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Product Description
Thermoplastic paint is a highly durable and reflective road marking material widely used for traffic management due to its exceptional visibility, weather resistance, and long-lasting performance. Composed of thermoplastic resins, pigments, glass beads, and fillers, it is applied in a molten state and solidifies quickly upon cooling, forming a robust adhesive layer on road surfaces.
Composition and Key Components
Thermoplastic paint primarily consists of:
- Thermoplastic Resins: These act as the binding agent, providing structural integrity and flexibility. A sufficient resin content (typically above a critical threshold) ensures proper fluidity during application and prevents issues like sedimentation, poor leveling, or decomposition during heating.
- Pigments: Titanium dioxide (for white) and lead chromate (for yellow) ensure high color retention and visibility.
- Glass Beads: Embedded in the paint or sprinkled during application, these enhance retroreflection, improving nighttime visibility under vehicle headlights.
- Fillers: Quartz sand, calcium carbonate, or other aggregates improve abrasion resistance and texture.
Thermoplastic Property:
The defining characteristic of thermoplastic paint is its ability to melt at high temperatures. When heated (typically between 180°C and 200°C or 356°F to 392°F), the solid paint transforms into a liquid state, making it easier to apply. Once it cools and hardens, it forms a durable, wear-resistant surface.
Durability:
Thermoplastic paint is known for its long-lasting performance. It is highly resistant to wear and tear from traffic, weather conditions, and UV exposure, making it an excellent choice for high-traffic areas. The paint maintains its effectiveness even under harsh conditions like heavy rainfall, extreme temperatures, and constant vehicular traffic.
Reflectivity:
One of the significant advantages of thermoplastic road markings is their reflective properties. Glass beads are often embedded in the paint during or immediately after application. These beads enhance the visibility of the road markings at night or in low-light conditions by reflecting headlights, improving safety for drivers and pedestrians.
Quick Drying:
After application, thermoplastic paint cools and solidifies relatively quickly—usually within minutes. This quick drying time allows roads to be opened to traffic soon after application, minimizing disruption.
Eco-Friendly:
Thermoplastic paints are often more environmentally friendly than traditional solvent-based paints. They typically contain fewer volatile organic compounds (VOCs), reducing their environmental impact. Additionally, they have a longer lifespan, meaning less frequent reapplication and reduced waste.
Specification
| Gravity(g/㎥) | 2.1g/㎥ |
| Color | Yellow, Orange, Red and etc. |
| Heating Temperature | 180℃-220℃ |
| Softening Point(℃) | 110℃ |
| Coating Appearance | No wrinkles, dots, blisters, cracks,fall-out&stick tyres |
| Drying Time(min) | Within 3 minutes |
| Chroma Performance | Reverse materials(white) |
| Compressive Strength(Mpa) | 26 |
| Abrasive Resistance(mg) | 42 |
| Alkali Resistance | Great (in saturated solution of calcium hydroxide for 24 hours |
| Glass Beads(%) | 19% |
| Fluidity(s) | 40s |
| Coating Resistance | Resis -10℃ for 4 hours |
| Package | 25kg/bag, by plastic woven bag. One 20’container can load Max 26 tons |
| Heat Resistance | Under 200℃-220℃ for hours |
| Material | C5 Petroleum Resin, CACO3, Wax, Glass Beads, EVA, PE and so on. |
| Application | Road marking, straight line, dotted line, curve, oriented arrow,letter and etc. |
| Water Resistance | Great (in water for 24 hours) |
Applications of Thermoplastic Paint
Road Markings:
Thermoplastic paint is commonly used for lane markings, pedestrian crossings, arrows, and symbols on highways, roads, and streets. It provides clear, visible markings that are essential for traffic management and safety.
Parking Lots:
It is also widely used in parking lots for line marking, directional arrows, and handicap spaces, where durability and visibility are key.
Runways and Airports:
Thermoplastic paint is used in airport runways and taxiways to mark runway boundaries, parking areas, and safety zones due to its durability and resistance to wear under heavy traffic.
Safety Markings:
It is also used for various safety markings in industrial environments, warehouses, and roadsides, such as warning lines, no-parking zones, and bicycle lanes.
Technical Specification
| Density(g/cm3) | 1.8-2.3 |
| Softening point (℃) | 90-125 |
| Compressive Strength(MPa) | ≥12 |
| Glass bead content(%) | 0-30% |
| Liquidity | 35±10 |
| Packing | 25kg/bag |
| Color | White/Yellow/Blue/Red/Green/Customized |
| Executive standard | JT/T280-2004/AASHTO/BS3262/Customized |
| Appearance | Powder |
| Construction temperature | 180℃-220℃ |
| Whiteness | 70-85(Customized) |
| Inverse coefficient | 50-550 |
| Warranty | 12 months |
| Storage Method | Avoid light and moisture |
| Packing Size | 45×70×5CM |