| abstract |
The invention provides a bituminous composition comprising a bitumen in an amount ranging from 20 to 90 % wt, a carboxylic additive in an amount of from 0.25 to 5 %wt, and sulphur in an amount of 5 to 75 %wt, all percentages based on the weight of bitumen, carboxylic additive and sulphur, wherein the carboxylic additive is selected from carboxylic acids, carboxylic esters and carboxylic anhydrides. It further provides a process for making this composition and asphalt compositions comprising such bituminous composition. |