PLS™ Crack/Joint Themo-Sealant

Product families

Other characteristics

Brand

PLS

Product Type

1K (1 component) Sealant, Elastomeric Sealant, Structural Sealant; 1K (1 component) Sealant; Elastomeric Sealant; Structural Sealant

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces

Asphalt, Concrete, Elastomers & Rubbers

Markets

Building & Construction

Methods

PLS can only be properly heated in a kettle with both agitation and temperature control. The range of safe heating temperature for the product is between 325-375°F. Material can be pumped or gravity fed into crack/joint. Care should be taken to minimize the amount of sealant left on the pavement surface.

Benefits

Climatically Engineered

Formulated for a firm set in warmer climates

Tough & Pliable

A no tracking formula for parking lots

Sets Firm & Fast

You can seal in 15 minutes or less

No Bleed Through

Ideal for crackfilling under sealcoating, slurry seals and overlays

Optimum Texture

Granular rubber improves sealcoat adhesion

Proven Performance

Many ASTM, AASHTO and Federal specs for crack sealants including ASTM D1190 and D6690 Type I

PACKAGING

Available in 30 lb. cardboard boxes. One skid contains 70 boxes.

Basic Uses

PLS is specially formulated for sealing asphalt and portland cement concrete parking lot cracks.

Mix Design

Blocks of PLS are formulated as a single component system. Do not add to or mix with any other material.

Application

Width

Composition

As shipped, PLS is composed of asphalt cement, plasticizers, polymers, resins, select oils and recycled rubber.

Limitations

Do not overheat material; Do not apply to wet or dirty cracks; Not recommended for cracks over 1" wide; Do not store in direct sunlight or where temperature exceeds 120° F

Maintenance

Remove from equipment and tools with heat. Clean hands with waterless hand cleaner.

Precaution

Extreme care must be taken with hot applied sealants; A long sleeved shirt, long pants, gloves and face protection must be worn; Severe burn hazard; Keep out of reach of children

Technology

Ready-to-Use Products

Preparatory Work

Crack or joint must be properly prepared prior to installation of PLS by means of routing and/or the use of a hot compressed air jet to remove all incompressibles and assure the sidewalls of crack are clean and dry.

Applicable Standards

PLS meets the performance standards of AASHTO M173 and D6690 Type I when tested according to ASTM D5329, Standard Test Methods for Hot Applied Sealants.

Environmental Considerations

PLS is considered non-hazardous when tested according to the EPA's TCLP (Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure).

Ready to Use Product Features

• Excellent Toughness
• Fast Setting

Compatible Substrates and Surfaces

• Asphalt
• Concrete
• Elastomers & Rubbers