Asphalt Emulsifiers

Asphalt Emulsifiers are, in general, water-soluble and surface-active agents.

The surfactant (surface active agent) keeps the asphalt droplets in suspension and controls the break time when they release from each other. The finished asphalt properties are greatly dependent upon the type of emulsifier. Asphalt emulsifiers are classified as either anionic or cationic. Anionic emulsifiers are based on fatty acids, while cationic emulsifiers are based on fatty amines. 

ICG focuses on the manufacturing of cationic emulsifiers, divided into three main categories:

• CRS (Cationic Rapid Set) - Used for chip seals, seal coats and cold recycling

• CSS (Cationic Slow Set) - Used for micro-surfacing and slurry seals

• CQS (Cationic Quick Set) - Used for seal coats, micro-surfacing and slurry seals

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