Abstract: An environmentally friendly composition and related methods of use and production of an asphalt prime coat, suitable for application to a base road structure, are described herein. The composition includes an asphaltine, and an emulsion of a natural hydrocarbon resin mixed with a penetrating component, which can include a very limited quantity an organic solvent, or can omit organic solvents. If organic solvents are omitted, a hydrophobic wax can be added for moisture retention and water impermeability. Dispersion agents can be used to facilitate penetration into the base road. Rheology modifying agents and/or alcohols can be used to add flexibility, decrease curing time, and improve thickness and viscosity. The prime coat contains a lower quantity of volatile organic compounds than conventional prime coats, reducing environmental impact. The drying time of the composition is less than alternative compositions.

Abstract: A composition for use in a fiber modified layer, comprising an aggregate material, a binder, and a plurality of fibers, wherein each fiber has a length of greater than 0.25 inches. Also provided is a method of selecting a fiber modified layer for applying on an existing surface, comprising the steps of: providing a binder mixture having an effective amount of an aggregate material, a binder, and a plurality of fibers, wherein each of the plurality of fibers has a length greater than 0.25 inches; applying the binder mixture to a selected surface to form a fiber modified proposed layer; testing the fiber modified proposed layer for fatigue or crack resistant properties; and selecting the binder mixture for application on the existing surface for performance if the fiber modified proposed layer has fatigue or crack resistant properties.

Abstract: A method for forming a modified asphalt binder composition, the method comprising preparing a phosphorus pentasulfide-binder concentrate by introducing and mixing phosphorus pentasulfide and asphalt binder, where the phosphorus pentasulfide-binder concentrate includes greater than 0.5 parts by weight phosphorus pentasulfide per 100 parts by weight asphalt, preparing a polymer-binder concentrate by introducing and mixing polymer and asphalt binder, where the polymer-binder concentrate includes greater than 5 parts by weight polymer per 100 parts by weight asphalt, and introducing and mixing the phosphorus pentasulfide-binder concentrate with the polymer-binder concentrate to form a modified asphalt binder composition.

Abstract: A method for forming a modified asphalt binder composition, the method comprising preparing a phosphorus pentasulfide-binder concentrate by introducing and mixing phosphorus pentasulfide and asphalt binder, where the phosphorus pentasulfide-binder concentrate includes greater than 0.5 parts by weight phosphorus pentasulfide per 100 parts by weight asphalt, preparing a polymer-binder concentrate by introducing and mixing polymer and asphalt binder, where the polymer-binder concentrate includes greater than 5 parts by weight polymer per 100 parts by weight asphalt, and introducing and mixing the phosphorus pentasulfide-binder concentrate with the polymer-binder concentrate to form a modified asphalt binder composition, where the phosphorus pentasulfide includes a blend of P4S10 and P4S9.

Abstract: A composition comprising: (i) a chelating aminocarboxylic acid-C8-C22 amine complex; (ii) a C15-C21 bis(2-hydroxyethyl)amide; and (iii) a C15-C44 imidazoline compound.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a pneumatic tire including at least one component, the at least component including a rubber composition, the rubber composition including 100 parts by weight of a diene based elastomer and from 1 to 20 parts by weight, per 100 parts by weight of elastomer (phr), of a solvent-extracted asphaltene.

Abstract: Bituminous asphalt binder materials which are modified by the addition of crumb rubber or ground tire rubber and a cross-linking agent are described. In addition, methods are provided for producing a modified asphalt binder containing crumb rubber or ground tire rubber and a cross-linking agent. The modified asphalt binders comprise neat asphalt, crumb rubber, one or more acids and a cross-linking agent. Optionally, the modified asphalt binder may include one or more polymer additives. The crumb rubber may be obtained from recycled truck and/or automobile tires. The addition of crumb rubber in asphalt binders can improve the consistency and properties of the asphalt binders at high and low temperatures. In particular, the modified asphalt binders of the present invention exhibit improved elastic behavior, resulting in improved performance of roads or other surfaces paved using the modified asphalt binder.

Abstract: The present invention provides a raw oil composition for manufacturing a carbon material for electric double layer capacitor electrodes, characterized in that the raw oil composition comprises 25 wt % or more of a saturated component and 16 wt % or less of an asphaltene component among the saturated component, an aromatic component, a resin component, and the asphaltene component obtained by developing of the raw oil composition by thin-layer chromatography; the raw oil composition has an average molecular weight of 960 or less; and the raw oil composition has an aromatic-carbon-fraction (fa) of 0.22 to 0.72. Use of the raw oil composition provides a carbon material for electric double layer capacitor electrodes that can exhibit high capacitance with high reproducibility without manufacturing synthetic pitch.

Abstract: Porous polymer microspheres having a size of from about 3 to about 50 microns and a geometric standard deviation of about 1.25 or less are disclosed. The porous polymer microspheres are made by a method including the steps of preparing an emulsion comprised of polymer particles having an average particle size of less than about 3 microns and a diluent, subjecting the emulsion to an aggregating condition to form aggregated polymer particles, optionally coalescing the aggregated polymer particles, and removing the diluent to form the porous polymer microspheres.

Abstract: A method for producing a solid intermediate compound for incorporating into liquid bitumen obtained from petroleum or into mineral oils in order to produce liquid/polymer bitumen. According to the method, a polymer for producing the liquid/polymer bitumen is hot-mixed with solid bitumen, the mixture is then cooled, and the solid intermediate compound thus obtained is split. The intermediate compound obtained, the liquid/polymer bitumen formed from the intermediate compound, and a bitumen-coated material containing the intermediate compound or liquid/polymer bitumen are also disclosed.

Abstract: A second order modified block copolymer which can be obtained by reacting a first order modified block copolymer with a second order modifier, wherein the first order modified block copolymer comprises a base block copolymer and a functional group-containing first order modifier group bonded to the base block co-polymer, wherein the base block copolymer comprises at least one polymer block comprised mainly of vinyl aromatic hydrocarbon monomer units and at least one polymer block comprised mainly of conjugated diene monomer units, and wherein the second order modifier has a specific functional group which is reactive to the functional group of the first order modifier group of the first order modified block copolymer. A second order modified block copolymer containing polymer composition comprising the second order modified block copolymer as well as a thermoplastic resin and/or a rubbery polymer.

Abstract: A method for preparing a homogeneous blend of asphalt and ground tire rubber. An asphalt base material is heated to a temperature sufficient to permit the stirring of the asphalt base material within a mixing vessel. A particulate crumb rubber component having a designated average particle size is added to the asphalt base material. The crumb rubber material can be partially devulcanized or partially depolymerized and may be accompanied by the incorporation of another rubber component, such as a ground styrene butadiene rubber. Zinc oxide is added to the asphalt base material. The mixture incorporating the zinc oxide is stirred for a period sufficient to provide for substantial solubilization of the crumb rubber within the asphalt base material to provide a blend which has a higher homogeneity than a corresponding blend of the same asphalt and particulate rubber components which is heated and stirred under the identical conditions, but without the addition of the zinc oxide.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a bituminous composition which comprises a bituminous component (I), a block copolymer (II), comprising at least two terminal blocks of a poly(monovinylaromatic hydrocarbon) and at least one block of a poly(conjugated diene), and optionally a filler (III), wherein (II) is a partially hydrogenated block polymer, comprising butadiene as the conjugated diene, wherein the poly(conjugated diene) block upon partial hydrogenation comprises less than 3 mol % 1,2-dine recurring units (A) and less than 20 mol % preferably less than 3 mol % ethylene recurring units (D), calculated on the total content mol/mol of conjugated diene recurring units.

Abstract: A composition comprising at least a part A and a part B is disclosed. The part A comprises at least one polyol and the part B comprises at least one isocyanate. At least one part further comprises at least one of the following: a strength enhancer having a softening point of from about 120° F. to about 400° F.; a non-reactive hydrophobic enhancer; and/or an impact absorption enhancer. These enhancers provide, among optional other benefits, enhanced pull strength. Additionally, a mass can be prepared by a method of combining part A with part B and applying the mixture to a void. The compositions may also be used in the repair of surface defects or for the reinforcement of structural members such as spike holes left after spike removal from railroad ties during road bed maintenance or repair.

Abstract: Provided are a composition for forming film which can form porous film excelling in dielectric constant, adhesiveness, uniformity of the film, mechanical strength and having low hygroscopicity; porous film and a method for forming the film; and a high-performing and highly reliable semiconductor device comprising the porous film inside. More specifically, provided is a composition for forming porous film, the composition comprising siloxane polymer and one or more quaternary ammonium salts represented by following formula (1) or (2): [(R1)4N]+[R2X]???(1) Hk[(R1)4N]m+YV???(2) wherein X represents CO2, OSO3 or SO3; Y represents SO4, SO3, CO3, O2C—CO2, NO3 or NO2; and k is 0 or 1, m is 1 or 2 and n is 1 or 2 in proviso that n=1 requires k=0 and m=1, and n=2 requires k=0 and m=2, or k=1 and m=1.

Abstract: Provided is a thermoplastic resin structure formed of a resin composition that comprises substantially (a) from 5 to 80% by volume of a polyolefin resin and (b) from 20 to 95% by volume of a polyphenylene sulfide resin, which is characterized in that, in morphology therein seen through electronicmicroscopy, the polyphenylene sulfide resin (b) forms a matrix phase (continuous phase) and the polyolefin resin (a) forms a disperse phase. The thermoplastic resin structure gives plastic containers, tubes and their Attached parts having good barrier properties, strength, durability and workability.

Abstract: A method for dispersing asphaltenes in a petroleum product by adding to the petroleum product 0.001% to 20% of at least one compound having formula (V) wherein R14 is C15–C21 alkyl. In addition to dispersing asphaltenes, the method of the present invention typically also increases demulsibility, reduces viscosity, reduces sediment formation, reduces surface fouling and reduces corrosion.

Abstract: The invention is directed to an oil extended rubber and composition comprising: a solution polymerized elastomer derived from isoprene and optionally at least member of the group consisting of conjugated dienes and vinyl aromatic monomers; and from about 5 to about 70 parts by weight, per 100 parts by weight of elastomer (phr), of a process oil having a glass transition temperature of from about ?80° C. to about ?40° C. and a polycyclic aromatic content of less than 3 percent by weight as determined by the IP346 method.

Abstract: Non thixotropic, aqueous emulsions prepared from rubber modified asphalt cement (RMAC). The RMAC is prepared by a method whereby recycled tire rubber is liquified or otherwise consumed by or incorporated into asphalt such that no more than 2% by weight of solid particulate rubber remains. The RMAC may be emulsified in an aqueous or partially aqueous emulsification solution using a one-step or multi-step emulsification process. These aqueous RMAC emulsions are useable in many applications including paving, seal coat, roofing and slurry seal applications.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved polymer additive which may be used to increase the high temperature viscosity of an asphalt, without deleteriously affecting the low-temperature viscosity of the asphalt. The polymer additive may also be used to improve the stiffness of certain asphalts. The polymer additive is produced from readily available polymer blends by a thermal process. The invention additionally provides an improved polymer modified asphalt. In its preferred embodiments, the invention also provides an environmentally acceptable method for recycle of post consumer carpet and bottles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to elastomeric compositions and methods including compositions and methods involving the use of aromatic alcohols. The present invention further relates to elastomeric compositions that can include ground reclaimed elastomeric particles. Compositions of the present invention are usable in numerous elastomeric applications including interior and exterior vehicle parts, roofing, asphalt, and any other applications that employ an elastomer as an ingredient thereof, particularly those utilizing rubber or a similar elastomer. The present invention further is directed to asphalt compositions and their methods of manufacture and use.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition useful as a sealing or undercoating material for automobiles. The composition comprises fine particles (A) comprising polyurethane resin, a plasticizer (B) and fillers (C), wherein not less than 50% of (A) is spherical particles having a ratio of major axis/minor axis in the range of 1.0 to 1.5.

Abstract: An asphalt modifier containing 1-50 wt. % of asphalt. A modified asphalt is produced by mixing the asphalt modifier and asphalt. The asphalt modifier of this invention has excellent uniformity of dispersion into asphalt so that the asphalt modifier can be effectively uniformly dispersed into asphalt for a short time, thereby enabling a modified asphalt in which modifying ingredients are uniformly dispersed in the asphalt to be produced for a short time.

Abstract: The present invention is a recipe and method for combining Gilsonite and other asphaltites with curative elastomers that are powder granular form and which are added to asphalt. Second recipe and method is disclosed to create a dry liquid concentrate comprised of cured elastomers in combination with tall oil or other fatty acids and may also include Gilsonite to be added to asphalt.

Abstract: Systems and methods for combining a mineral acid and a polymer additive in an asphalt composition are described. Methods of preparing a polymer modified asphalt include providing a source of a neat asphalt; heating the neat asphalt; providing a source of a polymer; adding the polymer to the neat asphalt to form a blend; providing a source of a dilution asphalt; and adding the blend to the dilution asphalt to form a diluted product. The systems and methods provide advantages in that the addition of the mineral acid widens the temperature range in which satisfactory performance from a given polymer asphalt composition can be achieved or, as a corollary, reduces the amount of polymer additive that would otherwise be needed to achieve satisfactory performance within a given temperature range.

Abstract: The present invention, which addresses the needs of the prior art, provides irreversible, hydrophilic gels which can be incorporated into dressing compositions, dermatologically compatible compositions, wound packings, wound dressings, burn dressings, drug delivery dressings, dry films, cosmetic masks and cosmetic wrap dressings. The gels of the invention include a blend of a hydrophilic poly(aldehyde) and a polymer selected from the group consisting of a poly(amide), a poly(amine) and a poly(alcohol).

Abstract: The present invention provides an oil-in-water asphalt emulsion having excellent stability in a stationary state. That is, the present invention provides a method for emulsifying an asphalt in water, which comprises the step of mixing the asphalt and water with an emulsifier comprising a nonionic compound (1) having the formula (1):R--O--(C.sub.2 H.sub.4 O).sub.x --(CH(CH.sub.3)--CH.sub.2 --O).sub.y --(C.sub.2 H.sub.4 O).sub.z --H (1)in which R is an alkyl or an alkenyl, having 8 to 22 carbon atoms, being either straight or branched; x is a number of 0 to 40; y is a number of 1 to 10; and z is a number of 1 to 80.

Abstract: A non-phenolic tackifier compound which includes starch and asphalt, and is substantially free of cross-linked fatty acids. Preferably, the tackifier compound further includes a hydrocarbon tackifying resin, and a binding resin composed of a styrene copolymer, or an ethylene copolymer.

Abstract: The subject invention is directed to a composition comprising a polymer, comprising in polymerized form ethylene and at least one additional polymerizable monomer, prepared by polymerizing ethylene and said at least one addition polymerizable monomer in the presence of a catalyst comprising a recited cyclopentadienyl group-containing metal coordination complex and an activating cocatalyst, wherein said composition is an asphalt, bitumen, or adhesive composition.

Abstract: An impact absorbing macadam comprises 10 to 75% (preferably 25 to 45%) of a particulate rubber having a particle size of up to 40 mm, 25 to 90% (preferably 45 to 65%) of an aggregate having a particle of up to 40 mm and from 5 to 9% of a polymer modified bituminous binder. Typically such a macadam has a void volume, interconnected or unconnected, of from 5 to 25%. The polymer which modifies the bituminous binder is preferably an unbranched styrene butadiene styrene block copolymer forming about 7% of the modified binder. The macadam is suitable as a base for sports pitches and athletic tracks without a rubber shock pad overlay.

Abstract: SBR-SBS modified asphalt and aluminum compositions are especially adapted for cold application to roofs while providing more UV protection.

Abstract: Biodegradable resin products consisting essentially of a polymeric resin of polyethylene, starch, polyesters such as polylactic acid, or other suitable polyesters. In admixture with the resin is a particulate vapor phase corrosion inhibitor selected from amine salts, ammonium benzoate, triazole derivatives, tall oil imidazolines, alkali metal molybdates, alkali dibasic acid salts, and mixtures thereof, and is present in an amount ranging from between about 1% and 3% by weight of the polymeric resin.

Abstract: A rubber composition is a mixture of 100 parts by weight of at least one rubber component selected from the group consisting of a natural rubber and a synthetic rubber and 1 to 120 parts by weight of a softening agent containing 0.1 to 4% by weight of asphaltene. The rubber composition simultaneously has a high high-loss property, a high fracture property and a good workability.

Abstract: An asphaltic isocyanurate foam useful in roofing applications. The foam is made from asphalt having a penetration range of between approximately 5-25, a softening point of between approximately 120.degree. F. and 200.degree. F., and an asphaltene content of no more than about 30%. This asphalt is liquified and mixed with a mixture of polyols such as Voranol 270, Multranol 9138, and castor oil. Other chemicals, such as a surfactant, a viscosity reducer, and a flame retardant can also be included in this mixture. The mixture is then brought to a temperature of between approximately 140.degree. F. and 220.degree. F., mixed with water and a polyisocyanate in a molar ratio of polyisocyanate:polyol of between about 2.0:1 and about 2.5:1 and reacted to form an asphaltic isocyanurate foam.

Abstract: The present invention relates to crude oils and products derived therefrom, comprising, as asphaltene-dispersing agent, sarcosinates of the formula (I) ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 is C.sub.7 -C.sub.21 -alkyl or -alkenyl andR.sub.2 is H or C.sub.1 -C.sub.22 -alkyl.Precipitating out of asphaltenes is prevented by these dispersing agents.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for preparing a bitumen composition comprising blowing a mixture with an oxygen-containing gas which mixture comprises a bitumen having a penetration of at least 300 dmm (as measured by ASTM D 5 at 25.degree. C.), a thermoplastic rubber which is present in an amount of less than 10% w, and a bitumen blowing catalyst which is present in an amount in the range of from 1 to 3% w, both based on total mixture; and bitumen compositions obtainable by such process.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for preparing a dense-graded asphalt composition which comprises adding a hard binder component to a mixture of a soft binder component and aggregate at a temperature of less than 140.degree. C.

Abstract: A bituminous composition comprising a bituminous component and a radial block copolymer of styrene and butadiene which has the generalized formula:(B.sub.1 --S--B.sub.2).sub.n --Ywherein B.sub.1 is a block of polybutadiene having a weight average molecular weight of from 2000 to 8000, S is a block of polystyrene having a weight average molecular weight of 10,000 to 30,000, B.sub.2 is a block of polybutadiene having a weight average molecular weight of from 40,000 to 100,000, Y is a multifunctional coupling agent, and n is an integer from 3 to 6.

Abstract: Asphalt/polymer fibers include, by weight, 30% to 85% polymeric material and 15% to 70% asphaltic material, where the polymeric material has a melt flow index of no more than about 35 grams/10 minutes. Preferably, the combination of polymeric material and asphaltic material has a melt flow index of from 80 grams/10 minutes to 800 grams/10 minutes. The asphaltic material is preferably asphalt having a softening point of from 82.degree. C. to 177.degree. C. The polymeric material is preferably a polymer selected from polypropylene, polyethylene, polystyrene, polyesters, ethylene copolymers, acrylates, methacrylates, and mixtures of these polymers. The organic fibers of asphalt/polymer may be intermingled with mineral reinforcing fibers and formed into products such as mats.

Abstract: An improved asphalt composition for pavement and a method for producing the same is characterized by mixing peroxide with crumb rubber to modify the crumb rubber so that mixes more evenly with the asphalt when added thereto. A compatibilizer/polymer is also added to the asphalt. The resulting composition is homogeneous and demonstrates improved settling and rheological properties at high and low temperatures.

Abstract: A composite material is provided comprising an elastomer, from about 0.1 wt % to about 15 wt. % of a layered mineral based on the weight of the total composition and from about 0.1 wt. % to about 15 wt. % of asphalt based on the weight of the total composition.

Abstract: A rubber additive is provided, which comprises crosslinked fatty acid and starch, and preferably further comprises a carrier, preferably an asphalt carrier. The rubber additive increases tear resistance when added to a rubber compound.

Abstract: A thermosetting asphalt composition includes a blend of an asphalt and an epoxy-functionalized polymer, the epoxy-functionalized polymer being present in an amount within the range of from about 4 to about 30 percent of the combination of asphalt and epoxy-functionalized polymer.

Abstract: A process for preparing a homogenous asphalt composition including the steps of introducing asphalt medium into a reactor vessel; introducing whole tire rubber granules into the asphalt medium to form a mixture of the asphalt medium and the granular whole tire rubber; circulating a portion the mixture into a bottom portion of the reactor vessel through jet spray nozzles; and recirculating the mixture at 500.degree. F. through the vessel until the whole tire rubber is completely integrated into the asphalt medium and a stable, homogeneous asphalt composition is formed. The incorporated asphalt composition preferably includes about 10-20% whole tire rubber and about 80-90% asphalt medium.

Abstract: A thermal process co-recycles tires with oils to produce gases, liquids and solids. The latter consisting of glass and steel fibers and a carbonous residue which are separately segregated and collected. By using selected additives gas formation and hydrogen sulfide contents are reduced, light product oil yields and quality are maximized and the level of chlorinated substances in the oils are reduced to trace amounts. The carbonous residue makes an excellent modifier for improving performance properties of bituminous binders and bituminous mixtures and for providing added benefits to properties of Portland concrete.

Abstract: Priming composition containing a homogeneous liquid solution containing a polymeric material and at least one water-miscible solvent in an amount sufficient to provide adhesion between wet or dry road surface materials and adhesive coated articles. The priming composition allows the marking of roadways with pressure sensitive adhesive articles even on wet or damp roadway surfaces. Also a method for priming roadway surfaces.

Abstract: This invention relates to a composition and method for improving the storage stability of an asphalt that contains a higher molecular weight polymer having a number average molecular weight of at least about 10,000 which comprises adding a storage stable improving amount of a polymerized alpha-olefin prepared from an alpha-olefin of the formula ##STR1## where R is C.sub.6 to C.sub.50 alkyl, R.sup.1 is hydrogen or C.sub.6 to C.sub.50 alkyl, wherein the polymerized alpha-olefin has a number average molecular weight of from about 500 to 5,000 and is characterized in that it has a congealing and melting point which is essentially no higher than the congealing and melting point of the alpha-olefin from which it is prepared.

Abstract: A vibration damping material of asphalt cement comprising a) 60-90 parts by weight of asphalt cement: b) 10-30 parts by weight of thermoplastic rubber: and c) 0-20 parts by weight of tacky producer. A total sum of weight of a), b) and c) is 100 parts by weight. A penetration of the vibration damping material falls in a range of 35 to 140.

Abstract: A moisture-curable, substantially solvent-free and anhydrous blend of a bituminous material such as asphalt and a liquid prepolymer is disclosed, which blend when cured, results in an elastomer having excellent adhesion to surfaces exposed outdoors. The stability of the blend derives from asphalt being microdispersed in a dispersed phase within a continuous phase of the liquid prepolymer so that particles of asphalt are in the size range from 0.5 .mu.m to 100 .mu.m. The asphalt is treated to react all functional groups it may have because they may react with a functional group of the liquid prepolymer. The prepolymer is a polyurethane, a terpolymer of ethylene-propylene-diene, or a silicone. The microdispersion is stably maintained by a compatibilizer having opposed substantially polar and non-polar terminal portions, present in an amount in the range from 0.01 to 5 parts per 100 parts of the blend. The compatibilizer is chosen from (A) an ester of a C.sub.2 -C.sub.

Abstract: A bitumen/polymer component of the type consisting of a hydrocarbon matrix is provided in which a sulphur-crosslinked elastomer is distributed homogeneously in a quantity such that it presents 5% to 20% by weight of the bitumen/polymer component. The component exhibits a penetration, determined according to NF standard T 66004, and a ball-and-ring softening temperature, determined according to NF standard T 66008, such that the Pfeiffer number, which links these quantities, assumes values greater than 5 in the case of the bitumen/polymer component.