TTP-1952F Type I & III Test Method Specifications (Traffic

Marking Paint White and Yellow)

Characteristic ASTM Method Requirement USTC Results Test Paragraph

Paragraph
Lead Content D 3335 3.1.2 Pass 4.3.1.1

Chromium Content D 3718 3.1.2 Pass 4.3.1.2

Appearance --- 3.2.2 Pass 4.3.3

Flexibility D 522 3.2.4 Pass 4.3.4

Water Resistance --- 3.2.5 Pass 4.3.6

Freeze-thaw D 2242 3.2.6 Pass 4.3.8

Stability
Color D 2244 3.2.7 Pass 4.3.9

Directional E 1347 3.2.7.2 Pass 4.3.9.2

Reflectance
Yellow Color D 1729 3.2.7.3 Pass 4.3.9.4
Match
Heat-shear Stability --- 3.2.8 Pass 4.3.13

Skinning --- 3.2.9 Pass 4.3.14

Dry-through (early D 1640 3.2.10 Pass 4.3.15

washout)
Abrasion Resistance D 968 3.2.11 Pass 4.3.7

Accelerated G 154 3.2.12 Pass 4.3.10

Weathering
Scrub Resistance D 2486 3.2.13 Pass 4.3.12

Volatile Organic D 2369 Composition Spec Pass ---

Content Sheet
 Consistency D 562 Composition Spec Pass ---
Sheet
Volume Solids D 2697 Composition Spec Pass ---
Sheet
Dry Opacity D 2805 Composition Spec Pass 4.3.11
Sheet
Dry time (no pick D 711 Composition Spec Pass ---
up) Sheet
Fineness of D 1210 Composition Spec Pass ---
Dispersion Sheet
Bleeding Ratio D 969 Composition Spec Pass ---
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Pigment Wt% D 3723 Composition Spec Pass ---
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TiO2 D 1394 3.2.14 Pass 4.3.16

Requirement Paragraphs:
3.1.1 Materials. The non-volatile portion of the vehicle for all types shall be composed of
a 100% acrylic polymer as determined by infrared spectral analysis. The acrylic resin used for
Type III shall be a 100% cross-linking acrylic as evidenced by infrared peaks at wavelengths
1568, 1624, and 1672 cm-1 with intensities equal to those produced by an acrylic resin known to
be 100% cross-linking.
3.1.2 Prohibited material. The manufacturer shall certify that the product does not contain
mercury, lead, hexavalent chromium, toluene, chlorinated solvents, hydrolysable chlorine
derivatives, ethylene-based glycol ethers and their acetates, nor any carcinogen, as defined in 29
CFR 1910.1200. When tested as specified in 4.3.1, the lead content shall not exceed 0.06 perc
3.2.1 Condition in the container. When tested, as specified in 4.3.2, the paint, as received,
shall show no evidence of biological growth, corrosion of the container, livering, or hard settling.
The paint shall be dispersible by hand stirring for 5 minutes to a smooth and homogenous
consistency, exempt of gel structures, persistent foam or air bubbles.
 3.2.2 Appearance. When tested as specified in 4.3.3, the paint shall produce a film which
is smooth, uniform, and free from grit, undispersed particles, craters, and pinholes.
3.2.3 Accelerated package stability. After storage as specified in 4.3.4, the sample shall
conform to the requirements of 3.2.1 and 3.2.2. The sample shall show no change in consistency
greater than 5 KU (Krebs Unit) from the value in Table 1.
3.2.4 Flexibility. When tested as specified in 4.3.6, the paint film shall not crack, chip or
flake after the test panel is bent 180 degrees over a 13 mm (1/2 in) mandrel.
3.2.5 Water resistance. When tested as specified in 4.3.5, the paint film shall not soften,
blister, wrinkle, lose adhesion, change color, or show other evidence of deterioration.
3.2.6 Freeze-thaw stability. When tested as specified in 4.3.8, the paint shall show no
coagulation or flocculation, change in consistency greater than 10 KU from the value in Table 1,
or a decrease in scrub resistance by more than 10 percent of the requirement in 3.2.13.
3.2.7.1 Color match. For all colors except white and yellow, when tested as specified in
4.3.9.3, the paint shall match the specified Federal Standard 595 color number within a ∆ E or
6.0 CIELAB units.
3.2.7.2 Daylight directional reflectance. When tested as specified in 4.3.9.2, the white
paint shall have the daylight directional reflectance specified in Table 1.
3.2.7.3 Yellow color match. The yellow traffic paint shall be an appropriate color match
to Federal Standard 595 color number 33538 when tested in accordance with 4.3.9.4.
3.2.8 Heat-shear stability. When tested as specified in 4.3.13, the sample shall not show
signs of gelling or other instability. The consistency shall be in compliance with Table 1.
3.2.9 Skinning. The paint shall not skin when tested as specified in 4.3.14.
3.2.10 Dry-through (early washout). For Type II only, the paint when tested as specified
in 4.3.15 shall have a dry-through time less than 120 minutes.
3.2.11 Abrasion resistance. When tested as specified in 4.3.7, both baked and weathered
paint films shall require not less than 150 liters of sand to abrade the paint film through to the
substrate.
3.2.12 Accelerated weathering. When tested as specified in 4.3.10, the colored samples
after weathering shall be in conformance with 3.2.7. The directional reflectance of white paint
shall meet the requirement in Table 1. After performing the scrub resistance test in accordance
with 4.3.12, the paint shall be in conformance with 3.2.13.
3.2.13 Scrub resistance. When tested as specified in 4.3.12, it shall not take less than 500
cycles to remove the paint film.
3.2.14 Titanium dioxide content. When tested in accordance with 4.3.16, the yellow,
green, and blue colored paint shall contain a maximum of 23.7 g/L (0.2 lb/gal) rutile titanium
dioxide. The white paint shall contain a minimum of 120 g/L (1 lb/gal) rutile titanium dioxide.

Test Paragraphs:
4.3.1.1 Lead content. Determine lead in accordance with ASTM D 3335 or by the use of
an X-ray fluorescence spectrometer in accordance with the manufacturer’s manual. The X-ray
method shall be used in case of dispute. Evaluate for compliance with 3.1.2.
4.3.1.2 Chromium (hexavalent) content. Add 5 ml of 25 percent aqueous KOH
(potassium hydroxide) to 0.5 g of the extracted pigment contained in a centrifuge tube. Agitate
by shaking and centrifuge. A yellow color in the supernatant liquid indicates the presence of
hexavalent chromium. If the results of the above test are inconclusive, then use the procedure in
ASTM D 3718 to test for chromium content. Evaluate results for compliance with 3.1.2.
4.3.3 Appearance. Draw down the paint on a clear glass panel to a wet firm thickness of
0.33 mm (0.013 in), and allow to dry for 24 hours at standard conditions. Evaluate for
conformance with 3.2.2.
4.3.4 Accelerated package stability. Fill a 550 mL (1 pint) resin-lined friction-top can
with the sample. Ensure that the bulk sample from which the cans are filled is well stirred and
uniform, that the containers used are clean, and that the lids are applied promptly to the cans to
prevent evaporation losses. Store at a temperature of 52°C for 2 weeks. Evaluate following the
procedure in ASTM D 1849, except allow hand stirring for 7 TT-P-1952E 5 minutes to ensure
uniform distribution. Evaluate the consistency for conformance with Table 1. Draw down the
paint as described in 4.3.3. Evaluate for conformance with 3.2.3.
4.3.5 Flexibility. Determine flexibility in accordance with Method B of ASTM D 522.
Draw down the paint to a wet film thickness of 0.13 mm (0.005 in) on a clean, bare, cold-rolled
steel panel. Air-dry the panel for 24 hours at standard conditions, then bake for 5 hours at 105°C
± 2°C, and finally condition the panel for 30 minutes at standard conditions. Bend over a 13 mm
(0.5 in) diameter cylindrical mandrel and examine under a magnification of 7 diameters for
compliance with 3.2.4.
4.3.6 Water resistance. Prepare a 10 by 15 cm concrete panel as specified in Method 2051
Procedure B of FED-STD-141. Draw down to a wet film thickness of 0.33 mm (0.013 in) and
allow it to dry in a horizontal position at standard conditions for 72 hours. Immerse one-half of
the painted panel in distilled water at 25°C ± 1°C. After 18 hours, remove the panel from the
water and allow it to dry for 2 hours at standard conditions. Evaluate for conformance with 3.2.5.
4.3.7 Abrasion resistance.
4.3.7.1 Sample preparation. Draw down the paint on four glass panels measuring
approximately 100 by 200 mm to a dry film thickness of 0.102 mm to 0.107 mm.
4.3.7.2 Baked films. Air-dry two of the panels for 24 hours at standard conditions and
then bake for 5 hours at 105°C ± 2°C. After baking, condition the panels for 30 minutes at
standard conditions and then run the abrasion test as specified in 4.3.7.4.
4.3.7.3 Weathered films. Air-dry the other two panels for 48 hours at standard conditions
then subject the panels to accelerated weathering in accordance with 4.3.10. Remove the panels
and condition for 24 hours at standard conditions, then run the abrasion test as specified in
4.3.7.4.
4.3.7.4 Test. Subject the panels to the abrasion test in accordance with ASTM D 968,
Method A, except that the inside diameter of the metal guide tube shall be from 18.97 to 19.05
mm. Five liters of unused sand shall be used for each test panel. The test shall be run on two test
panels. (Note: Five liters of sand weigh 7.94 kg.) Evaluate for compliance with 3.2.11.
4.3.8 Freeze-thaw stability. Test in accordance with ASTM D 2243 for three freeze-thaw
cycles. Perform the consistency test in accordance with ASTM D 562 and the scrub resistance
test as described in 4.3.12. Check for conformance with 3.2.6.
4.3.9 Color.
4.3.9.1 Sample preparation. Use the test panels prepared for the accelerated weathering
test (4.3.10.1).
 4.3.9.2 Daylight directional reflectance. For the white paint, determine the directional
reflectance before and after weathering in accordance with ASTM E 1347 using the 45/0
illumination. Evaluate for conformance with Table 1.
4.3.9.3 Color match. For colors other than white and yellow, determine the color
difference of the paint before and after weathering in accordance with ASTM D 2244 using CIE
Illuminant D65 with the 10 degree standard observer. Evaluate for conformance with 3.2.7.
4.3.9.4 Yellow color match. Determine the color match for yellow paint before and after
weathering in accordance with ASTM D 1729 with the daylight illumination represented by CIE
Illuminant D75 or D65. Evaluate for conformance with 3.2.7.3.
4.3.10 Accelerated weathering.
4.3.10.1 Sample preparation. Apply the paint at a wet film thickness of 0.33 mm (0.013
in) to four 8 by 15 cm solvent-cleaned aluminum panels. Air-dry the sample for 48 hours under
standard conditions.
4.3.10.2 Testing conditions. Test in accordance with ASTM G 154 using both ultraviolet
light (UV-B PS-40) and condensate exposure, 300 hours total, alternating 4 hours of UV
exposure at 60°C and 4 hours of condensate exposure at 40°C.
4.3.10.3 Evaluation. Remove the samples and condition for 24 hours under standard
conditions. Determine the directional reflectance and color match using the procedures in 4.3.9.2
and 4.3.9.3. Evaluate for conformance with the color requirements in 3.2.7. Using the procedure
described in 4.3.12, run the scrub resistance test. Evaluate for conformance with 3.2.13.
4.3.11 Dry opacity. Use the procedure of ASTM 2805, calculate the contrast ratio of the
paint applied at a wet film thickness of 0.13 mm (0.005 in). Evaluate for conformance with Table
1.
4.3.12 Scrub resistance. Using the procedure of ASTM D 2486 modified to use the 8 by
15 cm test panels from the accelerated weathering test (4.3.10), evaluate for conformance with
3.2.13.
4.3.13 Heat-shear stability. One pint of the paint is sheared in a kitchen blender at high
speed to 65°C. The blender should have a tight-fitting lid and taped to minimize volatile loss.
When the paint reaches 65°C, stop the blender, immediately can and apply a cover. Let cool a
minimum of 12 hours and examine for gelling or other signs of instability. Evaluate for
compliance with 3.2.8.
4.3.14 Skinning. Place 188 mL of the paint in a 250 mL container and seal. Invert the
container momentarily and then place upright in a dark environment at 22.2– 26.7°C (70-80°F)
for 48 hours. Examine for compliance with 3.2.9.
4.3.15 Dry-through (early washout) (For Type II only). Draw down the paint on a glass
panel to a wet film thickness of 0.33 mm (0.013 in). Immediately place in a humidity chamber
maintained at 23°C ± 2°C and 90% ± 3% relative humidity. Test in accordance with ASTM D
1640, except that the pressure exerted will be the minimum needed to maintain contact with the
thumb and film. Check for compliance with 3.2.10.
4.3.16 Titanium dioxide content. Determine the titanium dioxide content using the
aluminum reduction method of ASTM D 1394. Evaluate for conformance with 3.2.14.