Bitumen Emulsion K1-40

Bitumen Emulsion K1-40
October 25, 2022
4 minutes

Bitumen Emulsion K1-40 or Cationic Rapid Setting type bitumen emulsion is a type of non dangerous liquid bituminous product which consists of minimum 40% bitumen penetration grade or viscosity grade and 60% water, cationic emulsifier and different types of additives. 

The Bitumen Emulsion K1-40 is compliant with the BS EN: 13808:2013.

Read more about Bitumen Emulsion K1-40 in the below.

Bitumen Emulsion K1-40 Latest Price

Bitumen Emulsion K1-40 Price (Reconditioned Drum)
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FOB Middle East505 ± 5$
April 29, 2024

The Specification of K1-40

In the factory lab, after performing essential cationic bitumen emulsion tests, the data sheet will be prepared. The technical data sheet of bitumen emulsion K1-40 which Infinity Galaxy supplies, is as below:

Bitumen Emulsion K1-40 Specifications
SpecificationTest MethodMin.Max.
Storage Stability in 24-H (%)ASTM D69301
Sieve Test (%)ASTM D69330.1
Viscosity Saybolt Furel At 25 °CASTM D749625
Particle Charge (None)ASTM 244Positive
Distillation
Residue %ASTM D699737
Test On Residue From Distillation Test
Penetration, At 25 °C, 100 gr on 5 sec (0.1 mm)ASTM D560200
Solubility in TCE, WT%ASTM D204297.5

Bitumen Emulsion K1-40 Tests

To become sure about the quality of this different types of bitumen emulsion, several types of bitumen emulsion tests can be applied on them. In the below, the main bitumen emulsion tests that are done on this product are clarified:

  • Residue by Evaporation Test
  • Sieve Test
  • Saybolt Viscosity Test
  • Distillation Test
  • Storage Stability Test
  • Density Test 

If you would like to read the details of each tests, visit the page Bitumen Emulsion Tests.

International Inspection

Besides the bitumen emulsion tests in the factory, an agent from an international inspection company like SGS or Geo-Chem as a third notify party will attend in the customs and take samples of the product. Then the sample of bitumen emulsion K1-40 will be tested and after confirming the parameters, the quality of K1-40 is approved and it can be exported without any issue.

Bitumen Emulsion K1-40 Packing Type 

The suitable packing for bitumen emulsion K1-40 are as below:

  • New Steel Drum
  • Barrel
  • IBC
  • Flexi tank
  • Reconditioned drums

Infinity Galaxy supplies bitumen emulsion K1-40 in different types of new steel drums based on the customer’s request.

Bitumen Emulsion K1-40 Payment Term

The payment term is the TT method. It is required to pay the 50% advance and balance against the bill of lading draft.

Bitumen Emulsion K1-40 Advantages

  • This type of liquid bitumen has a reasonable price 
  • It can be applied easily on the surface in the rainy water
  • It has a high adhesion
  • It is durable

Bitumen Emulsion K1-40 Handling and Storage

Generally, bitumen emulsion is sensitive to the temperature, so it is necessary to keep it in a type of storage tanks that are resistant to the high and low temperatures. It is essential not to allow the bitumen emulsion temperature to fall below 2°C. 

About the handling, there are different tips that have to be observed like becoming sure about the hoses that are connected correctly while transferring bitumen from tankers to tanks. All these tips have clarified in the MSDS that you can read it.

Bitumen Emulsion K1-40 Main Applications

Bitumen K1-40 is suitable for waterproofing and roofing. It can also be used in protective asphalts. َAlso it is one of the main emulsion types that can be applied as a tack coat.

Infinity Galaxy, Bitumen Emulsion K1-40 Supplier

From 2012, Infinity Galaxy as a reliable bitumen supplier is exporting bitumen to more than 30 countries. 

Since sustainability is playing an active role in every field all over the world, we at Infinity Galaxy decided to focus on supplying bitumen emulsion which is called green bitumen more than before to maintain the roads beside maintaining the environment.  

If you are interested in buying bitumen emulsion K1-40, or you have any further questions about this product, our sales and technical experts are ready to be at your service. Contact us by the below form.

     

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