Boa-Tape™ is a pressure sensitive taping system designed to seal joints against ground water
infiltration, encapsulate manholes or vaults and protect pipelines. The 50 mil. elasticomeric mastic
in combination with 15 mils. of a woven polypropylene makes this tape extra-extra sticky.
1.0 Scope
Apply PSI Pressure Sensitive Primerless Boa-Tape on exterior concrete manholes or other
structures at locations indicated by the Engineer to protect manhole and mitigate
infiltration/exfiltration of water and other contaminates. Boa-Tape™ shall be applied
over a dust-free, dry concrete surface. The Boa-Tape™ system shall be as manufactured
by Pipeline Seal and Insulator, Inc, Houston, Texas to ISO 9001:2008 standards.
2.0 Tape - Woven Polypropylene Membrane with Elastomeric Adhesive
The pressure applied Boa-Tape™ shall consist of a 4 inch, 6 inch or 12 inch wide
wrap-around tape system 65 mils. thick with a 15 mil. membrane and 50 mils. of integrated primer
and elastomeric adhesive. Peel strength shall be a minimum of 12.5 lb./in., per ASTM D 1000.
Tensile strength shall be 75 lbs/inch width. Mastic softening point shall meet or exceed 240
degrees F +/- 10 % in accordance with ASTM E-28. Water Absorption shall be less than .5% per ASTM D 570.
3.0 Warranty
All products are warranted against failure caused by manufacturing defects for a period
of one year. Any product found to be so defective and returned within one year from
date of shipment will be replaced without charge. The above warranty is made in lieu
of, and we disclaim, any and all other warranties, expressed or implied, including the
warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, and buyer agrees to
accept the products without any such warranties. We hereby disclaim any obligation or
liability for consequential damages, labor costs or any other claims or liabilities
of any kind whatsoever.


1. Clean all exterior surfaces of the manhole with a brush or broom
to remove any loose cement, dust or small rock particles.
2. Remove 8" (20cm) of release backing and position exposed tape surface on cleaned seam area.
Expose 8" (20cm) of tape at a time by pulling release backing away from mastic as tape is wrapped
around the entire circumference of the manhole, vault or pipe.
3. Carefully cut the Boa-Tape™ when applying over cast iron manhole gussets. Gently mold the tape around gussets with roller/gloved hand.
SPECIFICATION | ASTM TEST | TEST RESULTS |
ADHESIVE | ||
Softening Point | ASTM E-28 | 116º C., 240º F. |
Dielectric Strength | ASTM D-1000 | 350 volts/mil. |
TAPE | ||
Tensile Strength | ASTM D-1000 | 75 lbs./inch width |
Elongation | ASTM D-1000 | 40% |
Puncture Resistance | ASTM E 164 | 200 lbs. |
Water Absorption | ASTM D-570 | 0.05% |
Penetration Resistance | ASTM G-9 | Pass |
Fungal Resistance | ASTM G-21 | Growth-None |





Boa-Tape™ is available in 3 roll widths all at 150 feet long: 4" wide, 6" wide and 12" wide.