Bitumen Emulsifiers

Cationic Slow Set (CSS)

Cationic Rapid Set (CRS)

Cationic Rapid Set (CRS)

Used in tack coats and dust control; designed for applications requiring a longer mixing time.
pH 2–6; 65% bitumen; slow breaking

Cationic Rapid Set (CRS)

Cationic Rapid Set (CRS)

Cationic Rapid Set (CRS)

Ideal for quick surface dressing and patching; breaks rapidly on contact with aggregates.
pH 2–6; rapid breaking; 60–65% bitumen.

Anionic Slow Set (SS)

Cationic Rapid Set (CRS)

Cationic Medium Set (CMS)

Suitable for basic aggregates in slurry seal and prime coat applications.
pH >7; suitable for basic aggregates

Cationic Medium Set (CMS)

Cationic Medium Set (CMS)

Cationic Medium Set (CMS)

Used for cold mix and maintenance mixes; balances workability and breaking time.
Medium break time; good adhesion

Anionic Rapid Set (RS)

Cationic Medium Set (CMS)

High Float Emulsions (HF)

Applied in fog seals and chip seals; ensures quick adhesion and water resistance.
Rapid setting with quick water evaporation

High Float Emulsions (HF)

Cationic Medium Set (CMS)

High Float Emulsions (HF)

Preferred for high-stress roads; forms a thick residual film that resists traffic wear.
Stable at high temperatures; higher viscosity

Anti-Stripping Agents

Amine-based Agents

Phosphate Ester Agents

Amine-based Agents

Commonly used in hot mix asphalt to improve adhesion and resist moisture-induced damage.
Dosage: 0.25–0.75% by wt. of binder

Organosilane-based

Phosphate Ester Agents

Amine-based Agents

Enhances bonding on acidic or siliceous aggregates; improves durability.
Long-term durability, moisture resistance

Phosphate Ester Agents

Phosphate Ester Agents

Phosphate Ester Agents

Compatible with acidic binders in warm mix asphalt; reduces chemical reactivity issues.
Non-amine; compatible with acidic binders

Polyamine Blends

Adhesion Promoters (bio-based)

Phosphate Ester Agents

Offers balanced adhesion and coating in modified asphalt applications.
Better workability, improved coating

Adhesion Promoters (bio-based)

Adhesion Promoters (bio-based)

Adhesion Promoters (bio-based)

Derived from renewable sources; provides environmentally friendly moisture resistance.
Eco-friendly, biodegradable

Fatty Amine Derivatives

Adhesion Promoters (bio-based)

Adhesion Promoters (bio-based)

Cost-effective solution for low-budget road construction with good basic performance.
Cost-effective, good bonding

Polymer Modifiers

SBS (Linear/Star)

SBS (Linear/Star)

SBS (Linear/Star)

Provides excellent elasticity, fatigue resistance, and rutting resistance in heavy traffic areas.
Enhances elasticity; softening point >60°C

SBR Latex

SBS (Linear/Star)

SBS (Linear/Star)

Liquid polymer used to increase flexibility, fatigue life, and adhesion of surface treatments.
% solids: 60%; improves flexibility

EVA Copolymers

SBS (Linear/Star)

EVA Copolymers

Enhances thermal and mechanical properties of asphalt at low temperatures.
Enhances stiffness & low-temp cracking resistance

Crumb Rubber

Reactive Elastomers

EVA Copolymers

Recycled tire rubber used for noise damping, crack resistance, and elasticity.
Mesh: 20–40; Dosage: 10–20% by wt. of binder

Terpolymers

Reactive Elastomers

Reactive Elastomers

Reactive modifiers that resist oxidation and thermal degradation in pavement.
Improves stiffness and aging resistance

Reactive Elastomers

Reactive Elastomers

Reactive Elastomers

Chemically bind with asphalt for enhanced long-term elasticity and cohesive strength.
Cross-links chemically with bitumen

Asphaltene Dispersants

Aromatic Solvent-Based

Aromatic Solvent-Based

Aromatic Solvent-Based

Used in pipelines to prevent asphaltene settling and blockages in heavy crude oil transport.
Flash point >60°C; aromatic content >80%

Polymeric Dispersants

Aromatic Solvent-Based

Aromatic Solvent-Based

Synthetic additives to stabilize asphaltenes in storage tanks and refining units.
High molecular weight, viscosity control

Surfactant Blends

Aromatic Solvent-Based

Surfactant Blends

Surface-active agents that keep asphaltenes dispersed during transport and blending.
Reduces agglomeration of asphaltenes

Chelating Agents

Amphiphilic Block Copolymers

Surfactant Blends

Prevent deposits by binding metal ions that interact with asphaltenes in refining.
Binds metal ions; reduces deposits

Oil-Compatible Dispersants

Amphiphilic Block Copolymers

Amphiphilic Block Copolymers

Designed for use in fuels and lubricants to maintain homogeneity during storage.
Soluble in hydrocarbons; stable at high temperature

Amphiphilic Block Copolymers

Amphiphilic Block Copolymers

Amphiphilic Block Copolymers

Innovative dispersants for offshore use; self-organizing molecules that encapsulate asphaltenes.
Self-assembling, improves solubility

Fluxing Agents

Bio-Based Esters

Bio-Based Esters

Bio-Based Esters

Derived from renewable sources to lower bitumen viscosity in eco-asphalt applications.
Biodegradable; flash point >120°C

Mineral Spirits

Bio-Based Esters

Bio-Based Esters

Volatile petroleum-based solvents are used in bitumen cutbacks and cold mixes.
Boiling range: 150–200°C

Naphthenic Oils

Bio-Based Esters

Tall Oil Derivatives

Low-viscosity oils are used to rejuvenate aged asphalt and improve workability.
Low viscosity, good solvency

Tall Oil Derivatives

Vegetable Oil Derivatives

Tall Oil Derivatives

By-product from kraft pulping; used to enhance flow and mixing in warm-mix asphalt.
High solvency; renewable source

Paraffinic Oils

Vegetable Oil Derivatives

Vegetable Oil Derivatives

Improve the workability of bitumen emulsions by reducing stiffness.
Flash point >150°C; low odor

Vegetable Oil Derivatives

Vegetable Oil Derivatives

Vegetable Oil Derivatives

Renewable, low-emission alternatives to fossil-based plasticizers in asphalt mixes.
Eco-safe, renewable content