Polyurea solutions are not only impervious to water but also very flexible. The coating forms a leak-proof barrier that prevents any material inside the primary containment unit from escaping. So if it’s a record-setting cold day and everything feels tight, the polyurea will prevent cracking. The same goes for a sweltering heatwave record kind of day, where everything doubles in size. The polyurea will still keep everything in place.

Polyurea coatings are resistant to water deterioration, such as corrosion or rust. But that’s not the only weather element that can do some damage. Ultraviolet exposure can affect a storage tank. For example, if you have a polyethylene tank, constant exposure to UV light can make the material brittle, leading to cracking. However, this doesn’t happen to a polyurea solution.

Some businesses use rubber linings, paints, or other surface protectors as a secondary containment system. But that can lead to issues such as:

• A rubber lining doesn’t last nearly as long as a polyurea coating.
• There may be weaknesses in these types of coatings that a chemically aggressive fluid can exploit
• A rubber coating doesn’t have the same abrasion and corrosion resistance.
• They can be expensive as compared to a polyurea solution.
• There’s a possibility that a rubber lining can absorb and release materials that cause contamination.

At ArmorThane, we know how critical it is to protect the environment from hazardous materials. And the best way for an industry to do that is to use the best type of protection available. That protection is a polyurea solution.

If you need a secondary containment system for the materials, you work with and are considering using a polyurea coating, go with the best. Contact a representative at ArmorThane now and get the protection you need for your business.