Bitumen itself is not classified as poisonous, but it can be hazardous due to the presence of various volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and other chemicals released when heated or burned. Prolonged exposure to vapors can lead to respiratory issues and other health problems. Additionally, contact with bitumen can cause skin irritation. Proper safety precautions should be taken when handling it.
why bitumen is used
Mustek manufactures a variety of packed bitumen products. Their bitumen products are produced at the Europoort refinery in Rotterdam, Germany. They produce 3 types of bitumen: penetration bitumen,oxidized bitumen, and hard bitumen.
Bitumen is use as fuel.
Typically, bitumen and "asphalt" are interchangeable.
Bitumen Bi*tu"men
bitumen pitch means road surface
'asphalt' refers to a mixture of mineral aggregate and bitumen (bitumen)is the black liquid which is extracted from the crude oil....
ASTM D6847 gives the procedure for it
cut black bitumen needs a solvent to dilute it whereas emulsion doesn't.
Cut-back bitumen uses solvent as the mixing medium where in Emulsion uses water to dilute bitumen for the purpose of tack-coating / road works
Bitumen is used in place of coal tar in making roads.
It means eyes, black like coal. Bitumen is the British term for coal.