RoadChem™ 236® Microsurfacing

RoadChem™ 236® Microsurfacing

VSS ASPHALT TECHNOLOGIES DATA SHEET VER: 1.0 --PRODUCT INFORMATION

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DESCRIPTION:
RoadChem™ 236® is a cationic 100% active amidoamine emulsifier used in the manufacture of high performance microsurfacing emulsions and quick set slurry emulsions.
RoadChem™ 236® systems are rapid curing and setting with the additional advantage of also being quick to traffic.
RoadChem™ 236® is proven to give excellent mix set and cure characteristics on a very wide range of aggregates including those indigenous to northern Asia, Australia, and Russia.
RoadChem™ 236® is compatible with most Russian, Asian and Arabian crude based bitumen. Mix designs should always be carried out with any aggregate/bitumen system..

BENEFITS:

Mix Control
Rapid cure
Rapid set
Quick traffic
Excellent adhesion & stone coating
High Stability
Can be used with aluminum chloride, aluminum sulfate, surfactant, and cement additives

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES:
Appearance: dark viscous liquid
Viscosity 40C: 350cp
Flash point: > 200°C
Specific gravity: 0.95 @ 25°C
Storage: Store in a cool dry place, do not let the temperature exceed 120°F (50°C). Use open drums first.
Storage life: 12 months minimum (If stored correctly).
Packaging: Supplied in steel 205 lt size drums, in 1 tonne totes, or in bulk.

APPLICATION:
RoadChem™ 236® is suitable for use in slurry and microsurfacing systems where rapid cure is required.
RoadChem™ 236® is an amidoamine type emulsifier.
RoadChem™ 236® is compatible with a wide range of polymer modification types, including Neoprene, SBR, EVA and SBS.

Recommended pH range for use: 1.5-2.5

TYPICAL FORMULATION:
All formulations should be tested in the laboratory before use.
Soap solution:
RoadChem™ 236 1.3-1.4%
Hydrochloric acid: Adjust to required pH (1.5-1.8 for microsurfacing, 2.0-2.5 for slurry seal)
Latex: 2.3-3.0%
Water: Adjust to 100%
Asphalt: 60-65%

RoadChem™ 236® may be used in combination with other Roadchem chemicals in VSS Tri-Emulsion™ technology emulsions for tailored mixtures

SAFETY:
A Material Safety Data Sheet is available for this product. Always read the safety data sheet for any chemical prior to use. RoadChem™ 236 is NON hazardous and not controlled by DOT.
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Valley Slurry Seal Company, PO Box 981330, West Sacramento, CA 95798, USA.
Phone (916) 373-1500 Fax: (916) 373-1438 Email: vss@slurry.com

Information given herein is given in good faith, without warranty, representation or inducement or license of any kind. VSS does not assume any legal responsibility for reliance upon same. VSS is not responsible for materials not manufactured by VSS that may represent a hazard in handling or use, nor for the safety of any process employing any VSS product. No representation is given as to freedom from patent restriction.
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