Bitumen Emulsion Supplier in Bolivia: Grades, Specs and Delivery
Pro-Road Global supplies cationic bitumen emulsions in Bolivia, with CRS and CSS grades delivered to Arica in 10 days.
Pro-Road manufactures CRS-1, CRS-2, CSS-1 and CSS-1h emulsions, polymer-modified grades, and the PRIM-18, PRIS-74, PRP-98 and PRSS-94 product lines. Container shipments deliver to the Port of Arica year-round. Every grade ships from our own Colombian plants with its technical datasheet. Below you will find the grade table, delivery details, and the documentation Bolivia projects ask for.
Product range
Which emulsion grades are available in Bolivia?
The grades available are conventional CRS and CSS types, polymer-modified versions, and Pro-Road’s own sealant lines. Each product is described in full on our bitumen emulsions page. Setting speed decides the use. Rapid grades break on contact and suit spray work. Slow grades stay workable for mixing.
| Grade | Line | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| CRS-1 | Conventional cationic, rapid setting | Chip seal and tack coat |
| CRS-2 | Conventional cationic, rapid setting | Chip seal where higher viscosity is needed |
| CSS-1 | Conventional cationic, slow setting | Slurry seal, fog seal, and priming |
| CSS-1h | Conventional cationic, slow setting | Tack coat and slurry with hard base asphalt |
| CQS-1h | Conventional cationic, quick setting | Slurry seal where traffic must return quickly |
| CRS-1m, CRS-2m, CSS-1hm | Polymer-modified cationic | Heavy traffic and demanding wearing courses |
| PRIM-18 | Modified liquid sealant | Chip seal (TSD) wearing surfaces |
| PRIS-74 | Conventional liquid sealant | Chip seal (TSD) wearing surfaces |
| PRP-98 | Primer | Adhesion coat before the first chip seal layer |
| PRSS-94 | Slow-setting slurry emulsion | Slurry seal, supplied with mix design support |
Delivery
How does delivery to Bolivia work?
Delivery works by container shipments discharged at the Port of Arica, Chile. Sea transit takes 10 days.
Your quote confirms the schedule and door-to-site timing for your order, including onward transport from Arica into Bolivia. Packaging, order size and storage follow these terms:
- Packaging. Emulsions ship in drums or IBC totes. Asphalt cement ships in drums or big bags.
- Minimum order. Emulsions start at 16 MT, one full 20-foot container. Asphalt cement starts at 24 MT, one full 40-foot container.
- Storage. Emulsions keep for one year in their original packaging. Store them in a cool dry place, in the shade, below 45 °C.
Applications
Which emulsion grades fit Bolivia’s road programmes?
The best fits are CRS grades for chip seal and tack coats, and CSS grades for slurry work. Polymer-modified grades cover heavy-traffic corridors.
Bolivia’s Administradora Boliviana de Carreteras (ABC) manages the Red Vial Fundamental. This national highway network runs 17,000 km, under the Ministry of Public Works, Services and Housing. ABC’s 2026 budget allocates Bs 313 million to maintenance and conservation of that network. A five-year, Bs 17 billion road investment plan for the La Paz department adds Bs 1 billion earmarked for 2026.
Road conservation works need a tack coat between layers. CRS-1 or CSS-1h covers that step. Surface treatments and slurry seals extend road life between interventions. PRIM-18 and PRSS-94 are made for that work. Our chip seal guide explains the full double surface treatment method.
Bolivia’s climate sets two work windows. The dry season runs May to September, when crews prefer to work. The rainy season runs November to March. Many altiplano sites sit above 3,500 meters, where nights turn cold even in the dry season. Emulsions apply cold and need no hot-mix plant on site.
Why Pro-Road
Why buy emulsions for Bolivia from Pro-Road Global?
You should buy from Pro-Road Global because it controls quality, price and logistics from plant to port:
Documentation
What quality documentation comes with each shipment?
Each shipment comes with the technical datasheet for its grade. Pro-Road production follows AASHTO norms and is certified by ONAC laboratory testing. Every batch traces back to our own plants.
Datasheets for each product line are on our datasheets page. Ask for the datasheet of any grade with your quote request.
Commercial terms
What commercial terms does Pro-Road offer?
Pro-Road supplies Bolivia on CIF or CFR terms to the Port of Arica. Your quote states the incoterm, freight and delivery window.
Standard payment is in advance. Qualifying buyers can request 50% in advance and 50% against the bill of lading. Approval depends on the company profile and credit record.
FAQ
What do buyers ask most about emulsion supply to Bolivia?
Buyers most often ask about delivery time, order size and how the product is applied.
How long does delivery to Bolivia take?
Sea transit takes 10 days to the Port of Arica. Your quote confirms the exact schedule and onward transport into Bolivia.
What is the minimum order quantity?
The minimum order is 16 MT of emulsion, one full 20-foot container. Asphalt cement starts at 24 MT, one full 40-foot container.
How long can emulsion be stored on site?
Emulsions keep for one year in their original drums or IBC totes. Store them in a cool dry place, in the shade, below 45 °C.
Do you supply polymer-modified emulsions?
Yes, we supply CRS-1m, CRS-2m and CSS-1hm polymer-modified grades. They are made for heavy traffic and demanding wearing courses.
Can emulsion be applied without a hot-mix plant?
Yes, emulsions apply cold. They can be heated to 60 °C for extra fluidity when a job needs it.
Where can I find the datasheets?
Datasheets for each grade are on our datasheets page, and every shipment carries the datasheet for the grade it contains.
Can we appoint our own inspector?
Yes. Pro-Road accepts third-party inspection by SGS, Bureau Veritas or a similar body at your request. The inspection is quoted and billed separately.
Do you supply cold mix asphalt?
Yes. Pro-Road produces cold mix for patching and road maintenance. Supply is in container volumes for contractors and municipalities. State your volume and destination port in your request.
Ready to order bitumen emulsions in Bolivia?
Tell us your grades, quantities and delivery timeline through our contact page or email info@proroadglobal.com. Pro-Road Global will respond with availability and freight for Arica.
The full list of markets and grades is on the bitumen emulsion supplier markets page.
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