Redicote E-9 is a emulsifier for cationic rapid- and medium-setting bitumen emulsions suitable for chip seal (surface dressing), tack coat and open graded cold mix.

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: High Viscosity

Physical Form: Paste

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Industrial Additives Functions

Features & Benefits

Industrial Additives Features
Features
  • High emulsion viscosity: Redicote E-9 is a special grade of tallowdiamine designed to produce emulsions of the highest quality. Redicote E-9 has for many years been the standard against which other cationic emulsifiers are judged.
  • Low use level: 0.15-0.22% is normally sufficient for rapid-set emulsions
  • Medium viscosity build: The product provides cationic rapid-set emulsions medium viscosity build suitable for a wide range of bitumen sources
  • 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.
  • 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
Product Applications

Products for cationic rapid set emulsions for surface dressing / chipseal primer seal, scrub seal and sand seal, and cationic medium set emulsions for graded aggregate seal

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

Acetic acid may be used

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Paste
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density (at 40°C (104°F))0.84 (7.02)g/cc (lbs/U.S. gal)
Pour Point35°C
Density (at 50°C (122°F))0.83 (6.93)g/cc (lbs/U.S. gal)
Density (at 60°C (140°F))0.82 (6.83)g/cc (lbs/U.S. gal)
Density (at 70°C (158°F))0.81 (6.73)g/cc (lbs/U.S. gal)
Viscosity (at 40°C (104°F))50mPa s (cP)
Viscosity (at 50°C (122°F))27mPa s (cP)
Viscosity (at 60°C (140°F))10mPa s (cP)
Viscosity (at 70°C (158°F))7mPa s (cP)
Flash Point199°C
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Water Contentmax. 1%VE 5.022
Amine Valuemin. 323mg KOH/gSM 5.005
Iodine Value32 - 50g I2/100 gSM 5.005
Note
Acetic acid may be used

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability
Packaging Type
Regional Availability
  • Africa
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • North America
Packaging Information
Redicote E-9 is available in bulk shipment, in tight head steel drums of 360 lbs (163 kg) net weight in North America, and open head drums of 160 kg (353 lbs) net weight in other regions.

Storage & Handling

Storage Conditions
  • Redicote E-9 may be stored in carbon steel tanks. Bulk storage should be maintained at 45-55°C (113-131°F).
  • Redicote E-9 contains amines and may cause severe irritation or burns to skin and eyes. Protective goggles and gloves must be worn when handling this product.