| ASTM Test Method | Range | Properties |
| Penetration | 120/100 | D5 |
| Softening Point | 42/49 | D36 |
| Ductility | 100 | D113 |
| Loss on Heating (wt.%) | Max 0.2 | D6 |
| Drop in Penetration After Heating (wt.%) | 20 max | D5 |
| Flash Point (°C) | 225 min | ِD92 |
| Solubility in CS2 (wt.%) | 99 min | D4 |
India’s imports rose 50% in November
India’s imports rose 50% in November to 235,000 tonnes and in January to November imports reached 2.11 million tonnes. Import list:Jan:276547
