for use in Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA), Warm Mix Asphalt (WMA) and

Recycled Asphalt Pavement (RAP) Technologies

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Contents
What is Sasobit
How to use Sasobit
Influence of Sasobit on performance properties of Bitumen
Softening Point
Penetration values
Fuel Resistance
WMA & Sasobit
Case Studies:
Frankfurt International Airport
CRRI
CRRI + IIT Roorkee
IIT Guwahati
IIT Bombay
Cost Comparison
Conclusion
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What is Sasobit?

A high molecular mass synthetic aliphatic Fischer Tropsch hydrocarbon

Molecule length between C40 and C120
High melting - congealing point min. 99C, melt range 70-115C
Hard - needle penetration < 1 dmm at 25C
Low viscosity - 12 cP at 135C
Does not have any chemical reaction with the constituents of bitumen
Has unlimited Shelf life (under standard godown conditions)
The product is available in solid pastille form, packed in 20 kg bags
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Comparison between bitumen wax

and FT-hydrocarbon (SASOBIT)

Percent

7
6

FT-hydrocarbon
n - Alkanes
iso - Alkanes

Bitumen Inherent Wax

n - Alkanes

iso - Alkanes

3
2
1

100

96

92

88

84

80

76

72

68

64

60

56

52

48

44

40

36

32

28

24

20

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Carbon Number
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How to use Sasobit ?

Add to bitumen at 130-150C
Simple use paddle stirrer or circulation
pump
Mix for approx. 0.5 1 hour
Percentage: 0.5 - 3% Sasobit by mass of
bitumen,
pending
desired
asphalt
properties
Suitable / compatible with all types of
bitumen
Does not have any phase separation /
settling
Has an unlimited shelf-life like a plain
bitumen
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Influence of Sasobit
on Softening Point

Softening Point, C

100
90
80
70
60
50
40
0.0

1.0

2.0

3.0

4.0

5.0

6.0

Pe rce ntage Sas obit in 80/100

80/100 limits

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60/70 limits

40/50 limits

Influence of Sasobit
on needle penetration
Penetration at 25C, 0,1mm

100
90
80
70
60
50
40
0.0

1.0

2.0

3.0

4.0

5.0

6.0

Percentage of Sasobit in 80/100 bitum en

60/70 limits

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40/50 limits

Influence of Sasobit
on wheel tracking
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Tracking depth [m m]

Stone mastic
asphalt 0/11
S; steel wheel,
water bath @
50C)

50/70
50/70 + 3 % Sasobit

0
0

5000

10000

15000

20000

Cycles
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Improved Fuel Resistance

with Sasobit

Weight Loss (gm)

160

3% SasobitTM Modified Asphalt

120

148

Conventional Asphalt
92

80
59

40

40
26
4

0
0

20
10
8

10

15

Number of Days

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Mix and compaction workability

Service To

IMPROVED WORKABILITY
Mixing stage
20C plus possible decrease in
mixing temperature
Compatibility & easy blending
Reduced blending time
Energy savings

Mix/Pave To

Extended Plasticity Range

CONVENTIONAL ASPHALT
SASOBIT MODIFIED ASPHALT

Operational Temperature
Range

Placing and compaction

Lower working temperatures
or wider working window
Reduced fumes
Lower impact of weather
Reduced roller compaction
necessary
Faster laying or paving
Longer haulage

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10 oC

100oC

180oC

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Production benefits of
WMA with Sasobit
Production benefits:
Lower production temperatures lead to less fumes, lower emissions
Lower energy consumption can lead to lower overall costs
Lower exposure of the bitumen to heat and thus a lower oxidation which could lead to a
longer road lifetime
900
800

Conventional asphalt

778

Low Temperature
aspahlt
609

G a s c o n s u m p tio n [m /h ]

700
600
500

493
435

400
300
200
100
0

AC 22 B S

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SMA 8 S

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The Effect of WMA (Sasobit) on

emissions

With Sasobit

Without Sasobit

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Sasobit
few case studies

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International Case studies

Frankfurt airport in Germany
Objective: To pave the entire northern airstrip (4000 meters long and 60 m wide) without
stopping any air traffic. (This meant airstrip could only be closed from 22h00 at night to 06h00)
Thus:

Work could only be carried out during the night and it had to be asphalt
It had to be a warm mix asphalt due to the above constraints

4cm SMA 0/11 S with PmB 45

incl. 4% Sasobit + cellulose
fibres
8cm Asphalt binder 0/22S with
PmB 25 incl 4% Sasobit +
cellulose fibres
24cm base course 0/32 CS with
PmB 25 incl 4% Sasobit +
cellulose fibres

24 base course 0/32 CS with

bitumen pen 30/45 incl 4%
Sasobit + cellulose fibres

existing gravel

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International Case studies

Frankfurt airport in Germany (contd.)
The building contract stipulated a paving temperature of 125OC. The airport was
paved in sections and the asphalt needed to be about 100OC immediately after
paving.
No workability problems were observed even at these low temperatures and the
project was completed with no incidents reported over the 300 night (1500 tons per
night paved).
Little or no fumes observed as seen in below picture

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Indian development work

CRRI evaluation of Sasobit
Objective: Concluded to evaluate the effect of Sasobit on the overall
properties of a 60/70 bitumen
Sasobit was mixed at various concentrations from 2.5 to 4.0% of binder%
The mix design was completed using the Marshall method and 3%
Sasobit selected.

Changes with Sasobit observed in the bitumen.

a) Mix compacted easily at 120OC
b) Penetration of the bitumen decreased as expected
c) Softening point increased significantly
d) Ductility and elasticity decreased as expected
e) Viscosity significantly decreased as expected.
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Indian development work

CRRI evaluation of Sasobit
Asphalt performance results with Sasobit at 3% addition and paved at
120OC:
a) No changes in Retained stability
b) No changes in Tensile strength ratios
c) No changes in Dynamic creep and a slight increase in Fatigue
resistance
d) Increase Rutting resistance as expected
e) Emissions dramatically decreased overall, while in some case up to
75% with the lower simulated paving temperatures

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Indian development work

CRRI & IIT Roorkee
Objective: Effect of Sasobit on Viscosity and Rheology of Bituminous Binders

Conclusions:
Viscosity of Sasobit warm mix asphalt is higher at lower temperatures and reduces considerably
at higher temperatures, which is desirable.
It was observed that at 100oC the Sasobit increased the viscosity of the binder as its melting point
is between 85oC to 115oC and beyond 100oC it reduces the viscosity of binder to a greater extent
up till 155oC.
Other properties of bitumen are also found to be improving.
Sasobit modified binder showed better Storage Modulus (G) and Loss Modulus (G) values
between the temperature range of 40oC 88oC which concludes to the increased stiffness of the
binder as well as better viscous response of the binder in that temperature range.
Improved phase angle and complex modulus values were achieved after addition of Sasobit to the
binder.
It shows better resistance to the permanent deformation of the mix as compared to the mix
prepared by neat VG 30 binder
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Indian development work

IIT-Guwahati (Mix Design)
Objective: The study was completed to determine the effect of 1% Sasobit on
modified binders:
Modified binders used PMB 70 and CRMB 55
Various simulated paving temperatures used to determine optimum performance

Results:
a) Up to 30 degrees below normal practice all design parameter requirements met
b) Higher bulk densities and Marshall stability observed
c) As expected the lower the temperature the lower the bulk density and Marshall
stability, but this still met specifications.
d) The lower the paving temperatures the higher the air voids but they still met
requirements and specifications.

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Indian development work

IIT-Bombay (RAP with Sasobit)
Objectives of the study:
To evaluate the suitability of recycled mix containing high percentage of RAP
using Sasobit Wax (Organic paraffin wax) as a rejuvenating agent.
To determine the maximum percentage of Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP)
that can be incorporate in recycled mix using Sasobit Wax without compromising
in the structural performance of the mix
Performance evaluation and comparison of recycled WMA and virgin HMA mix in
terms of rutting, fatigue with the help of IRC: 37-2001 distress models and
moisture susceptibility by Indirect Tensile Strength test.

Amongst the Conclusions:

According to this study 62% RAP can easily be incorporate with the help of Sasobit
wax in recycled asphalt mix without compromising in structural performance of
pavement
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Cost Comparison
Cost Comparison of Sasobit Modified Bitumen Vs other Modified and non-modified bitumen options
Bitumen VG-30
(PEN 60/70)

Bitumen VG-40

CRMB 60

PMB 40

Bitumen with
SASOBIT 1%

Estimated trends

Estimated trends

Estimated trends

Estimated trends

Estimated trends

Bitumen with WMA

Chemical additive
0.4%
Estimated trends Estimated trends

150-160
-

150-160
NA

170-180
5 Hours

180-190
12 Hours

UNLIMITED shelf life

UNLIMITED shelf life

Limited shelf life

Limited shelf life

May be Oxidised / blended

with additives

Normal Mixing /
Aggitator

High Shear Mill

Needed

125-135
0.5-1 hour
UNLIMITED shelf
life
Normal Mixing /
Agitator

125-135
0.5-1 hour
UNLIMITED shelf
life
Normal Mixing /
Aggitator

125-135
0.5-1 hour
Very limited shelf
life
Normal Mixing /
Aggitator

58.5

35 min

30-50

30-50

50.6

34.5

58.5

51.1
-

50 min
NA

60 min
60 min

60 min
60 min

60
NA

65.9
NA

51.1
NA

Viscosity @ 150C, cP
Viscosity @ 135C, cP
Viscosity @ 130C, cP
Viscosity @ 90C, cP

350
350 (min)
900
16325

NA
400 (min)
NA
NA

500-900
NA
NA
NA

500-900
NA
NA
NA

250
NA
725
11325

200
NA
550
7554

325
NA
675
10225

Cost (Approx INR / Kg)

57.07

59.00

59.16

63.00

59.37

61.74

58.40

Process Parameters
Process temp (Deg C)
Mixing Time (Hours)
Shelf Life
Equipment Type
Properties
Penetration at 25C,
0.1mm,100gm,5Sec.
Softening Point,(R & B)C
Elastic Recovery at 15C%

Bitumen with
SASOBIT 2%

Note: 1.) Values shown above are only for comparative analysis and does not constitute a final reported values
2.) With above table we do not claim any product to be good or bad, the table only indicates scope of respective product application and is only for comparative analysis
3.) All the above data have been collected based upon market sources, internet search and the research papers (Global + Indian) in hand
*It may please be noted that the above cost benefit analysis doesn't take into account the several intangible performance benefits associated with Sasobit. For an overview
of the same a separate sheet is attached for reference purpose.

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Simply hard to make an impression

Highly durable asphalt surfaces

Simply faster

Earlier opening to traffic

Simply simpler

Improved workability
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Simply less

Reduced temperatures

Simply use it again

Recycling

Simply flexible

Rubber modification using Sasobit

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