application of iran bitumen in construction industry

Iran Bitumen is the oldest known engineering material and has been used as a waterproofing agent, sealant and adhesive for asphalt in construction industry.

Iran Bitumen's versatility as a construction material is very good. Iran bitumen Having been used as a sealant and an adhesive for asphalt, waterproofing agent for over years, iran bitumen uses now include: the construction of roads and maintenance of road and all areas where asphalt is used; roofing; damp proofing; dam, reservoir and pool linings; soundproofing, airfields , pipe coatings, paints, and many others application such as paint for steel drum.

There appears to have been little development in bitumen used until the 19th century when the refining of bitumen from crude petroleum oils began. The vast majority of bitumen used by today's construction industry is refined bitumen, derived from crude oil. It is a sophisticated product available in many grades such  as iran bitumen60/70, iran bitumen 85/100, iran bitumen 40/50 and etc developed by the iran bitumen industry for specific uses.