Clay Stabilized Emulsifiers for Pavement Sealers
What are Clay Stabilized Emulsions?
Clay stabilized emulsions are specialized emulsions used to manufacture pavement sealers, asphalt sealers, and coal tar sealers. These sealers use either asphalt or refined coal tar (RT) as the binder and are commonly applied to parking lots, driveways, and low-volume roads to protect pavement from weathering, oxidation, water intrusion, and fuel spills.
In addition to protecting the pavement structure, sealers restore a uniform black appearance that improves the overall aesthetics of the pavement surface.
How Clay Stabilized Emulsifiers Improve Sealer Performance
Faster Drying and Curing
The emulsifier plays a critical role in determining how quickly a pavement sealer dries and cures. Faster curing helps reduce downtime, minimizes sealer tracking, and allows surfaces to reopen sooner.
Improved Durability
High-performance emulsifier chemistry enhances abrasion resistance and strengthens the bond between the sealer and the pavement surface, extending the life of the application.
Consistent Manufacturing Performance
Stable emulsifier systems improve production consistency, product shelf life, and overall sealer quality.
Benefits of Clay Stabilized Emulsifiers
- Faster drying and curing times
- Improved abrasion resistance
- Stronger bonding to the pavement surface
- Longer-lasting pavement sealer applications
- Extended product shelf life
- Reduced contractor complaints and product returns
- Lower cleanup costs associated with sealer tracking
Arkema's ACRA Clay Stabilized Emulsifier Solutions
A Road Science® clay stabilized emulsifier technology, ACRA, is specifically engineered to help manufacturers produce high-performance pavement, asphalt, and coal tar sealers.
Built on Arkema's proprietary emulsifier chemistry, ACRA delivers faster drying and curing, maximum abrasion resistance, and superior bonding to the pavement substrate. These performance advantages improve the durability of pavement sealers while helping manufacturers differentiate their products through longer service life and improved field performance.
Supported by Arkema's laboratory capabilities and technical expertise, ACRA enables customers to develop reliable, high-quality sealer formulations that meet demanding performance requirements.
Optimize Pavement Protection
Explore ACRA clay stabilized emulsifier technology or contact Arkema's technical experts to identify the right solution for your pavement sealer application.
