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5 Gallon Clipper Ship EM-50 Contractor Tack Coat Asphalt Primer
- Contractor Grade Tack Coat
- Perfect for paving maintenance professionals
- Designed to work with all bitumous products
- Meets AASHTO M208 specification
Description
Contractors looking for quality commercial tack coat for asphalt paving jobs don't need to look much further.
The Clipper Ship EM-50 is a contractor grade SS1-h asphalt emulsion tack coat that is designed to meet the AASHTO M208 standards as well as any state specific requirements, ensuring a quality product on the job for driveway and parking lot paving professionals.
Whenever a commercial primer or tack coat is required for proper adhesion to bitumous asphalt, the EM-50 Tack Coat is designed for it.
Geared up towards general pavement maintenance crews, this product is ideal as a tack coat for hot or cold asphalt patch, overlays or as a primer for subgrades where new asphalt is being installed.
Depending on the surface being covered, EM-50 can be applied with a brush, squeegee, or spray equipment and provides coverage of 150 square feet per gallon. The maximum temperature allowable for application for EM-50 is 175°F.
For homeowners, we recommend taking a look at our BIG A Tack-Kote product which is designed to go with our BIG A brand of asphalt emulsion products: Sealer, Cold Crack Fill, Alligator Patch
Packaging And Volume Sales
Call for a quote on quantities larger than 5 gallons +1(800) 689-2098
Primary Packaging
- Sold online as a 5 gallon bucket for small and easy usage requirements or for testing before buying in bulk.
Alternative Packaging
- Bulk pallet of 5 gallon buckets
- 55 gallon drums
- 275 gallon totes
Volume Shipping
- Full tanker truck loads
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Specifications
Material Type | Asphalt Emulsion |
Electronic Charge | anionic |
Shipped Volume | 5 Gallons |
Weight Per Gallon | 8.4 |
Finish / Color | Gloss Black |
Skin Irritation | Mild |
Shoe Tracking | Minimal (sticky until fully cured) |
ASHTO | M208 |
ASTM | D3286, E96 |
Per Gallon | 150 sq ft |
Per Container | 750 sq ft |
Additional Notes | Actual coverage may vary depending on texture and condition of the asphalt |
Dry to Walk | 90 minutes |
Full Cure | 24 - 36 hours |
Additional Notes | Actual dry times will vary depending on ambient temperature, humidity, wind conditions and access to sunlight |
Application Method | Spray, Squeegee, Roller, Brush |
Recommended Max Dilution | None: apply undiluted for best performance |
Abrasives | None |
Minimum Application Temp | Above freezing (32º F) for 24 hours |
Recommended Application Temp | 50º F or higher |
Cleanup (liquid state) | Soap & Water immediately before dry |
Cold Extreme | Can Not Freeze (Recommend 50º F or above) |
Hot Extreme | Avoid Excessive Heat; 160ºF Maximum; Keep out of direct sunlight |
Shelf Life | 6 - 8 months if properly sealed after use |
Additional Notes | Product should be ready-to-use with no mixing required. Some mixing may be necessary in rare situations or near the end of its shelf-life |
Minimum | Maximum | |
---|---|---|
Viscosity, seconds (T72) | 20 | 100 |
Sieve Test, % (T59) | 0.00 | 0.20 |
Residue by Distillation, % (T59) | 57 | - |
Oil Distillate, % (T59) | 3 | |
Penetration (T49) | 40 | 90 |