NANOTECHNOLOGY FOR LONGER

LIFE HIGHWAYS
WORKABILITY AT LOW HOMOGENOUS MOISTURE
TEMPERATURES RAP MIXES RESISTANCE
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• Protect binder & wearing layer against moisture susceptibility, aggregates variability
(quartzite, granite, basalt, river aggregates, sandstone, basalt) and against different
bitumen's. Prevent pre-mature failures

• Ensure mandatory compliance to revised standard IS 14982 of Dec 17 for extended

coating retention. Move away from IS 6241 which tests at 40 0 Celsius

• Better workability and 100 % coating

• Extended paving season even at low ambient temperatures

• Retard kinetics of oxidation in wearing & binder courses to defer the renewals

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 PARAMETER BENEFIT

Adhesion
Coating Efficiency / Workability
Compaction Densities
Strong permanent bond of bitumen to all aggregates (silicates > 5%), eliminates stripping in
bitumen layers
Higher efficiency in coating of mixes especially fines, enables shiny 100 % coated mixes.
Prevents fat spots due to better dispersion of fibres
Consistent compaction densities even at low operating (20-25oC) (/ ambient temperatures
(0oC) - extend paving season start early, finish later

Bitumen Mix Homogeneity Faster coating enables higher % of RAP / RAS being used (especially in cold feed)

Layers Warm Mix Enables lower mixing & compaction temperatures of 140 / 100 Celsius

Stone Dust / Bag House Fines
Haul Time / Distance
Can be used instead of hydrated lime / cement (EN Product classification less harmful vis a
vis amines, cement and hydrated lime)
Reduced stickiness to metal of plant, pavers, trucks and tools resulting in quicker clean-up /
reduced maintenance
Allows longer haul time / distance

Higher Service life Reduces ageing rate & fatigue

Bitumen Binder % & Fuel Reduced / optimized, Is Cost Neutral at CAPEX
Consumption

Green Technology Lowers Emissions and reduces odor (CE marking)