Bitumen SS-1h

Bitumen Emulsion SS-1h is a slow-setting, cationic bitumen emulsion similar to SS-1, but with a higher viscosity and hardness. The "h" in SS-1h stands for "hard," indicating that the residual bitumen from the emulsion is harder and more durable once the water evaporates. This makes SS-1h ideal for applications that require stronger, more resistant bonding and a more durable surface.

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-1h (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	40-90	ASTM D5
Solubility in Trichloroethylene	% Wt	Min. 97.5	ASTM D-2042

Main Applications Of Anionic Emulsion Bitumen SS-1h

Bitumen Emulsion SS-1h is a slow-setting, high-viscosity emulsion with a harder residual bitumen, making it ideal for stronger and more durable applications. Key uses include:

Tack Coat: SS-1h is widely used as a tack coat in road construction. It forms a strong adhesive layer between the existing pavement and new asphalt overlays, ensuring proper bonding and preventing slippage between layers.
Prime Coat: SS-1h serves as a prime coat on granular base courses or sub-base layers before applying hot mix asphalt. It helps to penetrate and bind loose particles, creating a solid foundation for the subsequent layers.
Crack Sealing: SS-1h is effective for sealing cracks in asphalt pavements. The higher viscosity and hard bitumen residue provide excellent protection against water infiltration, helping to prevent further damage.
Slurry Seals and Micro Surfacing: Used in slurry seals and micro surfacing, SS-1h is mixed with fine aggregates to create a thin surface layer. This layer protects the road surface from wear and extends its lifespan, while also providing skid resistance.
Patching and Repair: SS-1h is used for patching and repairing damaged asphalt surfaces, particularly in areas that require a more durable bond due to high traffic or environmental stress.
Fog Seals: SS-1h is applied as a fog seal to rejuvenate weathered or aged asphalt surfaces. It helps restore flexibility, seal minor cracks, and protect the surface from oxidation and moisture damage.
Soil Stabilization: It can also be used in soil stabilization, where it binds soil particles to improve the structural integrity of the road base or sub-base layers.
Heavy Traffic Surfaces: Due to its harder bitumen residue, SS-1h is suitable for use on high-traffic surfaces, where greater durability and resistance to deformation are needed.

Key Advantages:

Enhanced Durability: SS-1h leaves a harder bitumen residue after the water evaporates, providing increased durability and resistance to wear and tear, especially in high-traffic areas.
Strong Adhesion: It forms a strong bond between asphalt layers, ensuring better adhesion, which reduces the risk of slippage between layers in road construction.
Extended Working Time: The slow-setting nature of SS-1h allows for more time to work with the material, making it easier to apply and ensuring better penetration in prime and tack coat applications.
Versatility: SS-1h is suitable for a wide range of applications, including tack coats, prime coats, crack sealing, slurry seals, fog seals, and patching. This makes it a highly adaptable emulsion for road construction and maintenance projects.

These applications leverage the higher viscosity and stronger bonding properties of SS-1h, making it ideal for projects that require more durable and long-lasting performance compared to SS-1.

Various Packing Method for Anionic Emulsion Bitumen SS-1h

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