STARACID BE is a liquid emulsifier, based on polyamines, for cationic emulsions production.

Chemical-Physical Properties

Appearance	Liquid
Odour	Ammoniacal
Colour	Dark
PH	Alkaline
Density at 20°C	970 kg/mc ca.
Bolling Point	> 100 °C
Viscosity at 20°C	5°C
Flash Point	> 100 °C
Solubility in water	Dispersible

Applications

STARACID BE is a product realized for tack-coat bituminous emulsions, destined to the roads construction and maintenance.

Advantages

STARACID BE can be used for rapid and medium setting emulsions production. STARACID BE is solved in the water-phase batch tank of the emulsion plant at a temperature of 35- 45°C and subsequently saponified with hydrochloric acid.

Modality of Use

The dosage of STARACID BE varies in accordance to the application and from the stability of the bituminous emulsions. Normally the dosage varies from 0,25% to 0,50% of the final emulsion weight.

Formulation guideline for medium setting emulsion for tack-coat

70/100 Bitumen	55% p.p.
STARFLUX ST	2% p.p. of the bitumen
Water	q.b. 100% p.p.
STARACID BE	0.3% p.p. of the emulsion
Hydrochloric Acid	pH soapy solution 1,5-2,5

Package

190 kg net in steel drums.

Storage

STARACID BE can be stored for 36 months in originals and closed pack. In function of the storage temperature the product can assume a doughy consistency, however the qualitative characteristics are not at risk.

Warning

For more information on classification, measures of protection and provisions in case of fire, please see the Safety Data Sheet available upon request.