Binder

Shall comprise of plastized synthetic hydrocarbon resin, plasticized natural resin or rosins.

Pigment

White pigment material shall either consist of Titanium Di-oxide Type A ( Anatase) or Type R ( Rutile ). The Lead Chromate content of road marking material shall not exceed 5% by mass.

Aggregates

Light colored silica sand, calcite, quartz or calcinated flint.

Reflectorization

Solid Glass Bead to be incorporated in the material prior to application to the road surface shall comply with Class A requirements of BS 6088.

Solid Glass Beads for additional surface reflectorization shall comply with Class B – BS Drop On requirements of BS 6088.

 
Softening Point

Greater than 95°C ( Ring & Ball method ) modified for hot tropical climate, when tested in accordance with Appendix B of the BS 3262 : 1989.

Luminance

The luminance factor for White marking material sample after melting for use shall not be less than 65 while for the Yellow material shall not be less than 50 when tested in accordance with appendix F of the BS 3262 : 1989.

Heat Stability

Material sampled as delivered or after re-melting for use shall not be less than 65 for White and 45 for Yellow when tested with appendix G of BS 3262 : 1989.

Flow Resistance

The flow resistance measured as the mean lump, of White or Yellow marking material sampled as delivered or after re melting for use shall not be more than 25% when tested in accordance with appendix H of BS 3262 : 1989.

Skid Resistance

When tested in accordance with appendix J of the BS 3262 : 1989, the skid resistance of the White of Yellow marking material sampled as delivered or after re – melting shall be less than 45.

Flash point

The flash point of white or yellow marking material shall not be less than 235°C (Pensky marten open cup method )

Density

The density of White or Yellow marking material when tested as sampled shall not be greater than 2.15g/cc.

Note : Data, specification, direction and recommendation given in this sheet represent results and experience under controlled or specially defined circumstance and are subject to change without notice