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Product Specification Sheet:
Tinotraffic Paint F52 & F53
Solvent-based traffic paints
Tinotraffic Paint F52 (Type II Q.D.), Series 9500
Tinotraffic Paint F53 (Type III reflectorized), Series 9900
CHARACTERISTICS
High quality solvent based traffic paints incorporating special types and combinations of quick drying
chlorinated rubber and drying oil alkyd resins with selected pigments in appropriate formulations to give high
road and airfield performance paints with good UV resistance.
These paints meet the specifications of the building industry and are resistant to CO 2 and other acid gaseous
compounds diffusion into concrete structures that cause damage by carbonation.
Tinotraffic Paint F52, type II (quick drying) and type I (slower drying) are ready mixed pigmented binders
free from glass beads. They can be made reflectorized by the use of glass spheres of appropriate type and
gradation conforming to US Federal Specs. TT-B-1325C in a drop-on method. The drop-on method insures
immediate light reflection and improves the visibility at night or under adverse conditions.
Tinotraffic Paint F53, type III (premixed reflectorized paint) contains glass spheres conforming to US Fed.
Specs. TT-B-1325C, type I gradation B (low index of refraction).
TECHNICAL DATA
Tinotraffic paints comply with US Specification - Commercial Item Description A-A-2886A of May 1, 1997
(superseding TT-P-85E of Sept. 15, 1977) and British Specification BS 6044 for Pavement Marking Paints.
Tests Norms Results
Condition in container No settling, curdling, skins or
Lumps, easily remixable
Appearance Satisfactory – No irregularities
Spraying properties Good levelling, no runs or sags
ASTM D522 Satisfactory, no cracking or loss of
Flexibility, ¼ inch Mandrel adhesion
Abrasion resistance on baked film ASTM D968 133L sand/mm coating thickness
Water resistance, immersion test ASTM D1308 No change in appearance
Directional reflectance white color - > 85%
Dry Opacity-contrast ratio in µm -
White >0.94
Black 1.00
Drying time, no pick-up ASTM D711
Type I & III <25 min
Type II quick drying < 7 min
Weight per US gallon 12 lbs
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ASTM D969 <1
Bleeding ratio
Consistency, at 25°C - 90K.U.
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COMPOSITION
White color without beads:
Characteristics Results
Total Solids, by volume 50%
Total solids, by weight 71%
Pigments, by weight 50%
Non-Volatile Vehicle by weight of paint 21%
Non-Volatile Vehicle by weight of total vehicle 41%
Density 1.44 kg/L
RECOMMENDED USES
On concrete, asphalt, cement, curb stone and brick surfaces, as well as metal & wood.
Type II: for marking airfield runways and pavements, streets & highways, tunnels, parking areas and safety
zones, striping roads and floors etc...
Type I: for marking smaller jobs.
Type III: reflectorized, for marking traffic lanes and pavements, streets & highways, tunnels, airfield taxiways
and parking areas, safety zones, striping roads and floors etc...
SURFACE PREPARATION
Surfaces should be solid clean and dry, free from dust, dirt, oils, salts and other contaminants. Deteriorated
previous coatings should be removed completely. Non-disintegrated old or worn lines need be cleaned,
tested for compatibility and adhesion.
PRIMING
Usually, no primer is required, but highly absorbent concrete surfaces need impregnation with SUPER
TINOLAC PRIMER SEALER 15220 extensively diluted.
THINNING
No thinning is required, apply as supplied. If necessary for spray application, use TINOSOLVE 1004 up to
10% by volume.
APPLICATION
Type II is applied by airfield & road marking spraying machines, or other appropriate spraying devices for
major runways or highways marking works.
Recommended application thickness is 0.38 mm (15 mils) wet film thickness.
Type I could be sprayed, brush or roll applied for smaller marking works.
Type III reflectorized, is applied by road marking machines for medium to major works. The beads in the
paint may be covered and initially obscured after application, and will take some time for the paint to wear
and be rubbed off the top of the beads, to give the required reflectance.
For reflectorization, glass beads conforming to US Fed. Standards TT-B-1325C should be uniformly spread
by a drop-on-method on the wet paint immediately after application.
High Index glass beads, type III gradation A, are specified for use on runways, at a rate of 10 lbs per gallon of
paint (TT-P-85E).
Low Index glass beads, type I gradation A, are specified for roads, highways & traffic lanes at a rate of 6 lbs
per gallon of paint (TT-P-115F).
For a higher level of reflectance, extra glass beads complying to US Fed. Specs. TT-B-1325C could be dis-
pensed on the wet paint immediately after application, at a rate of 5lbs per gallon of paint (TT-P-87C).
Tools and equipment should be flushed clean with solvent immediately after use.
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DRYING TIME
As determined by ASTM D-711 standard:
Types I & III: - Dust free: < 10 minutes - No-pick-up time: < 25 minutes
Type II: - Dust free: < 5 minutes - No-pick-up time: 7 minutes
GLOSS
Low luster finish.
COVERAGE
To meet International Specifications of marking, content of 1 US gallon of paint is recommended to be ap-
plied at a rate of about 10sq.m. giving a wet film thickness of about 0.38 mm (15 mils) and a dry film thick-
ness of about 0.19 mm (7.35 mils).
COLORS
Complying to US Fed. Standard Colors 595b:
- White ..00 - Fed. Color 37925 - Black ..70 - Fed. Color 37038
- Traffic Yellow ..71 Fed. Color 33538 - Traffic Red ..64 Fed. Color 31136
Traffic Fed. colors Green 34108, Blue 35180 and custom colors are available on request.
PACKING
In cylindrical tin containers of the following capacities.
● 1 US gallon = 3.78 L. e ● 1US quart = 0.94 L. e
● 5 US gallons pail = 18.9 L. e ● 52 US gallons drum = 196.8 L e (on request)
CAUTION
Not recommended for surfaces subjected to constant heat above 80°C nor to vegetable oils or aromatic
solvents.
LABELLING & SAFE HANDLING
Flammable liquid, keep away from flame, high heat or sources of ignition.
Arrange for adequate ventilation upon application especially when spraying or in closed areas.
All liquid solvent bearing industrial paints need handling with care. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid
contact with eyes. Do not smoke, while applying those products. It is recommended to wear suitable gloves.
Do not contaminate with surface water and do not pour into drainage system.
WARRANTY
TINOL products are warranted to be free of material and manufacturing defects, and to give the performance
required of good quality coatings of International Standards, when properly applied in accordance with the
written directions and the Code of Practice.
If any product proves to contain material or manufacturing defects that substantially affect its performance, it
will be either replaced free of charge or purchase price will be reimbursed. Other liabilities or claims for any
consequential loss or damage are disclaimed.
DISCLAIMER
The information in this document is given to the best of Tinol’s knowledge, based on laboratory testing and
practical experience. Tinol’s products are considered as finished goods and as such, products are often used
under conditions beyond Tinol’s control. Tinol cannot guarantee anything but the quality of the product itself.
Minor product variations may be implemented in order to comply with local requirements. Tinol reserves the
right to change the given data without further notice.
Users should always consult Tinol for specific guidance on the general suitability of this product for their
needs and specific application practices.
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