This high quality material makes it possible to fill potholes or carry out patch repair with open graded cold premix made on-site. The methods typically used for the repair of potholes using asphalt emulsions are throw-and-roll and full-depth removal and replacement. All these methods involve placing cold mix in the pothole with a shovel and compacting it with a truck tire, vibratory plate compactor or steel wheeled roller.
| Residue on 600 microns IS sieve % by mass | Max 0.05% |
| Viscosity @ 500 C (Saybolt), sec | 50 - 300 |
| Storage stability after 24 hours, % Max | 1 |
| Binder - Residue by evaporation % Min. | 65% |
| Setting Time | 30 minutes |
Tack coat application is a light spray of Bitumen Emulsion, which may be hand or machine sprayed. It is used to ensure a good bond between an old and a new bituminous surfacing layer. It is normally applied very thin and evenly over the entire suface.
| Residue on 600 microns IS sieve % by mass | Max 0.05% |
| Viscosity @ 500 C (Saybolt), sec | 20 - 100 |
| Storage stability after 24 hours, % Max | 2 |
| Binder - Residue by evaporation % Min. | 60% |
| Setting Time | 20 to 50mins |
It consists of application in one or two coats, each consisting of a layer of bituminous binder sprayed on a previously prepared base, followed by a cover of stone chips rolled into form a wearing course. RS-2 type cationic Bitumen Emulsion is ideal for surface dressing on the shoulders and for protection of freshly laid base course. Typical rate of application for two coat surface dressing as per(MORT&H) CLAUSE 510.2 IS 28-32KG/10SQ.M.
| Residue on 600 microns IS sieve % by mass | Max 0.05% |
| Viscosity @ 500 C (Saybolt), sec | 100 - 300 |
| Storage stability after 24 hours, % Max | 1 |
| Binder - Residue by evaporation % Min. | 67% |
| Coagulation at low temperature | NIL |
This is an absorptive surface material (like low to medium high porosity wet mix macadam or water bound macadam), designed to penetrate, plug the capillary voids in the surface, bond and stabilize the existing surface and to promote adhesion between it and the construction course that follows.
| Residue on 600 microns IS sieve % by mass | Max 0.05% |
| Viscosity @ 250 C (Saybolt), sec | 20 - 100 |
| Storage stability after 24 hours, % Max | 2 |
| Binder - Residue by evaporation % Min. | 50% |
| Appearance | Black in Colour |
Used as a prime coat, this absorptive surface material is designed to penetrate, bond and stabilize the existing surface and to promote adhesion between it and the construction course that follows. Recommended rate of application is 6 to 9 kg per 10 sq.m.
| Residue on 600 microns IS sieve % by mass | Max 0.05% |
| Viscosity @ 250 C (Saybolt), sec | 30 - 150 |
| Storage stability after 24 hours, % Max | 2 |
| Binder - Residue by evaporation % Min. | 60% |
| Setting Time | 60mins |
| SI. NO. | Characteristics | RS-1 | RS-2 | MS | SS-1 | SS-2 | METHOD OF TEST- IS No. |
| 1 | Residue on 600 microns, IS sieve, % by mass, Max | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.05 | IS 8887 Annexure -B |
| 2a | Viscosity by saybolt Furol Viscometer, sec. At 250 C | - | - | - | 20 - 100 | 30-150 | IS 3117 |
| 2b | Viscosity by saybolt Furol Viscometer, sec. At 500 C | 20 - 100 | 1000 - 300 | 50 - 300 | - | - | IS 3117 |
| 3 | Coagulation of emulsion at low temperature | Nil | Nil | Nil | Nil | Nil | IS 8887 Annexure -C |
| 4 | Storage stability after 24 hours, percent, Max | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | IS 8887 Annexure -D |
| 5 | Particle charge | +ve | +ve | +ve | weak +ve | +ve | IS 8887 Annexure -E |
| 6 | Coating ability and water resistance | ||||||
| 6a | Dry aggregates | - | - | Good | - | - | IS 8887 Annexure -F |
| 6b | After spraying | - | - | Fair | - | - | IS 8887 Annexure -F |
| 6c | Wet aggregates | - | - | Fair | - | - | IS 8887 Annexure -F |
| 6d | After spraying | - | - | Fair | - | - | IS 8887 Annexure -F |
| 7 | Stability to mixing with cement, (percentage coagulation), Max | - | - | - | 2 | 2 | IS 8887 Annexure -G |
| 8 | Miscibility | No Coagulaion | - | No Coagulaion | IS 8887 Annexure -H | ||
| 9 | Tests on Residue | ||||||
| 9a | Residue by evaporation, percent Min. | 60 | 67 | 65 | 50 | 60 | IS 8887 Annexure -J |
| 9b | Penetration at 250 C / 100g / 5sec | 80-150 | 80-150 | 60-150 | 60-350 | 60-120 | IS 1203 |
| 9c | Ductility at 270 C / cm, Min. | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | IS 1208 |
| 9d | Solubility in Tri-chloro-ethylene, percent by means Min | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | IS 1216 |
| 10 | Distillation in %, by volume at | ||||||
| 10a | 1900 C | - | - | - | 20-55 | - | - |
| 10b | 2250 C | - | - | - | 30-75 | - | - |
| 10c | 2600 C | - | - | - | 40-90 | - | - |
| 10d | 3150 C | - | - | - | 60-100 | - | - |
| 11 | Water content, % by mass. Max. | - | - | - | 20 | - | - |