Is Seal Coat Toxic

The sealcoat contains high levels of toxic chemicals that can cause cancer and environmental harm. Manufacturers encourage consumers to use coal tar sealant every few years to brighten up and protect their asphalt pavement surfaces. And sealcoating, as it’s sometimes called, is widespread.

What is liquid seal coat?

Sealcoating, or pavement sealing, is the process of applying a protective coating to asphalt-based pavements to provide a layer of protection from the elements: water, oils, and U.V. damage.

Can seal coat get wet?

As you can probably imagine, seal coat won’t adhere as well on wet pavement. Additionally, the ground can’t get wet for a few days after the seal coat is applied. So, if there’s any rain in the forecast, we’ll have to reschedule your seal coating project for a different day. Humidity: The dryer the day, the better!