Abstract: A method is provided for improving high temperature performance grade properties of asphalt which comprises i) heating an asphalt cement to 200 to 500.degree. F. (93 to 260.degree. C.), ii) adding 1 to 10 wt. % crosslinkable polymer, e.g., styrene-butadiene-styrene triblock copolymer based on weight of said asphalt cement, iii) adding a useful temperature index (UTI) improving amount of dioxime(s) of 1,4-benzoquinone and its derivatives and optionally, free radical initiator, e.g., organic peroxide, and iv) mixing the resulting blend, thereby providing a paving asphalt having a greater useful temperature index (UTI) than a corresponding blend to which no dioxime is added. The invention further relates to asphalt compositions thus made and paving compositions containing these asphalt compositions.

Abstract: A zinc oxide dispersion for use in rubber compounds having at least 40, preferably 74-92, weight percent zinc oxide powder and at least five weight percent of a binder selected from the group consisting of asphalt and terpene tackifiers. The dispersion also preferably includes at least 0.5 weight percent stearifying agent such as stearic acid.

Abstract: Bitumen/polymer compositions are provided containing a bitumen or a mixture of bitumens and, reckoned by weight of bitumen, 0.3% to 20% of at least one primary polymer selected among certain elastomers and plastomers and 0.01% to 12% of at least one olefinic polymer bearing epoxy or COOH groupings. The compositions are useful, directly or after dilution, to form bitumen/polymer binders for carrying out road surfacing, for coated materials or waterproof coatings.

Abstract: Bitumen/polymer compositions having improved mechanical properties are produced by stirring together, at a temperature of 100-230.degree. C., a bitumen or bitumen mixture, a sulphur-curable elastomer and a polymeric additive consisting of at least one functionalized olefin copolymer and a sulphur-donating coupling agent. The bitumen/polymer compositions may be used directly or in dilute form to make bituminous binders for road surfaces, coated materials and sealing coatings.

Abstract: Bitumen/polymer compositions are produced by contacting, between 100.degree. C. and 230.degree. C., under agitation, one bitumen or a mixture of bitumens with at least one olefinic polymer bearing epoxy or COOH groupings, then by incorporating in the product, an acid additive while the whole mixture is agitated at a range between 100.degree. C. and 230.degree. C. for at least 10 minutes. The product, which is subjected to treatment by the acid additive may still contain one or several additional polymers, for instance of the elastomer type cross-linkable with sulphur, and even be subjected to sulphur cross-linking before treatment. The bitumen/polymer compositions are useful directly or after dilution, to form binders for carrying out surfacing operations.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for improving the compatibility of random vinyl substituted aromatic/C.sub.4 -C.sub.6 conjugated diolefin polymer/asphalt mixtures comprising adding a modifier to said random vinyl substituted aromatic/C.sub.4 -C.sub.6 conjugated diolefin polymer/asphalt mixture selected from the group consisting of:(a) polymers containing an epoxy functionality(b) polymers containing a carboxyl functionality(c) monomers, oligomers, and polymers containing an amine functionality;(d) monomers, oligomers, and polymers containing an ester functionality; or mixtures thereof.

Abstract: Preparation of an asphalt composition using an asphalt modifier composition comprising at least one member selected from the group consisting of rubber-base modifiers and resin-base modifiers and a phosphorus compound permits the modifier to be satisfactorily dissolved in asphalt. Further, when paving is conducted by using a composition for paving prepared with such the asphalt composition, the adhesion of asphalt to an aggregate is high, and the resultant pavement has markedly improved in rutting resistance and wearing resistance. Therefore, such the pavement has a prolonged service life.

Abstract: The present invention relates to mixtures of bitmen, of powdered rubber waste and of at least one copolymer (A) of an alpha-olefin and of at least one unsaturated epoxide, such that:the Brookfield viscosity at 180.degree. C. according to NFT Standard 76102 (27 needle) is lower than 1150 mPa s;the difference in absolute value of the softning points (ring-and-ball temperature) according to NFT 66008 between the top and bottom fractions of a mixture stored for 3 days at 180.degree. C. in a vertical tube is smaller than or equal to 5.degree. C. These mixtures are useful as road binders.

Abstract: A rubber composition obtained by recycling scrap material and adapted for use as raw material for manufacturing products for building, automobile accessory, and footwear industries possibly as a replacement for wood, zinc sheet, fiber cement, plastic and any other rigid or semirigid material. The composition includes from about 66% to about 77% of particles of ground tires having a size between about 18 and about 30 microns, from about 15% to about 22% of particles of ground plastic material having a size between about 18 and about 30 microns, and from about 8% to about 12% of a solution of acid with toluene or methyl isobutyl ketone. The acid may be lactic acid, phosphoric acid or formic acid. The percentage of acid in the solution by volume is from about 12% to about 50% and the percentages of toluene or methyl isobutyl ketone in the solution by volume is from about 50% to about 88%.

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: A bitumen composition suitable for a carpet tile backing is provided having from 12 to 35 wt. % bitumen, from 50 to 85 wt. % of an inorganic filler such as calcium carbonate and from 0.5 to 20 wt. % of an acid functionalized polyolefin selected from acrylic acid, maleic acid and maleic anhydride grafted isotactic polypropylene. The cold flow characteristics of the composition can be improved by incorporating from 1 to 10 wt. % atactic polypropylene.

Abstract: A method of preparing an asphalt emulsion composition comprises mixing an aqueous asphalt emulsion, water, latex rubber, and a solids mix composition comprising reclaimed rubber particles passing through a 40 mesh U.S. series sieve and one or more solid addends selected from the group consisting of a rheological agent, gilsonite, carbon black, surface active clay and polymer fibers, and mixtures thereof and wherein the ratio of latex rubber:rubber particles is between about 1:1 and about 1:10, by weight, respectively, and mixing the components at substantially ambient temperature.

Abstract: Non-gellable, high temperature storage-stable bitumen/polymer compositions are provided and which are produced by stirring a sulphur-cross-linkable elastomer, an antigelling adjuvant and a sulphur-donating coupling agent into a bitumen or bitumen mixture at 100.degree.-230.degree. C. The antigelling adjuvant has the formula R--X wherein R is a C.sub.2-50 monovalent organic radical and X is a carboxylic acid, sulfonic acid or phosphoric acid group. The bitumen-polymer compositions may be used directly or in diluted form in a bitumen or bitumen mixture to form bitumen/polymer binders for producing road surfaces, coating materials or sealing materials.

Abstract: It has been determined that rubbery terpolymers of a conjugated diolefin monomer, a vinyl aromatic monomer, and N-(isobutoxymethyl) acrylamide (IBMA) can be used to modify asphalt cement to greatly enhance the resistance to shoving, rutting, and low temperature cracking of asphalt concretes made therewith. These rubbery polymers have a Mooney viscosity which is within the range of about 35 to about 80. It has further been determined that these rubbery terpolymers are compatible with virtually all types of asphalt. It is particularly preferred for the rubbery polymers of this invention to also contain repeat units which are derived from hydroxypropyl methacrylate (HPMA).

Abstract: A method for improving the storage stability of a polymer-modified bituminous composition, which comprises using as a compatibilizing agent a bis(nitroaryl) disulphide and/or nitroaryl aryl disulphide. The invention further provides a polymer-modified bituminous composition comprising such a compatibilizing agent.

Abstract: The invention relates to improved bitumen compositions including:(A) 100 parts of bitumen(B) 0.1 to 10 parts of a copolymer of an alpha-olefin, of an unsaturated epoxide and of an ester of unsaturated carboxylic acid(C) 0.1 to 10 parts of a copolymer of an alpha-olefin and of an ester of unsaturated carboxylic acid,(D) 0 to 10 parts of a thermoplastic elastomer(E) 0 to 10 parts of a polymer which is reactive with (B)(F) 0 to 10 parts of an ethylene/vinyl acetate copolymer.These bitumens are stable when stored and resist rutting.

Abstract: An asphalt-polymer composition containing:a) at least 25 to 97 wt % of an asphalt,b) at least 1 to 25 wt % of a polymer, andc) at least 2 to 50 wt % of aromatic compound(s),whereinthe aromatic compound(s) is present in an amount greater than 2 wt %,the at least one aromatic compound(s) and the polymer are present in amounts such that the ratio of amount present of aromatic compound to amount present of polymer is from 0.5 to 10, andthe composition has a FRAASS point of less than or equal to -13.degree. C. and a storage stability defined by a".DELTA. ring-and-ball" and a ".DELTA. penetrability" of less than or equal to 5. Also a process for preparing such asphalt-polymer composition including mixing the asphalt, the polymer and the aromatic compound at a temperature from 190.degree. to 300.degree. C. for a period of time preferably exceeding 30 minutes. The asphalt-polymer composition can be used as a road asphalt, emulsion or surface coating.

Abstract: The invention is a process for the preparation of storage stable asphalt-polymer blends, comprising:a. contacting sulfur with asphalt; andb. contacting a polymer with the sulfur-asphalt mixture under conditions such that a compatible and homogeneous polymer-asphalt blend is formed.The process of the invention allows the preparation of compatible asphalt-polymer blends that are more stable while utilizing a more cost efficient, faster process and still maintaining the desired physical properties of good weatherability and creep resistance.

Abstract: Bitumen/polymer compositions with a broadened plasticity range are produced by stirring together a bitumen or bitumen mixture and a sulphur-cross-linkable elastomer as well as a sulphur-donating coupling agent at 100.degree.-230.degree. C. to give a cross-lined bitumen/polymer composition, stirring an acid or acid anhydride inorganic admixture into the composition at 100.degree.-230.degree. C., and maintaining the resulting reaction medium at 100.degree.-230.degree. C. while stirring for at least 20 minutes. Such bitumen/polymer compositions may be used directly or in dilute form to provide bituminous binders for road surfaces, coated materials and sealing coatings.

Abstract: A thermosetting asphalt product 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, where the epoxy-functionalized polymer forms a continuous phase within the asphalt product.

Abstract: A process for preparing a homogenous asphalt composition includes introducing distillation tower bottoms at a temperature of about 425.degree.-470.degree. F. to a vessel through which air is flowing at about 6-15 psi pressure, introducing ground tire rubber to the vessel and bombarding the distillation tower bottoms and ground tire rubber with the air until the mixture is completely and stably homogenized, and recovering the homogenized asphalt composition. The homogenized asphalt composition is a two-component composition of distillation tower bottoms and ground tire rubber abrasively absorbed therein.

Abstract: It has been determined that rubbery terpolymers of a conjugated diolefin monomer, a vinyl aromatic monomer, and N-(isobutoxymethyl) acrylamide (IBMA) can be used to modify asphalt cement to greatly enhance the resistance to shoving, rutting, and low temperature cracking of asphalt concretes made therewith. These rubbery polymers have a Mooney viscosity which is within the range of about 35 to about 80. It has further been determined that these rubbery terpolymers are compatible with virtually all types of asphalt. It is particularly preferred for the rubbery polymers of this invention to also contain repeat units which are derived from hydroxypropyl methacrylate (HPMA).

Abstract: A flame retardant asphalt material useful for the processing and formation of a roofing membrane includes from about 40 to about 50 parts by weight of asphalt; from about 10 to about 20 parts by weight of a copolymer; from 0 to about 5 parts by weight of polypropylene homopolymer having at least about 45 percent by weight of crystallinity; from about 10 to about 40 parts by weight of a functional filler having a decomposition temperature above the processing temperature of the material; from about 0 to about 15 parts by weight of a non-functional filler; and, from about 0.5 to about 10 parts by weight of an intumescent material.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for improving the properties of bitumen, asphalt, or a similar material by adding to it a thermoplastic or a thermoelastomer, the solubility and compatibility of the thermoplastic or thermoelastomer being improved by a third component, which is wood resin, turpentine resin, a derivative of these, tall oil, tall-oil pitch, or a constituent or mixture of these. The obtained composition of bitumen, asphalt or a similar material can be used as a binding agent in road pavement materials.

Abstract: This bitumen-polymer composition contains:a) at least one bitumen,b) at least one polymer having hydrocarbon chains with mobile hydrogens, said polymer being grafted and crosslinked in situ in said bitumen through a complex of at least one organic silicon compound, said complex being formed from a primary constituent and a secondary constituent, the latter being the organic silicon compound.

Abstract: A process for preparing an incorporated asphalt composition includes mixing ground tire rubber with distillation tower bottoms to form a wetted mixture of the ground tire rubber with the distillation tower bottoms, bombarding the wetted mixture of ground tire rubber and distillation tower bottoms with air at a temperature of about 350.degree.-485.degree. F. at about 6-15 psi pressure until the mixture is completely incorporated, and recovering the incorporated asphalt composition. The homogenized asphalt product is a two-member composition of distillation tower bottoms having ground tire rubber incorporated therein.

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 water absorbing particulate polymer material wherein the polymer material when in dry powder form has a particle size of about 50 .mu.m to about 500 .mu.m and wherein the particles consist of internally bonded finer particles which finer particles have a size below 50 .mu.m. The process of using the water absorbing polymer, material to convert a wet sticky mass of inorganic particulate such as coal fines into a crumbly or flowable solid. A process using a water absorbing particulate polymer material to convert a wet sticky mass of organic particulate material into a crumbly or flowable solid wherein the organic matter can be, for example, food waste or sewage.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing an aqueous asphalt binder emulsion which makes it possible to control the viscosity and breaking properties of the emulsion.

Abstract: A bitumenous binder useful in road surfacing is prepared via the blending of from 1-35% by weight of bitumen with a mixture of an ethylene/vinyl acetate copolymer and polyisobutylene having a number average molecular weight of greater than 400 to less than 1,000 wherein the ratio of polyisobutylene:ethylene/vinyl acetate is between 90:10 and 50:50.

Abstract: Emulsions of asphaltic materials, such as asphalt or asphalt blends with polymers, in water using copolymeric anionic emulsifiers are disclosed. The copolymeric anionic emulsifiers use ionizable carboxyl groups as their hydrophilic moiety. The emulsions using these copolymeric emulsifiers are stable, allowing them to be used anywhere where asphalt or modified asphalt is used as a sealant, coating, or binder. These emulsions can also be mixed with polymer latices, pigments, fibers, fillers and other additives to impart particular properties specific to the type of application, i.e., pigmented flexible coating compositions, non-sag sealer and sealant compositions, water borne adhesive compositions, etc., for use in construction and industrial fields. These asphalt emulsions have better freeze-thaw stability, higher solids contents, and wider applicability to polymer modified asphalt compositions than prior art emulsions.

Abstract: An adhesive composition is comprised of a mixture of an EVA copolymer and two tackifying resins, a high temperature tackifying resin and a low temperature tackifying resin. The viscosity of the adhesive composition is between 2,000 cps to 80,000 cps over a temperature range of 250.degree. F. to 380.degree. F. The composition comprises 60% by weight of the copolymer, 15% by weight of the low temperature tackifying resin and 25% by weight of the high temperature tackifying resin.

Abstract: Disclosed in this invention are novel road paving asphaltic compositions having improved viscoelastic properties and storage stability and unexpected phase compatibility. They contain neutralized mixtures of oxidized asphalt and an acid functionalized polymer, which polymer is selected from the group consisting of sulfonated EPDM, sulfonated styrene-butadiene, and acrylic acid terpolymers, in an amount that is sufficient to result in an asphaltic composition having a softening point greater about 55.degree. C. and a viscosity in the range from about 150 cPs to 2000 cPs or from about 3000 cPs to about 8000 cPs at 135.degree. C. and effective to allow the formation of one continuous phase or two interdispersed phases that do not segregate on standing at elevated temperatures. The basic neutralizing agent used in these compositions contain cations having a valence of from +1 to +3, preferably +2. The invention also relates to the products produced by the process and method of making the compositions.

Abstract: A polymer-modified asphalt composition containing (a) about 80 to 99.7 weight percent of a polymer-asphalt reaction product prepared by reacting (i) about 100 parts by weight of an asphalt having an initial viscosity at 60.degree. C. of from 100 to 20,000 poise, with (ii) about 0.5 to 11 parts by weight a glycidyl-containing ethylene copolymer containing about 0.1 to about 20 weight percent glycidyl moieties and having a weight-average molecular weight of from about 10,000 to about 1,000,000; and (b) about 0.3 to 20 weight percent of a styrene/conjugated-diene block copolymer having a weight-average molecular weight of from about 100,000 to about 1,000,000.

Abstract: A bituminous composition comprising a bituminous component, a polymer which comprises at least one block of a conjugated diolefin and at least one block of an acrylic monomer such as an alkyl methacrylate and from 0.001 parts to 1 part by weight of a polyfunctional amine having at least two amino groups. An acid or anhydride functionalized conjugated diene block copolymer may be used in place of the acrylic monomer polymer.

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.

Abstract: An asphalt blend used for paving is described. The blend contains polyethylene which has been modified by shearing action in the presence of an O-containing gas (such as oxygen or ozone). The blend has improved viscosity at high temperatures and reduced stiffness at low temperatures. A paving mix prepared using the asphalt blend has an improved Marshall Test Value (ASTM DI559), indicating that the paving mix should have a reduced tendency to become rutted under the load of traffic.

Abstract: A stable polymer dispersion having an average particle size of no more than 1 micron comprising water, a surfactant and a polymer comprising at least one conjugated diolefin block and/or vinyl aromatic hydrocarbon block and at least one acrylic monomer block with the structure ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, phenyl and alkyl radicals which are linear or branched and contain from 1 to 10 carbon atoms, and R.sub.2 is a cyclic or non-cyclic alkyl radical which is branched at the first carbon atom, contains from 1 to 14 carbon atoms and may contain a tertiary amine or an ether linkage.

Abstract: A composition for application to a concrete asphalt substrate, such as highways, landing strips of airfields and the like, which forms an uppermost protective layer. The composition penetrates to a certain small depth of the existing substrate. The result is an improved resistance to mechanical stress and to surface abrasion as well as against deterioration as a result of solar radiation. Water penetration is greatly reduced and friction is not reduced.Main components of the composition are an acryl type or styrene type monomer, bitumen and a mineral particulate filler, and a UV protective agent. Certain compositions can contain additional components as well.

Abstract: The present invention provides a polymer-modified bitumeniferous composition containing polymer components in the amount of 0.5-50 wt. %, wherein 20-100 wt. % of the polymeric additive is a copolymer comprises of units of: C.sub.6 -C.sub.28 -alkyl (meth)acrylates in the amount of 80-99.9 wt. %, maleic anhydride in the amount of 0.1-20 wt. %, and other polymerizable compounds in the amount of 0-19.9 wt %. The polymer-modified bitumens exhibit excellent and persistent homogeneity, high elastic resilience, and a good range of plasticity.

Abstract: Paving binders, especially hot mix paving mixtures, having excellent storage stability, reduced binder runoff, and high temperature viscosity are formed by adding a copolymer of ethylene with an alkyl acrylate or vinyl acetate and a neutralized sulfonated polymer to the asphalt. Preferably, the alkyl acrylate is methyl acrylate and the neutralized sulfonated polymer is a terpolymer of ethylene, propylene, and a diene monomer.

Abstract: A process for preparing bituminous mixtures with added thermoplastic polymer is described, the mixtures having storage stability and improved general properties.The process consists of treating the bitumen-polymer mixtures with an unsaturated dicarboxylic aliphatic acid or with the relative anhydride.

Abstract: A novel asphalt-aggregate composition in which the aggregate particles and the asphalt are separated by a very thin film of a water insoluble organic polymer. The continuous thin film is formed by treating the aggregate with dilute aqueous emulsion of the polymer. A major amount of hot treated aggregate is thoroughly mixed with a minor amount of hot, free-flowing asphalt to produce a composition useful in road construction and repair, roof maintenance, landfill lining and like application where the integrity of the asphalt must be maintained.

Abstract: A bitumen emulsion comprising (a) bitumen, (b) water, (c) optionally at least one emulsifier, and (d) a conjugated diene block copolymer containing functional groups which have a strong affinity for water. A bituminous composition comprising (a) bitumen, and (b) a polymer emulsion comprising (i) water, (ii) optionally at least one emulsifier, and (iii) a conjugated diene block copolymer containing functional groups which have a strong affinity for water.

Abstract: Paving composition comprising a blend of specified bitumen and high vinyl butadiene, substantially free of added sulphur or peroxide, with elastic recovery greater than 50%.

Abstract: A bituminous composition comprising a bituminous component and a polymer which comprises at least one block of a conjugated diolefin and at least one block of an alkyl methacrylate.

Abstract: The dispersant composed of a water-soluble salt of either a copolymer of a component in naphtha oil and maleic anhydride or a partial esterification product of said copolymer has improved dispersing ability and the dispersion containing this dispersant will experience only small changes with time.The cement admixture which is a salt of a copolymer of a component in naphtha oil and an unsaturated dicarboxylic acid anhydride or which has further contains a salt of the product of condensation between formaldehyde and a sulfonated aromatic hydrocarbon containing oil is an effective plasticizer and the cement mix incorporating this admixture has a satisfactory initial flow and will experience only small decrease in flowability over time.

Abstract: An asphalt or asphaltene refinery anti-foulant technique comprising the use in crude oil, or crude oil fraction, streams of alkyl-substituted phenol formaldehyde liquid resins in combination with hydrophilic-lipophilic vinylic polymers. The polymeric anti-foulant is added to asphalt or asphaltene containing crude oil streams to prevent fouling of metallic, or other, i.e. ceramic, surfaces, especially heat transfer surfaces.

Abstract: Polymer-modified bituminous compositions containing 0.5 to 20% by weight of polymer components, where 20 to 100% by weight of the polymer added is polyalkyl(meth)acrylate, which in synthesized from 50 to 99.8% by weight from C.sub.6 to C.sub.28 alkyl(meth)acrylates, 0.2 to 20% by weight from polymerizable carboxylic acids and/or sulfonic acids and 0 to 49.8% by weight from one or more other polymerizable, in particular nitrogen-containing compounds. Through the addition of reactive metal compounds, bituminous mixtures with improved elastic recovery, for example ranging from >50% to about 90%, with low temperature flexibility and high thermal stability are obtained.

Abstract: A bitumen/polymer composition is provided exhibiting an adhesiveness which is retained on storage at elevated temperatures. Also provided is a process for the preparation of such a composition and to the application of this composition to the production of coatings and in particular of road surface dressings, asphalt mixes or seal coatings.