving projects in export markets. Buyers may enquire about this softer modified binder when their project specification calls for the relevant penetration range and associated properties.

For UAE projects, the offer follows the binder requirements in the project documents. For export orders, the quotation also sets out agreed delivery terms, routing and destination documentation. We confirm availability, origin and loading port in writing at quotation stage rather than assuming these details in advance.

PMB 75/130 Documentation

Documentation depends on the product and order requirements. When preparing an enquiry for PMB 75/130, consider the following checklist:

• Technical Data Sheet (TDS) for the offered product, including its complete designation and specification basis.
• Certificate of Analysis (COA) for the supplied batch.
• Additional test documentation required by the project specification or destination authority.
• Third-party inspection documents, where the order requires inspection.
• Safety Data Sheet (SDS/MSDS) for handling and transport.

Include the documents required for your project in the enquiry. We confirm the applicable documentation in the quotation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Request a Quote for PMB 75/130

Specification, documentation and pricing for PMB 75/130 are confirmed according to your project requirements. Send us the following for an offer covering Dubai, elsewhere in the UAE or your export destination:

• specification clause, including the required softening-point class
• destination country and port
• quantity
• packaging requirement
• documentation and inspection requirements

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Prices shown on our Dubai Bitumen Prices page are for conventional grades and do not represent PMB pricing; PMB 75/130 is quoted per enquiry.