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Max-A-Seal Asphalt Paint

High gloss, quick drying, corrosion resistant asphalt paint

Max-A-Seal Asphalt Paint is a quick-drying, high-gloss, bituminous, corrosion-resistant asphalt paint that offers one-coat coverage with full resistance to water, acids, alkalis, electrolysis, and natural elements. This product is NSF/ANSI 61 approved for use with potable water systems and meets Federal Specification TTC-494 Types I, II, and III, and AASHTO M 190.

  • High solids 70%
  • Excellent coverage
  • Excellent acid/corrosion protection
  • Environmentally friendly
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Application

Max-A-Seal Asphalt Paint must be applied to a clean, dry surface free of foreign matter. The material can be applied by brush, heavy nap roller, or spray equipment at a recommended minimum wet mil thickness of 5 mils at 250-300 ft²/gal. It dries within an hour and can be recoated or backfilled within 5 hours at 70°F. The product can be sprayed using a Graco GH833 Siphon Pump, 1/2” hose, Blue Texture Spray gun, and a GHD 661 Spray Tip, among other comparable brand spraying equipment. Material should remain dry until it has fully cured.

Packaging

  • 1 gallon cans (3.8 L)
  • 5 gallon pails (18.9 L)
  • 55 gallon drums (208.2 L)

Shelf Life

The shelf life of Max-A-Seal Asphalt Paint in the original, tightly closed container is 1 year from the date of manufacture. Do not store at temperatures exceeding 110°F.

Uses

This product is excellent for painting metal, masonry, concrete pipe, and wood surfaces, both inside and out, where a corrosion-resistant black protective coating is desired. It is particularly effective in stormwater immersion scenarios and approved for use in stormwater wet wells, pump stations, manholes, and for acid/corrosion protection. It withstands a pH range of 3-10 and is ideal for:

  • Above/Below ground pipelines and valves
  • Exposed steel in corrosive environments
  • Metal natural gas piping
  • Storage tanks/grease traps
  • Concrete and concrete pipe
  • Iron manhole covers
  • Steel to be embedded in concrete
  • Burial vaults

Test Data

  • Appearance: Glossy Black
  • Solids (%): >70% by weight (ASTM C1250)
  • Density: 7.5 lbs/gal
  • Viscosity SFS @ 122°F: 135 cps
  • Application Methods: Airless spray, brush
  • Cure/Backfill Time: 5 hours
  • Dry Time: 1 hour
  • Application Temperature Range: 35°F and above
  • Flash Point: 110°F (ASTM D 92)