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Asphalt with Lucobit®

History – Origin of the LUCOBIT AG since 1966 

LUCOBIT AG was founded as an independent company in 

the year 2000 and, based on the available know-how, has 

since specialised in the production, marketing and sales of 

flexible polyolefins. 

But the LUCOBIT story starts far earlier, because Lucobit® was 

developed and patented by BASF more than 40 years ago. It is 

the trade name for ECB (Ethylene Copolymer Bitumen), a qua- 

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Netherlands 

lity material that has become firmly established worldwide in 

the production of sealing products, e.g. for sealing membranes 

of flat roofs & green roofs, as well as a polymer additive in 

asphalt for road construction. 

1953 1997 2000 2004 2007 2012 

ROW 

50% BASF / 50% Shell 

Germany 

50% BASF / 50% Shell 

MBO 

100% BASF 6.7 Mrd. € 

7.0 Mio. t Plastics 

~ 6.000 Employees 

100% Shell 

USA 

32 Mrd. € Turnover 

14.000 Employees 

3 rd largest chemical company

LUCOBIT AG – The Company 

LUCOBIT AG Wesseling is located in the centre of Europe 

LUCOBIT AG – Wesseling 

Cologne 

Bonn 

Sales Locations 

German Headquarter 

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Integration of LUCOBIT in LyondellBasell Plant 

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Ethylene PE - LD 

High pressure polymerisation LUCOBIT plant 

Ethylene 

Ethylene 

Ethylene 

Propylene 

OT 3 

OT 4 

OH 

OL 

OG 1 

OG 2 

ONR 

ONC 

PE - HD 

Hostalen slurry process 

PE - HD 

Phillips slurry loop process 

Gas phase process 

Polypropylene Plants 

Distillation 

PE - HD 

PP 

Bitumen 

Extrusion and compounding 

PO store and shipping PP/ PE

From feedstock to application 

CRUDE OIL STEAM CRACKING 

NATURAL GAS 

6.1.1 Asphalt modification | 6.1.2 Asphalt additives 

Product Material Colour Shore A MFR 3) 190°C / 2.16 kg 

Lucobit® 1210A ECB black 76 > 25 

Lucolast® 7010 EBA (16 % BA) natural 90 1.4 

Lucowax® 1700 wax natural 

Lucowax® 1705 wax natural 

Lucowax® 1761 wax brown 

Lucocell® FG 3000 fibre grey 

Lucocell® PE 3700 fibre grey 

Lucosol® liquid black 

Luxbit® liquid black 

of basement Waste disposal Water reservoir 

FPO ECB Load AC SMA Asphalt Sandy Mastic 

FLEXIBLE POLYMERS WATERPROOFING ASPHALT 

1500 

1000 

1500 

1000 

500 500 

100 

Approximate ml. 

100 

Approximate ml. 

cracking 

products 

Steam 

Applications Intermediate Additives 

products 

ETHYLENE 

ETHYLENE BUTYL ACRYLATE ETHYLENE COPOLYMERISAT BITUMEN 

Destillation 

Wire & Cable Compounding Blown & cast �lms Extrusion coating Foams Sheets Pipe & Pro�les Recycling Blow moulding Injection moulding Roto moulding Calendering Waterproo�ng Flatroo�ng Swimmingpool Land�ll/ Flatroo�ng Tunnel/ Surface and base layed Color asphalt 

BITUMEN 

Gas 

separation 

binder asphalt asphalt 

cold asphalt mastic 

Reparation Splitt 

Cold asphalt Fibre 

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Product Information LUCOBIT AG 

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Flexible Polymers 

FLEXIBLE POLYMERS 

with LUCOBIT 

Content: 

1. LUCOBIT AG – The Company 

2. LUCOBIT AG – Research 

and Development 

3. Market Information and 

Addresses 

4. Products and Applications 

5. Product Data Sheets 

6. Price List 

LUCOBIT AG – 

Presentations 

Content: 

1.1 Wire & Cable 

1.2 Compounding 

1.3 Blown Cast & Films 

1.4 Extrusion Coating 

1.5 Foams 

1.6 Sheets 

1.7 Pipes & Profiles 

2.1 Blow Moulding 

2.2 Injection Moulding 

2.3 Roto Moulding 

3.1 Calendering 

4.1 Other technologies 

Waterproofing 

WATERPROOFING with 

LUCOBIT 

Content: 


2. LUCOBIT AG – Research and 

Development 

Laboratory Facilities 

Overview Testing 

Standards acc. EN 

Typical Equipment / 

Extrusion Plants 


Addresses 


Products 

Fire Standards 

15 Year Guarantee 

References 


6. Price List 

LUCOBIT AG 

Asphalt 

ASPHALT with LUCOBIT 

Content: 


2. LUCOBIT AG – Research and 

Development 


Addresses 


Lucobit® 1210A 

Lucobit® Applications 

Lucobit® Test Results 

Lucobit® Analysis 

Lucobit® References 

Lucobit® 1210AI 

Lucobit® 1210AR 

Lucolast® 

Luxbit® 

Lucowax® 

Lucocell® 

Lucosol® 


6. Price List 

Polymer Trading 

The Polymer Source 

Content: 

1. pegon GmbH – The Company 

2. pegon GmbH – Research 

and Development 


Addresses 



6. Price List

ISO-Certification & Quality Management 

The ISO certification according to DIN EN 9001:2008 confirmes 

that all processes of LUCOBIT AG from development to manufacturing 

and final inspection are up to prescribed, consistently 

high standard. With the certification of the environmental 

management system according to DIN EN ISO 14001:2005 is 

also confirmed, that all processes meet the legal requirements 

relating to environmental protection and even surpass these 

requirements in many parts. 

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Lucobit® 1210A – not just a polymer 

We give bitumen better properties 

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Thermoplastic Masterbatch 

_ Improves the UVstabilisation 

_ Better adhesion to 

aggregates 

_ Improves the aging behavior 

_ Better cold flexibility 

_ Increases the warm stability 

(static load) 

_ Better stability under static 

load (rut resistance) 

_ Improves the fatigue 

_ Longer lifetime

Lucobit® 1210A – more than an additive 

We improve the structure of asphalt 

Advantages 

_ Improve the stability 

increases resistance 

against rutting 

_ Increased affinity 

_ Improved aging behavior 

_ Thermal stability of 

polymers at 300°C 

_ Directly added to the 

asphalt mixing unit 

_ Decades of experience 

_ Environmentally 

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Lucobit® 1210A – for better asphalt 

We connect bitumen with aggregates to asphalt 

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Drilling core / Section e.g. 

_ Asphalt Concrete (AC), 

wearing course 

_ SMA 

_ Binder course 

_ Mastic asphalt 

_ Noise optimized asphalt 

(LOAD) 

_ Sami layer 

_ Heavy load asphalt 

_ Sand asphalt

Lucobit® 1210A – for better roads 

We modify the asphalt roads according their demands 

Application areas 

_ Highways 

_ Roads for heavy loads 

_ Runaway of airports 

_ City roads with high traffic 

_ Bus roads (BRT) 

_ Roundabouts 

_ Parking areas for heavy loads 

(container terminals) 

_ Stop areas around 

traffic lights 

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The additive to polymer modification 

of asphalt and bitumen 

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_ Current problems in road construction 

The efficiency and utility value 

of our roads is dependent on 

various climatic forces and traffic-related 

developments. The 

number of motorists increases 

exponentially and particularly 

the rise in HGV traffic with higher 

axle loads is straining roads in a 

way that one can detect poor resistant 

of road by ruts and cracks 

just by looking it. Taking into account 

the structurally accurate 

execution, we have to confront 

_ The product 

Lucobit 1210A is a grained thermoplastic 

synthetic material existing 

of a mixture of premium 

polyethylene copolymer and a 

special type of bitumen (ECB). 

The pure bitumen is homogeneously 

dispersed into a polymer 

matrix. Lucobit 1210A can be 

mixed into common asphaltic 

surfaces like asphalt concrete, 

stone mastic or mastic asphalt 

either by pre-mixing it with bitumen 

(PmB) or simply by adding 

it into the mix during the asphalt 

production (PmA). Lucobit 1210A 

can also be used for industrial asphalt 

or binder courses because 

of high strains. In research and 

development Lucobit 1210A is 

viewed as a modern product, 

which can be employed in various 

special asphalts for stabilis- 

• higher resistance against mechanical strain 

• higher resistance against deformation and 

wear & tear 

• stronger affinity with grit 

• higher level of stability 

• low temperature of flexibility 

• ageing resistance 

• reduced thickness of courses 

ing miscellaneous concepts thus 

supporting the idea of enduring 

quality. To comply with the re- 

Examples of surface courses 

the increase in traffic growth 

with new solutions. Those 

top layers that are especially 

strained have to be technically 

enhanced with regards to their 

durability. With budgets being 

tight and natural reserves becoming 

more rare and therefore 

more expensive, future approaches 

will result in recycling 

and working with increasingly 

reduced layers of asphalt. 

• for support of mounting on inclined surfaces 

• higher resistance against rutting 

• higher resistance against dynamic depths of impression 

• resistance in mixing stays constant 

• on-site adding possible 

quirements of future computer-assisted dimensioning 

of road surfaces, Lucobit 1210A will be 

used for the reduction of the thickness of black 

base as well. 

The effects of weather: 

stresses caused by thermal 

fluctuations due to 

exposure to direct sunlight 

during the days and drastic 

cooling down in shady 

areas or at nighttime. 

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_ Technical background 

The usability of Lucobit 

1210A could 

be confirmed again 

by scientific research 

from registered and 

independent institutions 

and advantages 

comparing to the 

established competitors 

became evident 

(cp. Index- research 

in product file folder LUCOBIT AG). Concerning 

the constantly growing strain on roads caused 

by HGV traffic, it was proven that Lucobit 1210A 

increases the resistance against rutting compared 

to any other kind of unmodified standard asphalt. 

Lucobit 1210A verifiably holds up to the strains of 

climatic forces like heat or chill by widening the 

range of plasticity of the bitumen, through a significant 

rise of the softening point ring and ball 

and improved Fraass breaking point. The penetration 

of the bitumen decreases accordingly when 

adding the Lucobit 1210A. 

_ Production and mounting 

Lucobit 1210A has a very high thermal stability. 

At temperatures up to 300°C, it shows no sign of destruction 

of the polymer matrix which leads to sufficient 

support for extended production – and transport 

periods even after hours of high temperature 

exposure. 

When adding it directly into the asphalt mix for the 

production of PmA, the amount of Lucobit 1210Agranulate 

is chosen according to the percentage 

wanted (3.0 to 7.5% by mass based on the percentage 

of binder while simultaneously reducing the bitumen 

as to the percent by weight of the polymer 

added). The adding can be done before or after ap- 

_ Long-term results 

The German Federal Highway Research Institute 

(BASt) has completed a study in which it tested 

modified polymer surfaces on German Federal 

Highway “A1” and could prove the usability of 

Lucobit 1210A on a long-term basis. 

High-quality surface after 32 years in use under 

traffic in cologne. 

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top right: rheological 

features of the polymeric 

modification 

with Lucobit 1210A; 

top left and bottom 

right: exemplification 

of rutting tests about 

mastic and stone 

mastic asphalt 

portioning the binder. Extending 

the duration between 10 and 15 

seconds is necessary depending 

on the composition and batch size 

(temperature of mixture is due to 

table 5 in ZTV Asphalt-StB 07). 

For producing PmB (C) a homogenous 

mixture of common bitumen 

and Lucobit 1210A is composed 

at temperatures between 175 and 

195°C. Even with a screw-type agitator 

at a low rotation speed a very 

thorough mixture of the Lucobit 

1210A according to PmB-standards 

is detectable under an electron 

microscope. The bitumen incorporated 

into the polymer matrix 

guarantees an easy and rapid 

blending of the polymer into the 

bitumen or asphalt. For mounting 

with Lucobit 1210A modified asphalt, 

there is no further requirement 

existing. 

_ Application with regards to German 

rules and regulations 

Lucobit 1210A as a composite of bitumen 

complies with the technical 

requirements of the TL Bitumen-StB 

07 as well as with Index 3 for plastomer 

modified bitumen (PmB C). 

Irrespective of whether the polymer 

modified asphalt has been mixed 

with PmB (C) or PmA (C), the quality 

of the asphalt is increased in a way 

that does and will comply the requirements 

of the TL Asphalt-StB 07 

and ZTV Asphalt-StB 07 and exceeds 

considerably those of any other 

standard product. This is especially 

relevant regarding the rutting on 

roads. For even if so far no regulation 

concerning a limit of rutting has 

been implemented, it could well be 

mandatory in the future for constructors 

to indicate them under the TL 

Asphalt-StB 07.

Effect of Lucobit 1210A on the fundamental features of binder 

Properties Unit Bitumen 30/45 Bitumen 30/45 + 

5% by mass 

Lucobit 1210A 

Needle Penetration 

(100g, 5 s, 25°C) 

Softening Point 

Ring and Ball 

Bitumen 50/70 Bitumen 50/70 + 

5% by mass 

Lucobit 1210A 

Test according 

to 

0,1 mm 30 - 45 10 - 40 50 - 70 25 - 55 DIN EN 1426 

°C 52 - 60 ≥ 65 46 - 54 ≥ 55 DIN EN 1427 

Fraas Breaking 

Point (max.) °C ≤ -5 ≤ -5 ≤ -8 ≤ -10 DIN EN 12 593 

Lucobit 1210A-modified binder complies with the requirements according to TL Bitumen-StB 07, Issue 2007 

Amount of Lucobit 1210A depending on the application 

Polymer Modification of 

Application Amount of Lucobit 1210A regarding the amount of binder [% by 

mass] 

Rolled asphalt (top layer, binder course and black base) 5,0 

Mastic asphalt (top layer and coat) 5,0 

Help for paving inclined surfaces 

up to 7% approx. 3,0 

up to 10% approx. 5,0 

> 10% Amount according to advanced suitability tests 

Note 

The data provided in this document is based on our current level of research and is not legal and binding. 

When using Lucobit 1210A always consider the particular circumstances especially regarding all 

aspects of building physics, structural engineering and building laws. 

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Recommendation for Lucobit®-Content 

in various Asphalt Mixtures 

Types and Grades of Mixing Components after ZTV-Asphalt 

Asphalt Binder 0 / 22 S 0 / 16 S Remarks 

1. Binder 

Type Bitumen 50 / 70 50 / 70 

Content Weight % 4.0 to 5.0 4.2 to 5.5 

2. Lucobit content / tonne Weight % 0.20 to 0.21 to 

mixed material 

0.25 0.28 

3. Lucobit content in binder Weight % 5 5 

Stone Mastic Asphalt 0 / 11 S 0 / 8 S 0 / 8 0 / 5 Remarks 

1. Binder 

Type Bitumen 50 / 70 50 / 70 70 / 100 70 / 100 

Content Weight % >=6.5 >=7 >=7 >=7.2 

2. Stabilising Additives 

content in mixed 

material 

Weight % 0.3 to 1.5 0.3 to 1.5 0.3 to 1.5 0.3 to 1.5 

3. Lucobit content / tonne 


Weight % >=0.33 >=0.35 >=0.35 >=0.35 

4. Lucobit content in binder Weight % 5 5 5 

Poured Asphalt 0 / 11 S 0 / 11 0 / 8* 0 / 5* Remarks 

1. Binder 

Type Weight % 30 / 45 30 / 45 30 / 45 30 / 45 

Content Weight % 6.5 to 8.0 6.5 to 8.0 6.8 to 8.0 7.0 to 8.5 

2. Lucobit content / tonne Weight % 0.33 to 0.33 to 0.34 to 0.35 to 


0.40 0.40 0.40 0.43 

3. Lucobit content in binder Weight % 5 5 5 5 

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Lucobit as Aid for poured 

Asphalt in Inclined Surface 



Lucobit content in binder 

with inclination up to 7% 



Lucobit content in binder 

with inclination up to 10% 

3. Lucobit content in binder 

with inclination > 10% 

Weight % 0.20 to 

0.24 

0 / 11 S 0 / 11 0 / 8* 0 / 5* Remarks 

0.20 to 

0.24 

0.21 to 0.24 0.21 to 

0.26 

Weight % about 3 about 3 about 3 about 3 Addition after 

suitability test 

Weight % 0.33 to 

0.40 

0.33 to 

0.40 

0.34 to 0.40 0.35 to 

0.43 

Weight % about 5 about 5 about 5 about 5 Addition after 

suitability test 

Addition after suitability test 

* with an addition of Lucobit, it is possible to achieve penetration for poured asphalt 0/11 S, where this poured asphalt can 

also be designated as 0/8 S resp. 0/5 S. 

Attention 

1. Stabilising additives in form of binder carrier, like for example fibres in stone mastic asphalt, can result when using 

Lucobit after ZTV-Asphalt StB Chiffre 4.1 to the non. Applicability of the corresponding suitability test and correct 

processing. 

2. The mixing times for asphalt mixtures after addition of Lucobit is to be matched to the capacity (volume) of the 

mixing plant. With a 1 t-mixer, we recommend to lengthen the mixing time by min. 10 sec. If you are using fibres, 

refer to the recommendation of the supplier. 

3. Lucobit count as binder. The binder content of a reference sample will therefore be the same. 

Note 

The information provided in this document is based on our product tests and present technical knowledge. It does 

not release purchasers from the responsibility of carrying out their receiving inspections. Neither does it imply any 

binding assurance of suitability of our products for a particular purpose. As LUCOBIT cannot anticipate or control the 

many different conditions under which this product may be processed and used this information does not relieve processors 

from their own tests and investigations. Any proprietary rights as well as existing legislation shall be 

observed. 

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Product Data Sheet Lucobit® 1210A 

Product description 

Lucobit 1210A is a mixture of ethylene copolymers and special 

bitumen. The resulting formulation is a concentrate or 

„masterbatch“. 

Product properties 

Lucobit 1210A consists of thermoplastic polyolefins. Addition 

of Lucobit to bitumen increases its viscosity and broadens 

the range of plasticity. Although the minimum value of 

the Fraass breaking point of Lucobit is as low as for unmodified 

standard bitumen, the ring and ball softening point 

increases considerably, depending on the proportion of Lucobit 

that was added. 

Penetration values decline accordingly. Ductility determined 

according to DIN EN 12591 decreases, however, the values 

ascertained for the so-called ductility at low temperatures 

are usually more favourable than those for standard bitumen 

without addition of Lucobit. 

Product advantages 

Compared with other standard binder Lucobit 1210A displays 

significant advantages in improving resistance to 

deformation. Rut formation tests at high temperatures demonstrated 

that asphalt can bear a two- to three-fold load 

when modifying it with thermoplastics or altering binder 

viscosity by adding Lucobit. This does not impair the lowtemperature 

performance of Lucobit 1210A, but rather improves 

it. 

Applications 

Even relatively small amounts of Lucobit 1210A in asphalt 

mixtures improve: 

resistance to mechanical stress, in particular deformation 

and wear 

stability / rigidity and reduce the tendency to flow 

when hot and under load 

low temperature flexibility 

ageing behaviour 

Examples for application: 

s-wearing courses to ZTV-Asphalt - StB 

poured asphalt, also on sloping surfaces (ramps) 

stone mastic asphalt 

special asphalt surfaces, e.g. porous asphalt 

thin bituminous wearing courses (hot laying) 

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Processing into PmB 

Bitumen is mixed homogeneously with Lucobit 1210A at the 

temperatures range 165 °C to 195 °C and is then ready for 

use. Depending on mixing intensity, the time required to 

mix large quantities (approx. 20 t) is 1 - 3 h. The usage of a 

high-speed shear mixing unit leads to a higherquantity of 

mixture. The proportion of bitumen already contained in 

Lucobit 1210A greatly facilitates the incorporation into bitumen. 

Direct addition of Lucobit granules into asphalt 

mixes 

The required amount of granules (3 to 7.5 % based on the 

binder content while simultaneously reducing the bitumen 

as to the percent by weight of the polymer added) corresponding 

to the desired proportion of Lucobit 1210A is added 

batchwise to the asphalt mixer either before or after 

adding the binder as usual. The mixing time of any asphalt 

mixtures has to be adjusted to the volume of the mixing unit. 

Using a mixing unit of 1 t recommend to increase the mixing 

time by at least 10 sec. Please note the producers manual 

when adding fibrous material!

Lucobit 1210A is environmentally sound in manufacture and 

processing, free of plasticizers and chlorine, and not harmful 

to health, water, soils, or plants. 

Granules: 10 kg or 25 kg bags 

Typical Properties 

Unit Lucobit® 1210A 

Density (23 °C) g/cm 3 0.97 

Apparent Density g/l ~ 500 

Elongation at Break (23 °C) % 700-800 

Modules of Elasticity MPa 17 

Softening Range °C 80-100 

Embrittlement Range °C < -30 

Unit Mixture of Bitumen B50/70 and 5 % 


Density (23 °C) g/cm 3 1.1-1.0 

Penetration mm 25 - 55 

Softening Point R&B °C ≥ 55 

Fraaß Breaking Point (25 °C) °C < -10 

Ductility cm > 15 

These standard values are typical values and should not be regarded as specifications. 

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Product Data Sheet Lucocell® FG3000 


Lucocell® FG3000 micro grains – cellulose additives for SMA – 

Stone Mastic Asphalt or Split Mastic Asphalt, which is used 

as finish for all road types, including motorways with high 

frequency traffic, fast roads, roads with high traffic loads, 

bike paths and sidewalks. Due to their 3D structure, cellulose 

fibres maintain a comparatively high viscosity of bitumen, 

thus preventing its seepage and formation of asphalt mix 

segregation at high temperatures during storage, transport 

and SMA placing. At the same time they enable creation of 

a thicker bitumen layer around each rock particle, thus preventing 

oxidation, moisture penetration and lifting or cracking 

of the aggregate. 

Lucocell® FG3000 microgranules of cellulose fibre is very 

safe and easy in handling. We strongly recommend to pay 

attention to the below mentioned aspects of use. The advantage 

of microgranules is the quicker distribution in the 

mineral mass during dry mixing. Microgranules release 

Lucocell® FG3000 fibres easily and safely for increased efficiency 

and improved production quality. Lucocell® FG3000 

microgranules are ideal for use in automated batching. 

Lucocell® FG3000 is a bulky material with advanced properties 

and quick and safe dispersion in the asphalt mixer. It can 

be added manually or by means of standard dosage systems. 

Because of the nature of the product cellulose fibres 

may not be exposed to water and mix temperatures higher 

than 200°C. 

Packaging and Storage 

Lucocell® FG3000 is delivered in Big-Bags (500/1000 kg) packed 

on wooden pallets, shrink wrapped and additionally 

protected with a PE rain cover. Even this packaging protects 

the material from rain we recommend dry storage under 

roof. Please make sure that the rain cover is placed back on 

the material after part of it has been used. Pallets without 

damages on the packaging can be stored in the warehouse 

in dry condition for 2 years. 

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Dosage 

For dosage of Lucocell® FG3000 shall be introduced centrally 

into the mixer. The standard dosage rate of cellulose 

fibre is 3,0-4,0 kg per ton of asphalt mix. To achieve this 

result batch-sized bags, gravimetric or volumetric fibre 

blowing systems can be used. A gravimetric system is preferred 

for receiving the records about the accurate quantity 

of fibres in the mix. If a volumetric system is used, it 

shoud be calibrated frequently. 

Mixing Sequence 

The mircrogranules of Lucocell® FG3000 shall be added centrally 

into the mixer approx. 5-15 seconds prior to the addition 

of bitumen and even distribution of the fibres in the mix. 

In case the fibres are pre-dispersed by means of a automatic 

fibre blowing device the dry mixing of the fibres might not 

be necessary. 

The total mixing time for SMA according to the German recommendations 

(Leitfaden Splittmastixasphalt, Dezember 

2000) should be minimum 53 seconds. This time includes 8 

seconds for discharging the mixer.

Technical Data 

Character Value Unit 

Appearence Grey granule - 

Bulk density Approx. 450 g/l 

Basic fibre Value Unit 

Average fibre length Approx. 1100 µm 

Average fibre diameter Approx. 45 µm 

Typical screen analysis Value Unit 

Less than 2500µ 100 % 

Less than 800µ Min. 55 % 



Note 

The information provided in this document is based on our product tests and present technical knowledge. It does not release purchasers from the responsibility of carrying out their receiving inspections. 

Neither does it imply any binding assurance of suitability of our products for a particular purpose. As LUCOBIT cannot anticipate or control the many different conditions under which this product may be 

processed and used this information does not relieve processors from their own tests and investigations. Any proprietary rights as well as existing legislation shall be observed. 

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Product Data Sheet Lucocell® PE3700 


Lucocell® PE3700 granules are designed for SMA –Stone Mastic 

Asphalt or Split Mastic Asphalt, which is used as finish for all 

road types, including motorways with high frequency traffic, 

fast roads, roads with high traffic loads, bike paths and sidewalks. 

Due to their 3D structure, cellulose fibres maintain a 

comparatively high viscosity of bitumen, thus preventing its 

seepage and formation of asphalt mix segregation at high 

temperatures during storage, transport and SMA placing. At 

the same time they enable creation of a thicker bitumen layer 

around each rock particle, thus preventing oxidation, moisture 

penetration and lifting or cracking of the aggregate. 

Lucocell® PE3700 is a cellulose containing masterbatch and is 

very safe and easy in handling. We strongly recommend to pay 

attention to the below mentioned aspects of use. The advantage 

of granules is the quicker distribution in the mineral mass 

during dry mixing. 

Due to the pre-dispersion of cellulose fibres in the ethylenecopolymere 

matrix (EBA) of Lucocell® PE3700 the fibres release 

easily and safely for increased efficiency and improved production 

quality. Lucocell® PE3700 is ideal for use in automated 

batching. 

Packaging and Storage 

Lucocell® PE3700 is delivered in Big-Bags (500/1000 kg) packed 

on wooden pallets, shrink wrapped and additionally 

protected with a PE rain cover. Even this packaging protects 

the material from rain we recommend dry storage under 

roof. Please make sure that the rain cover is placed back on 

the material after part of it has been used. Pallets without 

damages on the packaging can be stored in the warehouse 

in dry condition for 2 years. 

Dosage 

For dosage of Lucocell® PE3700 shall be introduced centrally 

into the mixer. The standard dosage rate of cellulose 

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fibre is 7 kg per ton of asphalt mix. To achieve this result 

batch-sized bags, gravimetric or volumetric fibre blowing 

systems can be used. A gravimetric system is preferred for 

receiving the records about the accurate quantity of fibres 

and polymer (EBA) in the mix. If a volumetric system is 

used, it shoud be calibrated frequently. 

Mixing Sequence 

The mircrogranules of Lucocell® PE3700 shall be added centrally 

into the mixer approx. 5-15 seconds prior to the addition 

of bitumen and even distribution of the fibres in the mix. 

In case the fibres are pre-dispersed by means of a automatic 

fibre blowing device the dry mixing of the fibres might not 

be necessary. 

The total mixing time for SMA according to the German recommendations 

(Leitfaden Splittmastixasphalt, Dezember 

2000) should be minimum 53 seconds. This time includes 8 

seconds for discharging the mixer.


Character Value Unit 

Appearence Grey granule - 

Bulk density Approx. 370 g/l 

Basic fibre Value Unit 

Average fibre length Approx. 1100 µm 

Average fibre diameter Approx. 45 µm 

Typical screen analysis Value Unit 

Less than 2500µ 100 % 



Polymer Value Unit 

Ethylene Copolymer (EBA) 37 % 


Note 




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Product Data Sheet Lucolast® 7010 

03.2012 

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Lucolast 7010 is a polar copolymer consisting of ethylene 

and butyl acrylate with low crystallinity. 


Addition of Lucolast 7010 to bitumen increases its viscosity 

and broadens the range of plasticity. Although the minimum 

value of the Fraass breaking point of Lucolast 7010 is 

as low as for unmodified standard bitumen, the ring and ball 

softening point increases considerably, depending on the 

proportion of Lucolast 7010 that was added. 

Penetration values decline accordingly. Ductility determined 

according to DIN EN 12591 decreases, however, the 

values ascertained for the so-called ductility at low temperatures 

are usually more favourable than those for standard 

bitumen without addition of Lucolast 7010. 

Product advantages 

Compared with other standard binder Lucolast 7010 displays 

significant advantages in improving resistance to deformation. 

Rut formation tests at high temperatures demonstrated 

that asphalt can bear a two- to three-fold load when modifying 

it with thermoplastics or altering binder viscosity by 

adding Lucolast 7010. This does not impair the low-temperature 

performance of Lucolast 7010, but rather improves it. 

Applications 

Even relatively small amounts of PmB based on Lucolast 

7010 in asphalt mixtures improve: 

resistance to mechanical stress, in particular deformation 

and wear 

stability / rigidity and reduce the tendency to flow when 

hot and under load 

low temperature flexibility 

ageing behaviour 

Examples for application: 

s-wearing courses to ZTV-Asphalt - StB 

poured asphalt, also on sloping surfaces (ramps) 

stone mastic asphalt 

special asphalt surfaces, e.g. porous asphalt 

thin bituminous wearing courses (hot laying) 

Processing into PmB 

Bitumen is mixed homogeneously with Lucolast 7010 at the 

temperatures range 165 °C to 195 °C and is then ready for 

use. Depending on mixing intensity, the time required to mix 

large quantities (approx. 20 t) is 1 - 3 h. The usage of a highspeed 

shear mixing unit leads to a higherquantity of mixture. 

In order to avoid a possible phase seperation a continuous 

mixing process is required. 

Environmental compatibility 

Lucolast 7010 is environmentally sound in manufacture and 

processing, free of plasticizers and chlorine, and not harmful 

to health, water, soils, or plants. 

Packaging 

Granules: 25 kg bags 

Storage 

Store cool and dry protected from direct sunlight. 

Other storage conditions can influence the quality of the 

product and the packaging. 

It is recommended to use the product within 2 years. 

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Typical Properties 

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Unit Lucolast® 7010 

Density (23 °C) g/cm 3 0.924 

Apparent Density g/l ~ 500 

Elongation at Break (23 °C) % 860 

Modules of Elasticity MPa 62 

Softening Range °C 80 - 100 

Embrittlement Range °C < - 30 

Unit Mixture of Bitumen B50/70 and 2,4 % 

Lucolast 7010-Bitumen 

Density (23 °C) g/cm 3 1.1 - 1.0 

Penetration mm 25 - 55 

Softening Point R&B °C ≥ 55 

Fraaß Breaking Point (25 °C) °C < - 10 

Ductility cm > 15 


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Product Data Sheet Lucowax® 1700 


Product Description 

Lucowax is a polyethylene wax. 


Additive for modification of bitumen or asphalt (construction 

industry) 

Lucowax 1700 can also be used as additive for the modification 

of plastics, hotmelts, inks or for coating. 

Product Advantages 

Small quantities of Lucowax 1700 can: 

reduce the viscosity and therefore improve the compressibility 

of asphalt 

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processed and used this informationdoes not relieve processors from their own tests and investigations. Any proprietary rights as well as existing legislation shall be observed. 

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Technical data 

reduce the penetration 

improve water resistance 

increase the plasticity span and lead therefore to better 

deformation resistance of asphalt, specially at high temperatures 

Applications 

Lucowax 1700 can be used directly in bitumen or asphalt as 

additive. 


Pellets in 25 kg paper bags, other packaging upon request. 

Standard Unit Standard Value 

Density (23 °C) ISO 1183 g/ml 0.7 - 0.9 

Viscosity (140 °C) DIN EN ISO 3104 mPas < 4,000 

Melting Point ISO 3146 °C 60 - 130 

Ashes % < 0.1 


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Method Unit Specification 

Congealing point ASTM D 938 °C 100 - 106 

Dropping point Mettler 1°C/min °C 114 - 120 

Needle penetration 25 °C ASTM D 1321 1/10 mm 0 - 2 

Needle penetration 65 °C ASTM D 1321 1/10 mm 0 - 12 

Color Saybolt ASTM D 156 - 0 - 30 

Dyn. viscosity 135 °C Brookfield mPas 10 - 20 


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Product Description 

Lucowax is a polyethylene wax. 


Additive for modification of bitumen or asphalt (construction 

industry) Lucowax 1761 can also be used as additive for the 

modification of plastics, hotmelts, inks or for coating. 

Product Advantages 

Small quantities of Lucowax 1761 can: 

reduce the viscosity and therefore improve the 

compressibility of asphalt 

reduce the penetration 

Technical data 

Physical state (25°C) Solido 

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improve water resistance 

increase the plasticity span and lead therefore to better 

deformation resistance of asphalt, specially at high 

temperatures 

Applications 

Lucowax 1761 can be used directly in bitumen or asphalt as 

additive. 


Pellets in 25 kg paper bags, other packaging upon request. 

Range Method 

Colour Marrone VISIVO 

Odour Tipico 

Congealing point 75 - 81 (°C) ASTM D938 

Needle penetration 25°C 1 - 3 (dmm) ASTM D1321 

Acid value 22 - 36 (mg./KOH gr.) ASTM D974 

Saponification 76 - 100 (mg./KOH gr.) ASTM D94 


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Application of polymer modified asphalt (PmA) at the mixing 

unit – Production and installation with Lucobit® 1210A 

Delivery of Lucobit® 1210A portioned by the customer 

• The picture shows the delivery of the Lucobit® 1210A previously 

portioned in Big Bags. 

• For the 1.7 t mixing unit in use and the intended bitumen 

concentration of approx. 6 M.-%, a dosage of 5 kg Lucobit® 

1210A was chosen. 

• The apportioning of the Lucobit® 1210A has to be executed 

View of the operational platform 

• The picture shows three dial gauges. From left to right these 

are for indicating the weight of the filler, the aggregate and 

the bitumen (marked orange). 

• The closed hatch of the mixing vessel is visible 

(marked blue). 

Adding of Lucobit® 1210A 

• The Lucobit® 1210A is added while emptying the aggre gate 

scale into the mixing vessel (discharge of dust through the 

open hatch). 

• At the same time the pre-portioned PE-bag is to be added 

into the mixing vessel. 

• The PE-bag will dissolve immediately upon contact with the 

heat inside the mixing vessel and releases the Lucobit® 1210A. 

• The aggregate and the Lucobit® 1210A mix due to the mixing 

apparatus and the grinding effect of the hot aggregate. 

• The filler is added after the aggregate and the Lucobit® 1210A. 

• An amount of approx. 100 kg was requested for the produced 

asphalt. 

• The bitumen can be added simultaneously with the filler. 

• Approx. 105 kg of bitumen were necessary for the production 

of this asphalt. 

by the customer e.g. in standard PE-bags. 

Production details of the 

operation platform 

• The picture shows the open hatch of the empty mixing 

vessel and at the side the measuring unit for the aggregate 

being weighed in above the mixing vessel. 

• At approximately 1,500 kg the aggregate is emptied into the 

mixing vessel, following the produced formulation. 

Dry mixture 

• The extension of the mixing period due to adding the 

Lucobit® 1210A depends on the equipment and should be 

tested with a dry mixture (only aggregate and Lucobit® 1210A). 

The dry mixture has to be a homogenous mix of the aggregate 

and the melted bitumen adhering to the Lucobit® 1210A. 

• Under the given circumstances, a mixing period of 45 

seconds did suffice. The adding of approx. 10-15 seconds 

(depending on the size 1-2 t) to the usual mixing period of 

the asphalt mix deviates from normal instructions. 

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Transferring the batches to the storage facilities 

Loading, weighing and covering 

Installation by the manufacturer 

• Loading of the polymer modified asphalt into the paver 

while checking the temperature upon delivery 

• Spreading of the asphalt throughout complete installation 

width by means of a screw conveyor 

• Subsequent installation with rollers 

• The temperatures of the asphalt upon delivery and during 

rolling have to comply with the norms TL and ZTV Asphalt-StB 

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• Loading of up to eight batches from the storage facilities 

onto the truck 

• Weighing of the goods up to the axle load limit 

• Covering against airflow with loose asphalt mix, 

against accelerated short-term ageing (oxidation) 

A comparison between Lucobit® 1210A 

and unmodified asphalt 

• The Lucobit®1210A-modified asphalt on the left part of the 

picture and the adjoining unmodified layer with a heightened 

ratio of round grain (Comparison by request of customer).

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Benefit from our knowledge and our flexibility! 

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_ Competence and diversity 

LUCOBIT AG develops, produces and sells top quality 

materials for the plastics processing industry. 

Our focal area of business is in high-quality speciality 

plastics based on flexible polyolefins, which 

are used in sealing technology, asphalt modification 

and in numerous other segments of modern 

plastics processing. 

Competence, experience and the specialist knowledge 

from 40 years of product history are the reasons 

behind LUCOBIT AG’s success as a first class 

point of reference on the national and international 

markets. As a flexible and group-independent company, 

we are present and active in all significant 

plastics markets around the world – supported 

by a far-reaching sales networks which offers our 

customers a direct contact partner wherever they 

need one. Wherever they can be found, LUCOBIT AG 

products and services stand for consistently high 

quality standards, top rate workability and diverse 

opportunities for use. 

Markets and applications 

Polymer materials 

• Injection moulding, rotational 

moulding, blow moulds and 

extrusion applications 

• Profiles 

• Coatings 

• Foils 

• Foams 

Products for asphalt modification 

• Bitumen 

• Melted asphalt 

• Stone mastic asphalt 

• Cold asphalt 

Materials for sealing technology 

• Roofing and sealing membranes 

(flat roof and building sealing) 

• Special applications (tunnels, 

bridges, swimming pools, 

water retaining pools, etc.)

_ Thinking and acting 

Constant innovation and the willingness 

to venture into new terrain 

– this approach is an integral 

part of the way we think and act. 

In this way, we not only secure our 

own future, but also that of our 

customers. The LUCOBIT materials 

research is also always using the 

latest knowledge and methods to 

further optimize our products. The 

responsible use of our natural resources 

is of equal importance to 

us. Development and production 

of lasting products and a distinctive 

environmental awareness are 

deeply rooted within our company. 

An ecological approach is top 

priority for us. 

The compliance with international standards is a matter 

of course. LUCOBIT AG is ISO-certified according 

to the standards DIN EN 9001 (quality management) 

and DIN EN 14001 (environment management). 

Our guiding principles: 

• We convince our customers with a top quality 

product portfolio. 

• We offer a customer-oriented range of services 

along the entire value chain. 

• We help shape current and future markets with 

our innovation and performance. 

• We manage our business and 

take responsibility for humans 

and the environment. 

• We are a reliable partner who 

can be trusted. 

• We are flexible and always 

willing to enter new terrain 

together with our partners. 

_ Services and solutions 

The focal point of our daily work is the task to satisfy 

our customers and to offer them tailor-made 

solutions which suit their specific requirements. 

Customer-oriented service therefore has top priority 

at LUCOBIT AG. This is reflected in our business 

processes and organisational structures. Short decision-making 

processes and reaction times are as 

much a part of this as binding agreements and the 

targeted implementation of agreed arrangements. 

High qualification demands on our employees are 

a guarantee for the observation of these principles. 

Our work is characterised by our reliability, readiness 

for action and flexibility. 

Uncompromising quality and first class services are 

our trademarks. We offer our customers comprehensive 

consultancy services and support ranging 

from product development and the calibration 

of specialty plastics for their specific production 

facilities to the optimisation of 

production processes and concepts 

for transport and logistics. 

Your task is our challenge. Together 

with you, we want to use perspectives 

in markets of the future 

and help these grow. 

Consulting and services 

• Technical support (development 

of product samples, product 

optimisation, development of 

cooperations) 

• Application consulting 

• System optimisation 

• Transport, logistics, 

goods economy, etc. 

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References about Lucobit® 1210A-polymer modified 

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Aachen 

Konstanz 

Tunis 

Brak 

Riyadh 

Düsseldorf Antwerpen Petersburg Bonn 

Istanbul 

Esfahan 

Tehran

asphalt – worldwide 

Anshan (Liaoning) 

Projects Locations 

Yangquan 

Zengzhou 

Liyang 

Shanghai 

Wuhan 

Guizhou 

LUCOBIT Aktiengesellschaft 

Brühler Str. 60 • Basell Polyolefine GmbH • B100 • D-50389 Wesseling 

Telefon +49 (0) 22 36/ 3 78 59 0 • Telefax +49 (0) 22 36/ 3 78 59 99 

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Lucobit® 1210A – worldwide engineering 

We connect countries with German technology 

Sales Locations 

German Headquarter 

LUCOBIT Aktiengesellschaft 

Brühler Str. 60 • Basell Polyolefine GmbH • B100 

D-50389 Wesseling 

Phone +49 (0) 22 36 / 3 78 59 0 

Fax +49 (0) 22 36 / 3 78 59 99 

info@lucobit.de • www.lucobit.com 

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