Bitumen Emulsion K3

    Bitumen Emulsion K3

    Introduction of bitumen emulsion K3

    BACCO bitumen emulsion K3 is a mixture of water & bitumen, The addition of an emulsifier with water facilitates the breaking of bitumen into minute particles, K3 is a cationic (slow setting) road emulsion that contains 56% bitumen.

    Asphalt emulsion K3 is in chocolate brown in color and is a free-flowing liquid at ambient temperature and it is cold applied, liquid bitumen emulsions.

     

     

    Typical properties of Bitumen emulsion K3

    BACCO K3 cationic bitumen emulsion is made according to KS 02-769: 1990 standard.

     

    Property

    Result

    Particle charge

    Positive

    Residue on 710 um KS sieve (%)(m/m), maximum

    0.05

    Residue on 150 um KS sieve (g per 100 mL), maximum

    0.15

    Binder content (%)(m/m), minimum

    56

    Viscosity (degrees Engler (°E) at 20°C)

    10 max.

    Viscosity redwood No. II (s at 85°C)

    -

    Storage stability (long period test) % water content difference, maximum

    2

     

     

    Advantages

    At the following you can find some advantages of this product:

    ·        Environment friendly

    ·        No heating required

    ·        Cost efficient

    ·        Easy and uniform spray

    ·        Low-temperature curing, fast setting time

    ·        High adhesive properties

    ·        Prevents slippage of structural layers

     

    Applications

    Bitumen Emulsion K3 is for road pavement bases and surface projects such as:

    ·        Plant mix (cold) with both dense-graded aggregate and sand

    ·        Mixed-in-place with dense-graded aggregate

    ·        Slurry seal

    Also, k3 emulsified bitumen is used for some bituminous applications like:

    ·        Fog Seal

    ·        Prime coat-penetrable surface

    ·        Tack coat

    ·        Dust Binder

    ·        Mulch Treatment

    ·        Crack filler

     

    Recommended rate of application

    Bitumen Emulsion K3 is designed for slurry seals and cold storable mixtures for patching. They are designed for soil stabilization and are also suitable for use with cold recycling. These emulsions are tailor-made as per the quality of aggregates and local site conditions.

     

    Application

    Quantity in Kg/10 m2 Area

    Fog Seal

    5 to 10

    Slurry Seal

    10 to 12

    Premix Seal Coat

    12 o 15

     

     

    To Ensure Best Result

    ·        Use without diluting Bitumen Emulsion with water

    ·        Use at ambient temperature

    ·        Roll the Bitumen Emulsion drums to and from motion at a distance of a minimum 5-meter

     

     

    Handling and safety

    ·        Contains petroleum distillate; flammable: keep away from open fire, sparks, or other ignition sources; wear protective clothing, gloves, and goggles.

    ·        Fire flammable when wet, flash point 40°C.

    ·        Skin –avoid repeated or prolonged contact, if this occurs remove with hand cleaner that removes oil or grease, then clean with soap and water.

    ·        Eyes contact could cause irritation, if contact occurs flush immediately with clean water.

    ·        Inhalation can cause dizziness, move immediately in fresh air if dizzy and if breathing difficulty persists administer oxygen.

    Cleaning

    Tools: Clean with kerosene.

    Hands: Use a hand cleanser or kerosene followed by soap and water.

     

    Availability

    BACCO Bitumen Emulsion K3 is available in:

    ·        Bulk

    ·        IBC Tank, Flexi Tank

    ·        Reconditioned steel drums 220 lit., Net Weight: 200 ± 3 Kg

    ·        New steel drums 220 lit., Net Weight: 200 ± 3 Kg

    ·        20 lit pails

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