Asphalt And Asphalt Products in Sharjah

Asphalt and asphalt products in Sharjah are primarily used for road construction and waterproofing. Asphalt is a sticky, black and highly viscous liquid or semi-solid form of petroleum. In road construction, asphalt is used in as the glue or binder mixed with aggregate particles to create asphalt concrete. Asphalt is also used for the production of Japan black, which is used on iron and steel to provide a protective finish that is durable and dries quickly. It is used in paints, inks to improve weather resistance, permanence, or make the colour darker. Asphalt is also used seal some alkaline batteries during the manufacturing process.