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Biobase Sweden AB BIO-BITS ASPHALT OFF

Biobase Sweden AB BIO-BITS ASPHALT OFF has been developed in cooperation with a road paving crew and has been tried and tested with excellent results in asphalt production plants. The key to product performance is the solubility properties which mimic the effect of aromatics in a product free of aromatics.

Functions: Solvent

End Uses: Asphalt

Features: Low Odor

Physical Form: Liquid

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Identification & Functionality

Industrial Additives Functions

Features & Benefits

Industrial Additives Features
Product Highlights

Liquid release agent which prevent asphalt/bitumen from sticking to trucks, machinery, and tools. Can also be used to achieve smooth surfaces during rolling. The product is especially designed to have similar solvency and viscosity characteristics to fossil diesel fuel which is preferred by many in paving and road construction. The product is based on vegetable oils and specialty bio-based solvents and is biodegradable.

  • Non stick Treatment
  • Cleans equipment, tools and machinery
  • Low smell and wide range of operating temperature

Applications & Uses

Application Area
Application Method
Industrial Additives End Use
Use

BIO-BITS ASPHALT OFF is applied in a thin, even layer with a low pressure compressed air sprayer.

Properties

Physical Form
Technical Data
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Kinematic Viscosity (20°C)7.0mm²/s-
Kinematic Viscosity (40°C)4.0mm²/s-
Flash Point77.0ºC-
VOC (<27g/liter)*max. 3%-
Biodegradability*min. 82%-
Biocarbon Content93.0%ASTM D6866
Note
  • *According to ISO 11890-2. As comparison diesel fuel has about 10% VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds)
  • ** After 28 days according to OECD 301 B (readily biodegradable)
  • *** ASTM D6866

Regulatory & Compliance

Environment and Safety
  • Fully REACH-compliant and not classified as hazardous according to EU-regulation 1272/2008 (CLP).
  • Not classified as dangerous goods.
  • The product is approved by the Swedish BASTA-system for worker´s safety and environmental concerns.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging
  • 5 liter jerry can, 25 liter jerry can
  • 208 liter barrel, 1000 liter IBC

Storage & Handling

Storage

The product should be transported and stored above 0 °C. Should not be stored in direct sunlight. Storage time 12 months in unbroken container.