EBS as an asphalt additive
Advanced nano-modified technology for asphalt performance.
EBS is incorporated directly into asphalt and bituminous mixtures during production. Engineered from within the mix, it enhances the interaction between binder and aggregate to improve durability, resistance to deterioration and long-term performance.
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Engineered in from the start
Long-term pavement performance is shaped by decisions made long before the first vehicle crosses the finished road.
That's the thinking behind EBS as an asphalt additive: better infrastructure, fewer resources and longer-term value. Surface treatments only protect the top of the pavement, but EBS is added during production, so it strengthens the binder-aggregate matrix throughout the whole layer.
Key performance benefits
Stronger mixes. Longer-lasting roads.
Where it's used
ROADS
Roads and highways
Wearing, binder and base courses for municipal roads and highways.
MINING
Industrial and mine roads
Heavy-duty pavements under high loads, abrasion and repetitive traffic.
AVIATION
Aviation pavements
Runways, taxiways and aprons where surface integrity is critical.
How we work with your project
Every mix is different. We work with asphalt producers, laboratories, contractors and consulting engineers to set the right EBS formulation for your aggregates, binder, climate and traffic, and confirm it through testing before production.
The technical detail
For engineers, specifiers and asphalt producers: how EBS works in the mix, where it fits, and how each formulation is designed.
How EBS works within the mix
EBS is a proprietary nano-modified technology incorporated directly into asphalt and bituminous mixtures during production, so it is part of the material itself rather than a treatment applied afterwards.
Working from within the mix, EBS enhances the interaction between binder and aggregate. This strengthens the binder-aggregate matrix, improving cohesion, adhesion and moisture resistance throughout the full layer, not just at the surface.
Integral modification vs surface treatment
| EBS in the mix | Surface treatments | |
| Where it works | Throughout the asphalt layer | Top of the pavement only |
| When it is applied | During production, as part of the mix | After construction |
| What it improves | Binder-aggregate bond, cohesion, flexibility and moisture resistance | Surface sealing and protection |
| Reapplication | Not required as a treatment cycle | Periodic, as the surface wears |
Where it fits in the pavement
Asphalt layers
- Wearing courses
- Binder courses
- Base courses
Applications
- Municipal roads and highways
- Industrial and mine haul roads under high loads and abrasion
- Runways, taxiways and aprons where surface integrity is critical
Project-specific formulation
There is no one-size-fits-all formulation. The EBS incorporation rate is determined for each project, based on:
- Aggregate type and gradation
- Binder grade
- Mix design
- Climate and temperature range
- Traffic loading
- Required performance and design life
Laboratory mix-design and performance testing confirm the formulation against the project specification before production begins.
Working with your project team
| Asphalt producers | Integrating EBS into plant production |
| Laboratories | Mix-design and performance testing |
| Contractors | Implementation and quality control on site |
| Consulting engineers | Specification and mix-design advice |
Additive or rehabilitation?
Use EBS as an additive when
- You are producing new asphalt mixes
- You are building or resurfacing with new material
- You want performance engineered in from the start
Use asphalt rehabilitation when
- The existing pavement is cracked or failing
- The material in place can be recycled
- You want to avoid full removal and replacement
Technical specifications
| Product | EBS (Engineered Base Stabilizer), proprietary nano-modified technology |
| Use | Additive for asphalt and bituminous mixtures |
| Point of addition | During asphalt production |
| Asphalt layers | Wearing, binder and base courses |
| Incorporation rate | Project-specific, set by laboratory mix design |
| Verification | Mix-design and performance testing to the project specification |
Formulation and performance are confirmed for each project through laboratory testing.
For cracked or aged pavement, we recycle the existing asphalt in place instead. See Asphalt Rehabilitation →
Stronger mixes. Longer-lasting roads.
Talk to us about evaluating EBS for your next asphalt project.
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