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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 12, 2012
Filed:
Mar. 11, 2009
Bert Jan Lommerts, Heerhugowaard, NL;
Quirinus Adrianus Nederpel, Monster, NL;
Doetze Jakob Sikkema, Wageningen, NL;
Joris Wilhelmus Peeters, Horn, NL;
Bert Jan Lommerts, Heerhugowaard, NL;
Quirinus Adrianus Nederpel, Monster, NL;
Doetze Jakob Sikkema, Wageningen, NL;
Joris Wilhelmus Peeters, Horn, NL;
Latexfalt, B.V., Rijn, NL;
Abstract
The present invention relates to the use of a (1→3)-β-D-glucan as an emulsion stabilizer. The present invention further relates to emulsions comprising a (1→3)-β-D-glucan in an amount of 0.01 to 10 wt. %, based on the total weight of the emulsion. The present invention also relates to bitumen binder compositions comprising a (1→3)-β-D-glucan in an amount of 0.005 to less than 0.1 wt. %, based on the total weight of the bitumen binder composition. The present invention further relates to emulsions comprising a novel biodegradable emulsifying agent, in particular in combination with a (1→3)-β-D-glucan.