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STAR-SEAL®
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Protection:
STAR-SEAL®
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-SEAL® 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-SEAL® improves the
appearance of new and old asphalt pavements.
Unprotected asphalt surfaces gradually lose their rich
black color due to oxidation and weathering. STAR-SEAL®
preserves the smoothness and resilience of asphalt
surfaces and helps hide rough spots, small cracks,
patches and surface depressions. Pavements coated with
STAR-SEAL® 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-SEAL®
substantially reduces maintenance costs and at the same time,
extends the life of asphalt pavements by as much as 300%. The
cost of STAR-SEAL® is truly a minor expense when compared to
the cost of pavement replacement. STAR-SEAL® 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-SEAL® 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-SEAL® 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 which may rob up to 50% of the original
asphalt thickness in just five years. A pavement
sealcoated with STAR-SEAL® 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-SEAL® prevents the seepage of moisture from
snow and rain, thus preventing damage from freeze-thaw
cycles. |
Application:
STAR-SEAL®
must be applied to structurally sound pavements by experienced
applicators.Asphalt pavement should be protected by two coats
of STAR-SEAL®, however, the quantities and coverage rates
must conform to manufacturer’s detailed specifications.
Average coverage rates are 0.18 to .20 undiluted gallons per
square yard.STAR MACRO-FLEX®, latex additive and silica sand
may be added for increased traction and durability.
Specifications
and Standards:
STAR-SEAL®
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.
View
material safety data sheets and product bulletins here.
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STAR, INC.
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