Ooms CRS-2 emulsion is a more viscous liquid with higher binder content (minimum 67%) and is most suited for application such as:
- Surfacing dressing
- Grounding
- Penetration Macadam
lt consist of application in one or two coats, each consists of a layer of bituminous binder sprayed on a previously prepared base, followed by a cover of stone chips rolled into form a wearing course. Ooms RS-2 type emulsion is ideal for surface dressing on the shoulders and for protection of freshly laid courses.
Typical rate of application for two-coat surface dressing as per Ministry of Road Transport & Highway (MORT&H) clause 510.2 is 28-32 kg/10 sq,m.
For economical construction of low volume roads. a combined base and wearing courses can be made by an application of Ooms RS-2 emulsion on the laid and compacted aggregates. This application can be carried out even when the stone layer is damp.