Product Profile of Hot Applied Coal Tar Tape

Himadri Chemicals and Industries Ltd is the manufacturer of Hot Applied Coal Tar Tape [Himtape]. Himadri Chemicals and Industries Ltd is an ISO 9000:2002 Accredited Company. The Company manufacture and market corrosion protection coal tar based pipe coating products and its derivatives. The Hot Applied Coal Tar Tape [Himtape] is used to protect underground or submerged metal surface from corrosion and electrolysis. It is commonly used in:

• Oil and gas pipelines

• Tanks underground structures and fittings

• Water and sewage pipelines

• Fire hydrant lines

• Pipe joints, fittings and couplings


The Advantages of Hot Applied Coal Tar Tape [Himtape] are as follows:

• Ease of application and low application cost

• Uniform coating thickness

• High water and electrical resistance

• Cathodic disbonding resistivity

• Resistance to soil bacteria, marine organisms, root growth

• Resistance to petroleum products, acids & alkalies

• Resistance to damage due to impact of backfill

• Good flexibility and temperature susceptibility

• Excellent adhesion to metal surfaces

• Environment friendly

• Good resistance to abrasion