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ASMA-USA ’ s New 2023 Asphalt Emulsion Sealcoat Field Guide is FREE
ASMA-USA wants ALL of its members to have the info they need to correct industry misinformation and properly educate customers on what constitutes a safe sealcoat . “ Asphalt emulsion sealcoats that meet PAH testing speak for themselves ,” says Robert Archie , President of ASMA-USA . “ We ’ re working 24 / 7 to get the word out on raising sealcoat expectations . Your contracting company , homeowners association , school district , city , etc . shouldn ’ t have to worry about being liable in the future for the long-term effects of sealcoats with high PAHs . Are we promoting manufacturers and contractors that use safe sealcoat ? Absolutely . Does that make us popular with the good ‘ ole boys in the industry ? Nope , and we don ’ t care . We ’ ll be at the next state legislature hearing in your neighborhood , emailing city officials , and answering every question that comes our way about sealcoat . We believe in our mission to promote the use of asphalt emulsion sealcoats for the preservation and protection of asphalt surfaces , with a special emphasis on safeguarding human and environmental health . We ’ ll support each other even as asphalt emulsion sealcoat competitors because this mission is bigger than any of our individual companies .” The new field guide is a game changer . They ’ ve compiled testimonials , research , specs , best practices , and links to all AS- MA-USA members and resources . Get it for FREE just by joining the ASMA-USA mailing list . See the link at the end of this article to download your Field Guide .
Pitch Black ® Asphalt Emulsion Sealcoat | Work performed by AMP ( Asphalt Maintenance & Paving ). Sealcoat manufactured by Mix-Tek .
join , ASMA-USA requires members meet common government PAH regulations (< 1000 ppm ) as defined by the EPA ( Environmental Protection Agency ) in the latest edition of 8270 . Studies have shown high levels of PAHs may cause cancer , birth defects , health complications and environmental contamination . Only after passing PAH testing are manufacturing members able to use the ASMA-USA Seal of Approval . Members that fail to meet this requirement will not be allowed to join , be removed , and prohibited from using the official ASMA-USA Seal of Approval .
How to Join ASMA-USA
Membership fees are the most affordable in the industry at $ 250 / yr . “ We wanted to keep it low . ASMA-USA is a non-profit . Fees are used to pay for marketing costs and industry events ,” says Jerome Jacobs , Secretary of ASMA-USA . “ We ’ re rolling out so many new features on the site including new tools and resources . There couldn ’ t be a better time to join .” Go to https :// www . asma-usa . org to join , view and be listed on the latest membership directory .
ASMA-USA Members
“ Switching from coal tar to asphalt emulsion sealer was a very easy decision for our company . For years we have been aware of the harmful effects of coal tar . Working with emulsion has given us the peace of mind knowing that our employees no longer have to be susceptible to the negative effects . It is an easy product to use and have been very happy with the end results after completing each job . Our employees
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