Adhesion Promoter for Hot and Warm Mix, and for cold and warm mix based on soft bitumens or cut-backs

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

Knowde Enhanced TDS

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.