Cold Mix Emulsion

Cold mix emulsion is a type of asphalt concrete that is produced at ambient temperatures, eliminating the need for heating aggregates. It consists of a blend of bitumen emulsion, aggregates, and sometimes additives like fillers or polymers.

Benefits

• Reduced Energy Consumption: Eliminates the need for heating aggregates, reducing energy consumption and associated emissions.
• Environmental Friendliness: Lower environmental impact compared to hot mix asphalt production.
• Versatility: Suitable for a wide range of applications, including road repairs, patching, and surface treatments.
• Cost-Effectiveness: Can be more economical than hot mix asphalt in certain situations.
• Reduced Noise Levels: Can contribute to noise reduction compared to some hot mix asphalt types.

Applications

• Road Maintenance: Pothole patching, crack filling, and surface treatments.
• Rural Road Construction: Construction and maintenance of low-volume roads.
• Temporary Road Construction: Construction of temporary access roads and parking lots.

Technical Specifications

Characteristics	Test Method	UOM	EMULSIS CM		EMULSIS CM-SS2
Residue on 600 micron Sieve in % by Mass	IS 8887-2018 ANNEX-B	%	–	0.05	–	0.05
Viscosity at 25°C by Saybolt Furol Viscometer	IS 3117	Sec	33	40	30	150
Coagulation at low Temp.	IS 8887-2018 ANNEX-C	–	NIL		NIL
Storage stability after 24 Hrs.	IS 8887-2018 ANNEX-D	%	–	2	–	2
Particle Charge	IS 8887-2018 ANNEX-E	–	Positive		Positive
Coating Ability & Water Resistance:
a) Coating, dry aggregate	IS 8887-2018 ANNEX-F	–	Good		Good
b) Coating, after spraying	IS 8887-2018 ANNEX-F	–	Fair		Fair
Miscibility with water	IS 8887-2018 ANNEX-H	–	No-Coagulation		No-Coagulation
Stability to mixing with cement (Coagulation)	IS 8887-2018 ANNEX-G	%	–	2	–	2
Residue by Evaporation	IS 8887-2018 ANNEX-J	%	60	–	60	–
Penetration of Residue at 25°C / 100gm / 5Sec	IS 1203-1978	–	60	120	60	120
Ductility of Residue at 27°C	IS 1208-1978	Cm	50	–	50	–
Solubility in Trichloroethylene	IS 1216-1978	%	98	–	98	–