Nick,
Asphalt Emulsion isn't a hydrocarbon, nor does it contain any of those. There are asphalt
lakes in various parts of the world which occur naturally. Asphalt whether its a derivative
of the petroleum industry or a naturally occurring deposit, is non-toxic.
Henry's 107 asphalt emulsion is solvent free, it is made from asphalt emulsified with
bentonite clay, its corrosion-resistant, and waterproof when dry.
"The Pitch Lake or Asphalt Lake of Trinidad and Tobago is situated in the southwest
peninsula of the island of Trinidad. It has fascinated explorers, scientists and the common
folk since its discovery by Sir Walter Raleigh in the year 1595. Raleigh himself found
immediate use for the asphalt to caulk his ship. Since then, there have been numerous
research investigations into the use and chemical composition of this material. Above all,
there have been countless theories, postulations and conclusions as to the size, source
and origin of the asphalt. The Asphalt Lake is at present an oval, lake-like outcrop
composed of an oil, clay and water (mud) mixture." from http://www.gstt.org/Geology/pitch%20lake.htm
--- In papercreters@yahoogroups.com, "Nick Boersema" <picknick@...> wrote:
>
> Regardless of whether or not AE will be absorbed by paper fibers or not I
> would choose not to use it particularly in an interior application. It may
> work wonderfully but it is still a hydrocarbon which I would prefer not to
> have decomposing inside my living space.
>
>
>
> Just my 2 cents worth (and its Canadian so it might be worth a bit more then
> your used too :-) )
>
>
>
> Nick
>
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