WASH-IT-OFF PAINT SYSTEM SPEEDS UP TRAFFIC FLOW

This article describes an innovative paint which can be used for temporary road markings as it can be easily and completely removed without causing pollution in run-off. The paint, tempro 200, is a waterbased coating which comes in a range of colours. It can be applied by brush, roller or airless spray and dries in about 25-30 minutes. It is resistant to weather, water, acid, oils, lubricants and also protects against abrasion. Although it dries quickly to form a tough film, it washes off easily and cleanly with the application of a special hot or cold remover, and is biodegradable. Tests have confirmed that tempro meets the skidding resistance required, and can maintain these grips and also luminance characteristics for up to two months. Glass beads can also be placed on the surface of the coating to provide increased reflectivity at night. It has already been used on the London marathon route.

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• Corporate Authors:

  Reed Business Information, Limited

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  Brighton Road
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• Authors:
  • Godwin, A
• Publication Date: 1987-1-1

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 12
• Serial:
  • SURVEYOR
  • Volume: 168
  • Issue Number: 4926
  • Publisher: Hemming Group, Limited
  • ISSN: 0039-6303

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Paint; Road markings
• Uncontrolled Terms: Temporary
• ITRD Terms: 562: Carriageway marking; 3807: Paint; 9077: Temporary
• Subject Areas: Operations and Traffic Management;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00481576
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport and Road Research Laboratory (TRRL)
• Files: ITRD, TRIS
• Created Date: Apr 30 1989 12:00AM