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                     July 1, 2010
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Tufprene™ and Asaprene™ impart superior characteristics to asphalt for applications such as road paving, waterproof sheeting, joint sealant, and steel-pipe coating materials.

Characteristics of Tufprene™- and Asaprene™-modified Asphalt
Asphalt modified with Tufprene™ and Asaprene™ series elastomers show substantially reduced temperature sensitivity and increased durability.

  Tufprene™
A
Asaprene™
T-411
Asaprene™
T-432
Asaprene™
T-437
Straight
asphalt
60-80
Elastomer Styrene content (wt%) 40 30 30 30 --
MFR, 200°C, 5 kg load
(g/10 min)
13 0 0.2 2
Formulation Melt viscosity, 200°C(cP) 650 3,150 1,850 1,560 120
Softening point (°C) 96 119.5 110 108 48
Penetration (1/10 mm) 69 47 49 43 77
Tensile
properties
Yield strength
(kgf/cm2)
1.4 1.4 1.5 1.4 0.3
Max. stress
(kgf/cm2)
-- 5.1 4.2 3.7 --
Elongation (%) 1,500 1,800 2,050 1,700 >3,000
Low temperature bending test
(°C)
0 -5 -5 -5 +10
Formulation (parts): Tufprene™ or Asaprene™ (10); straight asphalt 60-80 (90)

Test conditions: Melt viscosity: Brookfield viscometer, 200°C
Softening point: R&B method
Penetration: 5 sec, 100 g, 25°C
Tensile properties: 100 mm/min, 23°C
Low temperature bending test: 15 mm dia. rods
  • Please note that all data and values are given as typical results obtained with the indicated test methods,
    and not as any product specification or warranty of any nature.

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