Construction
Technical Data Sheet
Butonal® NS 198
Chemical Nature Aqueous, high solids, cold-polymerized, cationic styrene-butadiene dispersion for
modifying cationic asphalt emulsions
Properties
Typical Properties Solids content % ~ 64.0
pH ~ 5.3
Viscosity mPa s 250 – 2000
(Brookfield RVT, Spindle #3, at 20 rpm)
Other Properties of Bound styrene % 24
the dispersion Residual monomer % 0.08 max.
Glass transition temperature °C -53
(DSC)
Weight/volume lbs/gal ~ 8.09
Specific gravity ~ 0.97
* The above values should not be taken as specification
Application
Features Butonal NS 198 is a mechanically stable latex polymer dispersion that is readily incorporated into
cationic asphalt emulsions through addition to the soap solution (batch process) or co-milling
(continuous process).
Applications Butonal NS 198 is used in the following applications:
• Chip seal
• Slurry seal
• Micro-surfacing
• Tack coat
• Open and dense-graded cold mixes
• Cold-patching material
• Emulsion crack filler
Butonal NS 198 can also be used to modify hot asphalt cements in order to meet Superpave® “Plus”
modified binder specifications as well as to provide improvements in conventional properties such
as increased softening point and decreased penetration.
Processing Periodic mechanical stirring is required to maintain a homogeneous mixture. Some separation is
possible due to the specific gravity and particle size distribution of this latex polymer dispersion.
Generally, the preferred means of stirring is with a separate propeller type stirrer. This low-speed,
low-shear mechanical stirrer can be located off-center, set at an angle, or side-mounted near the
tank bottom to prevent latex foaming or vortex formation. Center-stirring requires tank baffles. It is
recommended that material be agitated for 10 - 20 minutes every 24 hours in storage.
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Safety
General The usual safety precautions when handling chemicals must be observed. These include the
measures described in Federal, State and Local health and safety regulations, thorough
ventilation of the workplace, good skin care and wearing of protective goggles.
Safety Data Sheet All safety information is provided in the Safety Data Sheet for Butonal NS 198.
Storage
Please refer to the “Handling and Storage of Polymer Dispersions” brochure.
Important
The descriptions, designs, and data contained herein are presented for your guidance only.
Because there are many factors under your control which may affect processing or application/use
it is necessary for you to make appropriate tests to determine whether the product is suitable for
your particular purpose prior to use. NO WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE MADE REGARDING PRODUCTS DESCRIBED OR DESIGNS,
OR INFORMATION SET FORTH, OR THAT THE PRODUCTS, DESIGNS, OR DATA MAY BE
USED WITHOUT INFRINGING THE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS OF OTHERS. IN NO
CASE SHALL THE DESCRIPTIONS, DATA OR DESIGNS PROVIDED BE PRESUMED TO BE A
PART OF OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE. Further, you expressly understand and
agree that the descriptions, designs, and data furnished by BASF hereunder are given gratis and
BASF assumes no obligation or liability for same or results obtained from use thereof, all such being
given to you and accepted by you at your risk.
Butonal is a registered trademark of BASF Group.
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