Wetfix BXE is an adhesion promoter for hot and warm mix, and for cold and warm mix based on soft bitumens or cutbacks. Adhesion promoter and coating aid for foamed bitumen cold mix.

Functions: Adhesion Promoter, Surfactant, Surfactant (Cationic)

Chemical Family: Cationics, Fatty Amines

End Uses: Asphalt, Cold Mix, Hot Mix, Soft Bitumen Mix, Warm Mix

Features: Excellent Heat Stability, High Durability, Low Volatility

Physical Form: Liquid

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Features & Benefits

Features
  • Liquid high performance antistrip with active adhesion properties.
  • 100% active lower odor antistrip that provides the best value for the money
  • 100% active lower odor antistrip that provides the best value for the money
  • Liquid product that provides excellent active adhesion. Suitable for soft bitumen mixes.
  • High performance adhesion promoter for hot-mix.
  • Versatile adhesion promoter. Also suitable for soft bitumen mixes
  • Good active adhesion properties. Suitable for soft bitumen mixes and spray applications with cutback/soft bitumen.
  • Adhesion promoter that provides the best value for the money
  • Adhesion promoter with excellent active adhesion properties. Pelletized product for convenient on-site addition.
  • Environmentally friendly, exceptionally low odor compatible with PPA modified and standard asphalt binders

Applications & Uses

Use Level
0.2-1.0%
Dosage
Hot and warm mix 0.2-0.5% basis binder
Patch mix, soft bitumen mix 0.5-1.0% basis binder

 

Applications
  • Soft Bitumen or Cutback Mixes

Properties

Physical Form
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density (at 20°C (77°F))0.98 (8.18)g/cc (lbs/U.S. gal)
Viscosity (at 20°C (77°F))6900mPa s (cP)
Viscosity (at 30°C (86°F))2380mPa s (cP)
Viscosity (at 40°C (104°F))1000mPa s (cP)
Characteristics
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Pour Point17 (63)°C(°F)
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Acid Valuemax. 10mg KOH/gVE 2.013
Amine Value160 - 185mg HCl/gVE 2.018
Flash Pointmin. 100 (min. 212)°C(°F)
Note
For regulatory reasons, limited quantities are available within the EU.

Regulatory & Compliance

Chemical Inventories

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability
Packaging Type
Regional Availability
  • Africa
  • Asia Pacific
  • Europe
Packaging Information
Wetfix BXE is available in bulk shipments, or in tight head drums of 190kg (419lb) net weight.
Regional Availability
Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe

Storage & Handling

Storage Conditions
Wetfix BXE may be stored in carbon steel tanks. Bulk storage should be maintained at 30-50°C (86-122°F). Avoid heating above 65°C (150°F). Wetfix BXE contains amines and may cause severe irritation or burns to skin and eyes. Protective gloves and safety goggles must be used when handling this product.