Difference between revisions of "Bituminous paint"
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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | An architectural mixture composed of [[bitumen]], usually diluted with mineral spirits. Bituminous paint is used as an exterior coating, sealant and waterproofing agent on concrete, asphalt, metal, wood, and pipes. It improves weather resistance. | + | An architectural mixture composed of [[bitumen]], usually diluted with [[mineral spirits]]. Bituminous paint is used as an exterior coating, sealant and waterproofing agent on concrete, asphalt, metal, wood, and pipes. It improves weather resistance. |
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peinture bitumineuse (Fr.); tinta betuminosa (Port.); bituminous coating | peinture bitumineuse (Fr.); tinta betuminosa (Port.); bituminous coating | ||
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May release volatile acids and sulfur compounds. | May release volatile acids and sulfur compounds. | ||
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* G.S.Brady, ''Materials Handbook'', McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 569 | * G.S.Brady, ''Materials Handbook'', McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 569 | ||
Latest revision as of 15:18, 7 May 2022
Description
An architectural mixture composed of Bitumen, usually diluted with Mineral spirits. Bituminous paint is used as an exterior coating, sealant and waterproofing agent on concrete, asphalt, metal, wood, and pipes. It improves weather resistance.
Synonyms and Related Terms
peinture bitumineuse (Fr.); tinta betuminosa (Port.); bituminous coating
Risks
May release volatile acids and sulfur compounds.
Resources and Citations
- G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 569
- Dictionary of Building Preservation, Ward Bucher, ed., John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York City, 1996
- Pam Hatchfield, Pollutants in the Museum Environment, Archetype Press, London, 2002