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Elastocoast® — Making our Coasts and Rivers Safer

Elastocoast® is a novel, intelligent polyurethane system. It is a two-component binder for revetments in coastal areas and stabilization of river banks. It is so open-pored that it deprives wave run-up of its destructive energy, thus demonstrating its strength to make shorelines and river beds substantially safer. 

An ideal revetment solution for coastal protection, Elastocoast® can also be used to restore ecology of rivers and weirs. 

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Learn more about Elastocoast® here

Benefits

The Advantages of Elastocoast® for Coastal Protection and River Bank Stabilization

  • Makes coasts safer
  • Porous and water-permeable
  • Reduces the cost of construction and maintenance
  • Absorbs the energy of impacting waves
  • Environmentally sound
  • Strong and with a long track record

Do you want to learn more about Elastocoast? 

Revetments made with BASF’s innovative solution for coastal protection, Elastocoast®, now spans an additional 820m2 of the shoreline at Gwanme-do Beach in South Korea’s largest national park, Dadohae-haesang National Park. Learn more about the project from the video!

Coastal and Flood Protection with an Intelligent PU System

Whereas conventional technology contains rigid concrete structures that can be broken down by wave impact, frost and ground subsidence, the Elastocoast® system involves the mechanical bonding of an aggregate (crushed rock or gravel) bonded with an environmentally compatible 2-component polyurethane plastic.

Elastocoast® technology

• The porous structure between the stones withstands heavy wave impact.

• The cover layer also offers a habitat for flora and fauna.

While protecting the coasts from floods and slowing the rate of soil erosion, the open-pored structure also provides favorable conditions for restoration of the habitat’s flora and fauna. Watch to find out more!

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Tailor-made Solutions 

Tailor-made for individual needs: We support our customers in developing application-oriented solutions. 

Elastocoat®

For coating of surfaces, the high-tech polyurethane system Elastocoat® is unbeatable. Whether used on parking decks, sewer shafts or chemical tanks, Elastocoat® polyurea provides enduring protection. Also for facades and roofs, Elastocoat® provides lasting protection and is rapidly applied, too.

Elastocore®

The patented Sandwich Plate System (SPS) and metal-elastomer-metal composite is a superior alternative to steel or reinforced concrete for heavy engineering structures.

Elastopave®

Elastopave® exploits the principle of binding stones with polyurethane to yield a strong, water- and air-permeable surface. The stone mix can be flexibly varied to blend into the immediate surroundings. Also, it is easy to process. The bottom line is real benefits in design, attractiveness, longevity and eco-friendliness.