Asia Pacific's infrastructure sector is experiencing increased investment in asphalt additives
Asphalt Additives Asphalt additives are materials that improve the adhesion of aggregates to asphalt cement. They are also used to improve pavement performance by reducing moisture-induced damage and rutting. Hot mix asphalt is composed of approximately 95% stone and sand that has been bound together with the aid of asphalt cement. Asphalt cement is a heated aggregate that is combined and mixed with the aggregate at a hot mix asphalt facility. Asphalt additives are materials that are mixed into the asphalt binder to improve the performance of the asphalt product. Additives can be incorporated into the binder using hot mix, warm mix, or cold mix technologies. Modified asphalt is used in road construction and paving, roofing, and the construction of airports and parking lots, among other things. Because of growing environmental awareness, the use of recycled materials such as reclaimed asphalt (RAP) and reclaimed shingles (RAS) is increasing around the world. T...