ASTM D4797- Standard Test Methods for Gravimetric Analysis of White and Yellow Thermoplastic Pavement Marking
Description:
Significance and Use
5.1 The function of these test methods is to define the percent of binder and retroreflective optics or non-retroreflective particles in the composition of the thermoplastic pavement marking as defined by the applicable specification for the manufacture of a specific thermoplastic pavement marking. The subsequent sample, as a result of ashing can be used to later test for the presence of titanium dioxide, lead chromate and possibly organic pigments.
Scope
1.1 These test methods cover procedures for the gravimetric analysis of the binder and hydrochloric Acid (HCL) insoluble particles in white and yellow thermoplastic pavement markings. The HCL insoluble particles can be retroreflective optics, such as glass beads or some other type of retroreflective optic, or non-retroreflective particles such as silica sand, or a combination of any two or more of these materials.
1.2 This standard does not address the physical separation and the individual quantification of each component when a mixture of two or more HCL insoluble materials is present. Rather it requires the user to visually evaluate the HCL insoluble material (obtained from following this test method) and report the types of materials present.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address the titanium dioxide or lead chromate pigment measurement (after ashing) which is detailed in Test Methods D1394 and D126.
1.4 This standard will attempt to address the interference of organic pigments with the binder results.
1.5 The analytical procedures appear in the following order:
| Sections | |
| Percent Binder | 10 |
| Percent Retroreflective Optics or Non-Retroreflective Particles | 11 |
1.6 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
ASTM D4796