SP Nature launches 'Nabisil', the pothole solution expert known as the 'road mine' fixer

Eco-friendly Asphalt Road Fill Material Using Recycled Circular Resources
High Moisture Resistance and Excellent Aggregate Adhesion

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Jong-hwa] SP Nature, a subsidiary of SAMPYO Group, a leading company in basic construction materials, and the Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology have jointly developed and launched 'NaviSeal,' an asphalt (asphalt concrete) road repair material. NaviSeal is expected to play a key role in solving the pothole problem on highways, which threatens drivers' safety and lives.

On the 11th, SAMPYO Group announced that NaviSeal passed the sandbox review committee of the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy. The sandbox system allows companies to temporarily suspend or exempt regulations for a certain period to enable new attempts.

NaviSeal is an eco-friendly asphalt road filler that recycles circular resources such as industrial by-products generated from steel mills. Under current law, only quicklime and liquid stripping prevention agents are specified to prevent potholes, making the use of other products unclear. However, with the sandbox approval, production of NaviSeal has become possible.

SP Nature's NaviSeal features significantly improved moisture resistance compared to existing products. Domestic asphalt paved roads often develop potholes due to summer monsoons and heavy snowfalls in winter. Potholes not only cause inconvenience to vehicle traffic but also threaten drivers' safety and lives.

Potholes occur when water penetrates asphalt roads, weakening the bond with aggregates. NaviSeal enhances the adhesion between asphalt and aggregates, preventing road damage. It can be applied without additional equipment at plants and is more economical than existing products.

Following the sandbox review approval, SP Nature expects NaviSeal to be widely used in asphalt road construction and repairs nationwide. In 2018, SP Nature jointly developed NaviSeal as a quicklime substitute with the Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology and obtained a patent. Although NaviSeal's quality has been recognized, its use was limited due to the lack of legal specification under current laws.

An SP Nature official stated, "NaviSeal is a resource-circulating eco-friendly asphalt road filler that recycles industrial by-products and is suitable for the Korean version of the Green New Deal. We will contribute to enhancing the safety of domestic highways with superior quality and economic efficiency compared to existing products."

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