Asphalt Emulsifiers, Hot & Warm Mixes and Recycled Asphalt Pavement (RAP) from Arkema
In asphalt/bitumen for road construction, solutions from Arkema cover the full lifecycle of pavement production - from application to performance optimization and recycling.

Asphalt emulsifiers are specialized surfactants that allow bitumen to be dispersed in water, forming stable emulsions that can be easily stored, transported, andn applied in various road construction processes. We provide bitumen emulsifiers for spray applications, such as: tack coat, prime coat, surface dressing, chip seal, penetration; as well as for coating applications, like: grave emulsion, recycling and storable cold mix; micro surfacing and slurry. Arkema offers dedicated product lines such as Emulsamine®, Dinoram® and Polyram®, which control emulsion stability, breaking behavior, and adhesion to aggregates.

For hot and warm mix asphalt, Arkema provides performance additives that improve workability, coating efficiency, and temperature management during production and paving - most notably the Cecabase® and Cecabase® RT range, which allows reduced mixing and compaction temperatures in warm mix applications while maintaining mechanical strength and durability.

In recycled asphalt pavement (RAP) systems, Arkema technologies enable higher incorporation of reclaimed materials by restoring compatibility between aged and virgin binders and improving mix homogeneity; products such as Cecabase® RWI are specifically designed to enhance workability and adhesion in mixes with high RAP content.

Together, these solutions support more efficient processing, improved road performance, and more sustainable construction practices by reducing energy consumption and maximizing material reuse.

Proprietary Products & Technologies from Bjørn Thorsen
Besides the distribution portfolio, Bjørn Thorsen also provides the proprietary products and technologies of its own brands: customized TPE compounds from Customized Compound Solutions; Solvent based and waterborne formulations and dispersions from Nordic Formulation Technology or the enhanced Acti-Tech™ Compatibilizers via reactive extrusion. These are created by using company’s lab and production facilities and extensive experience in tailoring products for customers’ needs.

Additives for Hot, Warm and Recycling Mixes from BYK

Additives for hot, warm, and recycling asphalt mixes are designed to optimize processing conditions, improve workability, and enhance the performance of bitumen based mixtures across different production technologies. We offer process additives like: thixotropic agents, breaking control additives, adhesion promoters, defoamers, rheology modifiers, dispersing agents, and flow improvers from BYK.

In hot mix asphalt (HMA), these additives act as dispersants and flow improvers, ensuring efficient coating of aggregates, better distribution of fillers, and consistent mixing at high temperatures. For warm mix asphalt (WMA), BYK additives help reduce viscosity and enable lower production and compaction temperatures, which translates into energy savings, reduced emissions, and improved working conditions on-site. In recycling applications, including mixes with reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP), these additives support the integration of aged and virgin binders by improving compatibility, dispersion, and overall homogeneity of the mix.

Across all applications, BYK’s process additives contribute to more stable production, easier handling, and enhanced durability of the final pavement, making them a valuable component in modern, efficient, and sustainable road construction systems.