USE OF A (1-3)- -D-GLUCAN AS AN EMULSION STABILISER

摘要

The present invention relates to the use of a (1- 3) - BETA- D- glucan as an emulsion stabiliser. The present invention further relates to emulsions comprising a (1- 3)- BETA - D- glucan in an amount of 0.01 to 10 wt.%, based on the total weight of the emulsion. The present invention also relates to bitumen binder compositions comprising a (1-3)- BETA- D -glucan in an amount of 0.005 to less than 0.1 wt.%, based on the total weight of the bitumen binder composition. The present invention further relates to emulsions comprising a novel biodegradable emulsifying agent, in particular in combination with a (l - 3) - BETA - D - glucan.