Results for tag: "Bitumen Additives"

The Bitumen Additives market is intricately related to the coal industry due to the origin of certain additives that are derived from coal tar, a byproduct of the coal coking process used in steel manufacturing. Coal tar pitch is utilized directly in the production of road surfaces and roofing materials. Within this market, bitumen additives are substances that are mixed with bitumen (asphalt) to enhance or modify the properties of the bitumen to make it more suitable for a specific purpose. These purposes include improving the durability, reducing the temperature susceptibility, and increasing the strength of the asphalt, making it more resistant to environmental factors such as temperature changes and moisture. The additives can be of various types, such as anti-stripping agents, which improve the bonding between aggregates and bitumen, and polymers, which enhance the physical properties, like the elasticity of the asphalt mix. Companies active in the bitumen additives market provide a range of products to cater to the diverse needs of road construction, maintenance, and waterproofing. Some notable players in this market space include Kraton Corporation, Ingevity, ArrMaz, BASF SE, AkzoNobel N.V., The Dow Chemical Company, Engineered Additives, LLC, Huntsman Corporation, and Kao Corporation. These companies invest in research and development to introduce innovative solutions capable of addressing contemporary challenges in pavement technologies and infrastructure projects. Show Less Read more