PAK Tar Detector Spray

Instantly Detect Hazardous Coal Tar and PAH in Asphalt Materials

PAK Tar Detector Spray - A Quick & Easy Way to Identify Coal Tar & PAHs

You can get a quick and accurate idea of whether you're dealing with hazardous coal tar and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in bituminous materials using PAK Tar Detector Spray. This handy aerosol spray lets workers test for these damaging substances right on the job site and get the results in minutes, keeping teams safe from substances that could cause cancer while also keeping you on the right side of the safety regulations. You can start getting an idea of what you're dealing with in just a few seconds, but it will take around 15 minutes for the product to dry and give you a clear yes or no answer.

Why You'll Love It

• Instant Results – With the PAK Detector Spray, if you've got PAHs or coal tar present in levels of 100ppm or higher, a quick spray will change the colour of your bituminous surface from white to brown/yellow – its pretty simple

• Time Saver – Now you dont have to wait days for lab results like you would with most detection methods - with the PAK Spray you can get a visual assessment in 15 minutes

• Works Year Round – This is a very reliable tool that works from as low as -10°C up to +50°C, so you dont have to worry about ruining it in the cold or the heat - it'll work for you in whatever weather you are in

• Works On Lots Of Different Surfaces – The PAK Detector Spray is suitable for all sorts of surfaces including concrete, bitumen and gravel - so it can be used on roads, earthworks and construction sites no problem

• Easy to Use – The only thing you have to do is spray a thin layer onto a clean dry surface &- simple as that - no need for specialist training or equipment

What Makes It Different

The thing is most methods for detecting PAHs require a lab to test and its an expensive long wait. PAK Spray is specifically designed to get you the results you need right on the job site, quickly & without the need for specialist equipment.

Key features that set it apart:

• Clear Colour Change System - With the White spray turning brown/yellow when PAH content reaches the detection threshold, you can pretty much rule out all guesswork in the identification process

• Enhanced Detection Option – By shining a UV light on contaminated areas, they'll start to fluoresce a bright yellow-green, making the PAH presence a heck of a lot more visible

• Cost-Effective Screening – At first, it might sound like just another test but basically this one does the trick as a cost-effective, preliminary test before sending samples off for proper lab analysis

• No Heavy Metals – Because its formulated with mineral and organic pigments that are 100% lead and vanadium free

How It Works

1. Getting Started with the Test – Give the can a good shake and spray on a thin layer of the stuff onto the suspect bituminous surfaces, making sure to cover the whole area evenly

2. Waiting for the Results – You'll need to wait roughly 15 minutes for the special solvents to break down the PAH compounds and set off the chemical reaction

3. What to Look For – Keep an eye out for the colour change from white to brown or yellow, which means you've probably got PAH above 100ppm - that's the general idea, anyway. Note that this is an indication, not a definitive measurement

Product Details

• Product Details: You get a 500ml can that dries fast (so no need to mess around)

• Operating Conditions: This thing works in temperatures ranging from -10°C to +50°C

• Detection Threshold: To be safe, PAH compounds above 100ppm are what this thing is best at picking up, and the higher you go (up to 150ppm) the more certain you can be

• Drying Time: Get your results in about 15 minutes

• Where to Buy: You can get one can or pick up a box of 12

• Can Use It On: Pretty much anything - concrete, bitumen, gravel, old road surfaces, the lot

This spray is meant to be a quick and dirty screening test - not some precise scientific measurement that's going to hold up in a lab . So dont rely on it as your only means of getting an official certification - pair it up with some proper lab testing if you want to be sure.

Who It's For

The ideal people to use this spray are pros in the reclaimed asphalt game - specifically those who oversee road maintenance operations:

• Highway maintenance crews who need to dig up certain stretches to see if they've got tar in there that requires special handling

• Utility companies who do a lot of trenching and pipe installation work

• Construction site managers who are dealing with asphalt and bitumen day in and day out

• Environmental consultants who are on site, taking samples and getting an assessment

• Local authorities who have to make sure they're in line with the ADEPT guidelines and all that

The spray is a big help to contractors when it comes to figuring out whether they're dealing with some non-hazardous asphalt or hazardous coal tar waste - which makes it way easier to classify the waste properly.

Frequently Asked Questions

How accurate is this PAK Tar Detector Spray anyway? The detection threshold for PAHs is set at 100 ppm, so you get a pretty good idea pretty fast if there is some contamination going on in road materials. But keep in mind its just a rough indication - not some official measurement data.

What kinda surfaces can it be used on? The spray can be applied to pretty much anything - concrete, bitumen, gravel - so its good for all sorts of construction and maintenance jobs.

How long do you have to wait to see the results? After about 15 minutes it should be clear to see the colour change - just don't do your testing in direct sunlight or it might give the wrong results.

Can you use it in the cold? Yep - the spray works just fine from -10°C to +50°C so you can use it year round.

Why is PAH testing so important? Because PAHs are a pretty nasty bunch of chemicals - bad news for anyone who gets exposed to them. This spray helps you use the right gear before you even get near the stuff - like any materials that might be carcinogenic.

Protect Your Team Today

The fact that PAHs turn up in road materials is a real headache for construction and maintenance teams - it can get you sued and also poses a health risk to the people working on the road. To avoid all the hassle, its critical that you get the testing right and follow all the right health and safety rules.

The spray is a real asset when it comes to identifying hazardous waste and making sure you're sticking to the rules - not a bad tool to have when you're dealing with waste classification and trying to stay on the right side of the environmental regulators.

Order up the PAK Detector Spray now and get it delivered quick - we've got fast delivery options available, and if your a construction team or highway authority that needs to keep an eye on contamination all the time you can even order in bulk.