PRINT 50 AN ALLY FOR THE ENVIRONMENT

PRINT 50 AN ALLY FOR THE ENVIRONMENT

Since the introduction of the emulsion 50 in Uruguay PRINT form base priming it has changed considerably because of the technical and economic advantages

We have made little emphasis on the environmental benefits of its use to the detriment of asphalt diluted for priming as in the case of the MC1. Diluted contains 30% volatile solvents evaporating end to the atmosphere photochemical smog impact on the greenhouse effect and the reduction of the ozone layer while PRINT 50 only emits water in curing.
Also, temperatures of handling and application of different types of primers lead to significant fuel economy as the PRINT 50 It is fully liquid at room temperature and water it is possible at temperatures as low as 40 to 50 ° C while the MC1 must be heated to 90 ° C or 80 to be applied correctly.
In recent years the use of PRINT 50 in Uruguay achieved:
- Reduce by 3000 tons of solvents emitted into the atmosphere
- Reducing CO2 emitted to the atmosphere because of its lower temperature manufacturing, handling and application
- Improving safety and health of workers by lower operating temperatures and avoid inhaling solvents
- Eliminate the risk of explosion in regadores trucks.
As for flammability and explosion hazard we should worry seriously and only in 2019 there were 2 accidents which fortunately had no fatal casualties but substantial material losses.
March 14 2019: Explosion of a tank RC2 in Maldonado http://www.maldonado.gub.uy/?n=38251&mm=Obras
In many countries of the world the use of diluted asphalt is prohibited, as is the case of Argentina and Spain, or at the least there are state policies that tend to reduce these products. In the US and Canada have guidelines for not using dilute solvent regulate their content or used out only from the time of ozone generation (usually summer).
It has recently been proposed that can not manufacture or market any diluted containing more than 0.5% by volume of volatile solvents evaporated at 260 ° C or less as determined by ASTM D402.
Uruguay should consider this path if we want to be an environmentally responsible country and protect the lives of workers.
For further information on the technical advantages we approached them a paper presented at the 9th Congress of the Road Uruguaya: https://bitafal.com.uy/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/9%c2%ba-CVU-Trabajo-Imprimaci%c3%b3n-con-emulsiones-mejoras-t%c3%a9cnicas-y-ambientales.pdf

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