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Bitumen/polymer compositions with improved stability and their application in carrying out surfacing operations

US6020404A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 7, 1998
Grant dateFeb 1, 2000
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Expiry dateJan 7, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08L95/00
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

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.

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