Investigating Effects of Nano/SBR Polymer on Rutting Performance of Binder and Asphalt Mixture

Table 2

Modifiers’ properties.

Property (unit)	Specification
Nanoclay (Cloisite 15A)
Organic modifier	2M2HT
Modifier concentration (meg/100 g)	125
Moisture (%)	<2
Weight loss on ignition (%)	43
Anion	Chloride
Density (g/ml)	1.66
X-ray result (d001)	31.5 A
SBR 1502
Mooney viscosity @ 100°C (MU)	46–58
Volatile matters (wt.%)	<0.75
Total ash (wt.%)	<1.5
Organic acids (wt.%)	4.75–7.5
Soaps (wt.%)	<0.5
Bounded styrene (wt.%)	22.5–24.5
Tensile strength (kg/cm^2)	>250