Are there any studies regarding the reaction of plant roots systems to the Sealmastic emulsion products?

Do plants roots attract to this type of material, leading to the breakdown of such products?

Asphaltic and asphalt coal tar based systems have shown good resistance to root growth/attack over the years.  There is a recent test procedure used to qualify roof barriers for greens roof systems,  ANSI/GRHC/SPRI VR-1 2011 Procedure for Investigating Resistance to Root Penetration on Vegetative Roofs.