HISTORY

Trans/Seal I was developed and tested in 1999.  The initial concept was to use Trans/Seal I as a coal topper when transporting coal by unit trains from the mine to the utility customers.  Consideration was given to the blowback of coal dust while in transit as well as the off-loading of the coal dust through the bottom gates of the rail cars during discharge.  Prior to the use of Trans/Seal I, a sample of this product was sent to the customer for extensive testing to determine whether or not the application of Trans/Seal I had any adverse effects on the performance of the coal.  All test proved positive, (with the application of Trans/Seal I actually increasing the BTU content of the treated coal) with no adverse effects to the customer, their equipment, or the environment.

In 2000, the Clark County Health District adopted new Air Pollution Control Regulations for Clark County Nevada (the greater Las Vegas area).  Due to the large increase in population and on going construction, air quality had become a major problem.  The soil in Clark County was classified into five categories, (high, moderately high, moderately low, low and slight), for potential fugitive dust that could be entrained in the ambient air as the result of human and/or natural activities.  Since then, Trans/Seal I has been used as a Dust Palliative/Soil Stabilizer on numerous construction projects in both Clark County and Lyons County, Nevada.  During the years 2002 and 2003, our Trans/Seal I product was used while constructing an 80-mile pipeline, located in Southern California.

Lab test have also been conducted on Trans/Seal I using USEPA procedures for the evaluation of acute toxicity, (methods for measuring the acute toxicity of effluents and receiving waters to freshwater and marine organisms, EPA/600/4-90/027 F, USEPA EMSL, Cincinnati, August 1993).  These tests were performed using Trans/Seal I as received.  No pre-test dilution was performed.  Trans/Seal I proved non-toxic upon application.  

In February 2003, Trans/Seal I was reviewed and accepted for application on the Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport grounds.  The acceptance of our Trans/Seal I product required a California Bearing Ratio (CBR) Test which requires the testing of an untreated A-7 soil and a treated A-7 soil material.  The A-7 material was defined by a Sieve Analysis and Plasticity Index Test. 

Testing was performed to determine the CBR value increase that would occur by adding the Trans/Seal I product to the A-7 material.  Based upon final results, specimens were compacted at 90% of the Standard Proctor maximum density and at optimum moisture content.  This testing was performed as per ASTM D1883 and was reviewed and approved by a California, Arizona and Nevada Professional Engineer.