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Crosslinker for modified asphalt

US7205344B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 7, 2004
Grant dateApr 17, 2007
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Expiry dateJan 10, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08L31/02
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to compositions and methods for providing an improved means of modifying asphalt with a polymer. More particularly, this invention provides a crosslinking system to improve the properties of polymer modified asphalt. Compositions of the present invention contain asphalt, a rubber or elastomeric polymer, and a crosslinkable component, particularly a bismaleimide or a bismaleimide in combination with a difunctional crosslinkable monomer.

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