BASF launches MasterSeal 940DR and MasterSeal 941DR respirable crystalline silica-free aggregates for deck coatings

• Helps mitigate respirable crystalline silica on jobsites
• Supports worker safety and OSHA compliance

LAS VEGAS, NV, January 23, 2019 – The Construction Chemicals division of BASF Corporation launched MasterSeal^® 940DR and MasterSeal 941DR respirable crystalline silica-free aggregates for deck coatings.

Respirable crystalline silica dust generated on a jobsite is one of the leading health and safety issues facing the construction industry. Workers who inhale crystalline silica particles are at increased risk of developing serious silica-related health issues. Following the Respirable Crystalline Silica standard for construction from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), employers need to limit worker exposures to respirable crystalline silica.

Aggregates are commonly used in deck coating applications for vehicular and pedestrian surfaces to provide slip resistance and durability. Incorporating standard silica-based aggregates into the coating can generate dust that may contain respirable crystalline silica. MasterSeal 940DR and MasterSeal 941DR both contain zero respirable crystalline silica, while maintaining all the advantages of standard aggregate. MasterSeal 940DR and MasterSeal 941DR have different particle sizes that meet both pedestrian and vehicular traffic needs.

“BASF continually invests in solutions that keep the safety of our industry partners a top priority,” said Jay Patel, Industry Sector Manager for BASF’s Construction division. “Our new aggregates are the latest development in our effort to provide safer jobsite solutions, joining BASF’s line of low dust concrete repair mortars and grouts.”

For further information, please visit www.master-builders-solutions.basf.us

About the Construction Chemicals division

BASF’s Construction Chemicals division offers advanced chemical solutions under the global umbrella brand Master Builders Solutions for the construction, maintenance, repair and renovation of structures. The brand is built on more than 100 years of experience in the construction industry. Our comprehensive portfolio encompasses concrete admixtures, cement additives, chemical solutions for underground construction, waterproofing systems, sealants, concrete repair & protection systems, performance grouts, performance flooring systems, tile-fixing systems, expansion joints & control systems and wood protection solutions.

The Construction Chemicals division’s approximately 6,500 employees form a global community of building experts. To solve our customers’ specific construction challenges from conception through to completion of a project, we draw on our specialist know-how, regional expertise and the experience gained in countless constructions projects worldwide. We leverage global BASF technologies and our in-depth knowledge of local building needs to develop innovations that help make our customers more successful and drive sustainable construction.

The division operates production sites and sales offices in more than 60 countries and achieved sales of about €2.4 billion in 2017.

About BASF

BASF Corporation, headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, is the North American affiliate of BASF SE, Ludwigshafen, Germany. BASF has more than 18,200 employees in North America and had sales of $17.9 billion in 2017. For more information about BASF’s North American operations, visit www.basf.com.

At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. The more than 115,000 employees in the BASF Group work on contributing to the success of our customers in nearly all sectors and almost every country in the world. Our portfolio is organized into six segments: Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, Surface Technologies, Nutrition & Care and Agricultural Solutions. BASF generated sales of more than €60 billion in 2017. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchanges in Frankfurt (BAS), London (BFA) and Zurich (BAS). Further information at www.basf.com.