K3

Bitumen Emulsion K3

K3 is a cationic (slow setting) road emulsion that contains 56% bitumen, is black in color and is manufactured strictly as per KS 02-769: 1990 standard.

Typical Properties

Property Result
Particle charge Pos.
Residue on 710 um KS sieve (%)(m/m), maximum 0.05
Residue on 150 um KS sieve (g per 100 mL), maximum 0.15
Binder content (%)(m/m), minimum 56
Viscosity (degrees Engler (°E) at 20°C) 10 max.
Viscosity redwood No. II (s at 85°C) -
Storage stability (long period test) % water content difference, maximum 2

Bituminous-aggregate mixtures

    For pavement bases and surfaces:

  • Plant mix (cold): with both dense-graded aggregate and sand

  • Mixed-in-place:

  • Dense-graded aggregate

  • Sand

  • Sandy soil

  • Slurry seal

    Bituminous applications

  • *Fog Seal

  • *Prime coat-penetrable surface

  • *Tack coat

  • *Dust Binder

  • *Mulch Treatment

  • Crack filler


 *May dilute with water by manufacturer or contractor per state regulation. Refer to specifying agency.

Available in

K3 is available in:
  • Bulk as IBC Tank, Flexi Tank

  • Reconditioned steel drums 220 lit., Net Weight: 200 ± 3 Kg

  • New steel drums 220 lit., Net Weight: 200 ± 3 Kg