ReLIXER Archives

ReLIXER® is a specially formulated elixir of bio-based oils that rejuvenates aged bitumen when recycling and reusing high levels of reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) and/or reclaimed asphalt shingles (RAS) in mixes. Sripath’s ReLIXER is the leading asphalt rejuvenator or recycling agent on the market – trusted by customers worldwide and backed by peerless technical support from our in-country agent network. An asphalt rejuvenator is an additive that can restore the functional properties of aged asphalt binder, also known as bitumen. While the benefits of high-RAP mixes are many, there are physical limitations to using large amounts of RAP. Adding an asphalt rejuvenator can restore functional performance of aged asphalt and allow for higher RAP usage, up to 100% in some cases.

Asphalt Rejuvenation Makes High Levels of Raw Material Recycling Possible

According to recent reports, asphalt is the most recycled raw material in the world. The National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) found that 94.6 million tons of Recycled Asphalt Pavement (RAP) was used in asphalt production in 2021. An asphalt mix consists of aggregates and a binder. The binder is a thermoplastic material. It softens or liquefies when [...]

Sripath Exhibiting at Deutsche Asphalttage 2023 Kongress in Berchtesgaden

Sripath Innovations® is exhibiting at the Deutsche Asphalttage 2023 Kongress in Berchtesgaden, Germany, February 8 to 10, 2023. Please drop by our Stand (A11) to learn about our innovative products and technology. Learn how ReLIXER®, our Asphalt Recycling Agent, can help you meet your sustainability goals. ReLIXER® rejuvenates the aged binder in RAP and allows you to use [...]

ReLIXER® Rejuvenates High-RAP Mix in VDOT Demo

article featured in the December issue of AsphaltPro The December 2022 issue of AsphaltPro magazine featured an article titled “VDOT Demo Rejuvenates High-RAP”. The article highlights a paving project conducted in August 2022 in Ashburn, Virginia. ReLIXER®, an Asphalt Rejuvenator / Recycling Agent, formulated by Sripath Technologies®, was successfully used to pave high-RAP mixes on a roadway. [...]

AFPA Organizes High-RAP Trial in Brisbane Using Asphalt Rejuvenator ReLIXER

Departments of transportation across Australia’s six states are exploring new ways to leverage higher amounts of reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) in their mixes to lower carbon emissions and reduce overall waste. Formulating a high-RAP mix with more than 25% RAP requires the use of an effective asphalt rejuvenator to restore the functional properties of the aged bitumen in [...]