Pitch Black ® asphalt pavement sealer is a premium, proprietary polymer reinforced, high-grade, custom rubberized pre-mixed asphalt emulsion sealcoat blended with carefully selected minerals, fillers, and fibers, formulated specifically to produce a superior asphalt maintenance product. Each component was selected for its unique characteristics, which when combined creates a highly adhesive, extremely flexible seal coat with the deepest and longest lasting black color, firmest body, and greatest durability. In addition, it is free from asbestos fibers or any other carcinogenic materials and is non-flammable. The co-efficient of expansion and contraction of this asphalt emulsion sealer is identical to that of asphaltic concrete pavements and has a natural affinity for bonding to them. Pitch Black® asphalt emulsion pavement sealer is recommended for repairs and maintenance, and the protection of existing asphalt concrete pavements such as: low-volume city streets, parking lots, highway shoulders, airport taxi-ways, tarmacs, aprons, bike paths, walkways, tennis courts, schools and playgrounds, and any other asphalt pavement surfaces.
Pitch Black ® asphalt pavement sealer weatherproofs porous asphalt surfaces, prohibits penetration of water and oil, and blocks harmful ultraviolet rays by leaving a tough protective coating on asphalt pavement surfaces. In addition, Pitch Black® asphalt pavement sealer fills small voids, and seals in spalling particles, helping to provide a smoother surface and allow better run-off of water.
The producers of the Pitch Black® formula have gone beyond the usual steps in specifying what types and percentages of crude oils must be used in the asphalt emulsification process. The asphalt emulsion used in Pitch Black® is made by adding specific, custom emulsifiers in a process that produces a product that readily accepts minerals, fillers, and additives in seal coat manufacturing that is so necessary to the final quality of the seal coat product. This results in a superior asphalt seal coat with special properties giving it a hard, smooth and longer lasting surface.
With over 30 years of experience in manufacturing asphalt emulsion based sealcoat products, and over 70 years in the asphalt industry, Pitch Black® is the leader in asphalt maintenance products.
GUIDE TO SURFACE PREPARATION
Surface shall be clean of all dirt, sand, oil or grease. Cleaning may be by air blowing, vacuum, mechanical sweeper, washing, or other techniques as approved by the engineer. If washing the existing surface is used, the surface shall not have any standing water prior to application of the sealcoat. Salt, deicing agents, fertilizers, hard water deposits and other such chemicals will promote lack of bonding of the sealcoat to the existing surface and may require extraordinary measures. Priming of the asphalt surface may be necessary on areas that have weathered excessively or are heavily soiled. The primer should be diluted with 4 parts cool clean water and 1 part SS1H. Apply at the rate of 1 gallon per 100 square feet and allow drying. If in doubt, a test area should be tried. Care should be taken not to leave a ridge of mix where adjoining applications overlay. Cracks that are in excess of 1/8” should be cleaned and filled with a commercial hot, rubberized crack sealant prior to sealcoat application. The crack sealant shall be applied according to manufacturer’s recommendations and should be dry to the touch prior to application of the sealcoat material. On hot days apply sealer to pre-dampened (not wet) surface. Striping for parking or traffic flow should be done only after the sealcoat has thoroughly dried.
APPLICATION
Application of Pitch Black® asphalt emulsion shall be by mechanical means using spray equipment, distributor bar, wand, rubber faced squeegees, brooms or combinations of these techniques that are approved by the Manufacturer and Engineer. The sealcoat being applied shall be uniform and free flowing, free of inconsistencies. Potable water may be added at a rate of 15% - 20% by volume maximum dilution, dependent upon ambient and surface temperatures. Asphalt emulsion sealcoat may not be applied when the ambient temperature is less than 55°F and rising or the surface temperature is less than 60°F. For best results always apply 2 coats, 1st coat as above, 2nd without addition of sand. In heavy traffic areas a 3rd coat is suggested.
DRYING TIME
At 70F and 50% relative humidity, approximately 2 to 3 hours. Drying time is dependent on temperature, humidity, air movement and thickness of application. It is recommended that no traffic be allowed over curing film for at least 24 hours. Striping for parking or traffic flow should be done only after seal coat has thoroughly dried. It is recommended that high quality water based traffic line paint be used for best results.
SHELF LIFE
Up to one-year maximum in unopened container.
REMEMBER, THERE IS NO ECONOMICAL SUBSTITUTE FOR QUALITY!
“When it comes to sealcoating, we’ve got it covered!”
PITCH BLACK®
Pitch Black ® asphalt pavement sealer weatherproofs porous asphalt surfaces, prohibits penetration of water and oil, and blocks harmful ultraviolet rays by leaving a tough protective coating on asphalt pavement surfaces. In addition, Pitch Black® asphalt pavement sealer fills small voids, and seals in spalling particles, helping to provide a smoother surface and allow better run-off of water.
The producers of the Pitch Black® formula have gone beyond the usual steps in specifying what types and percentages of crude oils must be used in the asphalt emulsification process. The asphalt emulsion used in Pitch Black® is made by adding specific, custom emulsifiers in a process that produces a product that readily accepts minerals, fillers, and additives in seal coat manufacturing that is so necessary to the final quality of the seal coat product. This results in a superior asphalt seal coat with special properties giving it a hard, smooth and longer lasting surface.
With over 30 years of experience in manufacturing asphalt emulsion based sealcoat products, and over 70 years in the asphalt industry, Pitch Black® is the leader in asphalt maintenance products.
GUIDE TO SURFACE PREPARATION
Surface shall be clean of all dirt, sand, oil or grease. Cleaning may be by air blowing, vacuum, mechanical sweeper, washing, or other techniques as approved by the engineer. If washing the existing surface is used, the surface shall not have any standing water prior to application of the sealcoat. Salt, deicing agents, fertilizers, hard water deposits and other such chemicals will promote lack of bonding of the sealcoat to the existing surface and may require extraordinary measures. Priming of the asphalt surface may be necessary on areas that have weathered excessively or are heavily soiled. The primer should be diluted with 4 parts cool clean water and 1 part SS1H. Apply at the rate of 1 gallon per 100 square feet and allow drying. If in doubt, a test area should be tried. Care should be taken not to leave a ridge of mix where adjoining applications overlay. Cracks that are in excess of 1/8” should be cleaned and filled with a commercial hot, rubberized crack sealant prior to sealcoat application. The crack sealant shall be applied according to manufacturer’s recommendations and should be dry to the touch prior to application of the sealcoat material. On hot days apply sealer to pre-dampened (not wet) surface. Striping for parking or traffic flow should be done only after the sealcoat has thoroughly dried.
APPLICATION
Application of Pitch Black® asphalt emulsion shall be by mechanical means using spray equipment, distributor bar, wand, rubber faced squeegees, brooms or combinations of these techniques that are approved by the Manufacturer and Engineer. The sealcoat being applied shall be uniform and free flowing, free of inconsistencies. Potable water may be added at a rate of 15% - 20% by volume maximum dilution, dependent upon ambient and surface temperatures. Asphalt emulsion sealcoat may not be applied when the ambient temperature is less than 55°F and rising or the surface temperature is less than 60°F. For best results always apply 2 coats, 1st coat as above, 2nd without addition of sand. In heavy traffic areas a 3rd coat is suggested.
DRYING TIME
At 70F and 50% relative humidity, approximately 2 to 3 hours. Drying time is dependent on temperature, humidity, air movement and thickness of application. It is recommended that no traffic be allowed over curing film for at least 24 hours. Striping for parking or traffic flow should be done only after seal coat has thoroughly dried. It is recommended that high quality water based traffic line paint be used for best results.
SHELF LIFE
Up to one-year maximum in unopened container.
REMEMBER, THERE IS NO ECONOMICAL SUBSTITUTE FOR QUALITY!
“When it comes to sealcoating, we’ve got it covered!”
PITCH BLACK®