First, there are two predominant types of sealcoating emulsion materials used in the USA.
This type of sealer is a clay stabilized coal tar emulsion with complicated PAH molecules that is designed to protect asphalt pavement.
This type of sealer is a mineral reinforced asphalt emulsion with specialty surfactants hat is designed to protect asphalt pavement.
In the recent decade, several studies have shown that Coal Tar Sealer (CTS) could be harmful to the environment. While other studies have refuted their findings, the fact that CTS has many ingredients (PAH’s) that are known to cause cancer. So, we decided to start researching other products that are more “Eco-Safe” and “Earth Friendly” to apply. While many contractors prefer using Coal Tar Sealer, solely because it will hold up to 50% water content in its emulsion, we have chosen to promote Asphalt Based Sealers instead. Asphalt based sealer has the same wonderful characteristics to protect asphalt pavement like- a deep black satin finish, slip resistant, oil resistant, and more Eco-Safe than coal tar based sealers. When you have a choice, always chose Eco-Safe Sealcoating.
Volatilization of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons from coal-tar-sealed pavement
2012, Van Metre, Peter C.; Majewski, Michael S.; Mahler, Barbara J.; Foreman, William T.; Braun, Christopher L.; Wilson, Jennifer T.; Burbank, Teresa L.
Chemoshere, 88: 1 – 7
Our eco-friendly sealcoating service uses an asphalt-based sealer instead of a traditional coal tar sealer. It’s designed to protect asphalt while offering a more environmentally friendly option for property owners seeking a safer sealcoating solution.
Yes — we offer eco-friendly sealcoating in Nashville and surrounding areas for property owners who want to protect their asphalt while using an asphalt-based sealer as an alternative to traditional coal tar products.
Coal tar sealer and asphalt-based sealer are made from different materials and have different chemical compositions. We offer an asphalt-based, eco-safe sealer for customers who want a sealcoating option that aligns better with environmentally conscious maintenance practices.
We recommend it because it provides strong asphalt protection while giving customers in Nashville and surrounding areas an option that’s designed to be more eco-conscious than traditional coal tar sealers. It’s a great fit for property owners who want to protect their pavement while also being mindful of the products being used on-site.
No. Eco-friendly sealcoating can be a good option for a variety of asphalt surfaces. It’s especially appealing to property owners and managers in Nashville and surrounding areas who want to maintain their pavement while using a sealcoating product that supports a more environmentally conscious approach.