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Protection:
STAR-SEALŽ
is a heavy-duty refined coal tar sealer that is specifically designed to
protect bituminous pavements. Composed of high temperature refined coal tar
pitch, select mineral fillers and surfactants, STAR-SEALŽ forms a tough, durable
and flexible coating that protects asphalt pavements from the damaging
elements of weather, water, salts, gas and other petro-chemicals.
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Appearance:
The dark charcoal black color of STAR-SEALŽ improves the
appearance of new and old asphalt pavements. Unprotected asphalt surfaces
gradually lose their rich black color due to oxidation and weathering.
STAR-SEALŽ preserves the smoothness and resilience of asphalt surfaces
and helps hide rough spots, small cracks, patches and surface
depressions. Pavements coated with STAR-SEALŽ look cleaner because
rainfall washes dirt and debris easily from the smooth, non-porous
surface. Traffic lines become more visible.
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Economy:
STAR-SEALŽ substantially reduces maintenance costs and
at the same time, extends the life of asphalt pavements by as much as 300%.
The cost of STAR-SEALŽ is truly a minor expense when compared to the cost
of pavement replacement. STAR-SEALŽ also greatly extends the life of
existing sound pavements.
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Resists Fuel Penetration
Resists
gas, oil, salt and chemical penetration. Asphalt is a petroleum derivative,
soluble in distillates such as gas, jet fuel and oil drippings.
STAR-SEALŽ prevents damage from distillates and chemicals.
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Prevents Water
Penetration
The intrusion
of moisture into asphalt pavement structure accelerates its deterioration
and is strongly related to pavement distress. The sealing of well-cured
asphalt with STAR-SEALŽ prevents the seepage of moisture from snow and
rain, thus preventing damage from freeze-thaw cycles.
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Stops
Oxidation
Actinic rays
in sunlight can oxidize the asphalt oils in pavement, causing brittleness
and a resulting loss of aggregates that may rob up to 50% of the original
asphalt thickness in just five years. A pavement sealcoated with
STAR-SEALŽ will resist oxidative degradation and retain its value.
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Reduces Costs
& Increases Value
The intrusion
of moisture into asphalt pavement structure accelerates its deterioration
and is strongly related to pavement distress. The sealing of well-cured
asphalt with STAR-SEALŽ prevents the seepage of moisture from snow and
rain, thus preventing damage from freeze-thaw cycles.
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Application:
STAR-SEALŽ must be applied to structurally sound
pavements by experienced applicators. Asphalt pavement should be protected
by two coats of STAR-SEALŽ, however, the quantities and coverage rates must
conform to manufacturers detailed specifications. Average coverage rates
are 0.18 to .20 undiluted gallons per square yard. STAR MACRO-FLEXŽ, latex
additive and silica sand may be added for increased traction and
durability.
Specifications and Standards:
STAR-SEALŽ meets or exceeds...Federal Government
Specification RP-355e (GSA-FSS), June 1987.U.S. Air Force and F.A.A.
specifications State Specifications using coal tar emulsions for government
projects and bridge decks. American Society for Testing and Materials
(ASTM) D-3320-74T and D-490, COKE oven tar specification.
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