Making the switch from coal tar to asphalt emulsion sealer this season? Read this blog to see what that means for contractors like you.
Posted byJudson Burdon on April 12
Updated August 7, 2022 Coal tar sealer has been one of our bestselling products of all time. But times are changing, and coal tar sealer isn't always going to be available. This is going to affect all our customers in the US and Canada. But don't fret! Asphalt emulsion sealer is available from the Asphalt Kingdom website. It's the most viable alternative to coal tar emulsion, but it takes some getting used to if you've been using coal tar for many years. We know that you have questions, so we'll answer all of them below. Watch Judd Burdon talk about the coal tar sealer shortage Coal tar sealer’s supply is fluctuating. One reason is the shortage of raw materials used to make this product. Coal tar and its components are mostly imported from overseas, so this shortage puts manufacturers in a difficult position. One of the top suppliers of raw materials used to produce coal tar sealers is Russia. The international community recently imposed economic sanctions on the country due to its war on Ukraine. Because of this, Russia cannot export coal and other raw materials to several countries anymore, including the United States and Canada. Another issue with coal tar is that the material has long posed a threat to the environment and people's health. Coal tar contains high amounts of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons or PAHs, and these compounds are known to cause certain types of cancers. Plus, coal tar is caustic, so it can cause skin irritation and burns if it comes into contact with your exposed skin. Related: Getting Your Asphalt Sealcoating Machine Ready Apart from health hazards, PAHs are also toxic to fish and other wildlife. Because of its toxicity, coal tar has been prohibited for use as a sealer in many states. High-quality asphalt emulsion is the next best thing to coal tar sealer. We have it available on our website in 55-gallon drums, pallets, or 275-gallon totes. Shop Asphalt Emulsion Sealer There are several advantages to using asphalt emulsion. Here are some of them. The good news is asphalt emulsion is not as toxic as coal tar sealer. Plus, you can greatly reduce your exposure to toxic compounds in asphalt emulsion by wearing proper personal protection equipment. The upside with using asphalt emulsion sealer is that you can get frequent repeat business if you're going to use it without additives. But you can also get results similar to coal tar sealer if you use additives. Related: Sealcoating and Crack Repair Safety Checklist Learn more about asphalt sealcoat additives Asphalt emulsion sealer is an eco-friendly asphalt sealant, and thus has bacteria in it that can build and expand when exposed to the sun or heat. There are several things you can do to prevent and reduce the pressure build-up: The past few years have brought a lot of changes, but we have to adjust and make the most out of it. If you need help with asphalt emulsion sealer, simply give us a call or drop us a line. Shop Asphalt Emulsion SealerFREE DOWNLOAD!
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