Isotropic pitch compositions may be obtained by reacting an aromatic feedstock comprising one or more aromatic classes with formaldehyde or paraformaldehyde under acidic conditions. Isotropic pitch compositions may comprise: at least two monomers linked with at least one methylene bridge between each one of the at least two monomers, wherein each one of the at least monomers comprises one or more aromatic classes comprising one or more 5-membered rings, 6-membered rings, and any combination thereof; and wherein the isotropic pitch composition has a weight average molecular weight (Mw) of about 300 g/mol to about 1,500 g/mol, a softening point (T.sub.sp) of 90? C. or greater, and a micro carbon residue (MCR) of about 18 wt % or greater, based on the total weight of the isotropic pitch composition.

Disclosed are binders and methods for making such binders with crude sterols. The crude sterols improve various rheological properties of the binders.

Asphalt binders and methods for making and using same. In at least one specific embodiment, the asphalt binder can include a bitumen and a glyceride and fatty acid mixture. The glyceride and fatty acid mixture can include one or more triglycerides, at least 1 wt % of one or more diglycerides, and at least 5 wt % of one or more fatty acids, based on the combined weight of the one or more triglycerides, the one or more diglycerides, and the one or more fatty acids. The asphalt binder can be made by combining a bitumen and a glyceride and fatty acid mixture. A paving composition can be made by combining a plurality of solids and the asphalt binder. A road can include a plurality of solids mixed with the asphalt binder.

Asphalt binders and methods for making and using same. In at least one specific embodiment, the asphalt binder can include a bitumen and a glyceride and fatty acid mixture. The glyceride and fatty acid mixture can include one or more triglycerides, at least 1 wt % of one or more diglycerides, and at least 5 wt % of one or more fatty acids, based on the combined weight of the one or more triglycerides, the one or more diglycerides, and the one or more fatty acids. The asphalt binder can be made by combining a bitumen and a glyceride and fatty acid mixture. A paving composition can be made by combining a plurality of solids and the asphalt binder. A road can include a plurality of solids mixed with the asphalt binder.

An asphalt cold-patch compound composition and method are disclosed. The compound can include bituminous material and an oil binder mixed according to a ratio. For example, recycled roofing shingles and used motor oil can be mixed according to a ratio of about 9:1 to about 20:1. The compound is suitable for patching surfaces, such as roads, and can be placed in service without heating. The asphalt cold-patch compound can be made from recycled materials and can be applied without specialized heating equipment.

An asphalt cold-patch compound composition and method are disclosed. The compound can include bituminous material and an oil binder mixed according to a ratio. For example, recycled roofing shingles and used motor oil can be mixed according to a ratio of about 9:1 to about 20:1. The compound is suitable for patching surfaces, such as roads, and can be placed in service without heating. The asphalt cold-patch compound can be made from recycled materials and can be applied without specialized heating equipment.

Provided herein is an asphalt composition comprising or produced from asphalt, a solution of ethylene copolymer dissolved in flux oil or liquid plasticizer, and optionally a sulfur source or acid, wherein the ethylene copolymer comprises repeat units derived from ethylene and from an epoxy-containing comonomer. Further provided are processes for making the solution of ethylene copolymer in flux oil or liquid plasticizer and the asphalt composition comprising or produced from this solution.

A bitumen base composition having at least from 95 to 99% by weight at least one bitumen base having a penetrability at 25 C. of less than or equal to 220.Math.10.sup.1 mm and a softening point higher than or equal to 35 C., and from 1 to 5% by weight at least one plastic liquefaction oil the initial boiling point of which is at least 300 C. measured in accordance with D7169:20. The bitumen base composition makes it possible to reprocess a heavy plastic liquefaction oil cut for use in a road bitumen.

A modified bitumen consisting of a polyurethane wherein the polyisocyanate or polyisocyanate-dominated polyurethane prepolymer (or prepolymers) is first reacted with the bitumen to take advantage of the bitumen's hydroxyl and amine functionality and form an isocyanate-bitumen adduct to form a weatherproofing product.

The present invention refers to a multifunctional asphalt additive composition comprising a hydrocarbon base oil, an adhesion promoter, and naturally occurring resins. In particular, the hydrocarbon base oil comprises paraffinic or aromatic compounds, the adhesion promoter comprises aromatic, amine, acrylic, and straight or branched chain organosilane derivatives, and the naturally occurring resins comprise tannins, terpenes, and rosin. The multifunctional additive composition of the present invention is useful in the manufacture of asphalt mixtures, as a rejuvenation agent, in the recycling of asphalt mixtures, or as an additive to provide or improve one or more of the properties of low quality asphalts or those that do not meet the standards required for certain applications.