Risks In Using Coal Tar
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are chemicals that occur naturally in coal, crude oil, and gasoline, and are also present in products made from fossil fuels, such as coal-tar pitch, creosote, and asphalt. They also come from burning carbon, forest and grass fires, vehicle exhaust, and even char-broiled foods. Some PAHs are listed in illinois as possible carcinogens. PAHs have been found in the sediment of stormwater ponds across the state, primarily in urbanized areas. Sixty-seven percent of the PAH contamination in stormwater-pond sediments comes from coal tar-based pavement sealants.
PAHs are also accumulating in man-hole sumps, catch basins, rain gardens, ditches, underground treatment systems, street sweepings, and other parts of stormwater collection and conveyance systems where sediment accumulates. They are also accumulating in the sediments of natural lakes, streams, rivers, and wetlands that receive untreated stormwater runoff.
Why Use Super Seal?
Our Sealant is Environmentally friendly and do not carry any harmful chemicals. Our products last longer than conventional sealants, which is known as Coal Tar. We care about our customers health and the environment.