BACCO bitumen emulsion SS60 is a mixture of water & bitumen, Addition of emulsifier with water facilitates breaking of bitumen into minute particles, SS60 is an anionic (slow setting) road emulsion that contains 60% bitumen.
Asphalt emulsion SS60 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 SS60
BACCO SS60 bitumen emulsion is made according to SANS 4001-BT3 standard.
EMULSION PROPERTIES | Min | Max | Test Method |
|---|---|---|---|
Binder content, % m/m | 60 | 62 | ASTM D244 |
Residue on sieving, g/100 ml | - | 0.25 | SANS 4001-BT3 |
Sedimentation after 60 rotations | Nil | SANS 4001-BT3 | |
Coagulation value when mixed with cement, % m/m | - | 2 | SANS 4001-BT3 |
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
SS 60 stable grade is used mainly as a cold applied binder for the manufacture of slow set slurry mixtures which can be batch mixed and applied by hand or with a continuous mix and lay machine.
SS 60 stable grade can also be diluted with water and applied onto aged seals as an enrichment spray or as a tack coat for an asphalt overlay.
The slow setting nature of SS 60 stable grade makes it ideal for mixing and applying slurries by hand. Slurry mixtures prepared by batch mixing can be kept workable in transit mixers up to 2 hours before setting.
Recommended rate of application
Bitumen Emulsion SS60 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.
Application | Quantity in Kg/10 m2 Area |
|---|---|
Fog Seal | 5 to 10 |
Slurry Seal | 10 to 12 |
Premix Seal coat | 12 to 15 |
- SS 60 stable grade can be stored and mixed with aggregates at ambient temperature.
- Can be stored for up to six months at ambient temperature without risk of settlement.
- As an enrichment spray or tack coat for HMA applications, the SS 60 stable grade should be diluted with water at a ratio of 1:1.
- If diluting with water, confirm the compatibility of the water with the emulsion.
- The binder should be heated to 60°C for spray applications.
- As an enrichment spray, an application rate of 1,0 lt of diluted emulsion per m2 is recommended.
- As a tack coat for HMA applications, an application rate of 0,5 lt of diluted emulsion per m2 is recommended
To Ensure Best Result
- Use without diluting Bitumen Emulsion with water
- Use at ambient temperature
- Roll the Bitumen Emulsion drums to and fro motion at a distance of 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 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 SS60 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