PMB 200/300 Exporters

Confirming a PMB 200/300 Requirement

Before requesting a quotation, review your project documents carefully. The following checks help ensure that the offer matches the required binder.

• Confirm the product type. Check that the specification calls for polymer modified bitumen and identifies the applicable standard. An unmodified soft bitumen, bitumen emulsion or cutback bitumen is a different product.
• Confirm the penetration range. Make sure the stated range matches the requirement in your contract. If the specification refers to a different or softer range, ask the project designer to clarify it rather than assuming equivalence.
• Check the softening-point class. Review the full designation and confirm which minimum softening-point class the project requires. The range alone may not provide enough information for a complete quotation.
• List the selected properties. Depending on the specification, requirements may include low-temperature behaviour, Fraass breaking point (EN 12593), elastic recovery (EN 13398), cohesion, storage stability (EN 13399) or resistance to ageing (EN 12607-1). Confirm the applicable test methods and acceptance limits.
• Record the standard edition. Include the EN 14023 edition and any national standard, annex or supplementary document cited in the contract.

These checks help suppliers compare like-for-like requirements. For more background, read the EN 14023 PMB classification guide.

You can also explore our polymer modified bitumen product range to review related PMB grades.

PMB 200/300 and Neighbouring Grades

A penetration test result within a numerical range does not automatically make a binder equivalent to PMB 200/300. The complete designation, product type, and applicable specification determine whether the material meets the requirement.

For unmodified paving grades, see our penetration grade bitumen range. When comparing PMB products, also check the relevant requirements in our PMB category.

Where PMB 200/300 Is Typically Specified

PMB 200/300 should be considered only when the project documents call for this range and define the required performance. Depending on the application, the specification may place particular emphasis on low-temperature behaviour, handling conditions or other selected characteristics.

• Projects with explicitly defined low-temperature binder requirements.
• Hot-applied treatments or specialist applications that name this PMB range in the contract.

However, the appropriate binder depends on the pavement or treatment design, service conditions and applicable specification. We prepare export quotations against the designation and requirements provided in your documents.

Quoting PMB 200/300 for Export

For an accurate export quotation, send the complete specification clause, required quantity, destination port, and preferred Incoterm. Also include any application or treatment specification that affects product selection.

If the cargo will face specific storage or handling conditions at destination, share those details with your enquiry. This information helps the supplier assess the requested packing and handling arrangements.

Each quotation should identify the offered designation and applicable standard edition, technical data sheet (TDS), packing, loading port, Incoterm (FOB, CFR or CIF), available documents, agreed inspection scope, price validity and estimated transit time.

Documents and Inspection for PMB 200/300

Review the technical documents against the complete designation. In particular, check these items before approving an offer:

• Technical data sheet (TDS): Confirm that it names the complete designation, lists each selected characteristic with its test method and acceptance limit, and provides the relevant softening-point, handling-temperature and flash-point information where applicable.
• Batch certificate of analysis (COA): Check the measured penetration result under EN 1426, softening point under EN 1427, and each selected characteristic. The report should identify the batch so you can match it to the cargo.

For a practical document review, consult the PMB TDS and COA checklist. It explains how to review the information supplied with a binder.

If your contract requires third-party inspection, agree on the scope before shipment. Specify the units to be sampled, sample containers and handling, laboratory, test list and methods. The final inspection report will cover the checks included in that agreed scope. You can also read the PMB testing and quality control guide for more context.

Packing, Shipping and Handling

The packing arrangement for PMB 200/300 should be agreed for each enquiry and stated in the offer. Do not assume that packing used for conventional bitumen is suitable for every PMB formulation or destination.

Compare the TDS with the temperatures expected during transit and storage. If the shipment may experience high temperatures, ask the supplier to confirm that the proposed packing and handling arrangements suit the product.

At the destination, follow the supplier’s technical data sheet and safety data sheet for heating, holding and handling. If you intend to store the binder hot, request written guidance on storage conditions and maximum holding time. Finally, include any destination approval, import documentation, or pre-shipment inspection requirement in your enquiry.

Frequently Asked Questions

Request a PMB 200/300 Quotation

To prepare an accurate offer, send:

• the complete designation, or the specification clause, with standard and edition;
• any treatment or application specification that applies;
• quantity in metric tons and the required delivery window;
• destination port, Incoterm (FOB, CFR or CIF) and expected storage temperatures;
• any packing preference;
• inspection scope and required documents, including destination approvals.

Request a PMB 200/300 Quote

All EN 14023 ranges and the PMB export process: Polymer Modified Bitumen Exporters