The specification used in our country for modified emulsions is the IRAM 6698 standard: Modified cationic asphalt emulsions. In it, to determine the degree of modification, the minimum requirement for elastic torsional recovery is 12%, a value that we consider extremely low since a conventional asphalt cement has about 8%. That is why we have specified two ranges of elasticity for all types of modified emulsions manufactured, one with a minimum of 25% and another with 40% elastic torsional recovery and three types of asphalt penetration ranges depending on the application and thermal gradient in the area to execute the work.

Then we attach an indicative table for selection of emulsions Irrigation

The emulsion designed for the highest demands was the emulsion BITAFLEX RIEGO 65 P40 D, Which is manufactured with an asphalt hard penetration of 50 to 80 dmm (and a viscosity above 2000 cP as determined in a study of sections required not presented exudates) and add a high amount of polymer achieve greater torsional elastic recovery 40%.

Already there are several sections that have used this emulsion on domestic routes (Route 26, Route 15, Route 8, Route 5, etc.) and their use is becoming more common because of the noticeable advantages of their use. On the one hand, it ensures good performance of works even when not run in optimal temperature conditions or performance and moreover withstand high traffic demands and climatic giving high durability to sections executed.

this emuslión was recently applied in the Chipping performed by Served en Route 8 with excellent performance, withstanding high temperatures and traffic, with minimal detachments.

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