Thermoplastic PAINT
(TDS)
Thermoplastic road marking material confirming to AASHTO M249 shall consist of light colored aggregate, pigment and extender, bound together with Aklyd resin plasticized with plantl oil. Glass Beads shall be in accordance with AASHTO M247 – TYPE I. The material shall be provided in granular.
Composition of Constituents
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Constituent |
White |
Yellow |
|
|
Product No. RRW-A |
Product No. RRY-A |
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Binder |
18 Min |
18 Min |
|
30 – 40 |
30 – 40 |
|
|
Titanium Dioxide |
10 Min |
Organic Yellow |
|
Calcium Carbonate and Inert Filler |
42 Max |
* Note |
|
Yellow Pigment |
|
As Required |
* Note: Amount of yellow pigment calcium carbonate and inert filler shall be the option of the manufacture, providing all other requirements of this specification are met
Physical Characteristics:
|
Softening Point °C |
102 ± 9.5 |
102 ± 9.5 |
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Specific Gravity gm/cm³ |
< 2.15 |
< 2.15 |
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Flowability % |
18 Max |
21 Max. |
|
Flowability – Extender Heating |
28 Max |
28 Max. |
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Drying Time |
3 – 5 min @ 32ºC |
3 – 5 min @ 32ºC |
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Yellow Index |
Below 0.12 |
|
|
Cracking Resistance |
No Cracks |
No Cracks |
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Impact Resistance (Joules) |
≥ 1.13 |
≥ 1.13 |
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Color Daylight Reflectance |
75% min. |
45% min. |
Grading of Glass Beads (Intermix) AASHTO M247
Storage Life: One year when the material is properly stored under a covered area.
