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Pre-swelled ground tire rubber and methods of making and using the same

US9458320B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 18, 2013
Grant dateOct 4, 2016
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Expiry dateOct 17, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08L2555/52
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Disclosed herein are compositions and methods relating to rubber compositions, comprising crumb rubber and a maltene-like oil, which provides simultaneous rut, crack, moisture, and temperature resistance in both dense grade and gap grade paving mixtures. Also disclosed are methods of producing the rubber compositions, and methods of using the same.

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