Asphalt Cements

Asphalt Cements are a heavy, dark brown to black mineral substance that are often referred to as bitumen. Asphalt cement is a strong, versatile weather and chemical-resistant binding material which adapts itself to a variety of uses, perhaps most commonly used to bind crushed stone and aggregate into a firm, tough surface for roads, streets, and airport run-ways.

The principle source of asphalt cements is through the refining process of crude petroleum. The varying chemical and physical characteristics are primarily due to inherent variations in crude oil sources and refining practices, which varying properties will have an inherent effect on the performance of the residual asphalt on the road.