Environmental concerns and theperformance of existing anti-stripping
treatments are two of the reasons that
Ultrapave developed the
ULTRACOTE
polymeric aggregate treatment system.
Environmental concerns and the
performance of existing anti-stripping
treatments are two of the reasons that
Ultrapave developed the
ULTRACOTE
polymeric aggregate treatment system.
HISTORY
Performance, from an economic point of view, has been one driving force toward improving asphalt and paving technology. Finding an environmentally friendly solution has become a significant objective. These two factors have encouraged the development of polymeric treatment.
LATEX POLYMERS
Research scientists and Ultrapave's formulators have been steadily advancing the use of polymers in hot mix asphalt pavements. They found that using polymers as an aggregate treatment enhanced water-proofing and adhesion.
PROPERTIES
ULTRACOTE polymeric aggregate treatment is widely embraced as an important advance in enhancing pavement performance and resisting damage due to the ravages of weather and time.
The particles in ULTRACOTE are extremely small (~0.5 microns). Their molecular structure allows them to cling together, and their diminutive size enables them to fill small cavities and weak spots in the aggregate.
The process is not unlike applying a primer coat before painting an object, such as a house or car. In a similar way, ULTRACOTE improves bonding and protection for the aggregate that makes up a highway. The important characteristics of the polymer are that it is waterproof and has a high affinity for asphalt.