Elasto-Bond Parking Lot

Crack and Joint Sealant for Parking Lots

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

STAR Elasto-Bond P.L. is a specialty grade, premium quality joint sealing compound. It is designed for use in oil-jacketed kettles with heat controls for both oil and sealant. It can also be used in bottomfired kettles providing that is equipped with a mechanical agitator system.

Elasto-Bond P.L. is relatively hard and has a high softening point, which makes it well suited for parking lots.

OUTSTANDING PROPERTIES

• Low Penetration
• Self-Leveling
• Rapid Melting
• Flexible to -10°F
• Excellent Adhesion
• Sets-Up Quickly
• Resists Tracking

RECOMMENDED USES

STAR Elasto-Bond P.L. is recommended for sealing cracks and joints in Portland cement, asphaltic pavements, and parking lots. It is designed to seal
expansion and contraction joints, longitudinal and transverse cracks, joints between concrete and asphaltic shoulders, and random cracks.

TYPICAL PROPERTIES

Recommended Application Temp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370 – 390ºF
Maximum Heating Temp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410ºF
Maximum Heating Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Hrs.
Penetration (150 gr./5 sec) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Max.
Resiliency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60% Min.
Flow at 140ºF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 mm Max.
Bond, -20ºF/50% Ext . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Passes 3 Cycles
0ºF/100% Ext . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . Passes 3 Cycles
Specific Gravity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.14
Asphalt Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . Compatible

MELTING AND APPLICATION

STAR Elasto-Bond P.L. shall be melted in oil-jacketed kettles. Carefully insert small quantities of Elasto-Bond P.L. and the plastic bag into the melting equipment while the agitator is turned off. Load material slowly to avoid splash back. After the initial load has reached the recommended pouring temperature, fresh material may be added to the melter as sealant is used. Melt only the material that will be used during that day. Purge material remaining in the melting kettle lines at the end of each sealing operation. The material may be safely reheated as required and can be applied using a pressure feed want system or pour pot.

JOINT PREPARATION

Proper joint preparation facilitates adequate adhesion and consequently the maximum life of the sealant. The crack/joint must be free of moisture, dust, loose aggregate, and other contaminates. The surface and ambient temperatures must be 40ºF or above. Sawing, routing, and/or sandblasting are the preferred methods of preparation. Use oil-free compressed air and heat to clean and dry the joint immediately prior to sealing. Cracks/joints should be sized so that the maximum extension and compression do not exceed 50% of the width. Best results are obtained when the cracks/joints are opened at least 1/2 inch wide.

PACKAGING

Two (2), 30 lb. polybags in a box. 36 high strength corrugated boxes per pallet. .

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