BELZONA SEALS XYLENE CONTAINMENT AREA
Industry: Chemical & Petrochemical (PETR)
Application: TCC-Tanks and Chemical Containment Areas (TCC)
Substrate: Concrete
Customer Location: Chemical Plant, North Alabama USA
Application Date: 2001
Products:
Belzona® 4111 (Magma Quartz)
Belzona® 5811 (Immersion Grade)
Problem: EPA suggested the client seal the containment area to prevent leaks of Xylene penetrating into the surrounding ground.
Photograph Descriptions
- Overall view of the containment area
- First coat of Belzona® 5811 applied
- Completed application
Application Situation
Xylene was leaking from containment area after spills
Application Method
Application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflet TCC-15. Area abrasive blasted, damaged concrete repaired with Belzona® 4111 and Belzona® 5811 applied by spray.
Belzona Facts
Other coatings had failed. Belzona was used and is still perfect after 7 years.