Asphalt and Bitumen-Based Products
The use of Rheoplus rheological additives in bitumen-based products is very helpful:
- For improving consistency and flow control at high temperatures.
- For rheology and surface finish enhancement.
- As thickeners, anti-sagging, and anti-settling agents.
- For ensuring optimal distribution of solvents, fillers, and other components.
- As a partial substitution of SBS polymers while improving system aging.
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SEPIOLITE CLAY – RHEOPLUS TSC5020
Easy-to-disperse rheology modifier made from finely micronized, high-purity sepiolite clay, providing the system with a thixotropic, thickening effect; high viscosity, as well as anti-settling properties, and fluidity and syneresis control.
SEPIOLITE CLAY– RHEOPLUS TS3010A & RHEOPLUS TS3010B
Rheology modifier made from finely micronized, high-purity sepiolite clay, providing the system with a thixotropic, thickening effect; high viscosity, as well as anti-settling properties, and fluidity and syneresis control.
SEPIOLITE CLAY – RHEOPLUS MS20A & RHEOPLUS MS20W
Finely micronized sepiolite clays used as functional fillers for flow control, reducing heat sensitivity, exudation control.
What effect does the use of sepolite-based additives have on bituminous products?
Contribute to improved consistency and flow control at high temperatures
Which is crucial to maintain product stability and performance under extreme conditions.
Improves surface finish as well as material manageability.
This results in greater ease of application and a more uniform surface.
They act as efficient thickeners, anti-hair loss and anti-settling agents
This helps prevent component separation and ensures homogeneous mixing
Ensure optimal distribution of solvents, fillers and other components
This is essential to maintain the uniformity of the mixture and its final properties.
Offer the ability to partially replace SBS polymers
At the same time, they improve the resistance to aging of the system. This provides a more versatile and cost efficient option.
Sepiolites play an essential role in bitumen-based applications by improving consistency, rheology and flow control, as well as acting as thickening agents and ensuring a homogeneous distribution of components. They also offer the advantage of partially replacing SBS polymers, improving the longevity of the system.
