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Bitumen
Products

Starpeco supplies a comprehensive range of bitumen grades for road construction and industrial applications across Tanzania — penetration grades, performance grades, and cutback bitumen.

The Foundation of
Every Road

Bitumen is a highly viscous petroleum-derived binder obtained from the fractional distillation and refining of crude oil. It binds aggregates together to create asphalt surfaces capable of withstanding heavy traffic, extreme temperatures, and environmental stress.

Selecting the right grade is critical — it directly affects durability, flexibility, and lifespan of the pavement. Starpeco supplies all major grades and product types, serving Tanzania's road contractors, government programmes, and airport works.

Full Product Range

  • Penetration Grade: 40/50, 60/70, 80/100, 150/200
  • Performance Grade: PG 64, PG 70, PG 76 — in -10, -16, -22 variants
  • Cutback Bitumen: MC 30, MC 70, MC 800, MC 3000
  • Bitumen Emulsion: Colabinder CRS 60, CRS 70, CSS 1h, SS60
Starpeco bitumen supply

From BRT corridors to airport runways — Starpeco bitumen has been specified on some of Tanzania's most demanding infrastructure projects.

Penetration
Grades

Classified by hardness — a needle penetration test determines the grade. Higher values mean softer bitumen; lower values mean harder. Widely used in road construction and pavement applications for binding, waterproofing, and durability.

40/50 Hard grade · Airport runways & heavily trafficked roads
60/70 Standard grade · General road construction & highways
80/100 Medium grade · Flexible pavements & warm climates
150/200 Soft grade · Maintenance works & cooler conditions
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Penetration grade bitumen
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Tanzania's Leading
Bitumen Supplier
Performance grade bitumen road laying

Required on Major Government Projects

PG bitumen is commonly specified by international contractors and government programmes where durability and long-term reliability are non-negotiable — including BRT infrastructure, airport aprons, and national highway upgrades.

Performance
Grade Bitumen

PG Bitumen is classified by its performance under specific pavement temperatures and traffic conditions — evaluated for rutting resistance at high temperatures, fatigue cracking at intermediate temperatures, and thermal cracking at low temperatures.

PG 64-10
PG 64-16
PG 64-22
PG 70-10
PG 70-16
PG 70-22
PG 76-10
PG 76-16
PG 76-22
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Cutback
Bitumen

Produced by blending penetration-grade bitumen with a volatile petroleum solvent to temporarily reduce viscosity — making it more fluid and workable at lower temperatures. After application, the solvent evaporates, leaving behind the original bitumen binder for adhesion, waterproofing, and strength.

Used for prime coats, surface dressing, and patching works across Tanzania and East Africa.

MC 30 Low viscosity · Prime coat & surface preparation
MC 70 Medium viscosity · Tack coat & general applications
MC 800 High viscosity · Surface dressing & heavy patching
MC 3000 Very high viscosity · Slurry sealing & heavy-duty works
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Cutback bitumen application

Where Our Bitumen
Has Been Used

BRT Infrastructure · Dar es Salaam

Dar es Salaam BRT Phase 2, 3 & 4

Multi-phase supply to Bus Rapid Transit infrastructure projects across Dar es Salaam — including the active Phase 4, Package A, Lot 2 contract currently underway.

Island Road Construction · Zanzibar

Zanzibar Road Projects (2023–Present)

Ongoing bitumen supply for road construction and rehabilitation across Zanzibar's expanding road infrastructure programme.

Road Upgrading · Southern Highlands

Itoni–Ludewa–Manda Road

Bituminous standard upgrading works on a critical southern highlands connectivity corridor serving mining and agricultural communities.

Urban Flyover · Dar es Salaam

Mfugale Flyover & Ubungo Interchange

Bitumen supply for two of Dar es Salaam's landmark urban infrastructure investments — the Mfugale Flyover and the Ubungo Interchange upgrade.

Airport Infrastructure · Mbeya

Songwe Airport

Aviation-grade bitumen supply for runway and apron paving at Songwe Airport — meeting the exacting specification requirements of airport pavement construction.

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Your Project?

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