Star Triton-E

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

STAR-TRITON E ushers a new generation of high performance of sealcoatings which are effective alternatives, to both refined tar and asphalt emulsion sealers. Based on specialty petroleum resins, asphalt, minerals, and performance boosting additives, STAR-TRITON E has an extraordinary degree of toughness and water repellency, unmatched by any competitive sealer. It forms a tough, durable, and flexible coating that protects asphalt pavements from the damaging elements of weather, water penetration, de-icing salts, traffic damage, surface raveling/checking, gasoline, and other petrochemical contaminations. STAR-TRITON E will perform to the standards you have come to expect from the entire family of STAR sealcoatings. Sealcoating with STAR TRITON E will extend the life by 3 times at 1/3rd. the cost of asphalt new installations.

OUTSTANDING PROPERTIES

• Comparable to Refined Tar Sealers in toughness, overall durability, and application procedure.
• Better than Asphalt Emulsion based sealcoatings in resistance to fuel, salt, and petrochemicals STAR-TRITON E gives you more options.
• The color stability of STAR-TRITON E is comparable to Refined Tar Sealers, unlike Asphalt Emulsions, which tends to fade with aging.
• STAR-TRITON E will help you expand your season in early spring and late fall
significantly longer than Asphalt Emulsion sealers.
• STAR-TRITON E is water-based, easy to apply, handle and store.
• Non-burning, non-irritating and with no significant odor.
• Beautifies while it protects – STAR-TRITON E dries to an appealing dark charcoal color that enhances the value of the property.

RECOMMENDED USES

STAR-TRITON E is recommended for all asphalt pavements; home driveways, commercial parking lots, apartment complexes, restaurants, schools, gas stations, truck terminals, airfields/taxiways/airport shoulders, and many more.

MIX DESIGN RECOMMENDATIONS

Important – All mix designs must include clean, quartz, angular sand.

US METRIC
STAR-TRITON E 100 Gal. 100 Liters
Water (Clean, Potable) 30-35 Gal. 30-35 Liters
Sand/Aggregate 50-70 AFS* 300-500 Lbs. 36-60 Kg.

* Crushed slag i.e. Black Beauty may be used as the aggregate provided it is clean, angular and within 50-70 AFS.
The use of an additive is optional, follow STAR’s recommendations.
 

APPLICATION RATES

Must be applied to structurally sound pavements. Do not apply over chip seal or gilsonite sealed surfaces. The application rates shall be dictated by the traffic pattern and usage.

1. For Low to Medium Traffic Areas Apply Two (2) Coats:
a) Concentrated Sealer – the total coverage rate of 0.18- 0.20Gal./Sq. Yd. or 45 – 50 Sq. Ft./Gal. (1.1 – 1.22 Sq. Meter/Liter).
b) Mixed Sealer – 0.27- 0.30 Gal./Sq. Yd. or 30 – 33 Sq. Ft/Gal. (0.73 – 0.81Sq. Meter/Liter).

2 For High Traffic Areas Apply Three (3) Coats:
a) Concentrated Sealer – the total coverage rate of 0.25 – 0.28 Gal./Sq. Yd. or 32 – 36 Sq. FU Gal. (0.8 – 0.9 Sq. Meter/Liter).
b) Mixed Sealer – 0.38 – 0.42Gal./Sq. Yd. or 21 – 24 Sq. Ft./Gal. (0.51 – 0.59 Sq. Meter/Liter).

APPLICATION TOOLS

• Use conventional tools; Brush, rubber squeegee or spray rig.
• Clean up with Water. Do not discard washings in the bodies of water or down sewer drains.
• Dried sealer on tools – Wire brushing, scraping, and peeling.
• Keep stored containers sealed tightly.

CURING TIME

Cure time will vary according to temperature and humidity at the time of application. Insufficiently cured films wear prematurely. Lower temperatures, high humidity and lack of direct sunlight will prolong the cure time. Higher temperatures, lower humidity and direct sunlight accelerate the cure process. If a second coat is to be applied, allow the first coat to dry sufficiently to withstand light vehicular and pedestrian traffic without damaging or scuffing the coating. After the application of the last coat, allow the coating to cure at least 20-24 hours under good drying conditions.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

Apply only on unsealed asphalt or surfaces previously sealed with either Asphalt Emulsion or Refined Tar based sealers. Do not apply over surfaces sealed with gilsonite and other solvent based seal coatings. New asphalt pavements must be allowed to cure at least 90 days in hot weather. Perform a water break free test to confirm that the surface oils have dissipated, by spreading water on the pavement. If the water does not bead, pavement is ready for sealcoating. Not recommended for steeply inclined surfaces as they may become slippery when wet.

CAUTIONS

KEEP FROM FREEZING.
Wear gloves and protective clothing. In case of contact, flush skin, or eyes immediately with fresh water. If the product gets in the mouth or eyes, see a physician immediately. Consult a Safety Data Sheet for details.

PACKAGING & AVAILABILITY

5-Gallon plastic pails, 55-gallon drums & 275-gallon plastic totes, and bulk at all STAR plant locations.

IMPORTANT WEATHER LIMITATIONS

  • Surface and air temperature should be a min. 50° F (10° C) and rising.
  • Do not apply on rainy, foggy, or extremely humid days, or when rain is in the forecast within 24 hours.
  • If the pavement temperature is over 100° (38°C) dampen the pavement with a fine mist of water to facilitate even spreading. Do not allow water to puddle on the surface.