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Process for adding recycled tire particle to asphalt

US5385401A · kind A · utility

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19Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 6, 1993
Grant dateJan 31, 1995
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Expiry dateOct 6, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08L2207/24
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of incorporating used automobile tire scrap into asphalt uses a step of saturating rubber particles with an aromatic oil. The rubber particle containing oil does not absorb additional oils from the asphalt binder materials and the integrity of the asphalt mix is not compromised.

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