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Wetfix AP47

Wetfix AP47 is a low hazard adhesion promoter and warm mix additive.

Brand: Wetfix (8 products)

Functions: Adhesion Promoter, Surfactant, Surfactant (Cationic)

Chemical Family: Cationics, Fatty Amines

End Uses: Asphalt, Bitumen Binders, Hot Mix, Warm Mix

Features: Excellent Heat Stability, High Durability

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Cationics,
Fatty Amines
Industrial Additives Functions
Adhesion Promoter,
Surfactant,
Surfactant (Cationic)
Technologies
Industrial Additives & Materials
Product Families
Industrial Additives & Materials — Construction Chemicals
Asphalt Additives

Features & Benefits

Industrial Additives Features
Excellent Heat Stability,
High Durability
Features
  • Low hazard rating: Wetfix AP47 is classed as irritant and is biodegradable
  • Heat stability: It is possible to store Wetfix AP47 in the bitumen for up to two weeks at temperatures up to 180°C without significant loss of activity
  • Effective with basic aggregates: Wetfix AP47 provides adhesion to basic aggregate like dolomite, limestone etc. and also to many acidic aggregates
  • Warm mix asphalt and workability aid: The surfactant properties of Wetfix AP47 facilitate the reduction of asphalt temperatures and increase workability aiding compaction

Applications & Uses

Markets
Building & Construction
Applications
Building & Construction — Infrastructure, Roads & Paving
Pavement, Highways, Roads & Bridges
Industrial Additives End Use
Asphalt,
Bitumen Binders,
Hot Mix,
Warm Mix
Use Level
0.2-0.8%
Dosage
Adhesion promoter for hot and warm mix 0.2-0.6% basis binder
Compaction aid for hot mix 0.3-0.5% basis binder
Warm mix * 0.3-0.8% basis binder

 

Applications
  • Hot Mixes

Properties

Appearance
Amber liquid
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
BiodegradabilityReadily biodegradable--
Density (at 20°C)1.018g/cc-
Pour Point12°C-
Viscosity (at 20°C)1985mPa.s-
Characteristics
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Flash Pointmin. 180°C-
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Acid Value82 - 92mg KOH/gAB-46-1225
pH2 - 3--
Watermax. 2%AB-40-1208
Note
(*) - Dosage dependent on magnitude of temperature reduction and type of mixes

Packaging & Availability

Regional Availability
  • Africa
  • Europe
Packaging Information
Wetfix AP47 is available in tight head steel drums of 200kg net weight, IBC of 1000kg and in bulk.
Regional Availability
Africa, Europe

Storage & Handling

Storage Conditions
Wetfix AP47 should always be homogenized before use, unless the entire quantity is used. Stainless steel or polyethylene lined equipment is necessary for storage of acidic and neutralized solutions of Wetfix AP47 in order to prevent corrosion.