SonneWarmix Addtives A Warm Mix Asphalt Technology

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1 SonneWarmix Addtives A Warm Mix Asphalt Technology by Sonneborn Global WMA Workshop Iowa Cty, IA October, 30-31st, 2013

2 Company Overview Who is Sonneborn?

3 Business Overview World s largest supplier of white oils, petrolatum's, waxes and other high purity and pharmacopeia specialty hydrocarbon products established in Used as raw materials and additives in the production of numerous end products: plastics resins, elastomers, vulcanized, catalysts, moisturizers, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, food lubricants, food coatings, consumer household products, specialty compressor lubricants Headquartered in Mahwah, New Jersey; production facilities in Pennsylvania and The Netherlands; privately owned 2011 sales of ~$350 million

4 Business Overview A Sampling of Our Customers Names/Products/Brands

5 Sonneborn Commitment to Growth Emphasis on new products and innovation Full capability small scale pilot plant Investing 15 million in the expansion and consolidation of European petrolatum production facilities Development of non-traditional wax components as a Warm Mix Asphalt Technology.

6 SonneWarmix On-Going Research

7 Workability UMass Dartmouth AWD Moisture Damage HWTD AASHTO T-283 E* ratio Surface Energy Stiffness AMPT Rutting HWTD Flow number Mixture Testing Note: Mixtures with RAP, RAS, and Rubber are included 7

8 Binder Testing PG Grading with different dosages MSCR test LAS Linear Amplitude Sweep Test 8

9 What does the SonneWarmix additives do for you? Lower temperatures at the plant and job site by 50+ F degrees Allow high % s of RAP and RAS which is an additional cost savings Increase your haul times Start up your season early or extend your season Use as a compaction aid with GTR or PMA mix-designs Easy to use it is already pre mixed in the liquid binder which mean no additional equipment required Easier hand work as the mix design is much more workable with our additives Lower emissions and an environmentally safer workplace 11/12/2013 9

Mixtures Produced with SonneWarmixTM Exhibit Lower Emissions SonneWarmix Warm Mix Asphalt Additive ADVANTAGES No changes to current mix design procedure.

All raw materials are produced in the United States. SonneWarmix TM is manufactured in the United States.

10 Mixtures Produced with SonneWarmixTM Exhibit Lower Emissions SonneWarmix Warm Mix Asphalt Additive ADVANTAGES No changes to current mix design procedure. Compatible with all Performance Grade (PG) binders. Increases mixture workability at lower temperatures. Liquid in-line blending into binder at the plant or at the terminal. All raw materials are produced in the United States. SonneWarmix TM is manufactured in the United States. Allows for extended haul distances and extends the paving season APPLICATIONS Can be used in all mix-designs RAP mix designs Polymer modified mixes Asphalt Rubber Thin overlay BENEFITS Improves compaction at 50ºF+ lower temperature. Improved worker safety through greatly reduced emission inhalation Compatible with up to 40% RAP content Greener environment: Lower emissions SonneWarmix TM is a proprietary blend of waxes and hydrocarbons. Typical Properties: Liquid at 200ºF. Melt Point: ºF. Color: Dark brown.

11 SonneWarmix additives SonneWarmix WMA additive can be used in up to 25% RAP or 5% RAS, GTR, PMA mix designs SonneWarmix RJ Rejuvenator - can be used with 30-60% RAP and/or 5+% RAS SonneWarmix AS a compound WMA additive and an anti-strip SonneWarmix CA a chip seal additve for rubber chip seal work Cold patch and cutting fluid additive products

16 Summary of Other WMA Trials using SonneWarmix Saratoga Springs, NY: 6/28/2009 Bourne dale, MA: Route 3 10/15/2009 Petrolia, PA: 10/15/2009 Montreal, Quebec: 11/18/2009 Baltimore, MD: 6/15/2010 Chicago, IL 7/20/2011 Chantilly, VA 8/15/2012 Stockton, CA 9/24/2012

17 Benefits of the SonneWarmix Does not alter PG grade of the liquid binder Works very well to start the season early or prolong the season as it is an excellent compaction aid in colder weather Works with multiple mix designs- RAP, RAS, PMA, GTR etc. Goes right into the liquid binder so contractors do not require any additional steps

18 Discussion & Questions SonneWarmix

19 SonneWarmix HMA vs. WMA

Innovative Warm Mix Asphalt Projects: The Contractor s Perspective

Innovative Warm Mix Asphalt Projects: The Contractor s Perspective NESMEA 2009 Portland, ME October 7 th 2009 ROD BIRDSALL, PE What is Warm-Mix Asphalt (WMA)? Asphalt Mix produced at 40-100ºF less than