AEGIS™ is a combination of two products NT 5500® by KAO® and aramid fiber. We deliver a high durability fuel resistant asphalt modifier that also reduces cracking, increases lifespan making it ideal for commercial parking lots & truck stops. One dose is 2.1 oz/ton (65 grams/tonne) of Aramid Fiber plus 3% NT 5500 delivers high performance results without change to your mix design.
AEGIS: Ultra low carbon additive
- The only EPD Certification Aramid product (Low carbon additive)
- The only Emerald Eco-Labeled Aramid product
- No potentially harmful plastics or other fillers
- No risk of additional VOCs impacting stack testing
- One dose is 5 times less volume than the competitor dramatically reducing shipping and storage costs
- ASTM Standard D8395-2023 for Aramid Fibers in Asphalt Mixtures standardizes a dose as 2.1oz per US Ton (65 grams/tonne).
- Patented binding method disperses into mix. No Aramid clinging to inside of drum and hoses nor loss into the bag house.
- Form factor ensures precision dosing.
DURA Enhancing Performance with UTWBC
PERFORMANCE
- Fuel resistant performance with any binder grade
- Fuel resistant performance in mixes containing RAP
- Reduces cracking by 30-50% on Ideal CT
- Reduces rutting up to 15% on HWT / IDRT / AMPT
- Extends life up to 50%
EASE OF ADOPTION
Precision dosing
ASTM dose of Aramid Fiber and 3% NT 5500
SUSTAINABILITY
- Longer life expectation
- Made with 40% recycled PET
- 2700 PET bottles per 1000 sq.yd (2”)
- Reduces embodied carbon in comparable mixes
- EPD certification – Ultra low carbon additive
- Used to meet low carbon asphalt specs on IIJA and
- IRA funded projects
- Listed in Emerald Eco Label (NAPA’s verified EPD tool)
- Helps to meet corporate ESG reporting requirements
COST SAVINGS
- Lower mix cost to other fuel resistant mix options
- Longer pavement life
- Reduced maintenance costs
- Lower life-cycle cost
