One of the method for modifying bitumen is emulsification with water which enhance bitumen properties

incredibly. Another advantages of modification is that it can be applied cold (80°C). Emulsion bituminous asphalt consist of two immiscible liquids which are stabilized by emulsifier. They usually used for tack coats, hot-mixed asphalt, prime coats, chip seal. Firstly Anionic emulsion were developed and because cationic emulsion has more adhesion properties they are more favored especially in tack coating. The type (chemistry) of the emulsifying agent used, determines the designation. During application, the water in a bitumen emulsion is either lost by evaporation, or it may separate from the bitumen because of the chemical nature of the surface to which the emulsion is applied. This process is referred to as breaking.

Depending on the type of emulsifier the bitumen particles can be both positive and negative. Emulsions in which the bitumen droplets are negatively charged are called anionic emulsions.   While, Emulsions in which the particles are positively charged are called cationic emulsions.

Bituminous asphalt emulsion K₁40  is a rapid setting cationic asphalt, which has positive charge leading reaction between the emulsion and pavement. It contains 40% bitumen and 60% water. 1 denoted as rapid braking. The primer bitumen which is used for emulsification is obtained from crude oil.

The main applications asphalt emulsion K₁-40 are tack coat, sand seal , fog seal and surface dressing.

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Specification of anionic bitumen K₁-40