Methods and systems for producing an agglomerated recycled plastic for use in asphalt products is provided. The method of various embodiments can comprise loading a quantity of recycled plastic into a chamber with a cutting apparatus configured to produce agglomerated plastic particles, running the cutting apparatus for a first interval to produce an intermediate agglomerate, maintaining a chamber air temperature during the first interval, adding a first amount of water to the chamber after the first interval, running the cutting apparatus for a second interval with the intermediate agglomerate to produce a plurality of agglomerated plastic particles adapted for use in asphalt production, and discharging the plurality of agglomerated plastic particles from the chamber after the second interval.

Methods and systems for producing an agglomerated recycled plastic for use in asphalt products is provided. The method of various embodiments can comprise loading a quantity of recycled plastic into a chamber with a cutting apparatus configured to produce agglomerated plastic particles, running the cutting apparatus for a first interval to produce an intermediate agglomerate, maintaining a chamber air temperature during the first interval, adding a first amount of water to the chamber after the first interval, running the cutting apparatus for a second interval with the intermediate agglomerate to produce a plurality of agglomerated plastic particles adapted for use in asphalt production, and discharging the plurality of agglomerated plastic particles from the chamber after the second interval.

A roofing system includes a roofing membrane. The roofing membrane has a surface energy of 40 mN/m or less. The roofing system includes a roofing substrate. The roofing system includes an adhesive disposed between the roofing membrane and the roofing substrate. The adhesive includes a styrenic block copolymer. The styrenic block copolymer is present in an amount of 0.5 wt. % to 30 wt. % based on a total weight of the adhesive. The adhesive includes asphalt. The asphalt is present in an amount of 70 wt. % to 99.5 wt. % based on the total weight of the adhesive. A ratio of the styrenic block copolymer to the asphalt in the adhesive is 1:11 to 1:3.

A roofing system includes a roofing membrane. The roofing membrane has a surface energy of 40 mN/m or less. The roofing system includes a roofing substrate. The roofing system includes an adhesive disposed between the roofing membrane and the roofing substrate. The adhesive includes a styrenic block copolymer. The styrenic block copolymer is present in an amount of 0.5 wt. % to 30 wt. % based on a total weight of the adhesive. The adhesive includes asphalt. The asphalt is present in an amount of 70 wt. % to 99.5 wt. % based on the total weight of the adhesive. A ratio of the styrenic block copolymer to the asphalt in the adhesive is 1:11 to 1:3.

A silane-containing compound having a cyclic structure in a molecular structure; a modified hydrogenated petroleum resin in which a bromine value, a silicon element content, a weight average molecular weight, and a molecular weight distribution are specific values; a modified hydrogenated petroleum resin obtained by subjecting the modified hydrogenated petroleum resin to a condensation reaction; an adhesive composition including the modified hydrogenated petroleum resin; an asphalt composition containing the silane-containing compound or the modified hydrogenated petroleum resin.

A silane-containing compound having a cyclic structure in a molecular structure; a modified hydrogenated petroleum resin in which a bromine value, a silicon element content, a weight average molecular weight, and a molecular weight distribution are specific values; a modified hydrogenated petroleum resin obtained by subjecting the modified hydrogenated petroleum resin to a condensation reaction; an adhesive composition including the modified hydrogenated petroleum resin; an asphalt composition containing the silane-containing compound or the modified hydrogenated petroleum resin.

An asphalt binder composition for use in asphalt-containing materials that includes at least one of a virgin asphalt binder, an air-blown virgin asphalt binder, or a reclaimed asphalt binder material, and an anti-aging agent that is a reaction product of ingredients including (i) a first material including a compound containing one or more carbonyl groups and (ii) a second material that reacts with the one or more carbonyl groups of the first material and adds hydroxyl groups to the reaction product, where the anti-aging agent has a hydroxyl value of greater than about 25 mg KOH/g.

An asphalt binder composition for use in asphalt-containing materials that includes at least one of a virgin asphalt binder, an air-blown virgin asphalt binder, or a reclaimed asphalt binder material, and an anti-aging agent that is a reaction product of ingredients including (i) a first material including a compound containing one or more carbonyl groups and (ii) a second material that reacts with the one or more carbonyl groups of the first material and adds hydroxyl groups to the reaction product, where the anti-aging agent has a hydroxyl value of greater than about 25 mg KOH/g.

Asphalt-based compositions for use in the restoration of low-sloped roofs. Compositions are a unique combination of PG asphalts, elastomers, plastomers, plasticizers, and waxes having the unique physical property of providing a functional membrane that can be applied over existing roofing membranes and materials.

Asphalt-based compositions for use in the restoration of low-sloped roofs. Compositions are a unique combination of PG asphalts, elastomers, plastomers, plasticizers, and waxes having the unique physical property of providing a functional membrane that can be applied over existing roofing membranes and materials.