BASF Launches Highly Ecological Tail Sealant

Friday, December 04, 2009 by BASF

BASF Construction Chemicals, one of the world’s leading suppliers of technical solutions for tunnel boring machines (TBMs) in underground construction, has launched new MEYCO® TSG 26. TSG 26 is a specially developed tail sealant with low-ecological impact designed for open mode earth pressure balance (EPB) and hard rock TBMs.

In contrast to currently used tail sealant greases, TSG 26 is 100% oil free, contains mainly natural products and is completely inflammable. To add to its sustainability, a new ecological packaging will be used.

Together with MEYCO® TSG 6, TSG 26 rounds up the portfolio of BASF specialty chemicals for tunnel boring machines:

  • MEYCO® SLF and RHEOSOIL® soil conditioning agents and polymers
  • MEYCO® ABR anti-dust and anti-abrasion agents
  • MEYCO® BSG bearing sealing greases
  • MEYCO® EPB bearing lubrication greases
  • MEYCO® GA admixtures for annulus grouts

In addition, BASF Construction Chemicals’ offering to this market sector includes MEYCO® MP injection products and RHEOCEM® micro-cements, as well as concrete admixtures for segmental lining.

With this new product range, BASF Construction Chemicals is now the supplier of the most complete range of chemical systems for TBMs. Combined with the technical support of local tunnelling specialists. BASF Construction Chemicals is able to offer a fast, bespoke and all-inclusive service to the tunneling industry.