YUGA
Vision · Strategy · Execution0%
YUGA
Bitumen drums - blown / oxidised grades
Product · YUGA PMC

Air-blown industrial-grade bitumen (IS 702) for waterproofing, roofing & industrial use

Request a DPR
Get the brochure
Book a feasibility call
Overview

Blown (oxidised) bitumen is made by blowing air through hot bitumen, which raises its softening point and lowers its penetration — giving a stiffer, more heat-resistant, less temperature-sensitive product. Grades are written as softening-point/penetration (e.g. 85/25, 90/15) under IS 702.

It is used mostly off-road — waterproofing, roofing felts, pipe coating, industrial flooring, sealants, adhesives and electrical compounds — which makes it a strong add-on line for an existing bitumen, PMB or CRMB plant.

Why this business

  • Higher softening point — stays firm at high temperatures
  • Versatile industrial use — roofing, waterproofing, pipe coating, sealants
  • Add-on to existing plant — uses the same bitumen feed + an oxidation unit
  • Stable & long shelf life — less temperature-sensitive than paving grades
  • Standardised — grades per IS 702 (e.g. 85/25, 90/15, 115/15)
Demand

  • Roofing felts and waterproofing membranes
  • Pipe coating and anti-corrosion lining
  • Industrial flooring, sealants and adhesives
  • Electrical/battery compounds and joint filling
Technical

StandardIS 702 (Industrial / Blown Bitumen)
Common grades85/25, 90/15, 115/15 (softening/penetration)
ProcessAir-blowing (oxidation) of hot bitumen
Main usesWaterproofing, roofing, pipe coating, sealants
PlantOxidation/blowing column + heating + storage
Setup

Capacity to showSmall 2–5 TPH; Commercial 10–20 TPH (batch/continuous oxidation)
Area required10 TPH: 15,000–30,000 sq ft; with tank farm & loading 0.5–1 acre
Approx. cost (without land)Oxidation unit add-on ₹0.5–2 Cr; standalone with tanks & safety ₹2–5 Cr
UtilitiesPower, thermic/heating fuel, air blower/compressor, scrubber, fire water, lab
ApprovalsSPCB CTE/CTO, factory/fire, emission control for blowing fumes, IS 702 testing
Best-use noteBest as an add-on to an existing bitumen/PMB/CRMB plant; steady industrial (non-road) demand
Bitumen feed & storage tanksAir-blowing / oxidation column (reactor)Air blower / compressorThermic-fluid heaterFume condenser & scrubber (emission control)Heated product storage tanksPumps & heated pipelinesPLC / control panel & safety interlocksDrum / bulk filling stationLab (softening point, penetration) & fire safety
Feedstock & Output

Per 1 tonne output

Input
VG bitumen
~1 tonne
Air (blown)
process
Heat
as required
Output
Blown/oxidised bitumen (IS 702)
~1 tonne (slight loss as fumes)
Quality & Compliance

IS (BIS)
IS 702 (Industrial/Blown Bitumen)
ASTM
ASTM D312 (roofing asphalt); D450
MSDS / SDS
MSDS/SDS for oxidised bitumen & blowing fumes
Investment & Returns

Indicative for a blown-bitumen oxidation unit (often an add-on to an existing bitumen plant).

Blown (Oxidised) Bitumen

Cost & ROI

Investment (CAPEX)
₹0.5–2 Cr
Output / year
5,000–12,000 MT blown bitumen/yr
Revenue / year
₹3–8 Cr
Profit / year
₹0.3–0.8 Cr
Land required
15,000–30,000 sq ft
Payback
2–3 yr

Indicative only — actual figures depend on capacity, location, raw-material price and utilisation. Contact us for an exact DPR.

Project investment (CAPEX)₹0.5–2 Cr (add-on) · ₹2–5 Cr (standalone)
Capacity basis~2–20 TPH oxidation
Approx. annual revenue₹3 crore – ₹20 crore (turnover)
Approx. gross profit (GP) margin10% – 18%
Approx. net profit / year₹30 lakh – ₹1.5 crore
Approx. payback period2 – 3 years
Where to build

Gujarat, Maharashtra, UP, Tamil Nadu, Delhi-NCR

Industrial waterproofing & roofing demand near manufacturing hubs; add-on to existing bitumen plants.

Questions

Bitumen stiffened by blowing air through it, which raises softening point and lowers penetration for industrial (non-road) use.

You may also need

Plant

Bio-Bitumen

Pyrolysis-based renewable binder for sustainable roads

Explore
Plant

Plastic-to-Fuel (Plastic Pyrolysis)

Converting waste plastic into pyrolysis oil, gas and char

Explore
Plant

Rubber-to-Fuel (Tyre Pyrolysis)

Waste tyres into Tyre Pyrolysis Oil (TPO), carbon black, steel & gas

Explore

From feasibility to first commercial production - and the capital to fund it.

Chat on WhatsApp
+91 77952 42424