Anionic Bitumen Emulsions for Waterproofing

Abstract

Bitumen emulsions (BE) are widely used in road construction, for building and structure waterproofing. Storage stability is one of the main BE requirements. They should only break on contact with the surface. The sodium oleate effect as a surfactant on the stability of anionic bitumen emulsions for waterproofing purposes has been studied. Bitumen emulsions with increased storage stability have been developed. The optimal content of sodium oleate, providing a high complex of emulsion and resulting binder properties has been determined.