Onyx® Frictional Mastic
Engineered for High Speed Pavement Maintenance
Why Onyx®?
Onyx® frictional mastic surface treatment combines the durability you want from a pavement maintenance application with the frictional characteristics achieved from improving micro texture on the pavement surface.
Onyx® is a mixture of asphalt emulsion, increased levels of angular fine aggregates, polymers and catalysts. Onyx® is designed to protect your investment, minimize future maintenance treatments and get traffic back on your pavement more quickly.
Backed by Science, Proven in the Field
FRICTION
Onyx has been designed with an increased level of high quality fine aggregate material. The design procedure relies on industry standard testing and allows you to feel comfortable with the frictional characteristics of Onyx.
SPEED TO OPEN
Onyx frictional mastic surface treatment has been engineered to develop early strength. Using Onyx minimizes the often unseen cost of downtime with predictable dry times and faster application resulting in rapid return to traffic.
ENGINEERED TOUGHNESS
Onyx is a central plant manufactured technology that is applied without dilution. This manufacturing method allows for increased quality control and quality assurance. Additionally, Onyx has significantly higher loadings of unique polymers and catalysts that deliver the long-term performance you demand. Onyx is formulated to maximize your asphalt’s durability through permeability, friction and color. Although containing higher aggregate loadings, Onyx consistently achieves results superior to the competition in the Wet Track Abrasion Test.
Opening the Road to Innovation
Case Study
Rt. 134 in Camden & Miller Counties, Missouri
Rt. 42 in Maries, Miller, & Osage Counties, Missouri
Route 42 is a main connector for visitors to the Lake of the Ozarks. Route 42 connects to the Ozark State Park road, also a high profile route that includes the entrance to Lee C. Fine Memorial Airport. The Department was seeking an aesthetic and economical treatment to preserve the pavement with minimal traffic interruption. With these goals in mind, Onyx frictional mastic surface treatment was seen as a rapid drying application for this high traffic and high visibility location.
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Due to excessive rain in the Ozarks throughout June, work was started, but then delayed. Once the application resumed, the job was completed quickly, even with the challenges the weather presented. Bruce Green, MoDOT’s Project Manager stated “The Department’s reduction in budget was a key factor in the selection of Onyx as the pavement treatment, and we are pleased with the final result of the application.”
