How Bitumen 60/70 typical properties compare with Malaysia's MS 124 and JKR/SPJ/2008 paving-grade values, plus ASTM/AASHTO equivalents.
Malaysia Paving Standards — MS 124 & JKR/SPJ/2008 Reference Guide
Malaysian road authorities specify paving-grade bitumen against MS 124 (the Malaysian Standard for penetration-grade bitumen) and the JKR Standard Specification for Road Works (JKR/SPJ/2008). This guide sets out, parameter by parameter, how PetroBind's sourced Bitumen 60/70 typical values compare — so a buyer's technical team can check fit before an RFQ, without relying on a claimed certification.
Last reviewed: 2026-10-24. Publisher: PetroBind Global.
Bitumen 60/70 — typical values against the MS 124 / JKR reference range
PetroBind does not hold, and does not claim, MS 124, JKR, SIRIM, or SGS/Intertek certification. The table below is a parameter-by-parameter comparison for buyer reference only. It shows the typical property ranges PetroBind's sourced Bitumen 60/70 is qualified against, alongside the published MS 124 / JKR/SPJ/2008 reference range for the same test method.
| Parameter | Test Method | Typical Sourced Values | JKR / MS 124 Reference Value |
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| Penetration @ 25°C | ASTM D5 / MS 124 | 60 – 70 dmm | 60 – 70 dmm |
| Softening Point | ASTM D36 / MS 124 | 49°C – 56°C | 48°C – 56°C |
| Ductility @ 25°C | ASTM D113 / MS 124 | > 100 cm | Min. 100 cm |
| Flash Point | ASTM D92 / MS 124 | > 230°C | Min. 232°C |
| Solubility in Trichloroethylene | ASTM D2042 / MS 124 | > 99.0% | Min. 99.0% |
The values above represent typical properties from PetroBind's sourced international refining partners, reported on the shipment's Certificate of Analysis (COA). While the physical parameters align with the MS 124 and JKR/SPJ/2008 reference ranges shown, batch-specific verification must be confirmed via independent third-party laboratory testing (for example SGS or Intertek, arranged by the buyer at the port of origin) before loading. This table is a technical comparison for buyer reference — it is not a statement that PetroBind, or any specific shipment, holds MS 124, JKR, or SIRIM certification.
Why this comparison, not a certification claim
A supplier can only truthfully claim certification it actually holds and can produce on request. PetroBind's Bitumen 60/70 grades are selected based on strict physical properties that match the technical thresholds required by standard Malaysian paving frameworks (MS 124 & JKR/SPJ/2008) — that is a statement about the product's numbers, not an earned regulatory approval. For the same reason, PetroBind does not display SIRIM, JKR, or DSM marks, or third-party inspection-agency logos: those marks signal an agency's own endorsement, and using them without that agency's authorization would misrepresent the relationship, whatever the underlying test values show.
International equivalence — ASTM, AASHTO, EN
The same penetration-grade thresholds are widely referenced internationally under ASTM D946 (Standard Specification for Penetration-Graded Asphalt Cement) and AASHTO M20, with EN 12591 used as the equivalent European framework for comparable penetration grades. A shipment qualified against one of these frameworks is, in practice, being tested against the same core parameters — penetration, softening point, ductility, flash point, and solubility — that MS 124 and JKR/SPJ/2008 specify, since all of them trace back to the same underlying ASTM/EN test methods.
- ASTM D946 / AASHTO M20 — the US/international penetration-grade asphalt cement specification.
- EN 12591 — the European paving-grade bitumen specification, comparable ranges for equivalent grades.
- MS 124 — the Malaysian Standard for penetration-grade paving bitumen, aligned to the same test methods.
- JKR/SPJ/2008 — the Jabatan Kerja Raya Standard Specification for Road Works, which references MS 124-aligned bitumen properties for pavement layers.
What to request before you approve a shipment
Ask for the batch Certificate of Analysis (COA) before payment, and compare its tested values — not just the grade name — against the reference ranges above. If your project specification calls for third-party verification, arrange independent laboratory testing (SGS, Intertek, or an equivalent accredited surveyor of your choice) at the port of origin before loading; PetroBind coordinates access for this but does not itself issue third-party certificates.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: Is PetroBind's Bitumen 60/70 MS 124 certified?
- A: No. PetroBind does not hold or claim MS 124, JKR, or SIRIM certification. What PetroBind can show is that its sourced Bitumen 60/70's typical tested properties fall within the MS 124 / JKR/SPJ/2008 reference ranges for the same parameters — a technical comparison, not a certification. Batch-specific verification is arranged by the buyer through independent third-party inspection at the port of origin.
- Q: Does Bitumen 60/70 that meets ASTM D946 also suit a Malaysian JKR project?
- A: Often yes, because MS 124 and JKR/SPJ/2008 reference the same core test methods (penetration, softening point, ductility, flash point, solubility) as ASTM D946 and AASHTO M20 — but always confirm against your specific project's contract specification and destination road authority requirement before ordering.
- Q: How do I get independent verification for a Malaysian import?
- A: Arrange pre-shipment inspection with an accredited independent surveyor — for example SGS or Intertek — at the load port. PetroBind coordinates scheduling and access for this on request; the inspection report and COA are the documents your customs and project team will want on file.