Emulsifier for Rapid and Medium Setting Cationic Bitumen Emulsions

Functions: Emulsifier, Surfactant, Surfactant (Cationic)

Chemical Family: Cationics, Fatty Amines

End Uses: Asphalt, Bond Coat, Cationic Rapid Set (CRS) Emulsions, Cold Mix, Penetration Macadam, Seal Coat

Applicable Processes: Chipseal, Surface Dressing

Features: Easy Handling, Excellent Adhesion

Physical Form: Liquid

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Industrial Additives Functions

Features & Benefits

Industrial Additives Features
Features
  • Low use level: 0.15-0.22% is normally sufficient for rapid-set emulsions
  • Medium emulsion viscosity: Redicote E-16 produces high residue cationic rapidsetting emulsions with moderate viscosity build, suitable for most bitumen types
  • Easy handling and storage: Redicote E-16 is a low viscosity liquid, easily soluble in the kerosene used in pre-coated chippings, and easily dissolved during the preparation of emulsion soap phase
  • Active adhesion: Bitumen treated with Redicote E-16 has the ability to displace water from the surface of aggregates
  • Highest viscosity building in CRS-2 emulsions saving binder costs. Good emulsion quality at lower dosage, suitable for polymer modified emulsions and provides good adhesion.
  • Medium viscosity building in CRS-2 emulsions.
  • Liquid emulsifier that builds medium viscosity in CRS-2 emulsions
  • Liquid emulsifier that builds medium viscosity in rapid set emulsions and provides good adhesion
  • Liquid CRS emulsifier for faster break, provides good adhesion and provides good value for the money
  • Liquid emulsifier that builds high viscosity in CRS-2 emulsions and also provides faster breaking
  • Liquid emulsifier that builds medium viscosity in CRS-2 emulsions, gives good quality emulsions and efficient in terms of dosage.
  • 100% active high viscosity building emulsifier that gives high quality emulsions at low dosage.
  • 100% active high viscosity building emulsifier that is soluble in acidified water at ambient temperatures

Applications & Uses

Applicable Processes
Dosage

Cationic rapid set emulsion 0.15-0.22%

pH 2-4.5 hydrochloric acid

Cationic medium set emulsion 0.25-0.50%

pH 1-4.5 hydrochloric acid

Pre-coated chips 0.1 kg/t basis aggregate
Cutback bitumen 0.5-1.2% basis binder

Properties

Physical Form
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density (at 20°C (68°F))0.84 (7.02)g/cc (lbs/U.S. gal)
Pour Point15°C
Density (at 30°C (86°F))0.84 (7.00)g/cc (lbs/U.S. gal)
Density (at 40°C (104°F))0.83 (6.93)g/cc (lbs/U.S. gal)
Viscosity (at 20°C (68°F))42mPa s (cP)
Viscosity (at 30°C (86°F))17mPa s (cP)
Viscosity (at 40°C (104°F))12mPa s (cP)
Flash Point188°C
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Amine Valuemin. 5.5mg KOH/gVV 1.001
Iodine Value (g I2/100 g)min. 60%VV 1.002
Water Contentmax. 2%VE 4.003

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability
Regional Availability
  • Africa
  • Asia Pacific
  • Europe
Packaging Information
Europe: Redicote E-16 is available in bulk shipment, in tight head steel drums of 170 kg (375 lbs) net weight or in one-way totes (IBCs) of 800 kg (1763 lbs) net weight. USA: Redicote E-16 is available in bulk shipment, or in tight head steel drums of 360 lbs (163 kg) net weight.

Storage & Handling

Storage Conditions
  • Redicote E-16 may be stored in carbon steel tanks. Bulk storage should be maintained at 25-35°C (77-95°F). Avoid extended heating above 65°C (150°F).
  • Redicote E-16 contains amines and is corrosive to skin and eyes. Protective goggles and gloves must be worn when handling this product.