Article | REF: C904 V1

Hydrocarbonated binders

Author: Bernard LOMBARDI

Publication date: November 10, 2007

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8. Modified bitumens

Terminology standard EN 12597 defines modified bitumen as a bitumen whose rheological properties have been modified by the addition of at least one polymer. Mixing may be physical or chemical, but must take place in a plant or mobile unit before use in the final material.

These bitumens are often referred to by the acronym BmP for "Polymer Modified Bitumen".

To date, there are 3 main polymer families:

  • SB, SBR, SBS and SIS copolymer elastomers;

  • EVA, EMA, EBA and PIB copolymer plastomers;

  • vulcanized reclaimed rubber in powder form.

Overall, the aim is to combine the properties of bitumen and polymer.

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