Abstract: Compositions of matter are disclosed which act as cure rate accelerators for bituminous emulsion-aggregate slurries which compositions are formed as the reaction products of an excess of polycarboxylic acid with a polyamine selected from fatty amines, fatty propane diamines, fatty amidoamines, and fatty imidazolines.

Abstract: A process for the fixation of hydrocarbons found in contaminated oily soil. The contaminated oily soil is used as a component in a cold mix asphaltic concrete. The soil is mixed with asphalt roof cuttings containing fibers and mineral aggregate to form a mixture. This mixture is coated with a cold mix emulsion to form an asphaltic concrete. The hydrocarbons do not leach from the set concrete.

Abstract: Cationic aqueous bituminous emulsion-aggregate slurries are disclosed to be formed with cationic emulsions prepared at elevated temperatures by emulsifying bitumen, such as an asphalt, in water with a cation-active emulsifier which is the product of the reaction of modified polyamine with certain plycarboxylic acids and anhydrides. The modified polyamines are obtained by reacting suitable polyalkylene amines with aldehydes, preferentially formaldehyde and glyoxal.

Abstract: A method and composition for chip sealing a roadway utilizing a coating containing a parent binding material. Stone chips are then spread onto the parent binding material to form a composite having an upper surface. A liquid composition is then applied over the upper surface of the composite. The liquid composition includes an emulsion of liquid asphalt, a lignosulfonic acid salt, and water.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an asphalt-rubber emulsion useful as a joint and crack sealant that can be applied to concrete and asphalt at ambient temperatures, and to a method for producing same. The aqueous emulsion comprises a polymeric surfactant and the reaction product of an asphalt-elastomer mixture, a liquid rubber, and a peroxide cross-linking agent. The emulsion has a relatively high solids content and a relatively high rubber content.

Abstract: An emulsifier and method for its use in mixing grade emulsion systems of a chemical structure containing a tall oil and/or fatty acid portion, a hydrocarbon oxide portion, and a phosphate functionality. Variations in the components and the order of attachment compensate for variations in field conditions. The newly synthesized molecule may then be used to create mixing grade asphaltic emulsions.

Abstract: A water-based drilling fluid additive composition comprising a water soluble polyoxyalkylene compound selected from polyoxyalkylene glycols, monoalkylethers of polyoxyalkylene glycols, and mixtures thereof, which have a cloud point in the range from about 60.degree. F. to about 180.degree. F., in combination with a water dispersible particulate asphalt having an ASTM D-36 softening point of at least 290.degree. F., an ASTM D-5 penetration depth not exceeding about 10 mm, and a particulate size not exceeding more than about 10 percent retained on a 40 mesh U.S. screen.

Abstract: A paving composition comprising about 80 to 97% by weight of an open-graded aggregate and about 3 to 20% asphalt, said composition being formed by successively mixing two asphalt-containing emulsions A and B with said aggretate wherein:emulsion A comprises about 40 to 75% by weight of a soft asphalt having a viscosity in the range of 50 to 1000 centistokes at 210.degree. F. and 0.05 to 5% by weight of a emulsifier, and water as a continuous phase of said emulsion to make up 100% by weight; andemulsion B comprises about 40 to 75% by weight of a hard asphalt having a penetration 5 to 25 dmm at 77.degree. F. and 0.05 to 5% by weight of a emulsifier, and water as a continuous phase of said emulsion to make up 100% by weight.

Abstract: New cation-active amine compositions, liquid at ambient temperature, which do not form concretions by prolonged maintenance at temperatures in the region of 0.degree. C., nor by exposure to the open air, and which do not contain solvents, comprising from 20 to 80% branched-chain alkyletheramines and 80 to 20% oxyalkylated alkylpolyamines. Application of their acid liquid solutions as emulsifying phases of road bitumen, and improved manufacturing process for road bitumen emulsions.

Abstract: Compositions of matter are disclosed which act as cure rate accelerators for bituminous emulsion-aggregate slurries which compositions are formed as the reaction products of aminoethylpiperazine and either C.sub.22 -tricarboxylic acid or C.sub.21 -dicarboxylic acid in a molar ratio of from 0.5:1 to 1:1, respectively.

Abstract: Compositions of matter are disclosed which act as cure rate accelerators for bituminous emulsion-aggregate slurries which compositions are formed as the reaction products of aminoethylpiperazine and either C.sub.22 -tricarboxylic acid or C.sub.21 -dicarboxylic acid in a molar ratio of from 0.5:1 to 1:1, respectively.

Abstract: A polymer-modified bitumen (PmB) having improved elastic restoration and having a content of 0.5-20 wt. % of polymer components which polymer components are comprised to the extent of at least 20 wt. % of polyalkyl (meth)acrylates having molecular weights greater than 30,000, said polyalkyl (meth)acrylate being comprised of 50-99.8 wt. % of alkyl (meth)acrylates having alkyl groups of 8-26 C atoms, 0.1-2.8 wt. % of polymerizable carboxylic acids, 0.1-2.8 wt. % of polymerizable basic nitrogen compounds; and 0-49.8 wt. % of one or more other polymerizable compounds each having not more than one polymerizable double bond.

Abstract: A method for emulsification of rock asphalt, the resulting low asphalt emulsion and low asphalt emulsion binder for aggregate is disclosed. Fine mesh rock asphalt is emulsified by using a hydrocarbon fluxing agent to sufficiently wet the rock asphalt to produce a fluid mixture, followed by addition of water, small amounts of surfactant and salts, heating the fluid mix while the mixture is being gently stirred. The rock asphalt emulsion can be formed from rock asphalts having low asphalt content, as low as 5, 6, or 7% by weight and greater. Depending on the rock asphalt ore source, the emulsion is comprised of varying amounts of hydrocarbon fluxing oils which are present in sufficient volume to form a fluid mix, from less than about 25% to greater than matching parts by volume of water, and lesser amounts of surfactants and salts. These emulsions have been found to be effective as binders for limestone aggregate coatings, seal, coats, pliable mats and other surprising applications.

Abstract: A substitute ground surface material comprising sand coated or treated with a binder comprising a free flowing extender oil with a viscosity transition below -5.degree. F., with a synthetic polymeric material such as styrene-butadiene-styrene co-polymer dissolved or dispersed in the oil. The binder comprises approximately 2% of the material which is an inert, discreet material permanently capable of being raked when laid in a layer upon a substrate. The material is laid on a suitable porous base to form a sports surface for a horse running track or the like.

Abstract: A polymer-modified bitumen (PmB) having improved elastic restoration prepared by blending from 0.5-20 wt. % of a polymer material in bitumen, said polymer additive, which may be comprised of various polymers, being comprised of from 20-100 wt. % of a polyalkyl (meth)acrylate comprising monomer units as follows:50-100 wt. % of alkyl (meth)acrylates containing alkyl groups of 8-26 C atoms;0-30 wt. % of alkyl (meth)acrylates containing alkyl groups of 1-7 C atoms; and0-20 wt. % of other monomers, optionally containing functional groups;and said polymer having a molecular weight Mw>1,000,000, corresponding to a viscosity number .eta..sub.sp /c>120 ml/g as measured in chloroform at 20.degree. C.

Abstract: Compositions of matter are disclosed which act as cure rate accelerators for bituminous emulsion-aggregate slurries which compositions are formed as the reaction products of aminoethylpiperazine and either C.sub.22 -tricarboxylic acid or C.sub.21 -dicarboxylic acid in a molar ratio of from 0.5:1 to 1:1, respectively.

Abstract: Compositions of matter are disclosed which act as cure rate accelerators for bituminous emulsion-aggregate slurries which compositions are formed as the reaction products of aminoethylpiperazine and either C.sub.22 -tricarboxylic acid or C.sub.21 -dicarboxylic acid in a molar ratio of from 0.5:1 to 1:1, respectively.

Abstract: Cationic aqueous bituminous emulsion-aggregate slurries are disclosed to be formed with cationic emulsions prepared at elevated temperatures by emulsifying bitumen, such as an asphalt, in water with a cation-active emulsifier which is the product of the reaction of modified polyamide with certain polycarboxylic acids and anhydrides. The modified polyamines are obtained by reacting suitable polyalkylene amines with 1,2-unsaturated acids, able to undergo Michael addition of the amines across the double bonds resulting in amino acids which can undergo polymerization to low and high molecular weight amino polyamides.

Abstract: A pressure-sensitive adhesive emulsion composition, characterized in that it is a pressure-sensitive adhesive emulsion composition containing the ingredients (A) and (B) below; the content of ingredient (B) is set at 1-70 solid parts per 100 solid parts by weight of the emulsion composition.(A) A polymer derived from at least one compound selected from a group including alkyl acrylates, alkyl methacrylates, and vinyl compounds, and having a glass transition temperature in the range of -60.degree. C. to -30.degree. C.(B) A bituminous emulsifier with an average particle diameter of the emulsified particles of 0.5-3.0 .mu.m.

Abstract: A method is provided for converting coal to low molecular weight organic compounds comprising combining an aqueous solution of an aqueous-soluble polymeric coal substrate with a lignin peroxidase, oxygen and hydrogen peroxide. The invention is exemplified using the lignin peroxidase from Phanerochaete chrysosporium. Also provided are aqueous-soluble polymeric coal substrates suitable for lignin peroxidase-catalyzed depolymerization and methods of preparing such substrates. Finally, a method is provided for isolating the lignin peroxidase from mycelia-free, unconcentrated media of cultures of P. chrysosporium producing the enzyme.

Abstract: Slurries are formed with cationic emulsions prepared by emulsifying bitumen, such as an asphalt, in water with a cation-active emulsifier which is the product of the reaction of polyamine with certain polycarboxylic acids, which product is subsequently modified by reaction with from 10-30% of a member of the group consisting of acetic anhydride, phthalic anhydride, propylene carbonate, and styrene oxide.

Abstract: A soil or aggregate stabilizing agent is formed by mixing asphaltic emulsion, lignosulfonate and water. The agent is considered useful in a variety of applications, particularly road construction.

Abstract: A cationic emulsifier obtained from the reaction products of an alkyl phenol, polyamine, and formaldehyde or of an alkyl phenol, fatty acid/polyamine condensate, and formaldehyde and the uses of the emulsifier in cationic bituminous emulsions and paving slurry seal mixtures are disclosed.

Abstract: Cationic aqueous bituminous emulsion-aggregate slurries are disclosed to be formed with cationic emulsions prepared at elevated temperatures by emulsifying bitumen, such as an asphalt, in water with a cation-active emulsifier which is the product of the reaction of a sugar-containing syrup with modified polyamine which is the reaction product of a polyamine with certain polycarboxylic acids and anhydrides.

Abstract: An cationic emulsifier obtained from the reaction products of an alkyl phenol, polyamine, and formaldehyde or of an alkyl phenol, fatty acid/polyamine condensate, and formaldehyde and the uses of the emulsifier in cationic bituminous emulsions and paving slurry seal mixtures are disclosed.

Abstract: A cationic emulsifier obtained from the reaction products of an alkyl phenol, polyamine, and formaldehyde or of an alkyl phenol, fatty acid/polyamine condensate, and formaldehyde and the uses of the emulsifier in cationic bituminous emulsions and paving slurry seal mixtures are disclosed.

Abstract: An anionic emulsifier obtained from the reaction products of an alkyl phenol, polyamine, and formaldehyde or of an alkyl phenol, fatty acid/polyamine condensate, and formaldehyde followed by the reaction of such products with acrylic acid, and the uses of the emulsifier in anionic bituminous emulsions and paving slurry seal mixtures are disclosed.

Abstract: An anionic emulsifier obtained from the reaction products of an alkyl phenol, polyamine, and formaldehyde or of an alkyl phenol, fatty acid/polyamine condensate, and formaldehyde followed by the reaction of such products with acrylic acid, and the uses of the emulsifier in anionic bituminous emulsions and paving slurry seal mixtures are disclosed.

Abstract: An anionic emulsifier obtained from the reaction products of an alkyl phenol, polyamine, and formaldehyde or of an alkyl phenol, fatty acid/polyamine condensate, and formaldehyde followed by the reaction of such products with acrylic acid, and the uses of the emulsifier in anionic bituminous emulsions and paving slurry seal mixtures are disclosed.

Abstract: An cationic emulsifier obtained from the reaction products of an alkyl phenol, polyamine, and formaldehyde or of an alkyl phenol, fatty acid/polyamine condensate, and formaldehyde and the uses of the emulsifier in cationic bituminous emulsions and paving slurry seal mixtures are disclosed.

Abstract: This invention provides cationic emulsions of bituminous binders of the bitumen/polymer type, formed by a dispersion of an organic phase of the binder in an aqueous phase containing a cationic nitrogenous emulsifier and a mineral or organic acid, the acid being in appropriate quantity so that the pH of the aqueous phase is comprised between 3 and 9. The aqueous phase also contains an agent consisting of at least one water-soluble sequestering salt of phosphonic acid, particularly a salt of alkaline metal or of amine of hydroxyalkyl-1,1-diphosphonic acid, and optionally a water-soluble thickening agent. To obtain the emulsions, which are usable for road applications, the emulsifying agent, the sequestering agent and optionally the thickening agent may be used in the form of a premixture containing the agents and called cationic emulsifying system.

Abstract: A ground surface material comprising a particulate base material such as sand which is coated with a binder comprising a free flowing extender oil, typically an aromatic oil, having a synthetic polymeric material such as styrene-butadiene-styrene copolymer dissolved or dispersed therein. The material can be laid on a suitable porous base to form a sports surface for a horse running track or the like.

Abstract: Cationic aqueous bituminous emulsion-aggregate slurries are disclosed to be formed with cationic emulsions prepared at elevated temperatures by emulsifying bitumen, such as an asphalt, in water with a cation-active emulsifier which is the product of the reaction of modified polyamine with certain polycarboxylic acids and anhydrides. The modified polyamides are obtained by reacting suitable polyalkylene amines with 1,2-unsaturated acids, able to undergo Michael addition of the amines across the double bonds resulting in amino acids which can undergo polymerization to low and high molecular weight amino polyamides.

Abstract: Improved mixability (extended set time) and adhesion (asphalt coating on aggregate) are disclosed for cationic and anionic bituminous emulsion-aggregate paving slurries by the addition to the emulsion-aggregate mixture of small amounts of calcium sulfate hemihydrate (Plaster of Paris).

Abstract: An asphalt/polyol emulsion is prepared from asphalt and polyol which are mixed and emulsified with a surface active agent and the plasticizer, by utilizing the behavior of a plasticizer according to the polymer solution theory and the surface-modifying effect of the plasticizer according to the surface chemistry.

Abstract: Asphalt compositions are improved by incorporating therein the reaction produce of (a) a phosphorus-containing compound, (b) an amine or polyamine and (c) a carbonyl-containing compound as an anti-stripping agent. These asphalt compositions are useful as a pavement material by blending with an aggregate.

Abstract: Cationic aqueous bituminous emulsion-aggregate slurries are disclosed to be formed with cationic emulsions prepared at elevated temperatures by emulsifying bitumen, such as an asphalt, in water with a cation-active emulsifier which is the product of the reaction of a sugar-containing syrup with modified polyamine which is the reaction product of a polyamine with certain polycarboxylic acids and anhydrides.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a waterproofing complex for the deck of a road structure, which is intended to receive a surfacing course, the said complex comprising:a bottom layer consisting of a mortar containing about 10 to about 15% of aggregate with a diameter of less than 80 .mu.m, and from about 7.5 to about 9.5% of a bituminous binder based on elastomers, the percentages being expressed by weight relative to the dry aggregate, anda top layer consisting of a bitumen rich in elastomers.It further relates to a process for the waterproof road lining of the deck of a structure.

Abstract: Cationic aqueous bituminous emulsion-aggregate slurries are disclosed to be formed with cationic emulsions prepared at elevated temperatures by emulsifying bitumen, such as an asphalt, in water with a cation-active emulsifier which is the product of the reaction of modified polyamine with certain polycarboxylic acids and anhydrides. The modified polyamines are obtained by reacting suitable polyalkylene amines with 1,2-unsaturated acids, able to undergo Michael addition of the amines across the double bonds resulting in amino acids which can undergo polymerization to low and high molecular weight amino polyamides.

Abstract: Bituminous emulsion viscosifiers are disclosed to be prepared by condensation of the residue obtained from the distillation of crude tall oil or tall oil derived fatty acids and resin acids (rosin) with various amines, which when added to the asphalt before emulsification produce emulsions of a higher viscosity than the emulsion prepared with the asphalt without the additive, at the same or reduced bitumen content.

Abstract: Surface active agents are prepared from by-products of papermaking. According to this method, lignin, modified lignin, and mixtures thereof are reacted with a polyamine to produce an amine condensate, and this amine condensate is reacted with a bisulfite and formaldehyde in aqueous solution to produce the novel surface active agents.

Abstract: A method for long-term storage of radioactive waste in a solid bitumen is here taught. A granular ion-exchange resin (including radioactive ions) is mixed with a bitumen and water emulsion to produce a swollen aqueous product for encapsulation. The method is carried out at room temperature and optionally includes a cationic emulsion having a pH value of less than 4. The emulsion has a water content form 15-50% by weight and preferably is saturated with the water.

Abstract: Bitumen emulsions, usually having a relatively low average particle size, can be continuously and speedily prepared by a process comprising feeding emulsion components into the first of at least two static mixers, arranged in series. The product is passed from the first mixer to the second mixer maintained at a temperature lower than that prevailing in the first mixer and below the boiling point of water. The final emulsion product is obtained from the outlet of the second mixer. Bitumen emulsions of up to 70 wt. % bitumen of mean particle size of from 2 to 8 microns are also described.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing asphalt foam comprising the steps of preparing polyether polyol containing 15 mole % or more of ethylene oxide, preparing urethane prepolymer by making the polyether polyol react with organic isocyanate, and obtaining asphalt foam by mixing the urethane prepolymer with (i) a silicone oil and (ii) an aqueous emulsion of asphalt to obtain an asphalt foam having a five cell structure and excellent water repellancy.

Abstract: Cationic aqueous bituminous emulsion-aggregate slurries are disclosed to be formed with cationic emulsions prepared at elevated temperatures by emulsifying bitumen, such as an asphalt, in water with a cation-active emulsifier which is the product of the reaction of modified polyamine with certain polycarboxylic acids and anhydrides. The modified polyamines are obtained by reacting suitable polyalkylene amines with a sugar-containing syrup, preferably molasses.

Abstract: A process for the manufacture of particulate material, and particularly material for constructing a horse riding surface, involves mixing raw granulated plastics material, such as PVC from waste electric cable, with a bitumen emulsion and water in such a way that the granules are coated while significant agglomeration is avoided. The bitumen emulsion is preferably 40% cationic. The water may be added as a bulk at lower pressure and a small amount at high pressure which is moved around to promote mixing.

Abstract: Asphalt compositions are improved by incorporating therein the reaction product of (a) a phosphorus-containing compound, (b) an amine or polyamine and (c) a carbonyl-containing compound as an anti-stripping agent. These asphalt compositions are useful as a pavement material by blending with an aggregate.

Abstract: Bituminous compositions are improved by incorporating therein the reaction product of an organic amine with a substituted nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compound as an anti-stripping agent. These compositions are useful as a pavement material by blending with an aggregate.

Abstract: A paving composition comprising about 80 to 97% by weight of an open-graded aggregate and about 3 to 20% asphalt, said composition being formed by successively mixing two asphalt-containing emulsions A and B with said aggregate wherein:emulsion A comprises about 40 to 75% by weight of a soft asphalt having a viscosity in the range of 50 to 1000 centistokes at 210.degree. F. and 0.25 to 5% by weight of a emulsifier, and water as a continuous phase of said emulsion to make up 100% by weight; andemulsion B comprises about 40 to 75% by weight of a hard asphalt having a penetration 5 to 25 dmm at 77.degree. F. and 0.25 to 5% by weight of a emulsifier, and water as a continuous phase of said emulsion to make up 100% by weight.

Abstract: A composition which contains (a) 80 to 99% w of a bitumen component; (b) 1 to 20% w of an elastomer; (c) 1 to 60% w of a hydrocarbon resin which has been modified to contain carboxyl, carboxylic anhydride, hydroxyl and/or amino groups; and (d) 1 to 100% w of an inorganic filler, the weight percentages being based on the total weight of the bitumen component and elastomer, is suitable for coating structures and a process for applying the composition at elevated temperature onto a suitbale structure.