Leading the Market with Superior Bitumen

Synkhem Petrochemicals stands at the forefront of the bitumen market, supplying premium bitumen products that serve South Africa, neighboring Sub-Saharan Africa countries, and even further afield to the Middle East. Our products are crafted to meet the highest standards of quality, with a focus on ensuring durability, weather resistance, and environmental adaptability for various construction and infrastructure projects. Synkhem provides our customers with a full range of bitumen solutions tailored to specific project needs, all while maintaining our commitment to sustainability and innovation.

By sourcing directly from refineries, Synkhem ensures consistency and excellence in the quality control our bitumen products. Whether you require penetration grade bitumen, polymer-modified bitumen, or bitumen emulsions, we guarantee that our products meet international standards and perform reliably in all climates and traffic conditions. Our solutions are developed not only to deliver long-term durability but also to reduce costs by extending the lifespan of your infrastructure and lowering maintenance requirements.

What is Bitumen and Why It’s Vital for Construction?

Bitumen plays a critical role in construction, acting as the essential binder in asphalt for roads and a key component in roofing, waterproofing, and industrial insulation. With its unique properties—high viscosity, flexibility, and resistance to environmental factors—bitumen ensures that structures remain durable in the face of weather extremes, heavy traffic, and chemical exposure. Synkhem’s bitumen products are meticulously engineered to withstand these challenges, offering long-lasting protection and performance across a wide range of applications.

A Comprehensive Range of Bitumen Grades

To meet the diverse needs of the construction and road construction industry, Synkhem provides the industry with a comprehensive portfolio of bitumen grades, each designed to excel in different climates and traffic conditions. Our range of viscosity-grade (VG) and penetration-grade bitumen ensures that you have the right product for your project, whether it’s a high-traffic urban roadway or a remote industrial site.

• Viscosity Grade Bitumen (VG): Classified by its resistance to flow at high temperatures, VG bitumen is ideal for road construction in different climates.
  • VG-10: Perfect for cold climates and light traffic.
  • VG-20: Suited for moderate temperatures and medium traffic conditions.
  • VG-30: Designed for hot climates and heavy traffic areas.
  • VG-40: Built for extreme temperatures and the heaviest loads.
• AH Grade Bitumen: Known for its superior adhesive properties, commonly used in road construction.
  • AH-50 to AH-130: Available to meet varying climate and load requirements.
• AC Grade Bitumen: Recognized for its optimal viscosity, making it highly suitable for pavements and heavy-duty road construction.
  • AC-2.5 to AC-40: Available for a range of construction needs, from light-duty to high-traffic areas.

Performance Graded Bitumen for Optimal Pavement Lifespan

Synkhem also offers performance-graded (PG) bitumen, formulated specifically to provide enhanced durability and resilience under various climate and traffic conditions. Our PG bitumen is designed to withstand extreme temperature fluctuations, making it ideal for projects in regions with harsh weather.

• PG 58-28 to PG 76-22: These grades ensure roads maintain structural integrity, offering enhanced durability and reduced maintenance costs.

Choosing Synkhem’s performance-graded bitumen guarantees long-term reliability, less cost and ensuring that roads can endure the stress of heavy traffic and fluctuating temperatures with fewer maintenance interruptions.

Specialty Bitumen Solutions for Unique Needs

Synkhem provides a variety of specialty bitumen products to meet the demands of roofing, waterproofing, and unique industrial applications. Our oxidized bitumen is widely used for its strength and flexibility in extreme temperatures, offering reliable performance for roofing and waterproofing. We also offer cutback bitumen for colder weather and rapid curing road repair applications.

• Oxidized Bitumen (75/25, 85/40, 115/15): Ideal for roofing, waterproofing, and industrial insulation.
• Cutback Bitumen: Designed for use in cold climates and for quick-drying road repairs.
  • Rapid Curing (RC), Medium Curing (MC), and Slow Curing (SC): Tailored for different applications in road construction.

Eco-Friendly Bitumen for Sustainable Infrastructure

As part of our commitment to sustainability, Synkhem offers eco-friendly bitumen products that reduce carbon emissions and energy consumption during road construction. Our bitumen emulsions provide an environmentally conscious alternative, particularly for road emulsion markets, helping to minimize the environmental impact of large-scale infrastructure development projects.

• Bitumen Emulsions (Anionic and Cationic): Ideal for low-traffic roads and high-traffic surface treatments, offering eco-friendly solutions for various construction projects.

Additionally, our products and services are designed to meet stringent environmental standards for low volatile organic compounds (VOCs), making them suitable for projects near sensitive ecosystems or water bodies.

Versatile Bitumen Applications for Construction and Beyond

Synkhem’s bitumen products cater to a wide range of industries and applications, ensuring that we can meet the demands of any project. Our high-performance bitumen guarantees the longevity of highways and pavements, while our specialty products are widely used in roofing and waterproofing for both industrial and residential structures. Additionally, our bitumen is essential for the production of protective coatings, industrial flooring, and insulation.

Synkhem’s Safe and Reliable Bitumen Transport

Our logistics team ensures that bitumen is delivered safely and efficiently, regardless of project size or location. For large projects, we offer bulk transport in specialized tankers, while smaller projects can benefit from a supply of bitumen packaged in drums or containers. This flexibility ensures that you receive the right form of bitumen at the right time, ready for immediate application.

The Synkhem Advantage in Bitumen Supply

When you choose Synkhem, you benefit from:

• Quality Assurance: Rigorous testing ensures that every bitumen product meets the highest international standards.
• Innovative Solutions: We continually develop new formulations to meet the evolving demands of the bitumen market.
• Tailored Products: Our team works with you to provide bitumen solutions tailored to your project’s unique needs.
• Sustainability: We offer eco-friendly products that reduce environmental impact and meet modern sustainability requirements.