740.01 General. Permanent pavement marking materials that meet the requirements of this specification and that have passed the service test required by Supplement 1047 are included on the Approved List maintained by the Office of Materials Management (OMM). OMM may retest pavement marking materials pre-qualified by a service test to determine formulation compliance to pre-qualified material and compliance with physical properties specified herein. Certified test data and samples will be furnished by the manufacturer to OMM. Failure of testing or certified test data to show formulation conforming to pre-qualified material or compliance with specified physical properties may be cause for removal of the material from the Approved List.
Ensure that the marking material is delivered in containers that are clearly marked to indicate the number of gallons (liters), weight or size of material, material color, batch number, or other similar manufacturer’s identification, date of production, and the company name and location.
740.02 Traffic Paint. Furnish white and yellow ready-mixed traffic paint suitable for marking various types of pavement. Ensure that the manufacturer formulates the traffic paint type 2 in such a manner as to meet the requirements of this specification. Furnish traffic paint type 1 pre-qualified according to Supplement 1047.
Furnish paint that is a suitable binder for glass beads, 740.09 Type A, on pavement exposed to traffic. Furnish paint that will not deteriorate in storage, within one year after date of receipt, to the extent that it cannot be readily broken up with a paddle to a smooth uniform paint capable of easy application by spray.
Furnish paint that does not bleed or discolor when sprayed on asphalt concrete surfaces.
Type 1 paint is the fast dry, water-based 100 percent acrylic type.
Type 2 paint is the fast dry, alkyd type.
Ensure that all Type 2 paint conforms to the following requirements:
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Consistency, Krebs units ASTM D 562. Procedure A: |
90 |
110 |
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Field Dry Time (No Track), minutes: |
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2 |
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Furnish pavement marking material that will be in “no tracking condition” in two minutes. The “no tracking condition” will be
determined by applying the markings
and beads at the specification requirements to dry pavements at a low
temperature of 45°F
(7 °C)
and high temperature of 120 °F (49 °C). Run tests
at the manufacturer’s highest and lowest recommended application
humidity. The marking materials will
be applied at the manufacturer’s recommended application temperature. The “no tracking” time will be determined by passing over the line with
a passenger car at a speed of 25 to 35 mph (44 to 55 kmph) in a simulated
passing maneuver. A line showing no
visual deposition of the material to the pavement surface when viewed at a
distance of 50 ft (15 m) will be considered as showing “no tracking” and
conforming to this requirement for time to “no track”. |
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Prime Pigment Content, percent by weight of paint: |
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white ASTM D 1394 |
17.0 |
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yellow ASTM D 126 or Department approved lab method |
17.0 |
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Pigment Content, percent by weight of paint ASTM D 2698: |
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white |
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61 |
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yellow |
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61 |
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Nonvolatile Vehicle Solids Content, percent by weight of paint Fed. STD. 141 C Method 4053.1: |
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white |
12 |
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yellow |
12 |
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Fineness of Dispersion, ASTM D 1210 micrometers : |
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50 |
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Bleeding Ratio, Fed. Std. TT-P-115F, Section 4.3.2: |
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white |
0.95 |
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yellow |
0.93 |
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Color, |
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a. White, Daylight Directional Reflectance, ASTM D 1347: |
91 |
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b. Yellow 1. Refer to Highway Yellow Color Tolerance Chart PR Color No. 1, June, 1965 U.S. Dept. of Transportation, FHWA: Yellow, Color Difference 595-33538, ASTM D 2244 |
50 |
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I Measure E, L, a, b as Cielab, Source “C” |
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Type 2 |
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L |
+1.5 |
+5.5 |
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a |
+0.5 |
+9.0 |
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+0.5 |
+15.0 |
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Condition in container, Fed Std, 141 No. 3011.2 hand stirring by spatula, in minutes |
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Prequalify materials according to Supplement 1047. Use materials certified according to
Supplement 1089
740.03 Polyester Pavement Marking. Ensure that the polyester pavement marking material supplied is a two part polyester system capable of being applied at ambient temperature down to 50 °F (10 °C). Ensure that the material is capable of retaining reflective glass beads, 740.09 Type B, after application.
Ensure that the catalytic component of the system is the commercially available type recommended by the manufacturer of the polyester.
Ensure that the ratio of the catalyst to resin is specified by the manufacturer.
Ensure that the polyester conforms to the following requirements:
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Minimum |
Maximum |
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Consistency, Krebs units ASTM D 562, Procedure A: |
70 |
90 |
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Field Dry Time (No Track), minutes: |
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45 |
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Furnish pavement marking material that will be in “no tracking condition” in 45 minutes. The “no tracking condition” will be determined by applying the markings and beads at the specification requirements to dry pavements at a low temperature of 50 (10 C) and high temperature of 120 F (49 C). Run tests at the manufacturer’s highest and lowest recommended application humidity. The marking materials will be applied at the manufacturer’s recommended application temperature. The “no tracking” time will be determined by passing over the line with a passenger car at a speed of 25 to 35 mph (44 to 55 kmph) in a simulated passing maneuver. A line showing no visual deposition of the material to the pavement surface when viewed at a distance of 50 ft (15 m) will be considered as showing “no tracking” and conforming to this requirement for time to “no track”. |
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Prime Pigment Content, percent by weight of paint: |
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White ASTM D 1394 |
13.9 |
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Yellow ASTM D 126 or Department approved lab method |
13.8 |
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Pigment Content, percent by weight of paint ASTM D 2698: |
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white |
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40 |
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yellow |
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41 |
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Nonvolatile Vehicle Solids Content, percent by weight of paint FED STD 141C, Method 4053.1: |
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White |
31 |
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Yellow |
29 |
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Fineness of Dispersion, ASTM D 1210 micrometers, |
50 |
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Bleeding Ratio, Fed. Std. TT-P-115F, Section 4.3.2: |
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white |
0.93 |
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yellow |
0.92 |
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Color: |
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a. White, Daylight Directional Reflectance, ASTM E 1347: |
85 |
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b. Yellow 1. Refer to Highway
Yellow Color Tolerance Chart PR Color No. 1, June, 1965 |
50 |
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i. Measure E, L, a, b as Cielab, Source “C” |
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L |
+0.75 |
+1.0 |
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+0.9 |
+1.7 |
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+4.4 |
+5.1 |
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Dry Opacity, ASTM D 2805 at 0.005 wet: Fed Std 141 No 4121 Process B, Method A, white and yellow |
0.97 |
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Condition in container Fed Std 141 No 3011.2, hand stirring by spatula, minutes |
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Prequalify materials according to Supplement 1047. Use materials certified according to Supplement 1089.
740.04 Thermoplastic Pavement Marking. Furnish thermoplastic pavement marking material formulated expressly for use as retroreflective pavement markings on asphalt concrete or portland cement concrete pavement. Furnish material that includes a mixture of resins, at least one of which is solid at room temperature, and contains premixed glass beads, 740.09, with a 1.50 minimum index of refraction. Ensure that the ingredients are well mixed so that all parts are evenly dispersed throughout. Ensure that there are no foreign objects, skins, dirt, or such ingredients that would cause staining, discoloration, or bleeding. Furnish suitable materials for application in molten form by extrusion method. Ensure that the material is capable of retaining reflective glass beads, 740.09 Type C, after application.
A. Specific Gravity. Ensure that the thermoplastic compound has a specific gravity of 1.6 to 2.3 at 77 °F (25 °C) ASTM D 792.
B. Flowability. Meet percent residue requirements according to
1. AASHTO M 249, Section 4.3.6 and
2. AASHTO M 249, Section 4.3.8
C. Drying Time. AASHTO M249, section 4.3.2.
D. Field Placement Stability. After proper application and drying time, ensure that the material is not tacky and does not have an appreciable deformation or discoloration when subjected to typical vehicular traffic, and in air or road temperatures between ‑30 and 140 °F (-34 and 60 °C). Ensure that when the material is properly applied that it forms markings of a constant cross-section with a uniform density and character. Ensure that the markings maintain their original shape and pavement position.
E. Ring and ball Softening Point. Furnish a material that has a softening point of not less than 190 °F (88 °C) when tested according to ASTM E 28.
F. Impact
Resistance. AASHTO M 249,
section 4.3.4
G. Color.
1. White, Reflectance, AASHTO M 249. Ensure that the white markings after drying are free from tint and have a daylight reflectance (45/0 degrees) not less than 75 percent of that of magnesium oxide.
2. Yellow. ASTM D 2244 Furnish yellow markings conforming to No. 13538 of Federal Standard No. 595b, within 6.0 CIELAB units (1976 Commission Internationale de l/Eclairage) when tested at (45/0), Source C
H. Yellowness Index, AASHTO M 249, section 4.3.7
Prequalify materials according to Supplement 1047. Use materials certified according to Supplement 1089.
740.05 Preformed Pavement Marking. Furnish the preformed material suitable for retroreflective pavement markings on asphalt concrete or portland cement concrete pavement. Furnish material that is free of cracks and that has edges that are straight, true, and unbroken. Ensure that the material is flexible, formable, and suitable for application with an adhesive without heating. Furnish material containing glass beads uniformly distributed throughout with a 1.50 minimum index of refraction. Ensure that the material has a uniform surface layer of firmly bonded glass beads to provide the initial minimum specific luminance values specified for the various types of material.
Furnish material that resists deterioration by contact with highway deicing chemicals or because of the oil content of asphalt concrete pavement, or from oil droppings and other effects of traffic.
A. Type A1 Material. Furnish Type A1 material conforming to ASTM D 4505, Level 1, Classes 2 or 3, and that have a thickness of not less than 0.090 inch (2.28 mm), including any pre-coated adhesive layer.
B. Type A2 Material. Furnish Type A2 material conforming to ASTM D 4505, Level 1, Classes 2 or 3, , and that have a thickness of not less than 0.060 inch (1.52 mm), including any pre-coated adhesive layer.
C. Type A3 Material. Furnish Type A3 material conforming to ASTM D 4505, Level 1, Classes 2 or 3, skid resistance level A, and that have a minimum thickness at the thinnest portion of the cross-section of not less than 0.020 inch (0.50 mm), including any pre-coated adhesive layer.
Prequalify materials according to Supplement 1047. Use materials certified according to Supplement 1089.
740.06 Work Zone Pavement Marking. Furnish work zone pavement marking material conforming to ASTM D 4592, Type I (removable) or Type II (non-removable) with the following modifications:
A. Type I (removable): 0.030-inch (0.76 mm) minimum thickness.
B. Type II (non-removable): 0.015-inch (0.38 mm) minimum thickness.
Provide materials conforming to this specification. Receive approval from the Engineer.
740.07 Epoxy Pavement Marking Material. Ensure that the material supplied is a 100% solids two-part epoxy system capable of being applied at ambient temperature down to 50 °F (10 °C). Furnish a slow cure material capable of retaining reflective glass beads 740.09 type D, after application.
Furnish epoxy conforming to the following requirements:
A. Formulation. Furnish epoxy formulated as a Long Life Pavement Marking System, capable of providing a minimum of 4 years of performance, free of any peroxides and any Tri-methyolpropane Tri-acrylate) TMPTA and other multi-functional monomers. Ensure that the epoxy is designed to provide simple volumetric mixing ratio of its components (such as 2:1).
B. Epoxide Number. Ensure that the epoxide number of the epoxy resin is the manufacturer’s target value ±0.05 as determined by ASTM D 1652 for both white and yellow Part A on a pigment free basis.
C. Amine Number. Ensure that the amine number of the curing agent (Part B) is the manufacturer’s target value ±50 as per ASTM D 2074 on a pigment free basis.
D. Laboratory Drying Time. Ensure that the pavement marking material, when mixed in the proper ratio and applied at the properly prescribed wet film thickness at 75 ± 2 °F (24 ± 0.5 °C) and with the proper saturation of glass beads, exhibit a no tracking time of no greater than 40 to 45 minutes when tested according to ASTM D 711.
E. Field Time to No-Track. Furnish pavement marking material that will be in “no tracking condition” between 15 to 45 minutes. The “no tracking condition” will be determined by applying the markings and beads at the specification requirements to dry pavements at a low temperature of 45°F(7°C) and high temperature of 120°F (49°C). Run tests at the manufacturer’s highest and lowest recommended application humidity. The marking materials will be applied at the manufacturer’s recommended application temperature. The “no tracking” time will be determined by passing over the line with a passenger car at a speed of 25 to 35 mph (44 to 55 kmph) in a simulated passing maneuver. A line showing no visual deposition of the material to the pavement surface when viewed at a distance of 50 ft (15 m) will be considered as showing “no tracking” and conforming to this requirement for time to “no track”. Protect the line from tracking during the setting period by coning off or as shown on the plans.
F. Field Curing. Furnish epoxy pavement marking material capable of fully curing at a constant surface temperature of 45 °F (7 °C) or above.
G. Hardness. Furnish epoxy pavement marking materials, when tested according to ASTM D 2240, that have a Shore D Hardness of between 70 and 90. Allow samples to cure at room temperature 75 ± 2 °F (24 ± 0.5 °C) for a minimum of 24 hours and a maximum of 72 hours before performing the indicated test.
H. Certified test data. Provide a material manufacturer’s certified test data showing the material complies with the provisions of this specification. The provisions of a certification of compliance do not waive a state inspection, sampling, or testing.
I. Infrared
Spectra. Supply a copy of the
infrared spectra of each component on each lot number
J. Material Performance Qualifications. Ensure that the manufacturer has expertise and performance history including: completed and passed service tests according to Supplement 1047. ; verifiable installations; ample production capacity; proper facility; compliance with EPA regulations; verifiable quality control program; and has passed a minimum of 4 years of performance (durability and retroreflectivity) on concrete or asphalt surface in the State.
K. Condition in Container. Fed Std 141 No. 3011.2 Hand stirring by spatula. 5 minutes maximum
Prequalify materials according to Supplement 1047. Use materials certified according to Supplement 1089.
740.08 Heat-Fused
Preformed Plastic Pavement Marking Material. Furnish heat-fused preformed plastic pavement
marking materials pre-qualified according to Supplement 1047,
and conforming to the following Type A, Pre-heated Pavement tape and Type B,
Post-heated tape:
Type A90 and B90 - 90 mil thickness (2.29 mm)
Type A125 - 125 mil thickness (3.18 mm)
Type B125 - 125 mil thickness (3.18 mm)
Glass beads...................................................................... .740.09
The Department will field service test the pavement marking material and glass beads as a system. The Department will consider those systems performing satisfactorily for addition to the approved List. The Department reserves the right to perform random performance check sampling of materials.
Use materials certified according to Supplement 1089.
A. Type A. Furnish Type A glass beads for traffic paint conforming to Supplement 1008 and to AASHTO M 247, Type 1 without flotation properties but dual coated (for moisture resistance and adhesion), with the following exception: 4.6 Flotation Test.
Ensure that the glass beads for traffic paint are packaged in bags designated “740.02”. Use materials certified according to Supplement 1089.
B. Type B. Furnish Type B glass beads for polyester marking material conforming to AASHTO M 247, Type 1 with 50 ± 5 percent flotation coating and ensure that a 50 ± 5 percent moisture resistant coating is retained on each sieve, with the following exception: 4.6 Flotation Test. Ensure that the minimum percent floating equals 90 of flotation coated beads or 40.5 percent of total mixture.
Ensure that the glass beads for polyester marking material are packaged in bags designated “POLY”.
Use materials certified according to Supplement 1089.
C. Type C. Furnish Type C glass beads for thermoplastic material. Ensure that glass beads dropped on thermoplastic pavement marking material meet the following specification:
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No. 16 (1.18 mm) |
3 max |
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No. 20 (850 mm) |
5 to 20 |
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No. 40 (425 mm) |
65 to 95 |
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No. 50 (300 mm) |
0 to 5 |
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Refractive Index |
1.50 to 1.60 |
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Roundness |
80 min |
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Coating |
Adhesion Promoting |
Ensure the glass bead packaging is clearly marked “THERMO”
Use materials certified according to Supplement 1089.
D. Type D. Glass beads for Epoxy Pavement Marking.
Ensure that the glass bead packaging clearly indicates EPOXY - SIZE I or EPOXY SIZE II.
Ensure that the glass beads have the following gradation when tested according to Supplement 1089.
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Sieve Size |
Percent Retained |
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No. 10 (2.00 mm) |
0 |
No. 20 (850 mm) |
0 to 5 |
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No. 12 (1.70 mm) |
0 to 5 |
No. 30 (600 mm) |
5 to 20 |
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No. 14 (1.40 mm) |
5 to 20 |
No. 50 (300 mm) |
30 to 75 |
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No. 16 (1.18 mm) |
40 to 80 |
No. 80 (180 mm) |
9 to 32 |
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No. 18 (1.00 mm) |
10 to 40 |
No. 100 (150 mm) |
0 to 5 |
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No. 20 (850 mm) |
0 to 5 |
pan |
0 to 2 |
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0 to 2 |
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Reflective Media: Ensure that the glass beads are smooth, clear, free from any air inclusions, and scratches that might affect their functions as a retro-reflective media, and that have the characteristics listed below.
Roundness (Percent by Weight): Ensure that not more than 20 percent of the glass beads are irregular or fused spheroids and that at least 80 percent of the beads are true beads.
Index of Refraction: Ensure that the refractive index of the beads is a minimum of 1.50 as determined by the liquid immersion method at 77 °F (25 °C). Ensure that the silica content of glass beads is not less than 60 percent.
Coating: Furnish Size I glass beads that are coated with a silane-type adherence coating to enhance its embedment in, and adherence to the applied binder film. Ensure that the coated beads emit a yellow-green fluorescence when tested by the Dansyl Chloride test procedure. Furnish Size II glass beads that are treated with a moisture-proof coating. Ensure that both types of glass beads show no tendency to absorb moisture in storage and remain free of clusters and lumps. Ensure that they flow freely from the dispensing equipment at any time when surface and atmosphere conditions are satisfactory for marking operations.
Determine the moisture-resistance of the glass beads on the basis of the following test:
Place 2.2 pounds (1 kg) of beads in a washed cotton bag, having a thread count of 50 per square inch (8/cm2) (warp and woof) and immerse the bag in a container of water for 30 seconds. Remove the bag and force the excess water from the sample by squeezing the bag. Suspend and allow the to drain for two hours at room temperature 70 to 72 °F (21 to 22 °C). After draining, mix the sample in the bag by shaking thoroughly. Transfer a sample slowly to a clean, dry glass funnel having a stem 4 inches (100 mm) in length, with a 3/8-inch (10 mm) inside diameter stem entrance opening, and a minimum exit opening of 1/4 inches (6 mm). Ensure that the entire sample flows freely through the funnel without stoppage. When first introduced to the funnel, if the beads clog, it is permissible to tap the funnel to initiate flow.
Use materials certified according to Supplement 1089.