List of featured suppliers of BITUMEN Emulsion on Building Products Index
Bitumen emulsion is a liquid mixture of bitumen, a black, sticky, and highly viscous liquid or semi-solid form of petroleum, and water. This combination creates a stable and workable emulsion which can be used in a variety of applications. Bitumen emulsion is commonly used in the construction industry for road surfacing, as a binder in asphalt, and as a waterproofing agent in roofing materials. The emulsified bitumen can also be used as a prime coat and tack coat when applying asphalt layers. Bitumen emulsion can be produced through a variety of methods, such as the addition of emulsifiers or surfactants to the bitumen and mixing it with water at high speeds. It is an important component in many construction and building projects.
