Description

Bitumen is a black, oily, viscous material that is a naturally-occurring organic byproduct of decomposed organic materials. Also known as (asphalt or tar). It was the first oil product to be utilized by man and this was due to its cohesive and adhesive properties. It is mainly used in paving of roads. Bitumen is used in construction as a constituent of products used in paving and roofing applications. This is because it is virtually non-volatile, adhesive and waterproofing material derived from the distillation of crude oil.