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Atactic polypropylene (APP) polymer modifiers are by-products of the polymerization of propylene gas into isotactic polypropylene (used for injection molding and extrusion). APP has a lower melting point and is more compatible with asphalt than isotactic polypropylene.
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:Atactic polypropylene (APP) polymer modifiers are by-products of the polymerization of propylene gas into isotactic polypropylene (used for injection molding and extrusion). APP has a lower melting point and is more compatible with asphalt than isotactic polypropylene.
  
Bitumens modified with APP can display improved physical and mechanical properties. The improved properties are only possible if the APP is finely dispersed throughout the bitumen to avoid separation during manufacture and service.
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:Bitumens modified with APP can display improved physical and mechanical properties. The improved properties are only possible if the APP is finely dispersed throughout the bitumen to avoid separation during manufacture and service.
  
APP modification of bitumens can impart the following changes in properties:
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:APP modification of bitumens can impart the following changes in properties:
* increased softening point
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:* increased softening point
* improved ultraviolet radiation resistance
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:* improved ultraviolet radiation resistance
* improved low temperature flexibility
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:* improved low temperature flexibility
  
 
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Revision as of 17:48, 8 November 2016

Atactic polypropylene (APP) polymer modifiers are by-products of the polymerization of propylene gas into isotactic polypropylene (used for injection molding and extrusion). APP has a lower melting point and is more compatible with asphalt than isotactic polypropylene.
Bitumens modified with APP can display improved physical and mechanical properties. The improved properties are only possible if the APP is finely dispersed throughout the bitumen to avoid separation during manufacture and service.
APP modification of bitumens can impart the following changes in properties:
  • increased softening point
  • improved ultraviolet radiation resistance
  • improved low temperature flexibility
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Manufacturer Product Name System Compliant with CSA A123.21 Nominal Membrane Thickness (mm) Approximate Weight (Kg/m2) Reinforcement Material Reinforcement Material Weight (g/m2) Application
GAF Ruberoid APP Torch (Smooth)
GAF Ruberoid APP Torch (Granule)
GAF Ruberoid APP Torch Plus (Granule)
GAF Ruberoid APP Torch FR (Granule)
GAF Ruberoid APP Torch Flashing (Smooth)
GAF Ruberoid Energy Cap APP 250 FR (Elastomeric Coated Granule)
GAF Gafglas® #75
GAF Gafglas® #80 Ultima™
GAF Stratavent® Eliminator™ Nailable
IKO Industries Ltd.' Armourplast Classic
IKO Industries Ltd.' Armourplast Granular