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Aqueous bitumen emulsion

US7662225B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 3, 2005
Grant dateFeb 16, 2010
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Expiry dateAug 10, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08K5/005
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention relates to an aqueous bitumen emulsion, comprising bitumen and a surfactant agent, made from esters or amides of glycine betaine, produced by reaction of glycine betaine with a sulphonic acid and an alcohol or amine with a fatty chain derived from vegetable oils. Said bitumen emulsion may be used in the production of road surfaces.

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