Bitumen SS-1

Bitumen Emulsion SS-1 is a slow-setting cationic bitumen emulsion that consists of fine particles of bitumen dispersed in water. It is designed to allow ample time for the emulsion to break and set slowly, making it ideal for applications that require extended working time, such as mixing with aggregate or soil.

Appearance: Black solid or a viscous liquid
Standards: ASTM D997
HS Code: 27150090

Package: Bitumen are packed in

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

Anionic Emulsion Bitumen SS-1 (ASTM D997) - 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	-	Negative	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	100-200	ASTM D5
Solubility in Trichloroethylene	% Wt	Min. 97.5	ASTM D-2042

Main Applications Of Anionic Emulsion Bitumen SS-1

Bitumen Emulsion SS-1 is a slow-setting, water-based emulsion commonly used in road construction and maintenance due to its extended working time and excellent adhesion properties. Key applications include:

Tack Coat: Bitumen SS-1 is commonly used as a bonding layer between an existing pavement and a new asphalt layer. It helps create strong adhesion and prevents slippage between layers of asphalt concrete.
Prime Coat: Applied as a primer on non-asphalt surfaces (like granular bases) before laying asphalt. It penetrates and binds loose aggregates, creating a stable surface for subsequent layers.
Soil Stabilization: Used in soil stabilization to improve the strength and durability of base layers for road construction. It binds soil particles together, reducing dust and erosion.
Dust Control: Effective in controlling dust on unpaved roads, construction sites, or mining operations. It forms a coating over the surface, reducing airborne particles.
Fog Seal: SS-1 is used as a fog seal on aged pavements to rejuvenate the surface and provide a thin protective layer, which seals minor cracks and restores surface flexibility.
Mixing with Aggregates: It is also used in cold mix asphalt applications, where the emulsion is mixed with aggregates to create a pliable mixture for road surfacing or patching.
Crack Sealing: SS-1 can be used in the filling of small cracks in the pavement, preventing water from entering and causing damage to the underlying layers.

Key Advantages:

Extended Working Time: The slow-setting nature of SS-1 provides a longer working period, making it ideal for applications like soil stabilization, mixing with aggregates, and prime coats. This allows contractors more flexibility in spreading, compacting, and mixing the material before it breaks and sets.
Strong Adhesion: SS-1 provides excellent bonding between different layers of pavement or between aggregates and bitumen, which enhances the strength and durability of the road structure. It is particularly effective as a tack coat.
Penetration and Binding: SS-1 penetrates into porous or loose surfaces, such as granular base layers or soils, binding the particles together and providing stability, which is beneficial in soil stabilization and dust control applications.
Versatility: SS-1 can be used in a wide range of applications including tack coats, prime coats, soil stabilization, dust control, and fog sealing, making it a versatile emulsion for road construction and maintenance.

These applications take advantage of the slow-setting nature of SS-1, which allows for extended working time and improved penetration into surfaces.

Various Packing Method for Anionic Emulsion Bitumen SS-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