Bitumen CSS-1

Bitumen emulsion CSS-1 is a cationic slow-setting (CSS) emulsion, mainly used for road construction and maintenance, especially in applications requiring a longer setting time for better penetration and mixing with fine aggregates.

Appearance: Black solid or a viscous liquid
Standards: ASTM D2397 or AASHTO M208
HS Code: 27150090

Package: Bitumen are packed in

New Steel Drums of 200Kg
Reconditioned Steel Drums of 200Kg
IBC Tank of 1 Metric Ton

Cationic Emulsion Bitumen CSS-1 (ASTM D2397 or AASHTO M208) - Technical Specifications

Properties	Units	Limits	Test Methods
Viscosity, Saybolt Furol at 25°C	SFS	20-100	ASTM D88
Storage Stability Test, 24-h	%	Max. 1.0	ASTM D244
Demulsibility (35 ml of 0.02 N CaCl2)	%	-	ASTM D244
Particle Charge Test	-	Positive	ASTM D224
Sieve Test	%	Max. 0.10	ASTM D244
Cement mixing test	%	Max. 2.0	ASTM D244
Distillation:
Residue by Distillation	%	Min. 57	ASTM D244
TEST ON RESIDUE FROM DISTILLATION:
Ductility at 25°C	CM	Min. 40	ASTM D-113
Penetration, 25°C, 100g, 5s	CM	100-250	ASTM D5
Solubility in Trichloroethylene	% Wt	Min. 97.5	ASTM D-2042

Main Applications Of Cationic Emulsion Bitumen CSS-1

Bitumen emulsion CSS-1 is commonly used in road construction and maintenance due to its slow-setting properties, which allow for better penetration and bonding. Here are the main applications of CSS-1:

Tack Coats: Used as an adhesive layer between new and existing asphalt surfaces. The slow-setting nature ensures deep penetration and strong bonding, preventing slippage between layers.
Prime Coats: Applied over granular bases to prepare them for asphalt paving. CSS-1 penetrates the base material, enhancing stability and adhesion for the overlay.
Fog Seals: Used for fog sealing asphalt surfaces to rejuvenate and protect aging pavements. It seals small cracks, prevents oxidation, and improves the surface's appearance.
Slurry Seals and Micro-Surfacing: Incorporated in slurry seal and micro-surfacing mixtures to create a durable thin overlay. The slow setting allows for thorough mixing with fine aggregates, enhancing surface texture and longevity.
Soil Stabilization: Used in soil stabilization projects, where it binds fine soil particles, improving their strength and durability for road construction and earthworks.
Dust Control: Sprayed on unpaved roads and construction sites to suppress dust. The emulsion penetrates the surface, binding dust particles and reducing airborne dust.
Cold Mix Applications: CSS-1 can be used in cold mix asphalt production, where it is mixed with aggregates at ambient temperatures for repairs and new pavement layers.

Key Characteristics:

Slow Setting: Allows time for thorough mixing and penetration, making it ideal for surface treatments and soil stabilization.
Low Viscosity: Easy to spray and apply over large areas.
Versatility: Used in a variety of applications, including tack coats, prime coats, fog seals, and slurry mixtures.

Bitumen Emulsion CSS-1's versatility and slow-setting characteristics make it suitable for a variety of applications, ensuring effective bonding and performance in road construction and maintenance.

Various Packing Method for Emulsion Bitumen CSS-1

Packing emulsion bitumen is an essential process to ensure its safe transportation, storage, and handling. The method of packing often depends on the type of emulsion bitumen, the transportation method, and the end-use. Here are the various methods used to pack emulsion bitumen:

Steel Drum Packing

Emulsion Bitumen is commonly packed in new or re-conditioned steel drums, which are robust and provide good protection during transportation.

Drum Specification

Tare Weight	16±0.5Kg
Net Weight	200±5Kg
Gross Weight	216±5Kg

Loadability in Containers

	No. of Drums	Net Weight
In 20Ft Contianer
with Pallet	80	~16.0 Ton
without Pallet	80	~16.0 Ton
In 40Ft Contianer
with Pallet	132	~26.4 Ton
without Pallet	132	~26.4 Ton

IBC Tank Packing

Emulsion Bitumen is commonly packed in new IBC tank or re-conditioned IBC tank, which are robust and provide good protection during transportation.

IBC Tank Specification

Tare Weight	65±3Kg
Net Weight	1000±50Kg
Gross Weight	1065±50Kg

Loadability in Containers

	No. of Tanks	Net Weight
In 20Ft Container	20	~20.0 Ton
In 40Ft Container	26	~26.0 Ton