Rapid-setting cold applied bitumen emulsion supplied in a 15kg tub for sealing asphalt joints, reinstatements and patch repairs across UK highways and surfacing works.
• 15kg tub of cold applied thixotropic bitumen emulsion
• Rapid setting formulation cures in approximately 15 minutes
• Hand-applied joint sealer for asphalt & macadam surfaces
• Suitable for transverse & longitudinal vertical joints
• Ideal for trench reinstatements & patch repairs
• Can be used as a tack coat for small repair areas
• Complies with BS 594987 Clause 6.8 & SHW Clause 903.22(iii)
Colas Bitukold Cold Applied Bitumen Emulsion 15kg – Rapid-Set Hand-Applied Joint Sealer
Rapid-setting cold applied bitumen emulsion supplied in a 15kg tub for sealing asphalt joints, reinstatements and patch repairs across UK highways and surfacing works.
• 15kg tub of cold applied thixotropic bitumen emulsion
• Rapid setting formulation cures in approximately 15 minutes
• Hand-applied joint sealer for asphalt & macadam surfaces
• Suitable for transverse & longitudinal vertical joints
• Ideal for trench reinstatements & patch repairs
• Can be used as a tack coat for small repair areas
• Complies with BS 594987 Clause 6.8 & SHW Clause 903.22(iii)
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Log in to access trade discountsColas Bitukold Cold Applied Bitumen Emulsion 15kg – Rapid-Set Hand-Applied Joint Sealer is a rapid-setting thixotropic bitumen compound designed for sealing vertical asphalt joints during road construction, resurfacing and reinstatement works. Supplied in a convenient 15kg tub, the material is applied by hand using a brush and is widely used by highways contractors and utilities reinstatement teams.
The cationic formulation of Bitukold ensures a rapid set even in cold and damp site conditions. Under normal conditions, the product begins curing within approximately 15 minutes, allowing follow-on surfacing operations to proceed without significant delay. This makes it particularly useful when protecting newly formed joints between asphalt layers.
Bitukold is primarily used to seal transverse and longitudinal joints in asphalt or macadam surfaces. It provides protection against water ingress and helps maintain the structural integrity of the road surface. The product can also be used as a tack coat for small patches and pothole repairs where surface bonding is required.
Because of its versatile formulation, Bitukold is commonly applied during road surfacing works, trench reinstatements and repairs around kerb channels, manhole frames and exposed ironwork.
Standards:
Bitukold complies with BS 594987 clause 6.8 Joints and is suitable for jointing as required in Clause 903.22(iii) of the Specification of Highway Works.
✓ Rapid-setting bitumen emulsion for joint protection
✓ Suitable for asphalt and macadam surfacing works
✓ Hand application for precise joint coverage
✓ Effective sealing of reinstatement joints
✓ Designed for highways maintenance and resurfacing works
Specifications Table – Colas Bitukold Cold Applied Bitumen Emulsion 15kg – Rapid-Set Hand-Applied Joint Sealer
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Colas Bitukold Cold Applied Bitumen Emulsion 15kg – Rapid-Set Hand-Applied Joint Sealer |
| Product Code | CLBTK15 |
| Product Type | Cold applied bitumen emulsion |
| Container Size | 15kg tub |
| Application Method | Hand applied using brush |
| Setting Time | Initial cure approx. 15 minutes |
| Formulation | Thixotropic cationic bitumen emulsion |
| Compliance | BS 594987 Clause 6.8 |
| Highway Specification | SHW Clause 903.22(iii) |
| Primary Function | Asphalt joint sealing and protection |
| Secondary Use | Tack coat for patch repairs |
Application:
The Colas Bitukold Cold Applied Bitumen Emulsion 15kg – Rapid-Set Hand-Applied Joint Sealer is suitable for:
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- Sealing transverse asphalt joints
- Longitudinal joint protection
- Trench reinstatement sealing
- Patch repairs and pothole maintenance
- Sealing around kerb channels and manhole frames
Environment suitability table:
| Environment | Suitability |
|---|---|
| Highways Surfacing | ✓✓✓ |
| Asphalt Reinstatements | ✓✓✓ |
| Trench Repairs | ✓✓✓ |
| Car Parks | ✓✓ |
| Industrial Yards | ✓✓ |
| Concrete Surfaces | ✓ |
| Decorative Applications | ✕ |
Usage Guide:
Before use
Ensure surfaces are clean and free from loose material, oil, grease, standing water and vegetation. Bitukold should not be applied when ambient temperatures are below 5°C.
During use
Apply using a dampened soft fibre or turks head brush. Cover the full face of the joint evenly in one direction. In hot conditions, lightly dampening the joint surface may assist application.
Cleaning and care
Clean brushes immediately after use with soapy water followed by suitable cleaning solvent if required.
Application:
A soft fibre or turks head brush should be used to apply the Bitukold. The brush must be dampened using clean water and any excess shaken off before commencing application. Then using a full brush of material, apply evenly in one direction, covering the whole face of the joint. In very hot weather application will be easier if the joint surface is slightly dampened.
In normal conditions, surfacing can commence within 15 minutes. The application of hot material rapidly completes the drying. Drying will be delayed in cold, damp and humid weather. Wash the brushes immediately after use with soapy water followed by Leoclean.
Coverage:
On vertical joints 1.5kg/m² gives a dried film thickness of 1mm. For joints 50mm deep, a 15kg bucket covers approximately 200 linear metres of joint. Saw cutting the edge of the joint will maximise the rate of spread. As a tack coat in small patches and pot holes a spread rate of 0.25- 0.45kg/m² should be achieved.
What is Bitukold used for?
Bitukold is used to seal vertical asphalt joints during resurfacing works, reinstatements and patch repairs.
How quickly does Bitukold set?
The material typically begins curing within approximately 15 minutes under normal conditions.
Can it be used as a tack coat?
Yes. Bitukold can be used as a tack coat for small patch repairs and pothole reinstatements.
Where is Bitukold commonly applied?
It is used on transverse and longitudinal joints, trench reinstatements, kerb channels and around manhole frames.
What tools are needed to apply it?
The material is applied using a brush such as a soft fibre or turks head brush.
Does Bitukold comply with highway standards?
Yes. It complies with BS 594987 Clause 6.8 and Specification for Highway Works Clause 903.22(iii).
Why buy road repair materials from CMT Group?
CMT Group supplies specification-led highways maintenance materials with dependable UK availability, supporting contractors, surfacing teams and local authorities.
