Cationic Bitumen Emulsion in Road Work Applications
Cationic Bitumen Emulsion is a versatile material used in various road construction and maintenance applications. This emulsion, initially chocolate brown and free-flowing at normal temperatures, undergoes a transformation during the breaking process, turning black as the organic and aqueous phases separate, signifying the cessation of dispersion.
Emulsion Classification:
Cationic Bitumen Emulsions are categorized into different classes based on their setting characteristics, including:
- Rapid Setting-1 (RS-1)
- Rapid Setting-2 (RS-2)
- Medium Setting (MS)
- Slow Setting-1 (SS-1)
- Slow Setting-2 (SS-2)
The breaking time of these emulsions varies depending on their classification and is significantly influenced by climatic conditions such as temperature, humidity, and wind velocity.
Applications in Road Work:
Cationic Bitumen Emulsion plays a pivotal role in a range of road construction and maintenance tasks, including:
- Tack Coat: Ensuring strong adhesive bonding between layers of asphalt in pavement construction.
- Prime Coat: Protecting the integrity of granular bases and mitigating dust formation.
- Surface Dressing Work: Enhancing road surface durability and skid resistance.
- 20 mm Premix Carpet: Creating a smooth and resilient road surface.
- Sealing of Cracks with Fog Seal: Addressing cracks in road surfaces to prevent further deterioration.
- Slurry Seal: Providing a protective and waterproof surface layer.
- Micro Surfacing: Enhancing road durability and performance.
Advanced Emulsion Production:
BituPlus is equipped with a state-of-the-art DenimoTech full automatic inline emulsion plant, capable of producing various grades of bitumen emulsions with superior quality. These cationic emulsions adhere to ASTM and EN standards, ensuring consistency and reliability in road construction and maintenance projects.