Bituminous Emulsions
We manufacture a wide range of bitumen emulsions at a dedicated facility in Blanchardstown, Dublin. All emulsions are supplied in accordance with EN 13808:2013 the European Specification.
Bitumen emulsions are a versatile product for road construction and maintenance. The table below summarises the most common applications:
EN 13808, Table 1, EN grade |
Nominal grade |
Suggested use |
C 72 BP 3 |
Super Premium Polymer |
Surface Dressing |
C 72 BP 3 |
Premium Polymer |
Surface Dressing |
C 69 B 3 |
Cationic 70% |
Surface Dressing |
C 69 BF 3 |
Cationic 70% |
Grouting |
C 65 B 3 |
Cationic 65% |
Patching & Tack Coat |
C 40 B 4 |
Cationic 40% |
Tack Coat |
C 60 B 4 |
Cold Mix & Recycling |
Cold Asphalt Mixtures |
C 65 BP 3 |
Bond Coat |
Bond Coat |
PX2000: Polymer Modified Emulsion for Surface Dressing
Px2000 is the trade name given to the Polymer Modified Emulsion manufactured by Breedon for surface dressing. Px2000 is available in premium and super premium grades.
The addition of Polymer to Bitumen enhances its properties, such as:
Neoflex: Polymer Modified Emulsion for Bond Coat
Breedon produces a high performing and quick breaking Polymer Modified Emulsion — Neoflex, ideal for bond coating:
Envirosurf: Emulsion for Cold Mix Asphalt
Envirosurf is an emulsion used for both in-situ and ex-situ cold mix recycling. When mixed with cold moist aggregates it achieves excellent initial coating, strength and resistance to water. Cold mix asphalt are a lower carbon alternative to hot mix asphalt.