Earth Shield® is proud to be the chosen performance product of Union Pacific, Burlington Northern Santa Fe, CSX, and myriad fuel terminals and loading stations throughout the world. In many cases, Earth Shield® is a key component in the rail company’s Environmental Advocacy Program. Waterstops play a critical role in the integrity of concrete structures. Earth Shield® Thermoplastic Vulcanizate (TPV) Waterstop is used as a fluid-tight diaphragm, embedded in concrete, across and along the joint, for primary and secondary containment structures such as tank storage and transloading areas. Earth Shield® Chemical Resistant Waterstops are ideally suited for railroad and fuel terminal applications, as they are resistant to a wide range of fuels, oils, solvents, and aggressive chemicals. Diesel fuel, JP-4 and JP-8 jet fuel, and aromatic hydrocarbons have little effect on Earth Shield® Thermoplastic Vulcanizate Waterstop. Unlike inferior polyvinyl chloride (PVC) waterstop, Earth Shield® waterstop contains no plasticizer, stabilizer, or filler to leech out when exposed to fuels. Also, unlike PVC waterstop, Earth Shield® can withstand prolonged exposure to high and low temperatures (-164°F to 275°F long term) without detrimental effect.
