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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 13, 2000
Filed:
May. 01, 1998
James H Collins, Houston, TX (US);
Glenn R Jones, Sandy, UT (US);
Petro Source Refining Partners, Houston, TX (US);
Abstract
A paving asphalt composition for improving the durability and longevity of asphalt road surfaces is disclosed. The paving asphalt composition includes asphalt base stock, heavy residuum of re-refined motor oil, and a chemical modifier. The heavy residuum of re-refined motor oil preferably has an API gravity of at least about 12, a kinematic viscosity greater than about 400 centistokes at 140.degree. F., a flash point greater than about 400.degree. F. and a mass loss less than about 3%. The paving asphalt composition may also include a polymer. A method of forming the paving asphalt composition and a method of paving roads are also disclosed.