Redicote EM22 is a liquid emulsifier for cationic rapid and medium-setting bitumen emulsions suitable for chipseal, open graded cold mix and tack coat.

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

Physical Form: Liquid

Technical Data Sheet

Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Industrial Additives Functions

Features & Benefits

Industrial Additives Features
Features
  • Fast breaking: Emulsions prepared with Redicote EM22 show fast breaking in the field even at low temperatures
  • Good value: The product provides a low-cost solution to formulating cationic rapid set emulsions
  • Easy handling and storage: Redicote EM22 is a liquid, and easily dissolved in warm water during the preparation of emulsion soap phase. The product is suitable for both in-line and batch plants.
  • 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 0.18-0.25%

pH 2-2.5 hydrochloric acid

Cationic medium set emulsion 0.35-0.60%

pH 1.5-3.0 hydrochloric acid

Properties

Physical Form
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Pour Point10°C—
Viscosity (at 20°C)170mPa.s—
Flash Pointmin. 100°C—
Density (at 20°C)0.93 (7.74)g/cc (lbs/U.S. gal)—
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Amine Value145 - 161mg HCl/gVE.2.018

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability
Regional Availability
  • Africa
  • Asia Pacific
  • Europe
Packaging Information
Redicote EM22 is available in bulk shipment, in 55-gallon tight head drums of 180kg (397lb) net weight or in one-way totes (IBCs) of 900kg (1984lbs).

Storage & Handling

Storage Conditions
  • Redicote EM22 may be stored in carbon steel tanks. Bulk storage should be maintained at 15-35°C (59-95°F).
  • Redicote EM22 contains amines and is corrosive to skin and eyes. Protective goggles and gloves must be worn when handling this product.