Detailed Product Description

"1.Product Description

Egypt Africa Cutback MC-800 is a medium curing (MC) cut-back asphalt consisting

of penetration grade asphalt cement and diluent or cutter of medium volatility.

The diluent temporarily reduces the viscosity of the asphalt cement for ease of

handling and application. After application the diluent evaporates, leaving asphalt

cement to perform its function.

Egypt Africa Cutback MC-800 conforms to the specifications of ASTM D2027

(Medium-Curing Asphalt) or AASHTO M82.

2. Uses

The major use for Egypt Africa Cutback MC-800 is in the road maintenance industry

where it is used as a prime coat of the base course prior to placing of the bituminous

surface course. Its purpose is to bind the granular material of the base course to the

asphalt layer. Usual application is by spray using a distributor.

3.Other uses of Egypt Africa Cutback include the following:

a) Roofing - As a waterproofing membrane and as an adhesive to stick chippings

onto a flat, horizontal roof to minimise the effects of weathering from the sun.

b) Damp-Proof Courses - Used as damp-proof membranes in concrete floors

particularly for small repairs or where extensions are keyed-in to existing structures.

c) Fish Net Coating - to prolong service life of fish nets.

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