Abstract: An odor-free hot-mix asphalt composition consists essentially of liquid asphalt, or a hot-mix asphalt or a hot mix, cold lay asphalt, or a rubberized hot mix asphalt or a hot mix asphalt with added latex, containing an effective amount of an additive comprising a citrus terpene (4-isopropyl 1-methylcyclohexene) D-limonene mixed with a vegetable oil such as cottonseed oil, soya oil, rapeseed (canola) oil, peanut oil, corn oil, sunflower oil, palm oil, coconut oil, and palm kernel oil. etc. and an effective amount of a silicone oil dispersant. A preferred additive composition consists essentially of 10-15 parts citrus terpene (D-limonene) and 85-90 parts vegetable oil, and an effective amount up to about 2 parts silicone oil, the parts in the composition totaling 100. When 0.5-1.0 parts of this composition are mixed with 99.0-99.5 parts liquid asphalt the resulting liquid asphalt composition is substantially free of characteristic asphalt odors, and other objectionable odors.

Abstract: An improved method of prevention of adhesion of hot-mix asphalt to dump trucks and other containers or equipment comprises preparing an aqueous dispersion of a vegetable oil and applying the dispersion to the surface of the container before loading the hot-mix asphalt therein. Vegetable oils which are useful as release agents in aqeous dispersion include cottonseed oil, soya oil, rate (canola) oil, peanut oil, corn oil, sunflower oil, palm oil, coconut oil, and palm kernel oil. The oil is emulsified in water, using a suitable emulsifier, preferably a sorbitol base emulsifier, in the amount of 1-5 oz. per gallon of water. The oil and emulsifier are preferably premixed and supplied as a self-emulsifier composition. The resulting emulsion is applied in an amount to provide a thin coating on the wall of the container or equipment. The emulsion is applied in the amount of 3-4 qts. to coat a dump truck or 4-6 qts. to coat a trailer. The hot-mix asphalt is easily removed from the container, i.e.