Standard Test Method for AASHTO T 250 Thermoplastic Traffic Line Material

EUROLAB, with its state-of-the-art accredited laboratories and expert team, provides precise and fast testing services within the scope of AASHTO T 250 test. The procedures used to test the thermoplastic traffic line material are described in this method.

This includes the method of obtaining a representative test sample, preparing the test samples, and performing the specified tests. The material is a mixture of resins, fillers, pigments and reflective spheres.

By heating these materials together, a product with the desired properties is obtained, which is suitable for the traffic lane striping process.

This test method is divided into the following sections:

• Chapter 3, Sampling of Thermoplastic Materials;
• Chapter 4, Sample Melting and Preparation;
• Chapter 5, Binding Content;
• Chapter 6, Content of Glass Beads;
• Chapter 7, Glass Bead Grading Analysis;
• Chapter 8, Reflection, Color and Yellowness Index;
• Chapter 9, Determination of Titanium Dioxide;
• Chapter 10, Determination of Lead Chromate;
• Chapter 11, Viscosity (Residue Percentage);
• Chapter 12, Low Temperature Stress Resistance;
• Chapter 13, Bond Strength;
• Chapter 14, Impact Strength;
• Chapter 15, Ring and Ball Softening Point;
• Chapter 16, Specific Gravity;
• Chapter 17, Viscosity (Residue Percentage) Extended Heating;
• Chapter 18, Exposure to Ultraviolet Light and Condensate;
• Chapter 19, Hardness; and
• Chapter 20, Flash Point.

Values ​​stated in SI units should be accepted as standard.

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