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Profile
We are young, research driven company, led by Dr. Ajay Ranka
who holds US, European & Indian Patents.
WE BELIEVE
We have taken this earth as trustees for our
future generations. It is our duty to give it to
them in a better and livable condition.
Prudent use of limiting natural resources
and lower emissions is a must.
OUR VISION
Conserving limiting resources through
Innovation, for a sustainable world.
WE ARE
A global enterprise manufacturing and
marketing products for road, housing,
agriculture & textiles. We innovate
continuously to further sustainability by
reducing material consumption and
extending life cycle.
T H R O U G H I N N O VAT I O N
INNOVATION INITIATIVE
We turn concepts to smart, simple and
pro table business opportunities. We strive
continuously to be above and beyond the
best.
RESEARCH OUR BACKBONE
Our state-of-the-art R&D labs spread over
13000 sq feet provide strong foundation for
innovation. Our research teams work on
anticipated needs of tomorrow with a focus
on sustainability.
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We accord highest priority to quality control
and quality assurance for raw material
quality and nished products. We are an
SA-8000 company benchmarking to the
European norms of Social Accountability.
OUR PORTFOLIO
Globally patented nanotechnology based
additives for climate resilient, moisture
resistant, long lasting highways & rural
roads.
Nanotechnology based waterproo ng
compounds for structures.
100% acrylic ecofriendly paints.
Bio-fertilizer which reduces use of chemical
fertilizers & pesticides. It improves soil
fertility and crop yield from the rst year of
usage - ushering in a new era of biological
agriculture.
Eco friendly, water based specialty
polymers for textiles.
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LIFE ESSENTIALS A PARADOX

Source of Energy for Life Gives Life Is a Life Essential

Prolonged exposure degrades Prolonged contact Oxidizes materials
construction materials. leads to destruction. in presence of light and water .

CLIMATE RESISTANT ALL WEATHER ROADS

Zydex innovated “Made in India for the
BITUMEN LAYERS & TACK COAT SUB-GRADE MULTI LAYER
World” nanotechnology additives, WATERPROOFING
patented in over 100 countries in 2009 • Bitumen Layers Life Doubles
The technology addresses moisture • Eliminates Potholes • Long life water barrier at Rs 14 / sq.m. per
susceptibilit y issue by modifying layer
• Smooth Ride Quality
aggregates and soils used different layers at • Eliminates capillary rise & top-down
nano level. • Eliminates moisture penetration water percolation. Takes 100 days for
It allows construction of moisture-resistant, between two bitumen layers stagnant water to percolate 1 cm through
pothole free, durable roads. • Increases bond strength between this layer
The globally patented and commercially bitumen layers by > 30% • Enhances road life and prevents pre
used technology in developed world (USA mature failures
• Cost negative at Capex for
,Europe etc) is a green technology. resurfacing / new layers and tack coats. WATER RESISTANT STABILIZED RURAL
ROADS – OPTIMIZED DESIGN
REWARDS & RECOGNITIONS • Builds dimensionally stable, higher
strength, super compacted bases
• Lowers de ection, reduces undulations &
cracks in upper layers
• Reduces permeability of bases to 10-7
cm / sec and cuts-off capillary rise
• Cost neutral at CAPEX, have higher life
with substantial reduction in
H.E. Abdullah Al-Mogbel, Chairman IRF Dr R. A. Mashelkar, maintenance costs
Chairman, Marico Innovation Foundation
Dr. Ajay Ranka (CEO, Zydex) receiving the awards

1. FGI Award for Research in Science & Technology (2011) ZYDEX INDUSTRIES
2. Inc. India Innovative100 Award (2013) Zydex House
61, Gotri - Sevasi Road,
3. International Road Federation’ (IRF) Global Road Achievement award (2013) Vadodara - 390 021
4. Inc India Innovation Award for Research Category – (2014) Gujarat. INDIA.
Tel : +91 265 3312000
5. Marico Innovation Foundation’s India’s best innovation Award (2014)
E-mail : info@zydexindustries.com
6. FGI Award for Excellence in the area of Outstanding Entrepreneur (2015) Web : www.zydexindustries.com
7. FGI Award for Best Innovation work in the eld of Agriculture Development (2016) Toll Free No. : 1800 - 3000 - 7144
Ref: ZIPL/HGIEL/17.05.2022

To,

M/s HG Infra Engineering Limited

Project : Development of 6 lane Urban Extension road (UER) – 2 – NH 344 M Package 1 (from NH
1 to Karala – Kanijhawala road, Km 0+700 to 15 + 000)

Dear Sir,

Sub: Zydex Nanotechnologies for Moisture Resistant Pavements in Highways

Zydex Industries is a dynamic, research-driven organization based at Vadodara, Gujarat, since 1999.
Zydex’s globally patented nanotechnology enables to build weather resistant roads with longer life.
The technology allows you to construct Green Highways using local materials with reduced
consumption of limiting materials viz. aggregates and bitumen. The technology is tested, approved
and being commercially used world over in countries like USA, Canada, Mexico, Peru, Colombia,
Ecuador, Spain, Sweden, Poland, Iran, Nigeria, South Africa, Malaysia etc.
In India, we have been working very closely with MORTH, NHAI, NRRDA (Ministry of Rural
Development), NHIDCL and many State Government PWD’s, for over last 10 years. Many of the
leading BOT and EPC contractors are using our technology extensively for their projects. Our
company profile, latest BIS Standards for use of Antistripping and a brief about our technology for
bituminous mixes and its benefits is enclosed here for your ready reference.

Zycotherm AS is a chemically reactive Anti strip additive to modify the aggregates for stronger
adhesion with the Asphalt Binder and eliminate damage to the bitumen layers due to moisture
ingress. Key benefits are detailed below:

 Eliminates De-bonding /Stripping due to improved adhesion of asphalt binder with

aggregates.
 Higher Marshall Stability.
 Improved compaction densities with same compaction effort / lower passes.
 Higher rut resistance.
 Odor less, non –corrosive,non-flammable.
 Stable on storage for above 15 days and suitable for terminal blending.
 Dosage: 0.05 % to 0.1% By Weight of Bitumen I.e. 0.5 kg to 1 kg / ton of bitumen.
 Combined Antistrip and Warm Mix asphalt.
 Higher incorporation of RAP.
 Longer Hauls
 Excellent Compaction in Cold Climates.
 Non Toxic and odor free.
 Extremely low dosage rates.
 Excellent Salt tolerance
 Compatible with PPA, SBS and CRMB
Our nanotechnology additives are accredited by Indian Roads Congress and are validated by the
laboratories of CRRI, Faridabad and GERI, Vadodara. Zydex technology is also being used by Border
Roads Organization, Rural & State roads of R & B Dept, Gujarat; KRRDA, Karnataka and BOT Projects.

Project Executed Summary

S No Investor / State Package Stretch Contractor

UPEIDA/ Uttar Unnao to Lucknow(Lucknow Agra

1 Pradesh Expressway) M/s L&T Construction

2 NHAI/Rajasthan Bar Bilara Jodhpur M/s L&T Construction

3 NHAI/ Karnataka Hospet Chitradurga NH- 13 (New NH- 50 ) M/s L&T Construction

3 NHAI /Rajasthan Rajasmand to Bhilwara(NH-79) M/s Sadbhav Engineering Ltd

4 NHAI /Rajasthan Udaipur to Gomti Ka Chauraha(NH-8) M/s Sadbhav Engineering Ltd

5 NHAI /Rajasthan Jodhpur Pachpadera Package 1 M/s Sadbhav Engineering Ltd

6 NHAI/Maharastra MP / Maharastra Border Dhule(NH-3) M/s Sadbhav Engineering Ltd

7 NHAI/Uttar Pradesh Barabanki To Jarwal NH-28 C M/s PNC Infratech Limited

8 NHAI/Uttar Pradesh Aligarh To Moradabad M/s PNC Infratech Limited

9 NHAI/Uttar Pradesh Jhansi To Khujraho M/s PNC Infratech Limited

10 NHAI/Uttar Pradesh Aligarh to Kanpur (Package – 2) M/s PNC Infratech Limited

11 NHAI/Rajasthan Barmer-Sanchore-Up to Gujrat Boarder M/s Montecarlo Limited

13 NHAI/Orissa Sambalpur Bargarh Project NH-6 M/s Ashoka Buildcon Limited

14 NHAI /Maharastra Pimpalgaon Nashik Gunde NH-3 M/s Ashoka Buildcon Limited

15 NHAI/Punjab Ludhiana Kharar M/s Ashoka Buildcon Limited

16 NHAI/Jharkhand Hazaribagh Ranchi NH-33 M/s G.R. Infra Projects Ltd

17 NHAI Shilong Project M/s Ramky Infrastructure

18 NHAI/Orissa Four Laning of Orissa Border NH-6 M/s SMS Infrastructure Ltd.

19 NHAI/Orissa Durg Four lane Project M/s SMS Infrastructure Ltd.

 M/s Patel Infrastructure Pvt.
20 NHAI /Harayana Kaithal To Rajasthan Boarder NH-152/65 Limited

21 NHAI /Harayana Kaithal To Rajasthan Boarder NH-152/65 M/s H.G Infra Pvt. Limited

22 NHAI /Uttar Pradesh Faizabad to Allahabad Raod NH-330 M/s H.G Infra Pvt. Limited

23 RSRDC/Rajasthan Sikar to Khud SH-08 A M/s Ravi Infra Pvt. Limited

24 RSRDC/Rajasthan Jaipur to Nagaur Rajasthan M/s H.G Infra Pvt. Limited

25 RIDCOR/Rajasthan Neem Ka Thana Rajasthan M/s H.G Infra Pvt. Limited

26 RIDCOR/Rajasthan Kishangarh Ratangarh Rajasthan M/s SRK Construction

M/s IRB Infrastructure Developers

32 NHAi/Rajasthan Udaipur to Shamla Ji NH - 8 Ltd.

M/s IRB Infrastructure Developers

33 NHAI/Rajasthan Jaipur to Deoli O&M Ltd.

Goa To Karnataka Baorder- Kundapur NH- M/s IRB Infrastructure Developers

34 NHAI/Karnatka 66 Ltd.

M/s IRB Infrastructure Developers

35 NHAI/Maharastra Yedushi Aurangabad Ltd.

36 NHAI/Rajasthan Bahriach to Rupadia (NH-28 C) M/s G.R Infra Projects Limited

37 NHAI/Rajasthan Barmer to Bagundi (NH-112) M/s G.R Infra Projects Limited

38 NHAI/Rajasthan Jaisalmaer to Barmer M/s G.R Infra Projects Limited

39 NHAI/Rajasthan Jodhpur to Pokhran M/s G.R Infra Projects Limited

40 NHAI/Rajasthan Suratgarh to ShriGanganagar(NH-15) M/s G.R Infra Projects Limited

41 NHAI/Rajasthan Hissar to Dabbawali M/s G.R Infra Projects Limited

42 NHAI/Rajasthan Hissar to Dabbawali M/s G.R Infra Projects Limited

43 NHAI/Rajasthan Hazaribagh Ranchi NH-33 M/s G.R Infra Projects Limited

44 NHAI /Rajasthan Barmer to Bagundi (NH-112) M/s G.R Infra Projects Limited

45 NHAI /Rajasthan Suratgarh to ShriGanganagar(NH-15) M/s G.R Infra Projects Limited

46 NHAI/Rajasthan Bikaner to Phalodi NH-15 M/s IRCON International limited

47 NHAI/Punjab Ramdas to Gurdaspur M/s CEIGALL INDIA LIMITED

We request to you consider of our Zycotherm– Nanotechnology Additive in your On-Going
Prestigious Projects.

Thanking you in anticipation

Thanks & Regards,

Ajay Kumar Singh

Regional Sales Manager

Mob- 8696900322/ 9455279717

Email-ajaysingh@zydexindustries.com

Zydex industries

Vadodara
Odor Free Antistripping
Technology

Compatible with all aggregate

types

Enviromently friendly

Non-toxic

ZycoTherm-AS Odor free

Extremely low dosage rates

A chemically reactive & odor free antistripping Excellent salt tolerance

technology that forms a permanent chemical
Compatible with PPA, SBS &
bond between aggregate and bitumen.
CRMB
ZycoTherm-AS is compatible with all aggregate
types and performs especially well with
problamatic aggregates such as quartzites &
granites.

www.zydexindustries.com
 ZycoTherm-AS

CHEMICAL BONDING

Unlike conventional antistrips which form a weak physical bond between the aggregate and
bitumen, ZycoTherm-AS forms a permanent chemical bond between the aggregate and the
bitumen. Due to the permanent nature of the chemical bond formed, there are significant
gains with respect to moisture resistance, durability and overall life cycle costs for the
pavement. ZycoTherm-AS is compatible with all aggregate types, works at significantly lower
dosages compared to conventional antistrips and is an environmentally friendly additive that
is non-corrosive and odor free.

ASTM D 3625 BOIL TEST EXTENDED CONDITIONING

TSR COMPARISON

100 100
90 90
% Coated Aggregates

80 80
70 70
60 60
50 50

TSR %
40 40
30 30
20 20
10 10
0 0
Control 2% Hydrated 0.5% 0.1% 24 hours 120 hours 336 hours
Lime Amine ZycoTherm-AS

10 min 30 min 1 hr 6 hr Control Amine ZycoTherm-AS

COMPLETE COATING

ZycoTherm-AS modified bitumen coats aggregate surfaces in a significantly faster and easier
manner compared to conventional additives. The superior coating and wetting attributes of
ZycoTherm-AS ensure easy coating of fines, better mixing of RAP and jet black looking mixes.
The complete coating of aggregates by ZycoTherm-AS modified bitumen also leads to mixes
that are free of pinholes and have reduced stripping and oxidative potential.

Without ZycoTherm-AS With ZycoTherm-AS

CHEMICAL BONDING • COMPLETE COATING • ODOR FREE

 ZycoTherm-AS

DOSAGE

• The typical dosage range for ZycoTherm-AS is 0.03 to 0.1% by weight of the bitumen binder.
If aggregate type and characteristics are known, refer to the table below for indicative
dosages. Adjust the same based on mix testing.

• It is critical that ZycoTherm-AS be thoroughly mixed into the bitumen to ensure

homogenous distribution of the product.

ZycoTherm-AS Dosage for

Antistrip Benefits
AGGREGATE TYPE
AGGREGATE WATER ABSORPTION %
0.5-0.8 0.9-1.4 1.5-2
Limestone, Dolomite 0.03 0.03 0.05
Basalt, Gabbro 0.03 0.03 0.05
Granite, Granodiorite, Rhyolite 0.03 0.05 0.05
Quartzite 0.03 0.05 0.05
Greywacke, Andesite, Sandstone 0.03 0.05 0.05

BLENDING METHODS

ZycoTherm-AS can be terminal blended or inline

Batching
blended at the hotmix plant as shown below: Tank

Tanker

Storage Tank
at HMA Mixing
Durm

Bitumen Line

Co-inject ZycoTherm-AS ZycoTherm-AS

ADVANTAGES

Paving Manufacturing Health and Environment

Reduced odor Reduced odor Non corrosive

Improved mix flow & Cleaner tanks, coils & Odor free
cleaner equipments elevators Health rating of 1
Dark black look Cleaner flights of the TSCA Compliant
mixing chamber REACH Compliant
DSL Compliant

STORAGE & SHELF LIFE

ZycoTherm-AS should be stored 41 – 113 °F (5 to 45 °C) in a shaded, dry area away from sunlight,
heat, source of sparks, rain and standing water. The container lid should be securely fastened
every time it is used. It’s shelf life is 48 months. In case the product freezes at low temperatures,
allow it to thaw and unfreeze.

CHEMICAL BONDING • COMPLETE COATING • ODOR FREE

ABOUT ZYDEX

Established in 1997, Zydex is a specialty chemicals company with the purpose of innovating
for sustainability.

Beyond pavement products, Zydex offers a diverse set of chemical technologies for the
textile, agriculture and civil construction industries. We were recently recognised as one of
the 25 Most Innovative Companies in India by the Confederation of Indian Industries (CII).

Sustainable Green Chemistry

Zydex is deeply committed to sustainable chemistries that ensure a greener future for
everyone. Our commitment has made us a pioneer in introducing non-polluting and non-
hazardous technologies that conserve, protect and enhance the environment. Pursuing
chemical innovations that would mean a greener, purer and more resource renewable world
is our passion. Our technologies have been recognized by the International Road Federation
(IRF), and have been globally adopted.

GLOBAL PRESENCE

Zydex Industries Pvt. Ltd. +91 265 3312000 AN SA 8000 &

61, Gotri-Sevasi Road, roads@zydexindustries.com ISO 9001:2015 CERTIFIED
Vadodara - 390 021.
www.zydexindustries.com COMPANY
Gujarat. INDIA.
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Zydex Industries Private Limited

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and the sites as mentioned in the appendix accompanying this certificate

has been found to conform to the Quality Management System standard:

ISO 9001:2015

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Marketing and manufacturing of silanes, binders, thickeners and water
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भारतीय मानक IS 14982 : 2022
Indian Standard

बिटुमेन एडिशन के लिए

एटं ी-स्ट्रिपिंग पदार्थ — विशिष्टि
(  दसू रा पनु रीक्षण )

Anti-Stripping Agents for Bitumen

Addition — Specification
( Second Revision )

ICS 75.140 ; 93.080.20

© BIS 2022

भारतीय मानक ब्रयू ो

B U R E A U O F I N D I A N S TA N D A R D S
मानक भवन, 9 बहादरु शाह ज़फर मार्ग, नई िदल्ली – 110002
MANAK BHAVAN, 9 BAHADUR SHAH ZAFAR MARG
NEW DELHI-110002
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www.standardsbis.in

March 2022  Price Group 4

Bitumen, Tar and Related Products Sectional Committee, PCD 06

FOREWORD
This Indian Standard (Second Revision) was adopted by the Bureau of Indian Standards after the draft finalized
by the Bitumen, Tar and Related Products Sectional Committee, had been approved by the Petroleum, Coal and
Related Product Division Council.
The adhesion between bitumen and aggregate is an important factor for the stability and sustainable performance of
bituminous pavements. It has been observed that very often the cause of distress and deterioration in a bituminous
pavement is due to the water and moisture ingress into the pavement leading to the adhesion failure (stripping) of
bitumen film from the aggregates Water has the ability to strip bitumen film from the aggregate surface and this is
accelerated under traffic loading and constant climatic variations (wet and dry, freeze and thaw cycles).
As it is known that most of the aggregates being siliceous in nature are easily wetted by water and are water loving
(hydrophilic affinity) by nature. This accelerates the issue of stripping. Worldwide it is a common practice to use
anti-stripping agents to resolve the issue of stripping in bituminous mixes. Anti-stripping agents significantly
improve the bond between bitumen and aggregate. Use of anti-stripping agents will ensure that moisture/water
does not interfere at the interface of aggregate and bitumen and the bituminous mixes do not see stripping and
disintegration arising due to water ingress.
The earlier standard was specific to one category of product (amines). However, with several technologies
emerging globally, this revised standard accommodates all classes of anti-stripping additives that are being used
in the industry from amines to phosphoric based to the new generation silanes.
Since publication of this standard in 2001, many new technologies have emerged globally. The earlier standard was
product specific to one category of product (amines). The Standard was first revised in 2017. In the first revision
all classes of additives were accommodated and emphasis was on performance. The tensile strength ratio was
added to the standard as it will help to assess the loss of strength under wet condition. Minimum wet strength has
been defined in order to ensure the additives do not affect the absolute value of wet strength required for pavement
performance. Looking at the high temperature and the medium to heavy rainy monsoon season of 3-4 months in
our climate zone, the Boil test has been extended from 10 min to 30 min to replicate actual field conditions and to
ensure retention of bituminous coating to reduce stripping and ravelling and to eliminate development of potholes.
In this second revision, the requirement of solubility in high diesel oil in the ratio of 2 : 98 at ambient temperature
has been deleted as it was felt that the requirement was no longer relevant and it is also not mentioned in any
other standard on the subject worldwide. . Also the specified requirement of Wet strength has been corrected as
a minimum of 7.50 KN. The requirement “Stripping value with bitumen containing 1.0 percent of anti-stripping
agent” has been renamed as “Retained coating with bitumen containing 1.0 percent of anti-stripping agent” as
the required value of 95 percent represents the retained coating and not the amount of coating that has undergone
stripping.
In the formulation of this standard assistance has been derived from following standards:
AASHTO T 283 ‘Standard Method of Test for Resistance of Compacted Asphalt Mixtures to Moisture-Induced
Damage’
ASTM D 3625 ‘Standard Practice for Effect of Water on Bituminous-Coated Aggregate Using Boiling Water’
The Composition of the Committee responsible for formulation of this standard is given at Annex A.
For the purpose of deciding whether a particular requirement of this standard is complied with the final value,
observed or calculated, expressing the result of a test or analysis shall be rounded off in accordance with
IS 2 : 1960 ‘Rules for rounding off numerical values ( revised )’. The number of significant places retained in the
rounded off value should be the same as that of the specified value in this standard.
 IS 14982 : 2022

Indian Standard
ANTI-STRIPPING AGENTS FOR BITUMEN
ADDITION — SPECIFICATION
( Second Revision )

1 SCOPE IS No. Title

1.1 This standard prescribes the requirements of
anti-strip additives for reducing moisture susceptibility 1448 [P : 10/Sec 2] : Methods of test for
in bituminous mixes and materials. Hydrated lime and 2013/ISO 3016 : 1994 petroleum and its
cement which are added directly to the aggregates are products: Part 10 Cloud
not in the scope of this standard. point and pour point,
Section 2 Determination
1.2 This standard also provides guidance with of pour point
respect to applications, storage, handling and safety
precautions, and dosage of anti-stripping agents for use 3 TERMINOLOGY
in bituminous materials and mixes.
For the purpose of this standard, the definitions given in
2 REFERENCES IS 334 and the following shall apply.

The following standards contain provisions which, 3.1 Stripping — Stripping is the breaking of the
through reference in the text, constitute provisions of adhesion bond between the aggregates and the
this standard. At the time of publication the editions bituminous binder. In one way or the other water gets
indicated were valid. All standards are subject to in between the binder film and the aggregate surface
revision, and parties to agreements based on this and because the aggregate surface has higher attraction
standard are encouraged to investigate the possibility for water than for bituminous binder the adhesive bond
of applying the most recent editions of the standards is broken.
listed below:
3.2 Active Adhesive — If an anti-stripping agent is
IS No. Title added to the bituminous binder, even wet aggregate
surface may be coated. This is defined as active
adhesive.
334 : 2002 Glossary of terms relating
to bitumen and tar 3.3 Passive Adhesive — The process of forming and
(third revision) maintaining a strong adhesive bond between binder and
1202 : 2021 Methods of testing tar and dry aggregate surface is defined as passive adhesive.
bituminous materials — In such case the passive adhesive is the ability of the
Determination of specific bitumen to maintain the integrity of the adhesive bond
gravity (first revision) with aggregate to prevent stripping under wet condition
(under print) once bond formation is achieved.
1209 : 2021 Methods for testing
tar and bituminous 4 MATERIALS
materials — Determination Any chemical additive suitable for modification
of flash point and fire of bituminous binder, which is effective to prevent
point (first revision) the stripping of any aggregate, may be used. When
(under print) optimized dosage of the additive is added to the bitumen
1211 : 2021 Methods for testing binder it shall not change the original viscosity grading
tar and bituminous of the binder, in case of modified binder it shall not
materials — Determination adversely affect the specification parameters.
of water content
(first revision)

1
IS 14982 : 2022

5 REQUIREMENTS 8 MARKING

5.1 Anti- stripping agent either liquid or powder shall
be homogeneous materials having tolerable odour.
5.2 The physical and performance requirements of the
anti-stripping agents shall comply with the requirements
specified in Table 1.
6 SAMPLING
6.1 For the purpose of testing, the sampling procedure
from drums, barrels or tank shall be as follows:
The content of drum or barrel from which the sample
is to be drawn shall be warmed up to 45-55 °C, if
required, and thoroughly mixed by rolling to and
fro on the ground for a period of 5 to 10 min. Where
practicable, the content of that tank shall be agitated by
forced circulation of air before sampling.
6.1.1 Preparation of Samples
Before carrying out any of the tests, the sample shall be
mixed by gentle shaking to ensure uniformity.
6.2 If the single sample from a single run fails to fulfill
the test requirements specified under 5, sample shall
be drawn on the basis of 6.1 for testing in the same
manner. If these samples conform to requirement of
5, the lot shall be accepted otherwise the lot shall be
rejected.
7 TESTS
Unless otherwise specified, tests shall be carried out
according to the methods referred to in Table 1.
8.1 Each container shall be legibly and indelibly
marked with the following:
a) Name of the product;
b) Indication of the source of manufacture;
c) Month and year of manufacture;
d) Batch number or code number; and
e) Expiry date.
8.2 BIS Certification Marking
The product(s) conforming to the requirements of
this standard may be certified as per the conformity
assessment schemes under the provisions of the
Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016 and the Rules
and Regulations framed thereunder, and the products
may be marked with the Standard Mark.
9 APPLICATIONS
9.1 Anti-stripping agents can be used for the following
two applications:
a) For bituminous Surfacing (Sprayed work) — It
covers road construction like surface dressing,
penetration macadam, built up spray grout, etc.
b) For Bituminous Surfacing (Premixed
Surfacing) — It covers bituminous surfacing like
open graded premix carpet mix seal surfacing,
bituminous macadam, dense bituminous macadam
semi dense asphaltic concrete and dense asphaltic
concrete. Stone matrix asphalt, porous asphalt.

Table 1 Requirements for Anti-Stripping Agents

( Clauses 5.2 and 7 )
Sl No. Characteristic Requirement Method of Test, Ref to
(1) (2) (3) (4)
i) Specific gravity at 27 °C 0.85-1.10 IS 1202
ii) Pour point °C, Max 42 IS 1448 [P : 10/Sec 2]
iii) Flash point, °C (COC), Min 75 IS 1209
iv) Water content, percent by volume, Max 1.0 IS 1211
v) Thermal stability at 163 °C, 24 h No appreciable change in efficacy Annex A
vi) Under water coating test with maximum Complete coating Annex B
1 percent anti-stripping agent (Active adhesion)
for spray work
vii) Retained Coating with bitumen containing 95 percent Annex C
maximum 1.0 percent of anti-stripping agent
(boiling water test for 30 min), Min
viii) Indirect tensile strength ratio, Min 80 percent Annex D
ix) Wet Strength , Min 7.50 KN Annex D

NOTE — The sample of anti-stripping agent shall be drawn within 24 h after delivery and tested within 7 days from the date of drawing, unless
otherwise specified.

2

9.2 Application of Anti-Stripping Agents for
Bituminous Surfacing (Sprayed Work)
For this purpose the anti-stripping agent must be well
mixed with the binder. The type of anti-stripping agent
supplied is either liquid or solid. It will be fed into the
bulk distributor through the manhole preferably fitted
with a stirring device. The binder with agent shall be
circulated by means of spray pump for at least 30 min
to ensure homogeneous mixing. The additive can also
be kept heated in a special storage tank attached to the
bitumen tank. It shall be fed by a small dosage pump
into the pipe supplying the bitumen throughout the
operation. This ensures that the agent is mixed in the
tank and also saves time.
9.3 Application of Anti-stripping Agents for
Bituminous Surfacing (Premixed Surfacing)
In asphalt plant, the aggregate is normally dried
and heated then mixed with bitumen. The mixing
temperature varies between 120° and 175 °C for warm/
hot mixes, depending mainly on the grade of bituminous
binder. With moist and partially wet aggregate the
desired adhesion can be achieved by addition of
anti-stripping agent. The amount of anti-stripping agent
to be added depends upon the type and viscosity of the
bitumen and type and gradation of aggregate.
Anti-stripping agents dissolve easily in bitumen
products, If the bitumen temperature is 130 °C-175 °C.
There are two methods for adding an agent. The most
commonly used is to pour the calculated amount into
the bitumen tank and allow 15-30 min of circulation
to ensure a homogeneous mix and in this case it is
necessary to use heat stable anti-stripping agent which
can be stored in hot bituminous binder for 24 h without
any significant loss in efficiency. The second method
is to co-inject using metering pump when bitumen is
pumped.
In the drum mix process, the aggregate is mixed with
bitumen in the drum. Very often the aggregate contains
a certain amount of moisture content and normally
remains in the aggregate after mixing. The required
adhesion in the process can be ensured by use of an
anti-stripping agent.
10 STORAGE OF ANTI-STRIPPINGAGENTS
10.1 Anti-stripping agents are stable at normal
temperature for many years provided they are stored in
closed drums, barrels or tanks.
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10.2 The anti-stripping agents are freeze thaw stable,
but prolonged storage at low temperature may cause
liquid anti-stripping agents to freeze. These should be
allowed to thaw and melt on heating.
10.3 Solid anti-stripping agents should be stored at
temperature below their melting point (40-50 °C).
10.4 Steel, aluminium containers or plastic such
as drums, tanks, etc, are suitable for storage of
anti- stripping agents as specified in material safety
data sheet. Gaskets and hoses, made from teflon or
polyamide should be used.
11 HANDLING AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
11.1 The anti-stripping agents with HMIS rating
0-3 only can be used with proper safety guidelines.
11.2 When handling anti-stripping agents, always
use PPEs as per MSDS guidelines provided by
anti-stripping agent supplier. They should be kept away
from public, especially from children.
11.3 In case of contact with eyes flush with water for at
least 15 min and follow MSDS.
11.4 In case of fire, follow MSDS guidelines.
11.5 If spillage has occurred, then also MSDS guidelines
will be followed to remove contamination.
12 ADDITIVE DOSAGES
12.1 The dose of anti-stripping agent depends upon the
nature of aggregates, that is, silicate content and the
porosity. Higher quantity of dose is required for open
surfaces like surface dressing bituminous macadam,
open graded premix carpet and mix seal surfacing.
In the case of dense bituminous mixes or semi-dense
bituminous binder a lesser quantity of anti-stripping
agent is required. Follow the guidelines of manufacturer
to determine optimum dosage which allows meeting
the requirement as specified in Table 1.
12.2 The actual dose of anti-stripping agent shall also
depend on the quality of anti- stripping agent. The
method for determination of dose concentration is
detailed in Annex B for spray work and Annex C and
Annex D for pre-mix work.
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ANNEX A
[ Table 1, Sl No. (v) ]
TEST FOR THERMAL STABILITY OF ANTI-STRIPPING AGENT

A-1 OUTLINE OF THE METHOD
This test determines whether any degradation in quality
of anti-stripping agent is caused as a result of its storage
in hot bitumen at 163 °C for 24 h.
NOTE — Test for spray work.
A-2 REAGENTS
Use cut-back bitumen MC-3000 (4 parts of bitumen
and one part of kerosene) for spray work and only
bitumen for premix.
A-3 PROCEDURE
For premix work blends of optimized dosage of
anti-strip agent and bitumen will be prepared and kept
in an oven at 163 °C for 24 h in the sealed condition.
After heat exposure, the blended samples can be used
for premix sample preparation to meet the specification
of Table 1 [Sl No. (vii), viii) and (ix)]. For spray it is
fluxed with kerosene oil to obtain cut-back bitumen of
consistency of MC-3000 and tested for under water
coating as per Annex B and used as such for HMA
mixes test described in Annex C and Annex D.
A-4 REPORTING OF TEST RESULTS
Anti-stripping agent is deemed to be heat resistant, if
the dose requirement before and after heat exposure
can meet the requirement laid down as per Table 1.

ANNEX B
[ Clauses 12.2, A-3 and Table 1, Sl No. (vi) ]
UNDER WATER COATING TEST (FOR SPRAYED WORK)

B-1 GENERAL capacity with distilled water at 40 °C. The bitumen

This test is meant for dose determination of
anti-stripping agent for sprayed work.
B-2 PROCEDURE
Anti-stripping agent (0.02 to 1.0 percent) shall be
blended with cut-back bitumen MC-3000 (4 parts
of bitumen and 1part of kerosene oil). These blends
shall be used for testing their efficacy to coat the road
aggregates under water.
In a tin container of 1litre capacity, about 200 g of
coarse aggregate of 13.2 mm nominal size (passing
22.4 mm sieve and retained in 11.2 mm sieve) shall
be taken. The container shall be filled to 3/4th of its
anti-stripping agent blend shall be added at rate of
5.0 percent by weight of aggregate. The lid shall be
replaced and container shall be vigorously shaken for
2 min. The water shall be drained off and aggregate
piece shall be transferred on to a pieces of white paper
and examined visually for coating. The test shall be
repeated for different percentages of anti-stripping
agent.
B-3 REPORT
The percent content of anti-stripping agent capable of
giving 100 percent coating of coarse aggregate shall be
taken as optimum dose for sprayed work.

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ANNEX C
[ Clause 12.2 and Table 1, S1 No. (vii) ]
COATING RETENTION TEST (FOR PREMIX WORK)
C-1 GENERAL
This test is meant for dose determination of anti-
stripping agent for premix work.
C-2 PROCEDURE
The anti-stripping agent shall be blended in percent
content should be 0.02, 0.05, 0.1, 0.2, 0.4, 0,6, 0.8
and 1 percent in bitumen. These blends shall be used
for testing their efficacy in retaining bitumen film on
coated aggregates.
200 g of coarse aggregates of 13.2 mm nominal size
(passing 22.4 mm sieve and retained on 11.2 mm sieve)
shall be heated to 150 °C and mixed with 8g of bitumen
and anti-stripping agent blend at 150 °C in a casserole
with a spatula. Time of coating should be noted and
reported. The material should be heated till mixing is
complete to maintain 150°C mixing temperature.
After complete coating the mixture shall be transferred
to a tray and allowed to condition at 135 °C for 2 h and
then transferred to 500 ml beaker and allowed to cool at
ANNEX D
[ Table 1, Sl No (viii and ix) ]
DETERMINATION OF RETAINED INDIRECT TENSILE STRENGTH (FOR PREMIX WORK)
D-1 OUTLINE OF THE METHOD
A numerical index of reduced Indirect Tensile Strength
(ITS) is obtained by comparing indirect tensile strength
of the freshly moulded and cured samples with
the indirect tensile strength of triplicate samples at
30 blows from both sides that have been immersed in
water for 24 h at 60 °C.
D-2 APPARATUS
D-2.1 Water-Baths
D-2.1.1 Automatically controlled water-bath for
bringing the immersed test samples to 60 ± 1 °C for
indirect tensile strength test.
D-2.1.2 Water-Bath for Density Measurement — An
ordinary water-bath for weighing the test samples in
water in order to determine their densities.
D-2.2 Balance — Suitable for weighing the test
samples in air and water.
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the room temperature for about 2h. Distilled water shall
then be added to submerge the coated aggregates upto
500 ml mark of beaker.
Put the beaker on hot plate and start heating, bring the
water temperature to boiling and note the time, continue
boiling for 30 more minutes, at 10, 20, 30 min remove
the floating bitumen from the top by spatula to avoid
redeposition.
C-3 VISUAL INSPECTION
The aggregate will be taken out and allow to dry at
room temperature. The brownish surface as well as
completely stripped surface will be considered as
stripped area. Only glossy black or dull black portion
of the aggregate shall be considered as coated surface.
C-4 REPORT
The percentage of anti-stripping agent which retains
95 per cent coating of the aggregate shall be taken as
minimum dose for premix work.
D-2.3 Transfer Plates — Sufficient number of flat
steel plates of sufficient size to keep the test samples.
NOTE — The water used for the wet storage of test samples
shall be either distilled or otherwise treated to eliminate
electrolytes with conductivity less than 10 micro Siemens/cm.
D-3 PROCEDURE
For quantitative evaluation, the test shall be carried out
on Marshall specimen. The Marshall test specimens
shall be prepared using mix design with optimum binder
content with specified percent anti-stripping agents.
The temperature of the mixing should not exceed
175 °C. Mixes should be prepared with maximum
120 coating time and further conditioned at 135 °C for
2 h. Six specimens should be prepared with 30 blows on
each side at 135 °C. Each set of 6 test specimens shall
be sorted out in two groups of 3 each so that the average
specific gravity of the specimens in Group I shall be
almost the same as in Group II. Group I specimen shall
be tested for indirect tensile strength. Keep the samples
at room temperature and then place in a 25 °C water
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bath for 2 h prior to determining their indirect tensile
strength. Group II specimens shall be immersed in
water at 60 °C for 24 h. and then conditioned in water
at 25 °C for 2 h and then tested for tensile Strength.
Retained indirect tensile strength will be calculated as
under:
Retained indirect tensile strength, percent
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Average tensile strength of Group II
= ×100
Average tensile strength of Grouup I
Average tensile strength of Group II will be wet average
tensile strength.
D-4 REPORT
The retained indirect tensile strength will be reported.
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ANNEX A
( Foreword )

COMMITTEE COMPOSITION
Bitumen,Tar and Related Products Sectional Committee, PCD 06

Organization Representative(s)

CSIR-Central Road Research Institute, New Delhi Prof Satish Chandra (Chairman)
Airports Authority of India, New Delhi Shri Suprio Gosh
Shri Vinod Kumar Sharma (Alternate)
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited, R & D Ms Sonal Maheshwari
Centre,Noida
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited, Mumbai Shri C. Shanmuganathan
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited, Kochi Shri Adalazhagan K.
Refinery
Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani Shri Sridhar Raju
CSIR-Central Building Research Institute, Roorkee Ms Rajani Lakhani
CSIR-Central Road Research Institute, New Delhi Dr Ambica Behl
CSIR-North East Institute of Science and Technology, Dr Shashi D. Baruah
Jorhat Dr B. P. Baruah (Alternate)
Central Public Works Department, New Delhi Shri Divakar Agrawal
Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited, Chennai Shri H. Ramakrishnan
Dr V. Selvavathi (Alternate)
Dilip Buildcon Limited, Bhopal Shri B. B. Kameswara Rao
Shri Anush K. C. (Alternate)
Directorate General Border Roads, New Delhi Shri Umakant Kumar
Shri Ashok Kumar (Alternate)
Directorate General of Quality Assurance, Ministry of Shri Vivekanand
Defence, New Delhi Shri Anil Kumbhare (Alternate I)
Shri Sachin Vinayak Zope (Alternate II)
Engineer in Chief Branch, New Delhi Shri O. P. Srivatava
Shri R. Jayaprasad (Alternate)
G R Infra-Projects Limited, Gurugram Shri U. C. Gupta
GP Global Asphalt Private Limited, New Delhi Shri Rajesh Kumar Jain
Highways Research Station, Chennai Shri T. S. Sundar
Shri R. Geetha (Alternate)
Hindalco Industries Limited, Mumbai Shri Harshad Kumar Pandit
Hindustan Colas Private Limited, Mumbai Shri K. G. Ranganatha
Shri T. K. Subhaash (Alternate)
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited Shri B. Ravi
(HP Green R & D Center), Bengaluru Shri K. R. Krishna (Alternate )
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited, Mumbai Shri Santosh Dhaku Bhogale
Indian Institute of Petroleum, Dehradun Shri Manoj Srivastava
Dr Kamal Kumar (Alternate)
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai Dr Dharamveer Singh
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, New Delhi Dr Aravind Swamy

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Organization Representative(s)

Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai Dr J. Murali Krishnan

Dr A. Veeraraghavan (Alternate)
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee Shri Sham Sundar Ravindranath
Indian Oil Corporation (R & D Centre), Faridabad Shri Dhanesh Kumar
Dr I. Devotta (Alternate)
Indian Oil Corporation Limited-Refineries and Shri S. B. Lahkar
Pipelines Division, New Delhi Shri K. Medhi (Alternate I)
Ms K. Geethashree (Alternate II)
Indian Oil Corporation Limited, New Delhi Shri N. S. Raman
Indian Road Congress, New Delhi Shri S. K. Nirmal
Shri R. V. Patil (Alternate)
Indian Oil Total Private Limited, Mumbai Shri Gaurav Gogne
Dr Pankaj Kumar Jain (Alternate)
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Shri Varun Aggarwal
New Delhi Shri Sanjeev Kumar (Alternate)
National Rural Roads Development Agency, Shri B. C. Pradhan
New Delhi
National Test House, Kolkata Shri Vinay kumar
Nayara Energy Limited, Mumbai Shri Dhiraj Gondalia
Shri Mriganka Tarafdar (Alternate)
Om Infracon Private Limited, Guwahati Shri A. N. Das
Shri Manish Bajaj (Alternate I)
Shri Digambar Deka (Alternate II)
Ooms Polymer Modified Bitumen Private Limited, Shri B. R. Tyagi
Gurugram Shri Palash Kathal (Alternate)
Shell Bitumen India Private Limited, Gurugram Shri Nilanjan Sarker
Zydex Industries Limited Shri Vishal Saluja
Shri Himanshu Agarwal (Alternate I)
Shri Ajay Ranka (Alternate II)
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BIS Director General Shrimati Nagamani T., Scientist ‘E’ and Head (PCD)
[ Representing Director General ( Ex-officio ) ]

Member Secretary
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Scientist ‘D’ (PCD), BIS

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Evaluation of Zycotherm and Zydex
Nanotechnologies

FINAL REPORT

Sponsor

Zydex Industries

April, 2015

Pavement Engineering Area

CSIR-Central Road Research Institute
New Delhi - 110025
 Final Report On

Evaluation of Zycotherm and Zydex

Nanotechnologies

Dr. S. Gangopadhyay Director

Dr. P.K Jain Area Advisor, Pavement Engineering Area

Team
Mrs Ambika Behl Scientist, Project Leader

Sh.Gajendra Kumar Sr. Technical Officer

Sh. Girish Sharma Sr. Technical Officer

 DISCLAIMER
All the data and technical information furnished in this report are based on the data collected and
observations made by CRRI team during the implementation of this project. The responsibility of CSIR-
Central Road Research Institute (CRRI) is limited to the technical and scientific matters contained in this
report. Any use of the data and findings of the report without consulting CRRI by any agency or person
other than the client is solely at their own risk and responsibility.
 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
CSIR-Central Road Research Institute, New Delhi, would like to place on record its sincere thanks to the
management of Zydex Industries for sponsoring this project to the Institute.
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS .............................................................................................................. I

LIST OF FIGURES ..................................................................................................................... II
LIST OF TABLES ...................................................................................................................... III
PART A: Evaluation of Zycotherm for Warm Mix Asphalt Applications

1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................. 1
2. OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY............................................................................................ 3
3. EXPERIMENTAL................................................................................................................. 3
3.1 Materials ....................................................................................................................................... 3
3.1.1 Bitumen ......................................................................................................................................... 3
3.1.2Aggregate ……………………………….…………………………………………………………………….…………………...………4
3.2Preparation of blends ............................................................................................................................... 5
3.3Mix design ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..5
3.3.1Design requirements of the mix ........................................................................................................ 6
3.3.2Determination of optimum binder content for VG 30 at 150°C........................................................ 7
4. PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS OF BITUMINOUS MIX WITH
ZYCOTHERM WARM MIX ADDITIVE .......................................................................... 9
4.1 Retained stability ........................................................................................................................ 10
4.2 Indirect tensile strength ratio....................................................................................................... 10
4.3 Resilient Modulus ....................................................................................................................... 11
4.4 Dynamic Creep…………………………………………………………………………………12

4.5 Wheel Rutting…………………………………………………………………………………..13

5. DISCUSSION OF TEST RESULTS .................................................................................. 15

6. CONCLUSION .................................................................................................................... 15
PART B: Evaluation of Nanotac for Improvement of Tack coat

1. INTRODUCTION…………………………………………………………………………...16

2. EXPERIMENTAL STUDY………………………………………………………………...16

2.1 Bond Strength Test…………………………………………………………………….......17

2.2 Viscosity Test………………………………………………………………………………...17

2.3 Field Observations …………………………………………………………………………..18

3. CONCLUSIONS …………………………………………………………………………….19

References .........................................................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.

 LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1 Classifications by Temperature Range and Fuel Usage ............................................ 1
Figure 2: Viscosity trend ............................................................................................................. 5
Figure 3: Marshall Parameters obtained for bitumen VG30 ................................................... 9
Figure 5. UTM for Resilient Modulus Test and Setup .................Error! Bookmark not defined.
Figure 6:Resilient Modulus at various mixing temperature ………………………………...17
Figure 7: UTM for Dynamic Creep test………………………………………………………18
Figure 8: Dynamic Creep of Zycotherm modified BC mix specimens made at different
temperatures ……………………………………………………………………………………19
Figure 9: Hamburg Wheel Track Rutting Apparatus............................................................................20
Figure 10: No. of Cycles vs. Rut depth....................................................................................................

LIST OF TABLES
Table :1 Physical properties of the bitumen VG30 .................................................................... 3
Table :2 Aggregate test methods ................................................................................................. 4
Table :3 Physical properties of the aggregates ........................................................................... 4
Table :4 Gradation of aggregates for bituminous concrete mixes ........................................... 6
Table 5: Marshall Requirements of Bituminous concrete .......Error! Bookmark not defined.
Table 6: Requirement of Voids in Mineral Aggregate ............................................................ 14
Table 7: Requirement of Voids in Mineral Aggregate ............................................................ 15
Table 8: Retained stability results ............................................................................................. 15
Table 9: Tensile strength ratio results ...................................................................................... 16
PART A: EVALUATION OF ZYCOTHERM FOR WARM MIX ASPHALT
APPLICATIONS

1. Introduction
1.1 General
Roads are the backbone of a country's economy but the high level of emission generated in
paving of conventional asphaltic pavements is always major concern. For decades, hot mix
asphalt (HMA) had governed road and pavement construction all over the world. Hot mix
asphalt was easy to produce but required a high temperature to maintain transportation and
application to road surfaces. In recent years, environmental protection is increasingly becoming a
major issue in transportation, including asphalt production. To reduce carbon emissions during
the life cycle of roads, construction of roads and major maintenance using conventional hot-mix
techniques must be reduced. Although hot-mix asphalt is widely used, some recent studies
suggest the use of other processes that reduces the production and placement temperature of
asphalt mixes while maintaining the advantages of HMA. Many countries are using technologies
that allow a reduction in the temperatures at which asphalt mixes are produced and placed. These
technologies have been labelled as Warm Mix Asphalt (WMA).

For many years, the asphalt industry has thought about energy savings and environmental
benefits in asphalt production processes. Additionally, environmental awareness has been
increasing rapidly over past ten years. HMA (Hot Mix Asphalt) industry is exploring for
technological improvements which will allow them to reduce high asphalt mix production
temperatures but will not change asphalt mix workability and physical mechanical properties.
HMA is produced at temperatures between 140 °C – 180 °C and compacted at temperatures
between 120 °C – 160 °C. These temperatures ensure that aggregate is dry, the asphalt binder
coats the aggregate and HMA is workable. Temperature of the asphalt mixture has a direct
impact on binder’s viscosity as well as compaction. With the decreasing temperature of HMA
mixture the binder of asphalt mixture becomes thicker, more resistant to deformation and more
poorly compacted. Finally, the binder becomes so hard, that compaction is impossible.
Production of warm mix asphalts and half-warm mix asphalts is one of those efforts to reduce
pollution and to use other lower temperature asphalt mix benefits.

Asphalt mixtures according to their mixing temperature and energy consumed for the heating
process of materials are divided into:
• Cold mix asphalt (CMA) – asphalt mixture produced at an ambient temperature using
bitumen emulsion or foam; (0-30oC)
• Warm mix asphalt (WMA) – asphalt mixture produced at a temperature range of 100
°C to 140 °C;
• Hot mix asphalt (HMA) – asphalt mixture produced at a temperature range of 140 °C to
180 °C

There are lots of WMA technologies around the world. There are many different processes,
and products, that can be used to achieve this reduction in temperature, but generally WMA
technologies can be separated into four categories:

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 • Water based processes – non additive processes based on foaming. Bitumen foam is
caused by spraying water into the heated bitumen (175 °C – 180 °C) or by adding
moist sand (fine mineral particles) into asphalt mixture. Foam ensures sufficient
coating of the asphalt binder and aggregate that makes asphalt mix workable. WAM-
Foam, Terex WMA System, Double Barrel Green; LEA – Low Energy Asphalt,
Ultrafoam GX.
• Water bearing additives – natural and synthetic zeolites, also based on foaming.
Foam is caused by adding natural or synthetic zeolite into the asphalt mixture during
asphalt production. When zeolite is added to the mix at the same time as the binder,
water entrapped in this mineral structure is released. This water release creates a
foaming of the asphalt binder and, thereby, temporarily increases workability and
enhances aggregate coating at lower temperatures. Aspha Min – synthetic zeolite,
Advera WMA Zeolite – synthetic zeolite, natural zeolite.
• Organic additives – wax additives such as Fischer Tropsch, Montan waxes, fatty acid
amides. These organic waxes have longer chemical chain lengths so their melting
point is at about 100°C. The longer chains help keep the wax in solution and it
reduces binder viscosity at typical asphalt production and compaction temperatures.
The use of organic additives enables asphalt mix production and laying temperatures
to be reduced by 20 °C – 30 °C. Sasobit, Ashphaltan B, Licomont BS 100.
• Chemical additives – change asphalt binder structure and reduce viscosity that allows to
reduce asphalt mix producing and laying temperatures about 30 to 40 °C.

The immediate benefit of producing WMA is the reduction in energy consumption required by
burning fuels to heat traditional hot mix asphalt (HMA) to temperatures in excess of 300° F at
the production plant. These high production temperatures are needed to allow the asphalt binder
to become viscous enough to completely coat the aggregate in the HMA, have good workability
during laying and compaction, and durability during traffic exposure. With the decreased
production temperature there comes the additional benefit of reduced emissions from burning
fuels, fumes, and odors generated at the plant and the paving site. Several technologies have been
used by European countries in recent years to produce WMA.

1.2 Advantages of WMA

WMA have both financial and environmental benefits. The introduction of warm mix asphalt has
made road and pavement construction a lot more efficient and cleaner. Although both hot mix
asphalt and warm mix asphalt consist of the same mixture but in WMA there is addition of an
additive. The additive may be organic or chemical.

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 Figure 1 Classifications by Temperature Range
The benefits of using WMA are -:

• WMA leads to a better working environment with fewer green house emissions being
released into the atmosphere, thus making the road pavement construction process more
efficient and environment-friendly.
• The reduced in working temperature leads to reduce in fuel consumption and hence
reduces the cost of the project and there is decrease in emissions because of lesser fuel
burning, this makes it environment friendly.
• The use of WMA is more convenient in cold regions as lesser energy and fuel is required
to maintain the mix at workable temperature.
• The WMA paving takes lesser time to get set and drying. Hence, the roads can be opened
for traffic much earlier as compared to HMA.
• In WMA oxidative hardening of the asphalt will be minimized with the lower operating
temperatures and this may result in changes in pavement performance such as reduced
thermal cracking, block cracking.

2. OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY

This study utilized the Marshal Compaction procedure, to evaluate the workability and
compactability of an asphalt mixture modified with Zycotherm additive manufactured by M/s
Zydex Industries. The objective of the study is to evaluate Zycotherm warm mix additive for
its ability to bring down the mixing and compaction temperature as compared to the
conventional hot mix and check whether it affects the following properties:
• Compactability of the bituminous mix
• Volumetric properties of mixes
• Marshall stability and flow
• Retained stability
• Indirect tensile strength
• Resilient modulus
• Dynamic creep
• Rutting characteristics

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3. EXPERIMENTAL
3.1 Materials
3.1.1 Bitumen

Bitumen used in this study is VG 30. Before use of bitumen in design of mix it has been tested
for its physical properties. All these test were performed as per procedure in relevant IS codes.
The physical properties of the bitumen are given in Table 1.

Table1.Physical properties of the bitumen VG30

S.No Test As per IS Results MoRTH
obtained specification
1 Specific Gravity at 27 °C IS 1202 1.01 0.99(min)
2 Ductility at (27 °C, cm) IS 1208 100+ 75(min)
3 Softening point, °C IS 1205 50 35-50
4 Penetration at 25 °C, 100g, 5 sec. IS 1203 65 60-70
1/10th mm
5 Viscosity, 60°C, poises, min ASTM D4402 2726 2500
6 Viscosity, 135°C, poises, min ASTM D4402 7.62 4.50

3.1.2 Aggregate

The physical properties of aggregates were studied to determine the performance under the sever
conditions [IS: 2386-1963 (Part 1-6)]. The quartzite aggregates of different sizes (19mm, 10mm)
and stone dust were obtained from the local quarry and following tests are carried out (Table 2).

Table 2. Aggregate test methods

S.No Test As per IS Recommended Value
as per MoRTH section
500 clause 509
1 Specific gravity IS 2386-Part 3 -
water absorption IS 2386-Part 3 2% max
2 Particle size distribution IS 2386-Part 1 -
3 Flakiness and Elongation Indices IS 2386-Part 1 30% max
4 Aggregate Impact value IS 2386-Part 4 24% max
5 Stripping Coating and stripping 95% min
of bitumen aggregate

Physical properties of aggregates are determined according to the tests methods given in Table 2.
The results of the physical properties of aggregates are presented in Table 3.

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 Table 3. Physical properties of the aggregates
S.No Test Results Recommended Value
as per MoRTH section
500 clause 509
1 Specific gravity 20mm 2.85 -
10mm 2.81
Stone dust 2.75
2 Water absorption 0.45% 2% max
3 Flakiness and Elongation Indices 21% 30% max
4 Aggregate Impact value 21% 24% max
5 Stripping 98% 95% min

3.2 Preparation of blends

Mixing of Zycotherm in VG-30 grade bitumen was performed in laboratory using a low shear
stirrer for 15-20 minutes. The Zycotherm additive was used to modify VG-30 bitumen at a
percentage of 0.15% by wt of bitumen. The blend was prepared at a temperature of 145-150°C.
The resultant blend was then tested for viscosity determination and for preparation of bituminous
mixture at low temperature. The viscosity of VG-30 bitumen and Zycotherm modified bitumen is
determined using the Brookfield Viscometer at a rotational speed of 20 RPM of the Brookfield
spindle 27. The viscosities of all the samples were measured in the temperature range from
100ºC to 150ºC. The viscosity trend of the modified and unmodified bitumen with respect to
temperature was graphically shown in Figure 2.The standard test method as per ASTM D 4402
was followed.
5000
Viscosity Plot
4000

VG30+Zycotherm
Viscosity, cP

3000
VG30
2000

1000

0
90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160
Temperature ºC

Figure 2: Effect of temperature on viscosity

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 3.3.1 Design requirements of the mix

Marshall Stability test has been carried out to determine the optimum binder content for BC
mixes. The properties incorporate with the test are stability, flow value, Bulk specific gravity,
Air voids, Voids filled with bitumen and Voids in mineral aggregate. Marshall requirement of
bituminous mixes is shown in Table 5. The Voids in mineral aggregate must satisfy the
requirement as shown in Table 6.

Table 5: Marshall Requirements of Bituminous concrete

Minimum stability (kN at 600C) 9.0
Minimum flow (mm) 2
Maximum flow (mm) 4
Compaction level (Number of blows) 75 blows on each of the two
faces of the specimen
Percent air voids 3-6
Percent voids filled with bitumen (VFB) 65 - 75
Loss of stability on immersion in water at Min. 75 percent retained
600C (ASTM D 1075) strength
Source: MORTH section 500 clause 509, Table 500-19

Table 6: Requirement of Voids in Mineral Aggregate

Nominal Minimum VMA, Percent Related to
Maximum Design Air Voids, (%)
Particle size (mm)
3.0 4.0 5.0
9.50 14.0 15.0 16.0
12.5 13.0 14.0 15.0
19.0 12.0 13.0 14.0
25.0 11.0 12.0 13.0
37.5 10.0 11.0 12.0
Source: MORTH section 500 clause 509, Table 500-12

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 3.3.2 Determination of optimum binder content for VG 30 at 150°C

For determination of OBC for VG 30 at 150°C mixing temperatures, the Marshall samples were
prepared with various binder contents with 0.5% of increments. The various properties
determined are given in table 7.

Table 7: Requirement of Voids in Mineral Aggregate

% % Bulk Stabilit Flo Voids % Theoretical % Voids in
binder binder Density y w Vv Voids specific mineral
by by (Gb) (KN) (mm filled gravity aggre-gate
weight weight (g/cc) ) with (Gt) VMA
of of mix bitumen (g/cc)
aggreg VFB
ate
4.50 4.31 2.27 13.87 3.0 5.98 62.1 2.42 15.8
5.00 4.76 2.29 13.9 3.1 4.56 70.5 2.40 15.5
5.50 5.21 2.32 14.05 3.2 2.62 82.2 2.39 14.7
6.00 5.66 2.26 13.76 3.4 4.47 74.1 2.37 17.3

Figure 3 shows the graph between percentage binder added and the properties find from the
laboratory study. It was found that the OBC determined was 5.1% by weight of mix.

density Vs binder% stability Vs binder%

2.34
1410
2.32
density, gm/cc

stability,kg

1390
2.30
1370
2.28
1350
4.5 5 5.5 6 6.5
2.26
%binder
4.5 5.5 6.5
%binder

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 air voids Vs binder% flow vs binder%
8.00 3.5
6.00 3.3
% air voids 3.1

flow
4.00
2.9
2.00 2.7
0.00 2.5
4.5 5.5 6.5 4.5 5 5.5 6 6.5
%binder %binder

VFB vs binder%
VMA vs binder % 85.0
17.5
82.0
17.0
16.5 79.0
VMA

VFB
16.0 76.0
15.5
73.0
15.0
70.0
14.5
4.5 5.5 6.5 67.0
%binder 4.5 5 5.5 6 6.5
%binder

Figure 3: Marshall Parameters obtained for bitumen VG30

4 PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS OF BITUMINOUS MIX WITH

ZYCOTHERM WARM MIX ADDITIVE

Samples were prepared at OBC and with 0.15% Zycotherm as additive at three different
temperatures 125ºC, 135°C and 145°C to determine the various performance characteristics. The
preparation of bituminous mix at lower temperature took longer time than the preparation of
control hot bituminous mixes. To check the efficiency of the Zycotherm additive, lime was not
added while preparing the mixes both for warm as well as control hot mix asphalt.

4.1 Retained stability

Marshall Stability of compacted specimens was determined after conditioning samples in water
bath maintained at 60°C for 24 hours prior to testing. This test is conducted to know that the
mixed should be susceptible to moisture damage or not.
Stabilityafter 24hoursinwaterbathat 60℃
RetainedStability(%) = x 100
Stability after 30minutes in water bath at 60℃

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 Table 8: Retained stability results
%ge
Mixing
% ge Bulk Marshal Retained Retain Design
temperature
Zycotherm Density Stability Stability stability Requirement
°C
(g/cc) ratio
0.15 125 2.29 10.55 7.82 74
135 2.28 12.25 9.62 78.53 Minimum
145 2.22 13.44 10.98 81.69 75% (as per
MoRTH
VG 30 155 2.31 13.71 11.42 83.29 Table 500-
17)

4.2 Indirect tensile strength (ITS) ratio

ITS tests were conducted on Marshall Samples of conventional bituminous mixes and warm
mixes at 250C. The ITS test was performed by loading a Marshall specimen with a single
compressive load, which acts parallel to and along vertical diametrical plane. This loading
configuration develops a uniform tensile stress perpendicular to the direction of the applied load
and along the vertical diameter. The load at which the specimen fails is taken as the indirect
tensile strength (also referred as the dry indirect tensile strength) of the bituminous mix.
The tensile strength ratio of the bituminous mixes is used to determine the moisture susceptibility
of the mixes. The Marshall specimens were placed in the water bath maintained at 60℃ for 24
hours and then immediately placed in the environmental chamber maintained at 25℃ for two
hours. These conditioned samples are then tested for indirect tensile strength. The indirect tensile
strength of these soaked samples are called wet indirect tensile strength. The ratio of the wet to
dry indirect tensile strength is recorded as Tensile Strength Ratio (TSR) of the bituminous mix.
Indirect tensile strength of the specimen is calculated as follows:
2P
𝑇=
πDt
Where,
T = Indirect tensile strength in kg/sq.cm
P = Load at which failure of sample occurred in kg
t = Thickness of sample in cm
d = Diameter of sample in cm
The tensile strength ratio (TSR) is calculated as follows:
T2
𝑇𝑆𝑅 =
T1
Where,
T1= Average Tensile strength of unconditioned specimen

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T2= Average Tensile strength of conditioned specimen

Table 9: Test Data of Tensile strength ratio

Tensile
Mixing strength
% Design
temperature Dry ITS Wet ITS ratio
Zycotherm Requirement
°C (Kg/mm2) (Kg/mm2) (TSR)%

0.15 125 472 382 80.9

135 700 631 90.14 Minimum 80
145 738 662 89.70 % (as per
350.77 255.26 72.77 MoRTH
VG 30 155 Table 500-

4.3 Resilient Modulus

Resilient Modulus (MR) is one of the most important mechanistic properties of bituminous
mixture. To check the effect of Zycotherm additive at different compaction temperatures on the
resilient modulus values at different temperatures, the repeated loading indirect tensile test on
compacted bituminous mixtures was performed as per ASTM D-4123. The test was conducted
by applying the compressive load in the form of Haversine wave at 25°, 35°C and 45 °C. The
specimens were conditioned for 5hrs in the environmental chamber at the given temperature and
then subjected to repeated loading pulse width of 0.1sec, and pulse repetition period of 1 sec.
The resulting horizontal deformation of the specimen was measured with an assumed Poisson’s
ratio of 0.35 to calculate the resilient modulus values.UTM for Resilient Modulus test along with
its setup shown in Figure 5.The results are plotted in Fig 6.

Figure 4. UTM for Resilient Modulus Test and Setup

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 25°C 35°C 45°C
6000

Resilient Modulus, MPa

5000
4000
3000
2000
1000
0
125°C Zyco 135°C Zyco 145°C Zyco 155°C Vg30
Mixing Temperature

Figure 5:Resilient Modulus of Mixes made at different temperatures

4.4 Dynamic Creep

The main distress mechanism in flexible pavements is rutting. One of the causes of rut formation
in flexible pavements is permanent deformation of uppermost asphalt concrete layers due to
repeatedly applied traffic loading. The long term permanent deformation of asphalt concrete
under repeated load is commonly called as dynamic creep. Dynamic creep study was performed
on Marshall specimens prepared at different mixing temperatures(125°C, 135°C , 145°C and
155°C) using uniaxial repeated creep load tests, tested at 40°C with a confining stress of 100
kPa. A repeated Haversine pulse load of 0.1 sec for every 1sec is applied for the test duration of
3 hours or a permanent strain of 5%. This test duration gives approximately 10,000 cycles
applied to the specimen. Prior to the test, the samples were conditioned for 3 hours then the
linear variable differential transformers (LVDTs) were mounted on the specimen before testing.
Preconditioning was performed with stress of 20kPa and duration of 600sec. Figure 8 shows the
Universal Testing Machine for Dynamic Creep Test. Figure 8 illustrates the relationship between
the number of load cycles and total permanent strain (%).

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 Figure 6. UTM for Dynamic Creep Test

0.8

0.7
Total Permanent Strain (%)

0.6
Zyco 125°C
0.5
vg30 155°C
0.4 Zyco 135°C
Zyco 145°C
0.3

0.2

0.1
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000
No. of loading Cycles

Figure 7: Dynamic Creep of Zycotherm modified BC mix specimens made at

different temperatures

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4.5 Wheel Tracking Test

Rutting potential was also studied using Hamburg Wheel Tracking Device (figure 9). The rutting
in bituminous concrete layer is caused by combination of densification (volume change) and
shear deformations, both resulting from repetitive application of traffic loads. For properly
compacted pavements, shear deformation caused primarily by large shear stresses in the upper
portions of the bituminous aggregate layers and below the edges of the passing tire are dominant.
Repetitive loading is considered essential to properly measure, in the laboratory, the influence of
mixture composition on resistance to permanent deformations. The rate of permanent
deformation accumulation increases rapidly at higher temperatures; thus the laboratory testing
was conducted at a higher temperature of 50°C. This test method covers the determination of rut
depth of rectangular specimen (slab) of bituminous mixes. Rutting in the specimen occurs due to
repetitive action of wheel subjected to standard axle load. Specimens were prepared using
Zycotherm warm mix additive at mixing temperature of 135°C-140ºC and conventional mix
(155-160°C) was prepared using neat VG-30. The test was continued until the number of cycles
completed to 20,000 cycles. The behaviour of the two mixes is shown in Figure 10.

Figure 8. Hamburg Wheel Track Rutting Apparatus

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 8
VG30 Zycotherm
7

6
Rut Depth, mm

0
0 2000 4000 6000 8000 10000 12000 14000 16000 18000 20000
No. of Passes

Figure 9 :No. of Cycles Vs Rut Depth

5 DISCUSSION OF TEST RESULTS

Table 8 shows that by adding Zycotherm based warm mix additive, the warm bituminous mixes
demonstrate retained strength value comparable to that of control mix, which was made at 20ºC-
30ºC higher temperature than warm mix. Table 9 shows the TSR (tensile strength ratio) values of
various bituminous mixes made with VG-30 bitumen and Zycotherm. It can be seen in table 9
that at lower mixing and compaction temperatures i.e. at 125ºC, 135ºC and 145ºC the warm
mixes satisfied the minimum design requirement of MORTH for TSR values and gave better
values than control VG-30 based mixes. Figure 6 shows the response of warm asphalt mixes to
repeated loading indirect tensile strength at a temperature of 25ºC, 35ºC and 45ºC in comparison
to control hot mix asphalt. It is shown in figure 6 that the warm asphalt mixes made with
Zycotherm at 145ºC and 135°C gave comparable resilient modulus values as that of control hot
mix asphalt, but the mixes made at temperatures lower than135ºC gave lower values for resilient
modulus. Figure 8 shows the dynamic creep response of Zycotherm modified mixes made at
different temperatures. Mixes made at temperature of 125°C showed very high permanent
deformation in comparison to control hot mix asphalt made at 155ºC whereas mixes made at

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145ºC with Zycotherm modified bitumen showed less permanent deformation than control hot
mix asphalt. Wheel rutting test was done on control hot mix specimens made with VG30
bitumen in the temperature range of 155°C-160ºC and on Zycotherm modified warm mix
specimens made at 135°C-140°C. Figure 10 shows the total rut depth found in two types of
mixes, it can be seen that Zycotherm modified warm mix asphalt showed lesser rut depth than
the control hot mix asphalt.

6 CONCLUSION

The following conclusions are drawn from the laboratory work carried out:

 The viscosity of Zycotherm modified VG-30 bitumen is higher than the control VG-30
bitumen at temperatures below 120ºC, whereas in the temperature range of 130ºC to
150ºC, the viscosity values of both the binders were found similar.
 Warm asphalt mix (Zycotherm modified) is able to achieve the desired properties of mix
like, coating, workability, compaction etc., at a lower temperature of 125oC, but time
taken to achieve the desired coating was higher in case of warm mix asphalt in
comparison to control hot mix asphalt.
 Zycotherm based warm mix has indicated improved resistance to moisture damage.
 The resilient modulus of warm mixes prepared at a mixing temperature of 135ºC and
145ºC with 0.15% dosage of Zycotherm gave better performance at a test temperature of
45ºC and 35°C, whereas at the test temperature of 25ºC it gave satisfactory values of
resilient modulus in comparison to hot mix asphalt.
 Zycotherm modified warm mixes prepared at mixing temperature of 135ºC and above
showed better resistance to permanent deformation in terms of dynamic creep and rutting
characteristics than the control hot mix asphalt.
 Though in this study 0.15% dosage of Zycotherm additive was used to achieve better
temperature reduction and better performance properties at those reduced temperatures,
the lower dosage of Zycotherm additive i.e. 0.1% by weight of bitumen may be used
depending upon the degree of temperature reductions one wants to achieve.

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Evaluation of ZycoTherm as Anti-Stripping Additive
for Bitumen

Report No.: TR-14-075 April 2014

Bitumen Department
IndianOil Corporation Limited
Research & Development Center
Faridabad – 121007, Haryana
 Executive Summary

The Premature failure of bituminous pavements due to action of water is the most common
problem and single largest factor causing early pavement distress. The most important reason
contributing to this condition is improper adhesion between bitumen and commonly used
aggregates. To improve the adhesion between binder and aggregates, anti-stripping agents are
doped in the binder to extend pavement life.

Zydex industries approached R&D Centre for the evaluation of ZycoTherm as an anti-stripping
additive for bitumen. Accordingly the additive has been received and experiments were planned
to ascertain its anti-stripping behavior. Zydex Industries recommended dosage of 0.05-0.15 %
w/w for the study. Accordingly the dosage of 0.1wt% was considered for the present study.

The ZycoTherm doped bitumen showed improvement in coating retention on siliceous

aggregates (~95% compared to ~20% for undoped bitumen) in standard 10 minutes boil test. It
has maintained the same performance even after 60 minutes of boil test. It was observed that
ZycoTherm doped binder meets all basic properties of viscosity grade paving bitumen (IS:73-
2013). Further it shows resistance towards temperature and air oxidation compared to undoped
binder which is beneficial. ZycoTherm modified bitumen shows comparable DSR measurements
for rutting behavior and after ageing test shows comparatively better resistance towards fatigue
cracking. The Marshall compressive strength is comparable for modified and unmodified
bitumen. The overall conclusion is ZycoTherm added bitumen helps to improve stripping
resistance of binder significantly and improve resistance to oxidation and temperature without
affecting strength and flexibility.
 Evaluation of ZycoTherm as Anti-Stripping Additive for Bitumen

Introduction:

Bitumen gives controlled flexibility to mixture of mineral aggregates and is used for paving road.
Bitumen is a durable adhesive that binds together a variety of paving materials without affecting
their properties. Its durability is essential to prolong pavements/roads life. The Premature failure
of bituminous pavements due to action of water is the most common problem and single largest
factor causing early pavement distress. The reason for this problem on a micro scale is loss of
adhesion between the bitumen and the aggregates. These conditions prevail across continents and
therefore anti-stripping additives are used to extend pavement life. Bitumen anti-stripping
additives are generally long chain fatty amines and silane based compounds and known to
enhance the adhesion (active and passive) between the aggregate surface (hydrophilic) and the
bitumen surface (hydrophobic).

Objective of the study:

The objective of this study is to evaluate the compatibility and anti-stripping properties of
ZycoTherm additive against recommended dosage of 0.1% w/w in viscosity grade paving
bitumen (VG 30). Following study was planned at IOC R&D Center;

• Compatibility Study: Blending of ZycoTherm (0.1% w/w) additive with paving grade
bitumen VG 30 and testing of basic properties as per IS:73-2013 and to compare the
results with the un-doped bitumen.
• Performance Study: To compare ZycoTherm doped bitumen with un-doped bitumen in
respect of performance test like anti-stripping test (including extended hour boil test as
suggested by Zydex Ltd.), DSR Test and Marshall Stability test.
 Compatibility of ZycoTherm with VG 30 grade Bitumen

Indian Standard IS:73-2013: PAVING BITUMEN – SPECIFICATION

This standard covers the requirement for physico-chemical properties of various grades of paving
grade bitumen for use as binders in the construction of pavements related to highways,
expressways, air fields, rural roads and other allied construction and maintenance works.

Table 1: Requirement for Paving Bitumen IS: 73-2013

VG 30 Requirement Method of Test,

Sr. VG 30
Characteristics (+0.1% as per IS:73- Reference to
No. (Un-doped)
ZycoTherm) 2013 for VG 30 IS No.
Penetration at 25ºC, 100g,
1 48 48 45 Min IS 1203
5 s, 0.1 mm
Absolute Viscosity IS 1206
2 3437 3397 2400 – 3600
at 60ºC, Poises, (Part 2)
Kinematic Viscosity IS 1206
3 645 611 350 Min
at 135ºC, cSt (Part 3)
Flash point, (Cleveland open
4 >250 >250 220 Min IS 1448 P:69
cup), ºC
Solubility in
5 100 100 99.0 Min IS 1216
trichloroethylene, percent (%)
6 Softening point (R&B), ºC 53 53 47 Min IS 1205
Tests on residue from rolling thin film oven test (RTFOT)
IS 1206 (Part 2)
7 Viscosity ratio at 60ºC 2.98 2.11 4.0 Max
IS 1208
IS 1206 (Part 2)
8 Ductility at 25ºC, cm 85 100+ 40 Min
IS 1208

From the above tabulated result following conclusions can be drawn:

From the table 1 (Test No. 1 to 6) it can be seen that addition of ZycoTherm does not
changes initial physiochemical properties of bitumen and it are compatible with bitumen.

Table 1 (Test No. 7 & 8) compares the effect of temperature and air oxidation of doped
and un-doped bitumen binder under identical test conditions. It suggests that ZycoTherm
doped binder shows resistance towards temperature and air oxidation compared to un-
doped binder. In other words ZycoTherm added binder is less susceptible to temperature
and air oxidation.
Comparative Performance Tests of doped and un-doped VG 30 grade
Bitumen (Paving Grade)

Dynamic Shear Rheometer (DSR) Performance Test on Binder

ASTM 7175 – 08: Standard Test Method for Determining the Rheological Properties of
Asphalt Binder Using a Dynamic Shear Rheometer (DSR)

The dynamic shear Rheometer is used to characterize the viscous and elastic behavior of bitumen
binders at medium to high temperatures. DSR tests are conducted on unaged, RTFO aged and
PAV aged asphalt binder samples. The DSR measures a specimen’s complex shear modulus
(G*) and phase angle (δ). The complex shear modulus is an indicator of the stiffness or
resistance of asphalt binder to deformation under the load. The test temperature for this test is
related to the temperature experienced by the pavement in the geographical area for which the
asphalt binder is intended to be used (ASTM D6373-13). The rutting temperature and fatigue
cracking temperature is determined as per PG grading specification. ASTM D6373-13
specification covers asphalt binders graded by performance. Grading designations are related to
the average seven-day maximum pavement design temperature, and minimum pavement design
temperature.

i. Rutting temperature for un-aged binder; where G*/ Sinδ ≥ 1.0 kPa.
ii. Rutting temperature for RTFO aged binder; where G*/ Sinδ ≥ 2.20 kPa.
iii. Fatigue cracking temperature for PAV aged binder; where G*xSinδ ≤ 5000 kPa.

Table 2: Dynamic Shear Rheometer (DSR) Pressure Aging Vessel (PAV aged Binder)
Test Temperature °C Un-doped binder (G*xSinδ) Doped binder (G*xSinδ)
25 3110 2830
22 3940 3710
19 4920 4690
16 6110 5880
 Table 3: Dynamic Shear Rheometer (DSR) Test Results
Dynamic Shear Rheometer (DSR) Original Binder (Unaged Binder)
Test Temperature °C Un-doped binder (G*/Sinδ) Doped binder (G*/Sinδ)
64 5.09 4.27
70 2.44 2.06
76 1.24 1.03
82 0.667 0.547
Dynamic Shear Rheometer (DSR) Rolling Thin Film Oven (RTFO aged Binder)
64 10.2 9.78
70 4.79 4.53
76 2.40 2.23
82 1.25 1.15
High Temperature
76°C 76°C
Grade Determination

We performed dynamic shear rheometer (DSR) test on the unaged, RTFO aged and PAV aged
doped and un-doped binder to decide its rutting and fatigue temperature. DSR Test results are
shown in Table 2 & 3 above. Table 2 shows that for PAV aged binder (doped & un-doped)
fatigue cracking temperature is almost similar i.e. ~18°C; while table 3 shows that for unaged
and RTFO aged binder (un-doped and doped) maximum pavement working temperature is
almost similar i.e. ~76°C. These results suggest that addition of ZycoTherm does not alter or
modify original binder properties in terms of rutting and/or fatigue cracking.
Evaluation of Anti-stripping Properly by Boil Test
ASTM 3625 – 96: Standard Practice for Effect of Water on Bituminous-Coated Aggregate
Using Boiling Water (Including Extend 1 Hour Test)

The adhesion ability of ZycoTherm doped binder is compared with that of un-doped bitumen
under identical test protocol. Visually observe the stripping of binder from aggregate surface as
shown in figures below.

Figure 1 shows stripping of un-doped binder by boil water test in 10 minutes while figure 2 & 3
shows effect of doping ZycoTherm with binder under similar test condition in 10 min and 1 hr
on siliceous aggregates. It can be observed that within 10 minutes heavy stripping of bitumen
from aggregates surface was observed for un-doped bituminous aggregates. While for
ZycoTherm doped bituminous aggregates upto 1 hrs no stripping was observed. The ZycoTherm
doped bitumen shows improvement in coating retention (~95% compared to ~20% for un-doped
bitumen)
Marshall Stability Test

ASTM 6926–10: Standard Practice for Preparation of Bituminous Specimens Using

Marshall Apparatus
ASTM 6927–06: Standard Test Method for Marshall Stability and Flow of Bituminous
Mixtures

Compacted bituminous mixes specimens molded by this procedure are used for various physical
tests such as stability, flow, indirect tensile strength, fatigue, creep, and modulus. Density and
voids analysis are also conducted on specimens for mixes design and evaluation of field
compaction. This test method covers measurement of resistance to plastic flow of 102 mm (4 in.)
cylindrical specimens of bituminous paving mixture loaded in a direction perpendicular to the
cylindrical axis by means of the Marshall apparatus. This test method is used with Bituminous
Concrete (BC) grade 2 mixes prepared with bitumen binder (doped & un-doped).

Procedure to prepared Test Samples:

• VG 30 Grade bitumen binder (5% w/w) is used by heating to 150-160°C
• The asphalt aggregate mixes were prepared at 150-160oC and compacted at 120(±5)°C
• % ZycoTherm by weight of asphalt binder mixed for doping
• BC Grade 2 mix design was used (MORTH Specification 3rd Revision; Table 500-18)
• The identical procedure was used to prepare doped and un-doped binder mixes samples
• Values are noted below are average of 3 test samples each.

Retained Marshall Stability:

Test specimens were prepared with 5% Bitumen doped with ZycoTherm (0.1% w/w) then tested
for Marshall Stability. The retained strength or Marshall stability ratio is then calculated using
the equation given below.
 Table 4: Compressive Strength of Marshall Specimen

Time of Conditioning in
Description Stability, kN Flow (mm)
water @60°C.
Un-doped 30 Min 14.87 3.00
24 Hours 12.54 3.06
Marshall Stability ratio 84.33%
Doped 30 Min 16.28 3.81
24 Hours 14.48 3.69
Marshall Stability ratio 88.94%

Marshall compressive strength (see table 4) is a reflection of pavement performance.

Compressive strength and retained compressive strength of doped and un-doped bituminous
mixes is > 9 kN. It is observed that there is of ~4% increase in Marshall stability ratio and
increase in flow characteristic (required range 2 – 4 mm) of samples prepared of ZycoTherm
doped binder, however, this increase is marginal and within repeatability.

Conclusion

Summary of the laboratory tests conducted for the ZycoTherm doped viscosity grade bitumen
are as follows:
• Addition of ZycoTherm in paving grade bitumen (VG 30) doesn’t alter resultant binder
properties significantly and is compatible with paving grade bitumen.
• ZycoTherm doped bitumen improves anti-stripping property of the binder.
• ZycoTherm doped bitumen shows resistance towards air oxidation.
• The DSR studies suggest that the addition of ZycoTherm does not alter or modify original
binder properties in terms of rutting and/or fatigue cracking.
• The Marshall Stability studies indicate that the mixes show comparable compressive
strength.
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APPendix -4,
Table'A4-1

1 , CHEMICAL TEST
Liquid Liquid/Solid Yes
1 Appearance ,as Per Examination
Agreeable Yes
Agreeable
2 odour ,as per smelling
1.0 Max Yes
0.61
3 Water content ,as per lS 1448,Value in % by volume
2. PHYSICALTEST
oC
1202 1'02 0.85 Min, 1.03Max Yes
1 Specific gravit y 27 ,as per lS
150 Min Yes
2 Flash point (COC) ,as per !S 1448,Value in'C 153

3 stripping value with bitumen containing 0.0 % weight anti stripping compound Approxat
85 No stripPing

qooc24 hours ,as per ls 6241, Value in %

Stripping value with bitumen containing 0.06 % weight anti stripping
compound Approx 92 No stripping
0c per ls 6241, Value in %
at 40 24 hours ,as
5 Stripping value with bitumen containing 0'07 % weight anti stripping compound No stripping No stripPing Yes

0c per ls 6241, Value in %

at 40 24 hours ,as
6 test per lS 5241
Complete Complete coating Yes
Under water coating ,as
coating

7 97 95 Min Yes
Boiling water coating ,as per ASTM D 3625 ,Value in %
Rematks: The SamPle to Appendix -4, Table

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To,
The Project Manager
M/s NKC projects pvr Ltd pkg3/3
Khasra No.263, Village - Hotloo,
Tehsil- Pachpadra, Balotra Samdari Road,
District- Barmer g44OZz

sub: consultanry services for construction of six-Lane

Access controlled Greenfield Highway
from Km 48+000 to Km 72+000 of Deogarh
fnear Dhandhaniya) to Rajasthan/Gujarat
Border section of NH-754K as a part of Amritsar-
Jamnagar Economic corridor in the
State of Rajasthan on EPC Mode under Bharatmala pariyojana
(phase-t) (AI/DRGB-
Package-3): credentials of M/s zydexlndustries pw
Ltd for Anti-stripping Agent to
be Used in Bitumen Works.

Dear sir,

1' Please referto letter No. NKCPPLIRAI/AI/DRGB/pKG-3

vide which EPC contractor has submitted credentials
/strE/tBS dated 0B April 2021
of M/s zyilexlndustries pw Ltd
for supply of Anti' stripping agent to be used in Bituminous works
approval.
for source

2' In this connection, it is intimated that the credentiats

of M/s Zydex Industries pvt ttd
for supply of Anti'stripping agent to be used in Bituminous
works have been
examined in this office and found in order in
terms of Clause 115.4 of MoRTH
Specifications' Accordingly, source approval is
hereby given for procurement of Anti -
stripping agent as stated above subject to foilowing conditions:
(a) Each lot of material supplied must accompany manufacturer's
test certificate.
(b) Lot wise independent tests shall be conductei on each
supply of material to check
the conformity to the specifications.
(c) AE reserves the right to revoke the approval
of source, if it is found that the
documents/details submitted by EPC contractor are fake
or product proves to be
unacceptable.
(d) The contractor shall maintain all procurement and
consumption registers for
record purpose at H M plant.
3' works shall be executed in accordance with standards and
specifications of MoRTH Clause
'l'07
'3, "Examination and/or approval by the engineer of any drawings or
other documents
submitted by the contractor shall not relieve the latter
of its responsibilities or liabilities
under the contract,,.

Thankingyou
Yours sincerely

(SK Pandey)
Team Leader cum Sr Highway Engineer

Copy forwarded for kind information to:

1.. NHAI ptu, Jodhpur

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 APCO Infratech Pvt Ltd, Purvanchal Project
Package – 3 Boil test
Mix Type: BC- 1

Bitumen : CRMB – 60-

IOCL

Aggregate Source &

Type - Kabrai , Granite

Lime – 1 %

ZT Dose: 0.1% added

at Apco Plant depot

Paving Time: Late

Evening
ZycoTh
Control ZycoTherm
Controlled erm
Wind Speed: Strong led
S.No Description Coating Retention Coating Retention after
Year: 2020
after 10 min 30 min
1. Controlled 85 % 80 %
2. With ZycoTherm 0.1% 99 % 98 %

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 APCO Infratech Pvt Ltd, Purvanchal Project
Package – 3 TSR TEST

Height of Specimen
- 70

Dia of Specimen-
101

Specific Gravity of
Aggregate & water
Absorption – 2.720
g/cc – 0.85 %

Blow - 15

Density – 2.279

Gmm- 2.44 S.No Description Control Zycotherm

Airvoids –6.6
1. Dry ITS
2. Wet ITS

3. Tensile Strength Ratio 86.1 % 95.7 %

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 APCO Infratech Pvt Ltd, Purvanchal Project
Package – 3 Field Evaluation
Mix Type: BC Grade - 1

Bitumen : CRMB 60

Aggregate Source & Type :

Kabrai, Granite

Production: 165o C

Laying Temperature ;- 145 o

C

Rolling Temperature ;- 140 o

C

Compaction Initial Temp:

140 o C

RAP: 0%

ZT Dose: 0.1% added at Apco

Plant depot

Paving Time: Early morning

and Late Evening

Wind Speed: Strong

Better Workability , Mix Looks Achieved Compaction Even
Month & Year: 2020 Full Shiny
coating, Lower Mixing And
compaction Temp.
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 GR Infraprojects Ltd. Purvanchal Expressway,
Pkg. – 7 Boil Test
Mix Type: DBM- 1

Bitumen : VG – 40-
IOCL Mathura

Aggregate Source &

Type - Piparahi , Basalt
with Calcareous Layer

ZT Dose: 0.1% added

Paving Time: Morning

Wind Speed: Strong

Controlled Zycotherm
Year: 2019
S.No Description Coating Retention Coating Retention after
after 10 min 30 min
1. Controlled 80 % 70 %
2. With ZycoTherm 0.1% 97 % 96 %

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 GR Infraprojects Ltd. Purvanchal Expressway,
Pkg. – 7 TSR TEST

Height of Specimen
- 95

Dia of Specimen-
150

Specific Gravity of
Aggregate & water
Absorption – 2.647
g/cc – 0.63 %

Blow - 30

Density – 2.308

Gmm- 2.473
Sr.No Description Zycotherm
Airvoids –6.69

1. Dry ITS 964.12

2. Wet ITS 905.97
3. Tensile Strength Ratio 93.97 %

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 GR Infraprojects Ltd. Purvanchal Expressway,
Pkg. – 7 Field Evaluation
Mix Type: DBM Grade - 1

Bitumen : VG-40

Aggregate Source & Type :

Piparahi , Basalt

Production: 165o C

Laying Temperature ;- 145 o

C

Rolling Temperature ;- 140 o

C

Compaction Initial Temp:

140 o C

RAP: 0%

ZT Dose: 0.1% added Pkg7

Paving Time: Early morning
Ch-248+950 RHS
and Late Evening Dist-Azamgarh
Wind Speed: Strong

Month & Year: 2019

Better Workability , Mix Looks Achieved Compaction Even

Full Shiny
coating, Lower Mixing And
compaction Temp.
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 APCO Infratech Pvt Ltd, Gola – Shahjahanpur
Section of SH-93- Boil Test
Mix Type: DBM Grade -
2

Bitumen : VG – 40
IOCL

Aggregate Source &

Type : Battar Kheri,
Granite

RAP: 25 %

ZT Dose: 0.1% added

at Apco Plant depot

Paving Time: Early /

*Late morning
Controlled ZycoTherm
Wind Speed: Strong
S.No Description Coating Retention Coating Retention after
Hauling Distance:
after 10 min 30 min
Year: 2020
1. Controlled 80 % 60 %
Boil Test Report 2. With ZycoTherm 0.1% 100 % 99 %

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 APCO Infratech Pvt Ltd, Gola – Shahjahanpur
Section of SH-93- TSR Test In progress

Height of Specimen
- 65

Dia of Specimen
- 100

Specific Gravity of
Aggregate & water
Absorption – 2.720
g/cc – 0.85 %

Blow - 18

Density – 2.321

Gmm- 2.489

Airvoids – 6.75
S.No Description With Zycotherm
Binder Content –
4.63 % 1. Dry ITS 896.86 Kpa
2. Wet ITS 815.48 Kpa
TSR Report Tensile Strength Ratio
3. 91 %
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 Dilip Buildcon Limited. Varanasi – Dagmagpur
Project : Field Evaluation
 Product Used – Zycotherm SP

 Dosage of Zycotherm SP – 0.07 %

 Combined Antistrip and WMA.

 Improved workability and compaction

efficiency.

 Improved mix flow & cleaner equipment’s.

 Improved Moisture resistance.

 Elimination of mix segregation.

 Dark black and Shinny look

 Extended paving season

 Higher incorporation of RAP.

 Longer Hauls .

 Extremely low dosage rates.

Better Workability , Mix Looks Shiny Finished Surface looks rich Black
 Compatible with PPA, SBS & CRMB

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