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Cutbacks
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Besides paving asphalts, Moose Jaw Refinery also produces cutback asphalt.
Cutbacks are a blend of asphalt cement and petroleum solvents (diluent). Upon exposure to atmospheric conditions the diluents evaporate, leaving the asphalt to perform its function of cementing and waterproofing.
The MC (medium curing) cutbacks are popular for sealant purposes, prime and tack coats, crack filling, and for mixing with gravel for patching holes in pavement.
The SC (slow curing) cutbacks are used on many rural roads for cold-mix applications.
All MC and SC cutbacks, with the exception of MC800 and MC 3000, are blended through automatic in-line blenders directly into tank trucks. The majority of the asphalt is shipped by tank truck.
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