First time hauling liquid asphalt!

Your last phrase will make MUCH difference, man. Ask away, anytime. I'm still researching the respi mask, myself btw. Never too seasoned or old, to learn. Best wishes~!

 

I stumbled upon this post just browsing TTR. I know NOTHING of hauling asphalt, which apparently will be evident in my question. Why is water and liquid asphalt such a volatile mix?

 

I asked one of the workers and he said its because when water turns to steam it expands by a thousand times or more. So when the hot 300 degree asphalt contacts water it instantly turns it into steam. The tar is on top of the water and the only escape is though the 2 ft manhole cover so it turns into a giant 300 degree fountain. The incident l saw had streamers of tar hanging off the street light like tinsel. Street lights are usually 15 feet off the ground? You get the idea anyhow.

 

O wow!! Alright that makes sense. Thanks for taking the time to explain it.