Supporting Formulation Development with SBR Polymer

Developing a polymer-modified asphalt or bitumen system requires evaluation of polymer type, dosage, bitumen properties and processing conditions.

High Solid SBR Latex can be used as one polymer option during formulation development.

Start with the Target Application

The required SBR characteristics should be determined according to the intended application.

For example, road pavement, waterproofing and bitumen emulsion systems may require different balances of flexibility, elasticity, stability and processing behavior.

Evaluate the Complete System

A laboratory evaluation can include:

1. Latex compatibility
2. Mixing stability
3. Polymer dosage
4. Curing behavior
5. Storage stability
6. Binder flexibility
7. Elastic recovery
8. Deformation resistance
9. Crack resistance
10. Final application performance

Why High Solid SBR Latex?

A higher polymer solids concentration can provide formulation flexibility when controlling polymer dosage and water content.

However, solids content should be considered together with Tg, viscosity, particle characteristics, stability and compatibility.

RUICO SBR Latex

RUICO provides SBR latex and High Solid SBR Latex for asphalt modification, bitumen emulsions, waterproofing and construction materials.

We can support customers with product specifications, sample evaluation and formulation discussions based on specific application requirements.

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