Anionic Bitumen Emulsion SS-1
Anionic Bitumen Emulsion SS-1 Description
For anionic and emulsions, there are several grades of different braking characteristics. Rapid-setting emulsions are used for surface dressing, while medium or slow-setting emulsions are used for ‘mixtures’, that is mixed with aggregate either in concrete-type mixers or in situ. Rapid-setting emulsions are not used for mixtures because they would tend to set during the mixing process and clog the mixer. Generally, in making mixtures, the finer the aggregate used, the slower setting the emulsion that has to be used. Therefore, stone mixtures require medium-setting emulsions and sand mixtures require a slow-breaking emulsion. With anionic emulsions, the breaking process is predominantly by evaporation of the water in the emulsion continuous phase. Because of this, anionic emulsions are susceptible to temperature and humidity in terms of their breaking properties.
An Anionic emulsion has a negative charge, most of the things in the world are Anionic and that is why the majority of Research and Development, formulating, and lab testing has been done in the Industrial Coatings Industry to make coatings from Anionic systems. When an Anionic emulsion is mixed with a Cationic emulsion a strong bond develops and the result is the changing of the substance to a solid. This result is not ideal to be used as a coating because it cannot be applied to substrates.
Anionic Bitumen emulsion SS-1 is a slow-setting, anionic type and is further characterized by their ability to remain stable on storage although produced with equipment that generates a wide range of shearing forces. Such characteristics are imparted to the asphalt emulsions through the use of emulsion-conditioner compositions comprising a partially desulfonated lignosulfonate, preferably an anionic or nonionic emulsifying agent and, optionally, a thickener.
Usage of anionic bitumen emulsion SS-1 is two phases of water and bitumen which are not possible to mix and the first interphase is inside of the outer phase. The particle size of the emulsion is 0.1 to 5 micron. In normal conditions and without emulsifier the two parts of emulsion SS1 are unstable and quickly will segregate. By adding emulsifier into water and bitumen that is the alkaline salt with Ammonium Salt in the high-speed mixer at ISO condition making bitumen SS1.
The percentage of emulsifiers is 3-5% and total water content is between 30-50%. By adding an Emulsifier to bitumen and water we put anionic electron on the material and each particle of bitumen became like a circle with a size of 0.001 to 0.01 mm and become floating in the water. Using bitumen SS1 is environmentally friendly since any flammable material or kerosene is not used and firing of the bitumen during the usage would be zero.
This kind of anionic bitumen has more adhesive to building material which contains lime.
Anionic Bitumen Emulsion SS-1 Applications
Anionic Slow Setting bitumen Emulsion is the cold/non-liberated liquid applied waterproofing bitumen emulsion. The product is made using a process in which the bitumen, special emulsifier, water, and other additive have been gone through a high shear rate colloid mill and the properties of bitumen have a direct effect on the emulsion specification. This product has been specifically developed to provide waterproofing and building application, concrete, and metal surface. The high flash point and the low solvent content make SS-1 an easy to use and a safe product. SS-1 can be applied by using a painting brush, squeegee, airless spray, and roller.
It is using for cold asphalt in cold or humid or sealing. Asphalt emulsions are widely used in highway construction, surfacing, and maintenance. They are also used in various other applications where water-repellent surfaces are needed. Slow-setting emulsions are grades of emulsions that are sufficiently stable to allow mixing with fine or dusty aggregate mineral particles and further processing before setting to a coherent mass. Such grades of asphalt emulsions (bitumen SS-1 grade), when anionic, react chemically with portland cement constituents forming a water-insoluble salt and thus possess valuable water-resistant characteristics.
Anionic Bitumen Emulsion SS-1 Packing
Packing of anionic bitumen emulsion SS-1 is in the new thick steel drum on the pallet to prevent any leak inside of container also bulk in bitutainer and tanker.
Bitumen Anionic Emulsion SS-1 Specifications
| PROPETRY | MIN | MAX | TEST METHOD |
| Viscosity SSF , 25 °C (s) | 20 | 100 | ASTM D244 |
| Viscosity SSF , 50 °C (s) | — | — | ASTM D244 |
| Storage stability, 24h (%) | — | 1 | ASTM D6930 |
| Demulcibility , 0.02 N CaCl2 (%) | — | — | |
| Cement mixing (%) | — | 2 | |
| Sieve (%) | — | 0.1 | ASTM D6933 |
| Residue (%) | 57 | — | ASTM-D244 |
| Solubility in trichloroethylene % | 97.5 | ASTM D2042 | |
| Penetration 77°F (25°C) 100g,5s mm | 100 | 200 | ASTM D5 |
| ductility, 77°F (25 °C), 5cm/min (cm) | 40 | ASTM D113 |
Cationic Bitumen Emulsion
Cationic Bitumen Emulsion Description
Cationic Bitumen Emulsion is a stable dispersion of bitumen in water in the continuous phase. The bitumen globules are positively charged due to the NH3 + group cover which is formed around bitumen droplets and provides stability for emulsion by electrostatic repulsion. These bitumen droplets have an affinity with the negatively charged aggregate, which is usually available in India. Dispersion is obtained by processing bitumen & water-based solution under controlled conditions through a colloidal mill having a high-speed rotor in the presence of scientifically selected surfactants/emulsifiers. The selection of emulsifier & its quality is significant for emulsion stability, it’s breaking & curing when applied over aggregates. The Cationic Bitumen Emulsion is chocolate brown and free-flowing at normal temperature. Once it breaks the bitumen breaks out and color changes to black. An Emulsion is said to break when the organic and the aqueous phase separate into two distinct layers i.e. the dispersion ceases to exist. Emulsions are classified as Rapid Setting-1(RS-1), Rapid Setting-2(RS-2), Medium Setting (MS), Slow Setting-1 (SS-1), and Slow Setting-1 h (SS-1h). The breaking time varies according to the designation of Emulsion although being largely dependent upon the climatic condition i.e. temperature, humidity, wind velocity, etc.
The term cationic is derived from the migration of particles of bitumen under an electric field also. The droplets migrate toward the cathode (negative electrode), and hence the emulsion is called cationic. The cationic emulsifying agent functions similarly to the anionic; the negative portion of the head floats around in the water leaving a positively charged head. This imparts a positive charge to all the droplets. Since positives repel each other, all the droplets repel each other and remain as distinct bitumen drops in suspension. A typical cationic emulsifying agent is shown below showing the orientation of the agent at the bitumen-water interface and the positive charge imparted to each drop.
Cationic Emulsion Bitumen
| CRS | CMS | CSS |
| CRS-1 | CMS-2 | CSS-1 |
| CRS-2 | CMS-2h | CSS-1h |
Cationic type: In which the bitumen particles are positively charged and the emulsifier used is a long chain amine. These are suitable for use with siliceous aggregates like quartzite, sandstone, granite, etc.
When the emulsion is being produced the cations are adsorbed by bitumen droplets, negative ions remain in the water. The undeniably most complete field of use is represented by the rapid setting emulsions.
The choice of bitumen emulsion (i.e. whether anionic or cationic) to be used depends upon the mineral composition of aggregate used for construction. In the case of silica-rich aggregates, the surface of the aggregates is electronegatively charged. Therefore a cationic bitumen emulsion should be used. This will help better the spreading and binding of bitumen with aggregates.
Cutback Bitumen SC-3000
Cutback Bitumen SC-3000 Description
Cutback bitumen SC-3000 is an asphalt cement that has a solvent or distillate such as gasoline, diesel fuel, kerosene, or naphtha added to make the asphalt liquid at ambient temperatures and improve its ability to coat aggregates. Two letters followed by a numerical digit designate or name a cutback asphalt.
Cutback asphalt can contain between 12 and 40 percent distillate. The high demand for the distillates to be used in energy applications and ever-increasing air quality regulations have caused a steady decline in the use of cutback asphalt.
The SC liquid asphalt may be obtained by fluxing an asphalt cement with a less volatile distillate such as gas oil. The SC-70 and SC-250 grade cutback asphalts are very similar to residual refinery products that are used as heavy fuel oils such as bunker C or Number six fuel oils. These SC cutback materials, whether straight run or fluxed with a relatively non-volatile material such as gas oil, are also known as “road oils”.
Cutback Bitumen SC-3000 Applications
Current common uses are in penetrating prime coats and in producing patching or stockpile mixtures. Cutback asphalt used in mixing with aggregate will usually contain an adhesion agent to assist in the coating of the aggregate surface.
Cutback agents are used to lowering the viscosity of bitumen when it is applied as a primer to the surface of a road pavement aggregate base course or substrate. Kerosene is used as a bitumen cutback agent at different concentrations according to local conditions and requirements.
The cutback bitumen is ideal for prime coat and cold applied because of easy uses and no need for thinning and heating.
Cutback bitumen SC-3000 consist of initial incorporation of asphalt into the surface of non-asphalt based course preparatory to any superimposed treatment of construction.
The cutback asphalt SC-3000 applying to waterproof of surfaces plug capillary voids, coat, and bond loose mineral particles.
Packing of cutback bitumen SC-3000
Packing of cutback bitumen SC-3000 is in the new thick steel drum on the pallet to prevent any leak inside of container also bulk in bitutainers and tanker.
Safety of cutback Asphalt SC-3000
Refer to Safety Datasheets before use.
Transport, use, and store at the lowest temperature possible.
Eliminate all potential ignition sources during application.
Avoid breathing vapors. Avoid contact with skin.
Always wear appropriate PPE including heat protection when used hot.
DO NOT allow product or washings to enter stormwater or sewer systems.
Specification of Cutback Asphalt SC3000
We guaranty the quality of cutback SC-3000 with the arrangement of the international inspectors to check the quality and quantity of the bitumen on each shipment during the loading to vessel and controlling the production by the QC team via batch test report before shipping. RABIT guaranty the quality to meet with ASTM/EN 15322:2009.
| property | specification limit | specification limit | Test method |
| Min | Max | ||
| Kinematic viscosity at 60°C [140°F], mm2/s | 3000 | 6000 | ASTM D2170 |
| Flashpoint(Cleveland open cup), °C [°F] | 70 | — | ASTM D92 |
| distillate test | |||
| Total distillate to 360°C [680°F], volume % | — | 8 | ASTM D402 |
| Solubility, % | 95 | — | ASTM D2024 |
| Kinematic viscosity on distillation residue at 60°C [140°F], mm2/s | 2000 | 35000 | ASTM D2170 |
| Asphalt residue: | |||
| Residue of 100 penetration, % | 75 | — | ASTM D243 |
| Ductility of 100 penetration residue at 25°C [77°F], cm | 50 | — | ASTM D113 |
| Water, % | — | 0.5 | ASTM D95 |
Cutback Bitumen SC-800
Cutback Bitumen SC-800 Description
Cutback Bitumen SC-800 is an asphalt cement that has a solvent or distillate such as gasoline, diesel fuel, kerosene, or naphtha added to make the asphalt liquid at ambient temperatures and improve its ability to coat aggregates. Two letters followed by a numerical digit designate or name a cutback asphalt.
Cutback asphalt can contain between 12 and 40 percent distillate. The high demand for the distillates to be used in energy applications and ever-increasing air quality regulations have caused a steady decline in the use of cutback asphalt.
The SC liquid asphalt may be obtained by fluxing an asphalt cement with a less volatile distillate such as gas oil. The SC-70 and SC-250 grade cutback asphalts are very similar to residual refinery products that are used as heavy fuel oils such as bunker C or Number six fuel oils. These SC cutback materials, whether straight run or fluxed with a relatively non-volatile material such as gas oil, are also known as “road oils”.
Cutback Asphalt SC-800 Applications
Current common uses are in penetrating prime coats and in producing patching or stockpile mixtures. Cutback asphalt used in mixing with aggregate will usually contain an adhesion agent to assist in the coating of the aggregate surface.
Cutback agents are used to lowering the viscosity of bitumen when it is applied as a primer to the surface of a road pavement aggregate base course or substrate. Kerosene is used as a bitumen cutback agent at different concentrations according to local conditions and requirements.
The cutback bitumen is ideal for prime coat and cold applied because of easy uses and no need for thinning and heating.
Cutback bitumen SC-800 consist of initial incorporation of asphalt into the surface of non-asphalt based course preparatory to any superimposed treatment of construction.
The cutback bitumen SC-800 applying to waterproof of surfaces plug capillary voids, coat, and bond loose mineral particles.
Packing of Cutback Bitumen SC-800
This cutback bitumen bulk in the tanker and also in new steel and thick drum on the pallet to prevent all leak inside of the container.
Safety of Cutback Asphalt SC-800
Refer to Safety Datasheets before use.
Transport, use, and store at the lowest temperature possible.
Eliminate all potential ignition sources during application.
Avoid breathing vapors. Avoid contact with skin.
Always wear appropriate PPE including heat protection when used hot.
DO NOT allow product or washings to enter stormwater or sewer systems.
Specification of Cutback Asphalt SC800
We guaranty the quality of cutback SC-800 with the arrangement of the international inspectors to check the quality and quantity of the bitumen on each shipment during the loading to vessel and controlling the production by the QC team via batch test report before shipping. RABIT guaranty the quality to meet with ASTM/EN 15322:2009.
| Property | Specification limit | Specification limit | Test Method |
| Min | Max | ||
| Kinematic viscosity at 60°C [140°F], mm2/s | 800 | 1600 | ASTM D2170 |
| Flashpoint(Cleveland open cup), °C [°F] | 70 | — | ASTM D92 |
| Distillate test | |||
| Total distillate to 360°C [680°F], volume % | — | 15 | ASTM D402 |
| Solubility, % | 95 | — | ASTM D2024 |
| Kinematic viscosity on distillation residue at 60°C [140°F], mm2/s | 1000 | 16000 | ASTM D2170 |
| Asphalt residue: | |||
| Residue of 100 penetration, % | 60 | — | ASTM D243 |
| Ductility of 100 penetration residue at 25°C [77°F], cm | 50 | — | ASTM D113 |
| Water, % | — | 0.5 | ASTM D95 |
Cutback Bitumen SC-250
Cutback Bitumen SC-250 Description
Cutback Bitumen SC-250 is an asphalt cement that has a solvent or distillate such as gasoline, diesel fuel, kerosene, or naphtha added to make the asphalt liquid at ambient temperatures and improve its ability to coat aggregates. Two letters followed by a numerical digit designate or name a cutback asphalt.
Cutback asphalt can contain between 12 and 40 percent distillate. The high demand for the distillates to be used in energy applications and ever-increasing air quality regulations have caused a steady decline in the use of cutback asphalt.
The SC liquid asphalt may be obtained by fluxing an asphalt cement with a less volatile distillate such as gas oil. The SC-70 and SC-250 grade cutback asphalts are very similar to residual refinery products that are used as heavy fuel oils such as bunker C or Number six fuel oils. These SC cutback materials, whether straight run or fluxed with a relatively non-volatile material such as gas oil, are also known as “road oils”.
Cutback Bitumen SC-250 Uses
Current common uses are in penetrating prime coats and in producing patching or stockpile mixtures. Cutback asphalt used in mixing with aggregate will usually contain an adhesion agent to assist in the coating of the aggregate surface.
Cutback agents are used to lowering the viscosity of bitumen when it is applied as a primer to the surface of a road pavement aggregate base course or substrate. Kerosene is used as a bitumen cutback agent at different concentrations according to local conditions and requirements.
The cutback bitumen is ideal for prime coat and cold applied because of easy uses and no need for thinning and heating.
Cutback bitumen SC-250 consist of initial incorporation of asphalt into the surface of non-asphalt based course preparatory to any superimposed treatment of construction.
The cutback asphalt SC-250 applying to waterproof of surfaces plug capillary voids, coat, and bond loose mineral particles.
Packing of Cutback Asphalt SC-250
Packing of cutback bitumen SC-250 is in the new thick steel drum on the pallet to prevent any leak inside of container also bulk in bitutainers and tanker.
Safety of Cutback Asphalt SC250
Refer to Safety Datasheets before use.
Transport, use, and store at the lowest temperature possible.
Eliminate all potential ignition sources during application.
Avoid breathing vapors. Avoid contact with skin.
Always wear appropriate PPE including heat protection when used hot.
DO NOT allow product or washings to enter stormwater or sewer systems.
Specification of Cutback Asphalt SC250
We guaranty the quality of cutback SC-250 with the arrangement of the international inspectors to check the quality and quantity of the bitumen on each shipment during the loading to vessel and controlling the production by the QC team via batch test report before shipping. RABIT guaranty the quality to meet with ASTM/EN 15322:2009.
| property | specification limit | specification limit | Test method |
| Min | Max | ||
| Kinematic viscosity at 60°C [140°F], mm2/s | 250 | 500 | ASTM D2170 |
| Flashpoint(Cleveland open cup), °C [°F] | 60 | — | ASTM D92 |
| distillate test | |||
| Total distillate to 360°C [680°F], volume % | — | 25 | ASTM D402 |
| Solubility, % | 95 | — | ASTM D2024 |
| Kinematic viscosity on distillation residue at 60°C [140°F], mm2/s | 400 | 10000 | ASTM D2170 |
| Asphalt residue: | |||
| Residue of 100 penetration, % | 50 | — | ASTM D243 |
| Ductility of 100 penetration residue at 25°C [77°F], cm | 50 | — | ASTM D113 |
| Water, % | — | 0.5 | ASTM D95 |
Cutback Bitumen SC-70
Cutback Bitumen SC-70 Description
Cutback Bitumen SC-70 is an asphalt cement that has a solvent or distillate such as gasoline, diesel fuel, kerosene, or naphtha added to make the asphalt liquid at ambient temperatures and improve its ability to coat aggregates. Two letters followed by a numerical digit designate or name a cutback asphalt.
Cutback asphalt can contain between 12 and 40 percent distillate. The high demand for the distillates to be used in energy applications and ever-increasing air quality regulations have caused a steady decline in the use of cutback asphalt.
The SC liquid asphalt may be obtained by fluxing an asphalt cement with a less volatile distillate such as gas oil. The SC-70 and SC-250 grade cutback asphalts are very similar to residual refinery products that are used as heavy fuel oils such as bunker C or Number six fuel oils. These SC cutback materials, whether straight run or fluxed with a relatively non-volatile material such as gas oil, are also known as “road oils”.
Cutback Bitumen SC-70 Applications
Current common uses are in penetrating prime coats and in producing patching or stockpile mixtures. Cutback asphalt used in mixing with aggregate will usually contain an adhesion agent to assist in the coating of the aggregate surface.
Cutback agents are used to lowering the viscosity of bitumen when it is applied as a primer to the surface of a road pavement aggregate base course or substrate. Kerosene is used as a bitumen cutback agent at different concentrations according to local conditions and requirements.
The cutback bitumen is ideal for prime coat and cold applied because of easy uses and no need for thinning and heating.
Cutback bitumen SC-70 consist of initial incorporation of asphalt into the surface of non-asphalt based course preparatory to any superimposed treatment of construction.
The cutback asphalt SC-70 applying to waterproof of surfaces, plug capillary voids, coat, and bond loose mineral particles.
Packing of cutback bitumen SC-70
Packing of cutback bitumen SC-70 is in the new thick steel drum on the pallet to prevent any leak inside of container also bulk in bitutainers and tanker.
Safety of cutback asphalt SC70
Refer to Safety Datasheets before use.
Transport, use, and store at the lowest temperature possible.
Eliminate all potential ignition sources during application.
Avoid breathing vapors. Avoid contact with skin.
Always wear appropriate PPE including heat protection when used hot.
DO NOT allow product or washings to enter stormwater or sewer systems.
Specification of cutback asphalt SC70
We guaranty the quality of cutback SC-70 with the arrangement of the international inspectors to check the quality and quantity of the bitumen on each shipment during the loading to vessel and controlling the production by the QC team via batch test report before shipping. HJ Oil guaranty the quality to meet with ASTM/EN 15322:2009
| property | Specification limit | Specification limit | Test method |
| Min | Max | ||
| Kinematic viscosity at 60°C [140°F], mm2/s | 70 | 140 | ASTM D2170 |
| Flashpoint(Cleveland open cup), °C [°F] | 60 | — | ASTM D92 |
| distillate test | |||
| Total distillate to 360°C [680°F], volume % | — | 35 | ASTM D402 |
| Solubility, % | 95 | — | ASTM D2024 |
| Kinematic viscosity on distillation residue at 60°C [140°F], mm2/s | 200 | 7000 | ASTM D2170 |
| Asphalt residue: | |||
| Residue of 100 penetration, % | 40 | — | ASTM D243 |
| Ductility of 100 penetration residue at 25°C [77°F], cm | 50 | — | ASTM D113 |
| Water, % | — | 0.5 | ASTM D95 |
Cutback Bitumen MC3000
Cutback Bitumen MC3000 Description
Cutback Bitumen MC3000 is a type of dissolved Bitumen. To produce this type, solvent oils such as kerosene are used in order to change bitumen into dissolved bitumen or liquid pitch, so that, during the consumption process, the solvent oil evaporates and bitumen residue to obtain the desired adhesion. In many countries, kerosene and other volatile petroleum-derived products are added as a cutter or cutback agent to bitumen to reduce (or cutback) the viscosity of the bitumen. The mixture obtained may be called cutback bitumen.
Medium curing is the most common category in cutback bitumen, among which, MC-3000 grade has the highest demand. MC-3000 is a medium curing cutback bitumen that contains 80% bitumen and has the lowest viscosity among all grades. It is black in color and is manufactured strictly as per the ASTM D 2027M-13 standard. After application, the diluent evaporates, leaving asphalt cement to perform its function. MC-3000 bitumen viscosity is between 3000-6000 CST.
Its commonly used as a Prime Coating. It is homogeneous and will not foam (as observed visually) when heated to application temperature.
MC-3000 is medium curing (MC) cut-back asphalt consisting of penetration grade asphalt cement and diluents or cutter of medium volatility. The diluents temporarily reduce the viscosity of the asphalt cement for ease of handling and application. Cutback MC-3000 use in the road maintenance industry where it is used as a prime coat of the base course prior to placing the bituminous surface course.
Cutback Bitumen MC3000 Applications
The reduction in viscosity of the bitumen aids the construction of seal coats in road pavements as the softened mixture wets the chips more easily. The cutback agent evaporates from the seal coat, the cutback agent becoming a negligible component of the seal coat a few months after application. If significant amounts of the cutback agent remain in the seal coat an unwanted long term softening effect may result
Bitumen-aggregate mixtures:
Cold-laid plant mix
- Pavement base and surfaces with dense-graded aggregate
- Patching, immediate use
Mixed-in-place (road mix):
- Pavement base and surfaces with dense-graded aggregate, sand, and sandy soil
- Patching, immediate use
Bitumen-aggregate applications:
Surface treatments
- Single surface treatment
- Multiple surface treatment
Cutback agents are used to lowering the viscosity of bitumen when it is applied as a primer to the surface of a road pavement aggregate base course or substrate. Kerosene is used as a bitumen cutback agent at different concentrations according to local conditions and requirements.
The cutback bitumen is ideal for prime coat and cold applied because of easy uses and no need for thinning and heating.
Cutback bitumen MC3000 consists of initial incorporation of asphalt into the surface of non-asphalt based course preparatory to any superimposed treatment of construction.
The cutback asphalt MC3000 applying to waterproof of surfaces plug capillary voids, coat, and bond loose mineral particles.
meanwhile, Cutback Bitumen MC3000 are used as components for road maintenance industry where it is used as a prime coat of the base course prior to placing of the bituminous surface course.
This type of Bitumen is most commonly used as an adhesive material between road foundation and asphalt coating, in the road construction industry which includes superstructure and foundation. Cutback Bitumen MC3000 is used Priming of all non-bituminous road buses, provision of temporary surfaces(deviations)
Also, Cutback Asphalt MC-3000 is suitable for primer sealing and can also be used in the manufacturing of asphalt pre-mix. Cutback bitumen is used extensively in sprayed sealing applications, particularly in colder weather where they proved improved initial stone retention due to their lower viscosity.
Other uses include roofing as a waterproofing membrane and as an adhesive to stick chippings onto a flat, horizontal roof to minimize the effects of weathering from the sun.
Recommended Spraying Temperature: 130°C – 135°C
Uses: Cutback MC 3000 containing 80% Bitumen, is commonly used for surface dressing and semi grouting (Penetration Macadam). The process of priming involves applying a low viscosity binder to a prepared but usually unbound aggregate base. It is intended to be absorbed by the top layers of the base and provide a surface that is more easily wetted by a following bituminous covering. This is applied to an underlying surface to aid with the adhesion of the following asphalt layer. Cutback Bitumen is suitable for primer sealing and can also be used in the manufacture of pre-mixed asphalt, used in patch repairs. Cutback Bitumen is used extensively in sprayed sealing applications, particularly in cooler weather where they provide improved initial stone retention due to the lower viscosity. Usually, a single application of cutback bitumen is sprayed on the primed pavement onto which aggregate is laid.
Flammable: Contains petroleum distillate. Avoid heat, flames and sources of ignition.
Prime and Tack Coating
The process of priming involves applying a low viscosity binder to a prepared but usually unbound aggregate base. It is intended to be absorbed by the top layers of the base and provide a surface more easily ‘wetted’ by a subsequent bituminous covering. The primer will be able to carry traffic for a short time (although this practice is uncommon) and help control dust. Generally, primers are applied at rates between 0.5 and 1.4 L/m2. Cutback bitumens suitable for priming are also used for tack coats, which are applied to an underlying surface to help with the adhesion of the subsequent asphalt layer. A typical application rate is between 0.2 and 0.4 L/m2.
Prime Sealing
Where temperatures are too cool for an effective priming operation, or where traffic is likely to upset a primed surface before the final seal can be sprayed, a primer seal can be used to give adequate protection of the pavement for periods of up to 6 to 12 months. Cutback bitumens suitable for primer sealing can also be used in the manufacture of pre-mix asphalt, which is used in patch repairs.
Spray Sealing
Cutback bitumens are used extensively in sprayed sealing applications, particularly in cooler weather where they provide improved initial stone retention due to their lower viscosity. Typically, a single application of the appropriate cutback bitumen is sprayed onto the primed pavement onto which aggregate is laid.
Properties of Cutback Bitumen MC3000
MC3000 is blended to a low viscosity to ensure that it penetrates the top 10mm of the base with the aid of the cutter, whilst depositing a thin film of bitumen on the surface to provide adhesion between the base coarse and the new surfacing.
Guaranty and Safety of Bitumen MC-3000
RAHA Group guarantees the quality of cutback MC3000 with the arrangement of the international inspector. By checking the quality and quantity of the bitumen on each shipment during the loading to the vessel. Also controlling the production by the QC team via batch test report before shipping.
Packing of Cutback Asphalt MC-3000
- Bulk as IBC Tank, Flexi Tank
- Reconditioned steel drums 203 lit., Net Weight: 185 ± 5 Kg
- New steel drums 203 lit., Net Weight: 185 ± 5 Kg
Specification of Bitumen MC-3000
| property | Specification Limit | Specification Limit | Test method |
| Min | Max | ||
| Kinematic viscosity at 60°c, (cSt) | 3000 | 6000 | ASTM D2170 |
| Flashpoint(tag open cup), °c | 66 | — | ASTM D3143 |
| Distillation test Distillate, volume percent of total Distillate to 680°f(360°c) | |||
| to 437°f(225°c) | — | — | ASTM D402 |
| To 500°f(260°c) | — | 15 | |
| to 600°f(316°c) | 15 | 75 | |
| Residue from distillation to 680°f(360°c), percent volume by the difference | 80 | — | |
| Test on Residue from distillation test | |||
| Penetration 77°f(25°c) dmm | 120 | 250 | ASTM D5 |
| Ductility 77°f(25°c) 5cm/min cm | 100 | — | ASTM D113 |
| Solubility in trichloroethylene % | 99 | — | ASTM D2042 |
| Water, percent volume | — | 0.2 | ASTM D95 |
Cutback Bitumen MC800
Cutback Bitumen MC800 Description
Cutback Bitumen MC800 is a type of dissolved Bitumen. To produce this type, solvent oils such as kerosene are used in order to change bitumen into dissolved bitumen or liquid pitch, so that, during the consumption process, the solvent oil evaporates and bitumen residue to obtain the desired adhesion. In many countries, kerosene and other volatile petroleum-derived products are added as a cutter or cutback agent to bitumen to reduce (or cutback) the viscosity of the bitumen. The mixture obtained may be called cutback bitumen.
Medium curing is the most common category in cutback bitumen, among which, MC-800 grade has the highest demand. MC-800 is a medium curing cutback bitumen that contains 75% bitumen and has the lowest viscosity among all grades. It is black in color and is manufactured strictly as per the ASTM D 2027M-13 standard. After application, the diluent evaporates, leaving asphalt cement to perform its function. MC–800 bitumen viscosity is between 800-1600 CST.
Its commonly used as a Prime Coating. It is homogeneous and will not foam (as observed visually) when heated to application temperature.
MC-800 is medium curing (MC) cut-back asphalt consisting of penetration grade asphalt cement and diluents or cutter of medium volatility. The diluents temporarily reduce the viscosity of the asphalt cement for ease of handling and application. Cutback MC-800use in the road maintenance industry where it is used as a prime coat of the base course prior to placing the bituminous surface course.
Cutback Bitumen MC800 Applications
The reduction in viscosity of the bitumen aids the construction of seal coats in road pavements as the softened mixture wets the chips more easily. The cutback agent evaporates from the seal coat, the cutback agent becoming a negligible component of the seal coat a few months after application. If significant amounts of the cutback agent remain in the seal coat an unwanted long term softening effect may result
Bitumen-aggregate mixtures:
Cold-laid plant mix
- Pavement base and surfaces with an open-graded aggregate
- Pavement base and surfaces with dense-graded aggregate
- Patching, immediate use
- Patching, stockpile
Mixed-in-place (road mix):
- Pavement base and surfaces with dense-graded aggregate, sand, and sandy soil
- Patching, immediate use
- Patching, stockpile
Bitumen-aggregate applications:
Surface treatments
- Single surface treatment
- Sand seal
Cutback agents are used to lowering the viscosity of bitumen when it is applied as a primer to the surface of a road pavement aggregate base course or substrate. Kerosene is used as a bitumen cutback agent at different concentrations according to local conditions and requirements.
The cutback bitumen is ideal for prime coat and cold applied because of easy uses and no need for thinning and heating.
Cutback bitumen MC800 consists of initial incorporation of asphalt into the surface of non-asphalt based course preparatory to any superimposed treatment of construction.
The cutback asphalt MC800 applying to waterproof of surfaces plug capillary voids, coat, and bond loose mineral particles.
meanwhile, Cutback Bitumen MC800 are used as components for road maintenance industry where it is used as a prime coat of the base course prior to placing of the bituminous surface course.
This type of Bitumen is most commonly used as an adhesive material between road foundation and asphalt coating, in the road construction industry which includes superstructure and foundation. Cutback Bitumen MC800 is used Priming of all non-bituminous road buses, provision of temporary surfaces(deviations)
Also, Cutback Asphalt MC-800 is suitable for primer sealing and can also be used in the manufacturing of asphalt pre-mix. Cutback bitumen is used extensively in sprayed sealing applications, particularly in colder weather where they proved improved initial stone retention due to their lower viscosity.
Other uses include roofing as a waterproofing membrane and as an adhesive to stick chippings onto a flat, horizontal roof to minimize the effects of weathering from the sun.
Application of Cutback Asphalt MC-800
Prime and Tack Coating
The process of priming involves applying a low viscosity binder to a prepared but usually unbound aggregate base. It is intended to be absorbed by the top layers of the base and provide a surface more easily ‘wetted’ by a subsequent bituminous covering. The primer will be able to carry traffic for a short time (although this practice is uncommon) and help control dust. Generally, primers are applied at rates between 0.5 and 1.4 L/m2. Cutback bitumens suitable for priming are also used for tack coats, which are applied to an underlying surface to help with the adhesion of the subsequent asphalt layer. A typical application rate is between 0.2 and 0.4 L/m2.
Prime Sealing
Where temperatures are too cool for an effective priming operation, or where traffic is likely to upset a primed surface before the final seal can be sprayed, a primer seal can be used to give adequate protection of the pavement for periods of up to 6 to 12 months. Cutback bitumens suitable for primer sealing can also be used in the manufacture of pre-mix asphalt, which is used in patch repairs.
Spray Sealing
Cutback bitumens are used extensively in sprayed sealing applications, particularly in cooler weather where they provide improved initial stone retention due to their lower viscosity. Typically, a single application of the appropriate cutback bitumen is sprayed onto the primed pavement onto which aggregate is laid.
Properties of Cutback Bitumen MC800
MC800 is blended to a low viscosity to ensure that it penetrates the top 10mm of the base with the aid of the cutter, whilst depositing a thin film of bitumen on the surface to provide adhesion between the base coarse and the new surfacing.
Guaranty and Safety of Bitumen MC-800
RAHA Group guarantees the quality of cutback MC800 with the arrangement of the international inspector. By checking the quality and quantity of the bitumen on each shipment during the loading to the vessel. Also controlling the production by the QC team via batch test report before shipping.
Packing of Cutback Asphalt MC800
- Bulk as IBC Tank, Flexi Tank
- Reconditioned steel drums 203 lit., Net Weight: 185 ± 5 Kg
- New steel drums 203 lit., Net Weight: 185 ± 5 Kg
Bitumen MC800 Specifications
| Property | Specification Limit | Specification Limit | Test method |
| Min | Max | ||
| Kinematic viscosity at 60°c, (cSt) | 800 | 1600 | ASTM D2170 |
| Flashpoint(tag open cup), °c | 66 | — | ASTM D3143 |
| Distillation test Distillate, volume percent of total Distillate to 680°f(360°c) | |||
| to 437°f(225°c) Residue from distillation to 680°f(360°c), percent volume by the difference | — | — | ASTM D402 |
| To 500°f(260°c) | — | 40 | |
| to 600°f(316°c) | 45 | 80 | |
| Residue from distillation to 680°f(360°c), percent volume by the difference | 75 | — | |
| Test on Residue from distillation test | |||
| Penetration 77°f(25°c) dmm | 120 | 250 | ASTM D5 |
| Ductility 77°f(25°c) 5cm/min cm | 100 | — | ASTM D113 |
| Solubility in trichloroethylene % | 99 | — | ASTM D2042 |
| Water, percent volume | — | 0.2 | ASTM D95 |
Cutback Bitumen MC250
Cutback Bitumen MC250 Description
Cutback Bitumen MC250 is a type of dissolved Bitumen. To produce this type, solvent oils such as kerosene are used in order to change bitumen into dissolved bitumen or liquid pitch, so that, during the consumption process, the solvent oil evaporates and bitumen residue to obtain the desired adhesion. In many countries, kerosene and other volatile petroleum-derived products are added as a cutter or cutback agent to bitumen to reduce (or cutback) the viscosity of the bitumen. The mixture obtained may be called cutback bitumen.
Medium curing is the most common category in cutback bitumen, among which, MC-250 grade has the highest demand. MC-250 is a medium curing cutback bitumen that contains 67% bitumen and has the lowest viscosity among all grades. It is black in color and is manufactured strictly as per the ASTM D 2027M-13 standard. After application, the diluent evaporates, leaving asphalt cement to perform its function. MC–250 bitumen viscosity is between 250-500 CST.
Its commonly used as a Prime Coating. It is homogeneous and will not foam (as observed visually) when heated to application temperature.
MC-250 is medium curing (MC) cut-back asphalt consisting of penetration grade asphalt cement and diluents or cutter of medium volatility. The diluents temporarily reduce the viscosity of the asphalt cement for ease of handling and application. Cutback MC-250 use in the road maintenance industry where it is used as a prime coat of the base course prior to placing the bituminous surface course.
Cutback Bitumen MC250 Applications
The reduction in viscosity of the bitumen aids the construction of seal coats in road pavements as the softened mixture wets the chips more easily. The cutback agent evaporates from the seal coat, the cutback agent becoming a negligible component of the seal coat a few months after application. If significant amounts of the cutback agent remain in the seal coat an unwanted long term softening effect may result
Bitumen-aggregate mixtures:
Cold-laid plant mix
- Pavement base and surfaces with dense-graded aggregate
- Patching, immediate use
- Patching, stockpile
Mixed-in-place (road mix):
- Pavement base and surfaces with dense-graded aggregate, sand, and sandy soil
- Patching, immediate use
- Patching, stockpile
Bitumen-aggregate applications:
Surface treatments
- Sand seal
Bitumen applications
Surface treatment
- Prime coat on open surface
Cutback agents are used to lowering the viscosity of bitumen when it is applied as a primer to the surface of a road pavement aggregate base course or substrate. Kerosene is used as a bitumen cutback agent at different concentrations according to local conditions and requirements.
The cutback bitumen is ideal for prime coat and cold applied because of easy uses and no need to thinning and heating.
Cutback bitumen MC250 consists of initial incorporation of asphalt into the surface of non-asphalt based course preparatory to any superimposed treatment of construction.
The cutback asphalt MC250 applying to waterproof of surfaces plug capillary voids, coat, and bond loose mineral particles.
meanwhile, Cutback Bitumen MC250 are used as components for road maintenance industry where it is used as a prime coat of the base course prior to placing of the bituminous surface course.
This type of Bitumen is most commonly used as an adhesive material between road foundation and asphalt coating, in the road construction industry which includes superstructure and foundation. Cutback Bitumen MC250 is used Priming of all non-bituminous road buses, provision of temporary surfaces(deviations)
Also, Cutback Asphalt MC-250 is suitable for primer sealing and can also be used in the manufacturing of asphalt pre-mix. Cutback bitumen is used extensively in sprayed sealing applications, particularly in colder weather where they proved improved initial stone retention due to their lower viscosity.
Other uses include roofing as a waterproofing membrane and as an adhesive to stick chippings onto a flat, horizontal roof to minimize the effects of weathering from the sun.
Prime and Tack Coating
The process of priming involves applying a low viscosity binder to a prepared but usually unbound aggregate base. It is intended to be absorbed by the top layers of the base and provide a surface more easily ‘wetted’ by a subsequent bituminous covering. The primer will be able to carry traffic for a short time (although this practice is uncommon) and help control dust. Generally, primers are applied at rates between 0.5 and 1.4 L/m2. Cutback bitumens suitable for priming are also used for tack coats, which are applied to an underlying surface to help with the adhesion of the subsequent asphalt layer. A typical application rate is between 0.2 and 0.4 L/m2.
Prime Sealing
Where temperatures are too cool for an effective priming operation, or where traffic is likely to upset a primed surface before the final seal can be sprayed, a primer seal can be used to give adequate protection of the pavement for periods of up to 6 to 12 months. Cutback bitumens suitable for primer sealing can also be used in the manufacture of pre-mix asphalt, which is used in patch repairs.
Spray Sealing
Cutback bitumens are used extensively in sprayed sealing applications, particularly in cooler weather where they provide improved initial stone retention due to their lower viscosity. Typically, a single application of the appropriate cutback bitumen is sprayed onto the primed pavement onto which aggregate is laid.
MC250 is blended to a low viscosity to ensure that it penetrates the top 10mm of the base with the aid of the cutter, whilst depositing a thin film of bitumen on the surface to provide adhesion between the base coarse and the new surfacing.
Guaranty and Safety of Bitumen MC-250
We guarantee the quality of the cutback MC250 with the arrangement of the international inspector. By checking the quality and quantity of the bitumen on each shipment during the loading to the vessel. Also controlling the production by the QC team via batch test report before shipping.
Packing of Cutback Asphalt MC-250
- Bulk as IBC Tank, Flexi Tank
- Reconditioned steel drums 203 lit., Net Weight: 185 ± 5 Kg
- New steel drums 203 lit., Net Weight: 185 ± 5 Kg
Specification of Bitumen MC-250
| Property | Specification Limit | Specification Limit | Test method |
| Min | Max | ||
| Kinematic viscosity at 60°c, (cSt) | 250 | 500 | ASTM D2170 |
| Flashpoint(tag open cup), °c | 66 | — | ASTM D3143 |
| Distillation test Distillate, volume percent of total Distillate to 680°f(360°c) | |||
| to 437°f(225°c) | — | 10 | ASTM D402 |
| To 500°f(260°c) | 15 | 55 | |
| to 600°f(316°c) | 60 | 87 | |
| Residue from distillation to 680°f(360°c), percent volume by difference | 67 | — | |
| Test on Residue from distillation test | |||
| Penetration 77°f(25°c) dmm | 120 | 250 | ASTM D5 |
| Ductility 77°f(25°c) 5cm/min cm | 100 | — | ASTM D113 |
| Solubility in trichloroethylene % | 99 | — | ASTM D2042 |
| Water, percent volume | — | 0.2 | ASTM D95 |
Cutback Bitumen MC-70
Cutback Bitumen MC-70 Description
Cutback Bitumen MC70 is a type of dissolved Bitumen. To produce this type, solvent oils such as kerosene are used in order to change bitumen into dissolved bitumen or liquid pitch, so that, during the consumption process, the solvent oil evaporates and bitumen residue to obtain the desired adhesion. In many countries, kerosene and other volatile petroleum-derived products are added as a cutter or cutback agent to bitumen to reduce (or cutback) the viscosity of the bitumen. The mixture obtained may be called cutback bitumen.
Medium curing is the most common category in cutback bitumen, among which, MC-70 grade has the highest demand. MC-70 is a medium curing cutback bitumen that contains 55% bitumen and has the lowest viscosity among all grades. It is black in color and is manufactured strictly as per the ASTM D 2027M-13 standard.
Its commonly used as a Prime Coating. It is homogeneous and will not foam (as observed visually) when heated to application temperature.
MC-70 is medium curing (MC) cut-back asphalt consisting of penetration grade asphalt cement and diluents or cutter of medium volatility. The diluents temporarily reduce the viscosity of the asphalt cement for ease of handling and application. Cutback MC-70 use in the road maintenance industry where it is used as a prime coat of the base course prior to placing the bituminous surface course.
The reduction in viscosity of the bitumen aids the construction of seal coats in road pavements as the softened mixture wets the chips more easily. The cutback agent evaporates from the seal coat, the cutback agent becoming a negligible component of the seal coat a few months after application. If significant amounts of the cutback agent remain in the seal coat an unwanted long term softening effect may result
Mixed-in-place (road mix)
- Pavement base and surfaces with sand
Bitumen applications
- Prime coat on open surfaces
- Prime coat on tight surfaces
- Dust binder
Cutback agents are used to lowering the viscosity of bitumen when it is applied as a primer to the surface of a road pavement aggregate base course or substrate. Kerosene is used as a bitumen cutback agent at different concentrations according to local conditions and requirements.
The cutback bitumen is ideal for prime coat and cold applied because of easy uses and no need to thinning and heating.
Cutback bitumen MC70 consists of initial incorporation of asphalt into the surface of non-asphalt based course preparatory to any superimposed treatment of construction.
The cutback asphalt MC70 applying to waterproof of surfaces, plug capillary voids, coat, and bond loose mineral particles.
meanwhile, Cutback Bitumen MC70 are used as components for road maintenance industry where it is used as a prime coat of the base course prior to placing of the bituminous surface course.
Cutback Asphalt MC-70 Applications
This type of Bitumen is most commonly used as an adhesive material between road foundation and asphalt coating, in the road construction industry which includes superstructure and foundation. Cutback Bitumen MC70 is used Priming of all non-bituminous road buses, provision of temporary surfaces(deviations)
Also, Cutback Asphalt MC-70 is suitable for primer sealing and can also be used in the manufacturing of asphalt pre-mix. Cutback bitumen is used extensively in sprayed sealing applications, particularly in colder weather where they proved improved initial stone retention due to their lower viscosity.
Other uses include roofing as a waterproofing membrane and as an adhesive to stick chippings onto a flat, horizontal roof to minimize the effects of weathering from the sun.
- Although MC 30 is pump-able at ambient temperature, heating of the binder is recommended prior to spray applications.
- Special care must be taken whilst heating, as MC 30 contains flammable cutters that have a flashpoint of >40°C.
- Before priming, the surface of the base course should be well swept.
- The moisture content of the base course should be less than 50% of the Optimum Moisture Content.
- If the base is very dry, dampen slightly with water to prevent the formation of “fish eyes”.
- Apply with a calibrated distributor at a binder spray temperature of 55°C and a minimum road surface temperature of 10°C and rising.
- Drying time is dependent on the porosity of the base course as well as on the prevailing weather conditions. The prime must be allowed to dry before opening to traffic or proceeding with the construction of the surfacing
Properties of Cutback Bitumen MC70
MC70 is blended to a low viscosity to ensure that it penetrates the top 10mm of the base with the aid of the cutter, whilst depositing a thin film of bitumen on the surface to provide adhesion between the base coarse and the new surfacing.
Guaranty and Safety of Bitumen MC-70
we guarantee the quality of cutback MC70 with the arrangement of the international inspector. By checking the quality and quantity of the bitumen on each shipment during the loading to the vessel. Also controlling the production by QC team via batch test report before shipping.
Packing of Cutback Asphalt MC70
- Bulk as IBC Tank, Flexi Tank
- Reconditioned steel drums 203 lit., Net Weight: 185 ± 5 Kg
- New steel drums 203 lit., Net Weight: 185 ± 5 Kg
Specification of Bitumen MC70
| property | Specification Limit | Specification Limit | Test method |
| Min | Max | ||
| Kinematic viscosity at 60°c, (cSt) | 70 | 140 | ASTM D2170 |
| Flashpoint(tag open cup), °c | 38 | — | ASTM D3143 |
| Distillation test Distillate, volume percent of total Distillate to 680°f(360°c) | |||
| to 437°f(225°c) | — | 25 | ASTM D402 |
| To 500°f(260°c) | 10 | 70 | |
| to 600°f(316°c) | 65 | 93 | |
| Residue from distillation to 680°f(360°c), percent volume by difference | 55 | — | |
| Test on Residue from distillation test | |||
| Penetration 77°f(25°c) dmm | 120 | 300 | ASTM D5 |
| Ductility 77°f(25°c) 5cm/min cm | 100 | — | ASTM D113 |
| Solubility in trichloroethylene % | 99 | — | ASTM D2042 |
| Water, percent volume | — | 0.2 | ASTM D95 |