Bitumen

Bitumen’s primary use, accounting for around 85-90%, is as a binder in road construction, mixed with aggregates to form asphalt for highways, runways, and parking lots, leveraging its adhesive and waterproofing qualities. Other key applications include waterproofing roofs, basements, and canals, as well as industrial uses like pipe coatings, insulation, sealants, paints, and even in soundproofing materials, leveraging its water resistance, durability, and adhesive properties.