Patent Grant
11046613
The present invention relates broadly to roofing products, and more specifically to asphalt compositions and processes for manufacturing the asphaltic compositions, and to products into which the compositions are incorporated.
The market for bituminous roofing product has decreased in recent years due in part to the increased use of single ply roll roofing products such as thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) for low-sloped roofing. Compared to asphalt roll roofing, single ply products are easier to apply and therefore have lower labor costs for installation. These reduced costs have increased the popularity of single ply. Nonetheless, there is a continuous need for asphalt roll roofing and therefore a continuous call for improvements to asphalt formulations that provide for better performance characteristics.
Asphalt shingles continue to be the largest selling steep slope product, but there is a continuous call for improvement in asphalt shingles, incorporating properties that will lead to better weather resistance, whether that is hail, wind or cold. Asphalt shingles are traditionally made with air-oxidized asphalt, usually having a softening point between 195° F. and 225° F., with a penetration between 10 and 25. Use of a polymer modified asphalt imparts properties that resist hail, perform better in high winds events and can function better in all temperatures.
When formulating asphalt compositions for use in roofing products, there is a trade off when selecting the components used in a given blend. For example, some commonly used components enhance elasticity, while other additives can be used to improve rigidity where that characteristic is desired. More specifically, radial and linear styrene butadiene styrene (rSBS and LSBS) are elastomers that are often used in asphalt formulations. Both tend to improve the elasticity of the final product but are fairly expensive. Polyethylene and polypropylene plastomers and other polyolefins are also used in asphalt and they tend to increase rigidity of the final product and pricing may be less expensive. Formulating an asphalt composition can be a difficult endeavor when faced with the competing costs and functional characteristics that may be desired for the finished product.
Another consideration that is important in all aspects of commercial asphalt production is to formulate the blend in a manner that reduces the carbon footprint of the product. This can be a difficult challenge considering that bitumen forms the major component of asphalt formulations, and the finished materials must perform for many years. Using recycled materials in the asphalt formulations requires balancing of properties, compatibility and pricing.
The present invention comprises bituminous compositions and methods of manufacturing them, and bituminous roll roofing and shingle products in which the bituminous compositions are used. The asphalt roll products described herein may be applied in the various manners, including heat or torch application, cold-process, self-adhering or hot mopped.
The asphalt formulations according to the invention provide for membranes that exhibit less blistering compared to conventional formulations, impact resistance and other benefits including less susceptibility to external damage such as from scuffing.
Advantageously, embodiments of the asphaltic formulations of the present invention incorporate olefin polymers comprising polyethylene and/or polypropylene waxes that are derived from recycled content.
In one aspect, the present invention relates to formulation that utilizes recycled content with virgin polymers to help improve the properties of the asphalt.
In another aspect, the present invention uses recycled materials to provide a partial replacement of asphalt, with or without virgin polymers to improve and strengthen the asphalt.
In still another aspect, the mixing process is defined using time, temperature and mix process, where the recycled polymers mixed with the asphalt form a strong matrix where the recycled materials are dispersed, but not dissolved, giving the properties described herein, yielding desired strength, elasticity and hardness.
In still other aspects, bio-based asphalt consisting in part or whole of recycled materials may be used as a partial replacement of the asphalt and a compatibilizer with the other recycled materials.
In all aspects, properties of formulas yield viscosities allowing the polymer modified materials to be run similar to air-oxidized coatings in normal roofing plant manufacturing equipment.
The invention will now be described in detail with reference to several formulations and processing methods according to the invention.
Various embodiments and formulations set forth herein call for inclusion of recycled polyethylene and/or recycled polypropylene. Suitable recycled polyethylene and/or recycled polypropylene for use in accordance with the invention are commercially available from a variety of commercial sources. It will further be appreciated by those of skill in the art that in the formulations and embodiments disclosed herein the components incorporated into the formulations is provided by percentages. The percentages that are disclosed should in all instances be considered as ranges and that the functional properties that the components provide to the finished product produced by any embodiment may be substantially reproduced with deviations in the percentages listed below. Without limitation, therefore, the percentages provided herein of components should be considered as including variances in the listed percentages, subject to the desired characteristics of the finished product. Moreover, the percentages and ranges of a component of one formulation may be combined with components from another formulation to generate derivations in formulations.
The properties of formulation 1 yield properties that have approximately a ring and ball softening point of 210° F., with a penetration at 77° F. of approximately 19 with a rotational viscosity at 375° F. of 500 cps. Additional properties include dynamic shear rheometry amplitude sweep testing (Ramp logarithmic 6 pts per decade 0.1% to 100% strain level, 10 Rads at 194 F) with the following properties:
The properties of formulation 2 yield properties that have approximately a ring and ball softening point of 233° F., with a penetration at 77° F. of approximately 35 with a rotational viscosity at 375° F. of 1546 cps. Additional properties include dynamic shear rheometry amplitude sweep testing (Ramp logarithmic 6 pts per decade 0.1% to 100% strain level, 10 Rads at 194 F) with the following properties:
The properties of formulation 3 yield properties that have approximately a ring and ball softening point of 233° F., with a penetration at 77° F. of approximately 35 with a rotational viscosity at 375° F. of 1546 cps. Additional properties include dynamic shear rheometry amplitude sweep testing (Ramp logarithmic 6 pts per decade 0.1% to 100% strain level, 10 Rads at 194 F) with the following properties:
The following formulations are specifically for use with engineered coatings, for example, with roofing shingles:
The properties of formulation 4 yield properties that have approximately a ring and ball softening point of 204° F., with a penetration at 77° F. of approximately 38 with a rotational viscosity at 375° F. of 606 cps. Additional properties include dynamic shear rheometry amplitude sweep testing (Ramp logarithmic 6 pts per decade 0.1% to 100% strain level, 10 Rads at 140° F.) with the following properties:
The properties of formulation 5 yield properties that have approximately a ring and ball softening point of 214° F., with a penetration at 77° F. of approximately 33 with a rotational viscosity at 375° F. of 1045 cps. Additional properties include dynamic shear rheometer amplitude sweep testing (Ramp logarithmic 6 pts per decade 0.1% to 100% strain level, 10 Rads at 140° F.) with the following properties:
The properties of formulation 6 yield properties that have approximately a ring and ball softening point of 218° F., with a penetration at 77° F. of approximately 35 with a rotational viscosity at 375° F. of 115 cps. Additional properties include dynamic shear rheometry amplitude sweep testing (Ramp logarithmic 6 pts per decade 0.1% to 100% strain level, 10 Rads at 140° F.) with the following properties:
The properties of formulation 7 yield properties that have approximately a ring and ball softening point of 229° F., with a penetration at 77° F. of approximately 30 with a rotational viscosity at 375° F. of 1726 cps. Additional properties include dynamic shear rheometry amplitude sweep testing (Ramp logarithmic 6 pts per decade 0.1% to 100% strain level, 10 Rads at 140° F.) with the following properties:
The properties of formulation 8 yield properties that have approximately a ring and ball softening point of 204° F., with a penetration at 77° F. of approximately 22 with a rotational viscosity at 375° F. of 474 cps. Additional properties include dynamic shear rheometry amplitude sweep testing (Ramp logarithmic 6 pts per decade 0.1% to 100% strain level, 10 Rads at 140° F.) with the following properties:
The properties of formulation 9 yield properties that have approximately a ring and ball softening point of 203° F., with a penetration at 77° F. of approximately 25 with a rotational viscosity at 375° F. of 324 cps. Additional properties include dynamic shear rheometer amplitude sweep testing (Ramp logarithmic 6 pts per decade 0.1% to 100% strain level, 10 Rads at 140° F.) with the following properties:
The properties of formulation 10 yield properties that have approximately a ring and ball softening point of 204° F., with a penetration at 77° F. of approximately 26 with a rotational viscosity at 375° F. of 596 cps. Additional properties include dynamic shear rheometer amplitude sweep testing (Ramp logarithmic 6 pts per decade 0.1% to 100% strain level, 10 Rads at 140° F.) with the following properties:
The properties of formulation 11 yield properties that have approximately a ring and ball softening point of 190° F., with a penetration at 77° F. of approximately 25 with a rotational viscosity at 375° F. of 324 cps. Additional properties include dynamic shear rheometer amplitude sweep testing (Ramp logarithmic 6 pts per decade 0.1% to 100% strain level, 10 Rads at 140° F.) with the following properties:
The properties of formulation 12 yield properties that have approximately a ring and ball softening point of 273° F., with a penetration at 77° F. of approximately 23 with a rotational viscosity at 375° F. of 1343 cps. Additional properties include dynamic shear rheometer amplitude sweep testing (Ramp logarithmic 6 pts per decade 0.1% to 100% strain level, 10 Rads at 194° F.) with the following properties:
The properties of formulation 13 yield properties that have approximately a ring and ball softening point of 250° F., with a penetration at 77° F. of approximately 47 with a rotational viscosity at 375° F. of 540 cps. Additional properties include dynamic shear rheometer amplitude sweep testing (Ramp logarithmic 6 pts per decade 0.1% to 100% strain level, 10 Rads at 194° F.) with the following properties:
The properties of formulation 14 yield properties that have approximately a ring and ball softening point of 254° F., with a penetration at 77° F. of approximately 54 with a rotational viscosity at 375° F. of 582 cps. Additional properties include dynamic shear rheometer amplitude sweep testing (Ramp logarithmic 6 pts per decade 0.1% to 100% strain level, 10 Rads at 194° F.) with the following properties:
The properties of formulation 15 yield properties that have approximately a ring and ball softening point of 262° F., with a penetration at 77° F. of approximately 47 with a rotational viscosity at 375° F. of 843 cps. Additional properties include dynamic shear rheometer amplitude sweep testing (Ramp logarithmic 6 pts per decade 0.1% to 100% strain level, 10 Rads at 194° F.) with the following properties:
The properties of formulation 16 yield properties that have approximately a ring and ball softening point of 220° F., with a penetration at 77° F. of approximately 35 with a rotational viscosity at 375° F. of 800 cps. Additional properties include dynamic shear rheometer amplitude sweep testing (Ramp logarithmic 6 pts per decade 0.1% to 100% strain level, 10 Rads at 194° F.) with the following properties:
Each of the formulations above in nos. 1 through 16 was processed in a batch according to the following methodology. Preferred equipment is a rotor-stator high shear mill (mixer), such as a Siefer or Supratron mill, for the initial mix, although other types of high shear mixers, including in-line mixers will yield similar results but with potentially longer mix times. Mix time will be dependent upon the temperature, as well as the gap on the mill, or the amount of shear generated. Slow speed agitation with high temperatures do not produce the desired batch properties.
The following formulations are specifically for use with engineered coatings, for example, with roll materials:
The properties of formulation 17 yield properties that have approximately a ring and ball softening point of 232° F., with a penetration at 77° F. of approximately 50 with a rotational viscosity at 375° F. of 2812 cps. Additional properties include dynamic shear rheometer amplitude sweep testing (Ramp logarithmic 6 pts per decade 0.1% to 100% strain level, 10 Rads at 140° F.) with the following properties:
The properties of formulation 18 yield properties that have approximately a ring and ball softening point of 250° F., with a penetration at 77° F. of approximately 45 with a rotational viscosity at 375° F. of 4483 cps. Additional properties include dynamic shear rheometer amplitude sweep testing (Ramp logarithmic 6 pts per decade 0.1% to 100% strain level, 10 Rads at 194° F.) with the following properties:
The properties of formulation 19 yield properties that have approximately a ring and ball softening point of 195° F., with a penetration at 77° F. of approximately 71 with a rotational viscosity at 375° F. of 861 cps. Additional properties include dynamic shear rheometer amplitude sweep testing (Ramp logarithmic 6 pts per decade 0.1% to 100% strain level, 10 Rads at 140° F.) with the following properties:
The properties of formulation 20 yield properties that have approximately a ring and ball softening point of 203° F., with a penetration at 77° F. of approximately 35 with a rotational viscosity at 375° F. of 2956 cps. Additional properties include dynamic shear rheometer amplitude sweep testing (Ramp logarithmic 6 pts per decade 0.1% to 100% strain level, 10 Rads at 140° F.) with the following properties:
The properties of formulation 21 yield properties that have approximately a ring and ball softening point of 246° F., with a penetration at 77° F. of approximately 30 with a rotational viscosity at 375° F. of 1310 cps. Additional properties include dynamic shear rheometer amplitude sweep testing (Ramp logarithmic 6 pts per decade 0.1% to 100% strain level, 10 Rads at 140° F.) with the following properties:
The properties of formulation 22 yield properties that have approximately a ring and ball softening point of 243° F., with a penetration at 77° F. of approximately 45 with a rotational viscosity at 375° F. of 2256 cps. Additional properties include dynamic shear rheometer amplitude sweep testing (Ramp logarithmic 6 pts per decade 0.1% to 100% strain level, 10 Rads at 140° F.) with the following properties:
Each of the formulations above in formulations nos. 17 through 22 was processed in a batch according to the following methodology. Preferred equipment is a rotor-stator high shear mill (mixer), such as a Siefer or Supratron mill, for the initial mix, although other types of high shear mixers, including in-line mixers will yield similar results but with potentially longer mix times. Mix time will be dependent upon the temperature, as well as the gap on the mill, or the amount of shear generated. Slow speed agitation with high temperatures do not produce the desired batch properties.
The properties of formulation 23 yield properties that have approximately a ring and ball softening point of 204° F., with a penetration at 77° F. of approximately 38 with a rotational viscosity at 375° F. of 1022 cps. Additional properties include dynamic shear rheometer amplitude sweep testing (Ramp logarithmic 6 pts per decade 0.1% to 100% strain level, 10 Rads at 140° F.) with the following properties:
The formulation of formulation no. 23 was processed in a batch according to the following methodology. Preferred equipment is a rotor-stator high shear mill (mixer), such as a Siefer or Supratron mill, for the initial mix, although other types of high shear mixers, including in-line mixers will yield similar results but with potentially longer mix times. Mix time will be dependent upon the temperature, as well as the gap on the mill, or the amount of shear generated. Slow speed agitation with high temperatures do not produce the desired batch properties.
The properties of formulation 24 yield properties that have approximately a ring and ball softening point of 229° F., with a penetration at 77° F. of approximately 61 with a rotational viscosity at 350° F. of 4085 cps. Additional properties include dynamic shear rheometer amplitude sweep testing (Ramp logarithmic 6 pts per decade 0.1% to 100% strain level, 10 Rads at 140° F.) with the following properties:
The properties of formulation 25 yield properties that have approximately a ring and ball softening point of 219° F., with a penetration at 77° F. of approximately 33 with a rotational viscosity at 375° F. of 1447 cps. Additional properties include dynamic shear rheometer amplitude sweep testing (Ramp logarithmic 6 pts per decade 0.1% to 100% strain level, 10 Rads at 140° F.) with the following properties:
The properties of formulation 26 yield properties that have approximately a ring and ball softening point of 211° F., with a penetration at 77° F. of approximately 78 with a rotational viscosity at 350° F. of 1450 cps. Additional properties include dynamic shear rheometer amplitude sweep testing (Ramp logarithmic 6 pts per decade 0.1% to 100% strain level, 10 Rads at 140° F.) with the following properties:
The formulation above in no. 24-26 was processed in a batch according to the following methodology. Again, the preferred equipment is a rotor-stator high shear mill (mixer), such as a Siefer or Supratron mill, for the initial mix, although other types of high shear mixers, including in-line mixers will yield similar results but with potentially longer mix times. Mix time will be dependent upon the temperature, as well as the gap on the mill, or the amount of shear generated. Slow speed agitation with high temperatures do not produce the desired batch properties.
There are numerous benefits to the asphaltic formulations according to the present invention that utilize recycled polyethylene and/or polypropylene waxes in combination with the other components set forth herein. For example, it has been found that compared to conventional asphaltic formulations, the formulations provide increased hardness, which provides greater resistance to blister and greater scuff resistance. In addition, the formulations use less styrene butadiene styrene compounds compared to conventional asphalts and have a relatively reduced carbon footprint. The formulations also have relatively lower cost.
While the present invention has been described in terms of preferred and illustrated embodiments, it will be appreciated by those of ordinary skill that the spirit and scope of the invention is not limited to those embodiments, but extend to the various modifications and equivalents as defined in the appended claims
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| 20190071587 | Yuan | Mar 2019 | A1 |
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