BS group bitumen emulsion K3 is a mixture of water & bitumen, Addition of emulsifier with water facilitates 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
BS group K3 cationic bitumen emulsion is made according to KS 02-769: 1990 standard.
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Property |
Result |
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Particle charge |
Positive |
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Residue on 710 um KS sieve (%)(m/m), maximum |
0.05 |
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Residue on 150 um KS sieve (g per 100 mL), maximum |
0.15 |
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Binder content (%)(m/m), minimum |
56 |
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Viscosity (degrees Engler (°E) at 20°C) |
10 max. |
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Viscosity redwood No. II (s at 85°C) |
- |
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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 surfaces projects as:
- Plant mix (cold) with both dense-graded aggregate and sand
- Mixed-in-place with dense-graded aggregate
- Slurry seal
Also, k3 emulsified bitumen use 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 use in slurry seals and for cold storable mixtures for patching. They are designed for soil stabilization and also suitable for use with cold recycling. These emulsions are tailor made as per quality of aggregates and local site conditions.
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Application |
Quantity in Kg/10 m2 Area |
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Fog Seal |
5 to 10 |
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Slurry Seal |
10 to 12 |
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Premix Seal Coat |
12 o 15 |
Availability
BS group 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
Delivery
The Delivery can be done in all terms like: FOB, CFR and CIF for more information feel free to send us your inquiry.