Abstract: Asphalt binders and methods for making and using same. In at least one specific embodiment, the asphalt binder can include a bitumen and a glyceride and fatty acid mixture. The glyceride and fatty acid mixture can include one or more triglycerides, at least 1 wt % of one or more diglycerides, and at least 5 wt % of one or more fatty acids, based on the combined weight of the one or more triglycerides, the one or more diglycerides, and the one or more fatty acids. The asphalt binder can be made by combining a bitumen and a glyceride and fatty acid mixture. A paving composition can be made by combining a plurality of solids and the asphalt binder. A road can include a plurality of solids mixed with the asphalt binder.

Abstract: Asphalt-based compositions that contain little or no VOCs. The compositions are particularly useful for roofing applications, including as plastic roofing cement, flashing cement, roof coatings, and primers. The compositions include asphalt, a VOC-free solvent, a surfactant and clay. The compositions may also include fibers, technical or functional fillers, and a wet surface adhesion additive. The compositions may further include aluminum flakes for enhanced durability, strength, reflectivity and colorants for enhanced appearance.

Abstract: An oil forming composition and a method of producing a synthetic crude oil are provided. The oil forming composition includes a mixture of an organic material selected from the group consisting of a member of the lactuca genus, nuts, nut derivatives, vegetable oils, pine tree derivatives, animal protoplasm, and combinations thereof; and a mineral aggregate selected from the group consisting of a silica containing mineral aggregate and a quartz containing mineral aggregate. The method of producing synthetic crude oil includes positioning a first heating enclosure adjacent to a heating surface, providing an oil forming composition within the first heating enclosure, positioning a lid over the oil forming composition, simultaneously applying pressure to the lid and heating the oil forming composition, cooling the oil forming composition to form a pre-volatile oil product, and heating the pre-volatile oil product while exposed to air to form the synthetic volatile fuel.

Abstract: The present technology relates to ultra-low VOC compositions comprising asphalt, a softener, clay, a surfactant and one or more polymeric adhesives. The compositions may optionally include functional fibers, fillers and other additives. The present technology also includes methods of manufacturing and using such compositions in coating, sealing, waterproofing and other applications.

Abstract: A bituminous cold glue for cold gluing of construction material and comprising at least 35% by weight of bitumen and at least 10% by weight of oil, and further comprising clay and a dispersing agent, said oil being a vegetable oil compound, based on a carbon chain comprising at least one of the C6 to C12 carbon atoms and further comprising between 0.1 and 5% by weight of a solvent.

Abstract: A bituminous glue for cold gluing of construction material and comprising an amount of non-polymerized oil, said glue comprises at least 35% by weight of bitumen, said glue further comprising clay and a dispersing agent, said amount of non-polymerized oil forming between 5 and 30% by weight of said glue and being not mixed with polymerized oil.

Abstract: This composition sealant relates to rejuvenating, sealing, and preserving asphalt pavements and concrete surfaces. More specifically, the sealant composition includes soy products and other vegetable products. More specifically, the agricultural sealant composition is a combination of soybean oil, alkyl esters of soybean oil, and at least one of d-limonene or other terpine hydrocarbons. In another embodiment, the composition is a mixture of bitumen and soy product.

Abstract: This agricultural sealant relates to rejuvenating, sealing, and preserving asphalt pavements and concrete surfaces. More specifically, the sealant composition includes soy products and other vegetable products. More specifically, the agricultural sealant composition is a combination of soybean oil, alkyl esters of soybean oil, and at least one of d-limonene or other terpine hydrocarbons.

Abstract: Coating compositions containing a bituminous material and an effective amount of a methyl/ethyl ester diluent for coating bulk solids are disclosed. The coating compositions of the present invention are particularly suited to reduce dust formation and cake formation in fertilizer and coal.

Abstract: Coating compositions containing a bituminous material and an effective amount of a methyl/ethyl ester diluent for coating bulk solids are disclosed. The coating compositions of the present invention are particularly suited to reduce dust formation and cake formation in fertilizers.

Abstract: Composition and process for preparing darkened headlap, the composition having base granules treated with a suspension containing: a hydrocarbon oil or a hydrocarbon/drying oil mixture; carbon black; and an organosilicon compound of formula I RnSi(OR′)4−n wherein R is a large organic group, such as a long-chain alkyl group, R′ is lower alkyl of 1-6 carbons, and n is 1-3, or a siloxane polymer of two or more silane units.

Abstract: A composition including a vegetable oil and a structural material selected from a group comprising soil, sand, bitumen, asphalt, and concrete. The polymerized vegetable oil being substantially within a range of 2%-20% by weight of the structural material.

Abstract: A filler composition comprising a filler material and a hydrocarbonaceous material having a volatility of less than or equal to 5% at 200° and a time of 2 hours. The hydrocarboneous material may comprise a bituminous material comprising bitumen, oxibitumen, or mixtures thereof; petroleum/oil cracker residue bottoms, for example ethylene cracker residues (ECR); carbon black feedstock fuels comprising less than or equal to 5%, by weight, sulfur and having a molar hydrogen to carbon ratio between 0.90:1 and 1.10:1; linear or cyclic condensation products comprising an aromatic alcohol, for example, phenol, catechol, resorcinol, naphthol, and an aldehyde, for example formaldehyde, preferably where the aromatic alcohol is present in a molar excess; or mixtures thereof.

Abstract: Sheet-fed and heat-set web offset ink vehicles, which do not require any volatile organic compounds, are prepared by blending: (I) as the major component, a petroleum resin, an alkyd resin or a heat bodied oil; (II) a non-bodied vegetable oil; and (III) one or more fatty acid esters. Inks prepared from these vehicles are quick drying and meet or exceed industry standards in regard to ruboff resistance, viscosity, and tackiness.

Abstract: This invention provides a water-reducible oil paint, capable of maintaining a stable suspension of coloring pigment during storage, and having the mechanical, coloring and drying properties of a traditional oil paint and methods for making same. The oil paint comprises a pigment, a base gel composition and an emulsifier-amine soap composition; the base gel composition comprises a traditional drying or semi-drying oil or oil acid, a nonionic or mixed nonionic-anionic emulsifier, having an HLB value in the range of from about 8 to about 18, and a thixotropic gel stabilizer; the emulsifier-amine soap compositon comprises at least one amine soap of an acid, selected from mono- and di-unsaturated drying oil acids, and a nonionic or mixed nonionic-anionic emulsifier. In another embodiment of the invention, the oil paint comprises at least one pigment, a complementary stabilizer, an emulsifier, a polymeric dispersant, a traditional stabilizer, optionally a wetting agent, and a drying oil.

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 anti-stripping additive for asphalt/aggregate composition used in constructing and repairing highways, pavements, driveways and parking lots consists essentially of 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 a silicone oil dispersant. A preferred composition cosists essentially of 10-15 parts citrus terpene (D-limonene) and 85-90 parts vegetable oil, and an effective amount, up to 2 parts, of silicone oil, for dispersing the vegetable oil and terpene, the parts in the composition totaling 100. When 0.5-1.0 parts of this composition are mixed with 99.0-99.5 parts asphalt and 4-8 parts of the mixture are added to 92-96 parts of aggregate, the resulting asphalt/aggregate may be used as a hot-mix asphalt, hot-mix cold lay asphalt, slurry seal and precoat asphalt for paving.

Abstract: This invention is related to making oil paint mediums or varnishes by heating purified linseed or similar oils sufficiently to cause gelling, either with or without catalysts or additives. After sufficient heating, the oil remains a heated liquid, but with the capabilities of becoming a gel at reduced temperatures. Solvent is added and is mixed into the liquid, potential gel, until it becomes a solution. This cooled solution maintains the capabilities to gel, but gelling is then delayed until the solvent evaporates during use.

Abstract: An ink composition is proved having the properties of stability and uniformity of performance under ink jet printing conditions and desired printing properties can be obtained with hot melt ink compositions consisting of a resinous binder comprised of a compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents a polymerized fatty acid residue with two carboxylic acid groups removed R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are the same or different and each represent an alkylene with up to 12 carbon atoms, a cycloalkylene with 6 to 12 carbon atoms, an arylene with 6 to 12 carbon atoms or an alkarylene with 7 to 12 carbon atoms and R.sub.4 and R.sub.

Abstract: An improved asphaltic cement particularly suited for paving applications and a method for producing same are described. The asphalt comprises between about 80 and about 99 wt. % of a residuum having a viscosity of at least 6000 poise at 60.degree. C. and about 1 to about 20 wt. % of a fatty acid.

Abstract: Azo colorants of the formula ##STR1## wherein A denotes the radical of a heterocyclic diazo component, R.sub.1 denotes a hydroxyl, alkyl, phenyl or alkoxycarbonyl group, R.sub.2 denotes a H atom or an alkyl, phenyl, acyl, nitrile, alkoxycarbonyl or carbamoyl group, and X and Y denote substituents which do not confer solubility in water are prepared. The compounds are useful for pigmenting high molecular weight organic materials, such as polyesters, polyolefins and rubber. The compounds have excellent fastness to light, weathering and migration.

Abstract: A paving composition comprising asphalt and micro-granular coal which are uniformly combined integrally with each other without thermal decomposition of said coal and a method for producing a paving composition which comprises triturating a mixture of asphalt and coal at a temperature below the thermal decomposition point of the coal thereby to reduce the diameter of the resulting micro-granular coal to 1 to 100.mu. and, at the same time, to achieve the uniform integral combination of asphalt and coal. Thereby, there is provided a paving composition which is excellent in thermal stability, weather resistance, adhesive property, sticking strength, viscoelasticity and workability. Moreover, besides the main components, asphalt and coal, various modifying agents or additives may be further incorporated so that the properties of the paving composition can be further improved.

Abstract: Pigmented compositions in which the pigment is a crystalline compound having a composition corresponding to the formula CaTiZr.sub.3 O.sub.9 and a distinctive x-ray diffraction pattern.

Abstract: The present invention involves the production of glossy emulsion pigment-containing coating compositions in which the pigment is coated with an organic compound capable of adhering to the pigment surface when the coated pigment is emulsified and capable of rendering said pigment surface oilophilic and the coating is applied to the pigment prior to emulsification thereof and prior to dispersion of the coated pigment in the oil phase.