ULTRACOTE is environmentally friendly in every phase of its use. The material is non-toxic and non-hazardous, making it easy to work with and clean up. It is an inert emulsion of the co-polymers styrene and butadiene in a water based system. There are few handling precautions required in the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), and a spill can be cleaned up with sawdust or vermiculite to absorb the liquid. Disposal can then be made as with any other non-hazardous industrial waste.
CHARACTERISTICS
Non-toxic
Not hazardous to fish and wildlife
Does not dilute asphalt binder
Simple to use
No noxious fumes
No airborne particles
Easy to clean up
ULTRACOTE's properties also improve environmental issues in the application process. Asphalt adhesion is improved dramatically when the aggregate is pre-treated with the material. These pictures (above right) show a clear demonstration of reduced airborne particles. Eliminating noxious fumes and particulates increases safety to people and the environment.
ULTRACOTE is simple to use and can be directly applied to the aggregate at the hot plant. Compare a lime treatment plant with one using Ultracote. This PC-3 pump (left) is an approved application device that mixes the latex polymer with water according to the specifications for the job.
A hot plant using lime to stiffen the binder (bottom left) can have environmental risks. The equipment is bulky, mechanically driven, and susceptible to spills. Hydrated quick lime is corrosive and can actually burn the skin, making wind-borne particulates a real concern. Evidence also suggests that lime may lower the fatigue life of the hot mix. This is not so with ULTRACOTE.
