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inPHusion HX

Color Additive for Hot Mix Asphalt


Technical Data Sheet
Description inches, or top lift, of the asphalt installation needs to be colored for cost
inPHusion HX is a concentrated powder additive designed to integrally control.
color conventional hot mix asphalt (HX), warm mix asphalt or slurry 4. Colored hot mix asphalt can and should be handled and installed per
coats. inPHusion HX is added to the asphalt at the batch plant producing standard industry practices. When working with colored asphalt care should
asphalt that is delivered to the project site fully colored. Conventional be taken to use clean tools, equipment, and shoes, as cross contamination
asphalt paving procedures are utilized in handling and placing integrally can occur, especially with lighter colors.
colored asphalt.
Surface Protection and Maintenance
Product Benefits • Maintenance will vary depending on a number of factors, including
• Can be used in traditional hot mix asphalt, warm asphalt or slurry mixes. volume and intensity of traffic, geographic location, ultraviolet light
• Available in a variety of standard colors. See color selection guide. exposure and weather conditions. In general integrally colored asphalt will
retain its color for the life of the asphalt.
• Beautifies the pavement to various earth tone colors. • If needed, colored asphalt can be resealed using a colored asphalt sealer
• Free of toxic, organic solvents and carcinogenic agents. tinted with inPHusion ES.
• There are no hazardous gases or fumes given off as the final product dries. • Over time and with traffic the surface of the colored asphalt may wear
• Reduces the solar reflective index (SRI) and increases light reflection. and expose aggregate. The color of the exposed aggregate may impact the
• Differentiates and highlights pavements for safety and awareness. overall color of the asphalt. In high traffic areas, or where significant wear
may take place, it is recommended to consider using an aggregate that is
Mixing Instructions similar in color to the colored asphalt.
• inPHusion HX is dosed per ton of asphalt. The amount of color additive Coverage Rate and Drying Times
dosed determines the depth of color. As more color is added the color becomes
darker and more vibrant.
• Consult with the asphalt installer or manufacturing plant for exact
coverage rates per ton of hot mix asphalt. Standard coverage is 100 square
• Asphalt Color offers 5 standard colors loaded at 3 different levels - 50, 80, and feet per ton at 1.5 inches thick.
100 lb. per ton. Refer to the Asphalt Color Selection Guide for color choices. • Depending on the desired depth of color, inPHusion HX is dosed at 50,
• inPHusion HX is added to the asphalt at the batch plant during the 80 or 100 lb. per ton of asphalt.
manufacturing process. inPHusion HX produces best results when used • Drying times for colored asphalt will be similar to those for standard hot
in a pug mill or batch plant. In a pug mill or batch plant, the color should mix asphalt. As with standard asphalt hot mix applications the pavement will
be added after the heated aggregate is already in the batch mixer, but prior fade from a shiny dark surface to a lighter duller surface during the first weeks
to the addition of oil. Once the color is added and mixed with the hot after application. The color will not fade and will last the life of the asphalt.
aggregate, the oil is added. Mix thoroughly until the color of the asphalt
is uniform. The mixing time may be twice the time of the plant’s standard Shelf Life and Storage
uncolored hot mix. For continuous drum plants, the color can be added with inPHusion HX should be stored in a dry place.
the aggregate or mixed with the hot oil in the tank prior to injection into
the drum. Due to the speed and efficiency of some drum plants, achieving Package Sizes
consistent color may require additional mixing time. inPHusion HX is available in paper or clear plastic melting bags in 40-, and
50 lb. sizes. 2000 lb. bulk pound bags are also available.
• inPHusion HX is compatible with most standard hot mix asphalt mix designs.
Colors represented are based on 5% oil content. A primer batch of 1 to 3 tons of Technical Data
colored asphalt can be run through the plant and associated equipment to “coat”
working surfaces and reduce cross contamination. Typically no additional clean Please refer to the corresponding SDS for hazard-related information.
out is required after running colored asphalt. Product Handling
• Due to the variety of asphalt mix designs we recommend a minimum For complete instructions on handling and use, consult the corresponding
1 ton test batch to assure proper mixing and color consistency prior to Material Safety Data Sheet before using product.
beginning any project.
Warranty
Application
1. It is recommended that colored hot mix asphalt be installed at a inPHusion HX, a proprietary product, is warranted to be of uniform quality
minimum of one inch thick. within manufacturing tolerances. Since control is not exercised over its use,
no warranty, expressed or implied, is made as to the effects of such use.
2. When applying colored asphalt over an existing asphalt surface, prepare Seller’s and manufacturer’s obligation under this warranty shall be limited
the surface the same as if an uncolored lift was being applied. Old asphalt to refunding the purchase price of that portion of the material proven to be
should be cleaned and a tack coat should be applied prior to installation. defective. The user assumes all other risks and liabilities resulting from use
3. When applying new full depth colored asphalt, only the top 1 to 1.5 of this product. If you have any questions, please contact ChemSystems, Inc.

*For complete information on all CSI products—including product information catalogs, product brochures, color charts,
technical specifications, sales aids and more—contact ChemSystems, Inc.
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