600-112Section 624 — Fast Dry Waterborne Paint
624.1Description
1 Furnish and place fast drying, waterborne paint for pavement markings according to the Contract documents and the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). 2 The work also includes the determination of passing/no passing zones on two lane facilities according to the MUTCD where existing passing/no passing zones have not been established. Provide the Department with data used in establishing passing/no passing zones.
624.2Materials
624.2.1 General 1 Use pavement marking that consists of traffic paint complying with this Subsection, upon which spherical glass beads are applied by dropping immediately following paint application. If required, clean the pavement surface according to Subsection 624.3. 2 before application. 624.2.2 Paint 1 Use paint conforming to the requirements of this specification for this work. Do not use paint that is more than 12 months old. 624.2.2.1 General Requirements 1 Provide white and yellow paint that meets all of the following general requirements: •Formulated and manufactured from top grade materials and free fromdefects and imperfections that might adversely affect the serviceability of the finished product. •Formulated and processed specifically for service as a suitable binder for glass beads for use on traffic -carrying pavements, including Portlan d c ement concrete, asphalt pavement, and brick. •Dries to an elastic adherent finish that does not darken after exposur e t o sunlight, does not show appreciable discoloration with age, and does not darken under service such that the color or visibility to th e r eflectorized marking is impaired. Ease and uniformity of application and covering properties. •Free of heavy metals as defined in Subsection 624.2.2.4.11.