Standard Method of Test for
Thermoplastic Traffic Line Material
AASHTO Designation: T 250-05
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1.1.The procedures used for testing thermoplastic traffic line material are described in this method.
This includes the method for obtaining a representative test sample, preparation of the test specimens, and performing the specified tests.
The material is a mixture ofresins, fillers, pigments, and reflective spheres.
These materials are combined by heating to obtain a product with the desired properties suitable for traffic line striping.
1.2.This test method is divided into the following parts:
1.2.1.Section 3, Sampling of Thermoplastic Material;
1.2.2.Section 4, Sample Meltdown and Preparation;
1.2.3.Section 5, Binder Content;
1.2.4.Section 6, Glass Bead Content;
1.2.5.Section 7, Glass Bead Grading Analysis;
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