ASTM D4592-12(2017)

Standard Specification for Preformed Retroreflective Pavement Marking Tape for Limited Service Life

ABSTRACT
This specification covers white or yellow preformed retroreflective pavement marking tapes that are designed to provide a service life of typically 3 to 6 months, on roads with up to 15 000 average daily traffic count (ADT). The tapes are intended for use as longitudinal, transverse, or word/symbol pavement markings that provide delineation day and night. The tapes may be either Type I (removable) or Type II (nonremovable). The marking tape shall be a reflective film coated with a pressure-sensitive adhesive with or without a protective liner. It shall be flexible and shall conform to the the typical road pavement surface. In addition, it shall adhere to asphalt or portland cement concrete roadway surfaces when applied. Also, the marking tape shall be retroreflective, reflecting white or yellow, respectively, and shall be readily visible when viewed with automobile headlights at night and shall have minimum reflective values as specified.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers white or yellow preformed retroreflective pavement marking tapes that are designed to provide a service life of typically three to six months, depending on wear and durability factors.  
1.2 The tapes are intended for use as longitudinal, transverse, or word/symbol pavement markings that provide delineation day and night. The tapes may be either removable or nonremovable.  
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard except where noted in the document. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.  
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 30-Sep-2017
• ICS: 93.080.20 - Road construction materials
• Technical Committee: D04 - Road and Paving Materials
• Drafting Committee: D04.38 - Highway Traffic Control Materials

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:D4592 −12 (Reapproved 2017)
Standard Specification for
Preformed Retroreflective Pavement Marking Tape for
Limited Service Life
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D4592; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope E1710 Test Method for Measurement of Retroreflective
Pavement Marking Materials with CEN-Prescribed Ge-
1.1 This specification covers white or yellow preformed
ometry Using a Portable Retroreflectometer
retroreflective pavement marking tapes that are designed to
2.2 Federal Standard:
provide a service life of typically three to six months, depend-
Fed Std Test Method 141
ing on wear and durability factors.
2.3 CIE Publications:
1.2 The tapes are intended for use as longitudinal,
No. 15.2 Colorimetry
transverse, or word/symbol pavement markings that provide
No. 39.2 Recommendations for Surface Colours for Visual
delineation day and night. The tapes may be either removable
Signaling
or nonremovable.
3. Terminology
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
asthestandardexceptwherenotedinthedocument.Thevalues 3.1 Definitions:
given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units 3.1.1 limited service life or period—a minimum service
that are provided for information only and are not considered period of three months when placed in accordance with the
standard. manufacturer’s recommended procedures on pavement sur-
faces.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
NOTE 1—See Section 7 for factors affecting durability.
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
3.1.2 preformed tape—continuous, flexible pavement mark-
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
ingmaterialthatisessentiallycompleteandthatmaybeaffixed
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
to or imbedded in the road surface without fundamentally
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
altering its configuration.
3.1.3 retroreflection—reflection in which radiation is re-
2. Referenced Documents
turned in directions close to the direction from which it came,
2.1 ASTM Standards:
this property being maintained over wide variations of the
D1000 Test Methods for Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive-
direction of the incident radiation.
Coated Tapes Used for Electrical and Electronic Applica-
3.1.4 retroreflector—surface or device that reflects and re-
tions
turns a relatively high proportion of light in a direction close to
D4061 Test Method for Retroreflectance of Horizontal Coat-
the light source. This characteristic is maintained over a wide
ings
variation of the angle made by the incident light ray and the
D6628 Specification for Color of Pavement Marking Mate-
normal to the retroreflective surface.
rials
E303 Test Method for Measuring Surface Frictional Proper-
3.1.5 surface pattern—a pattern on the surface with areas of
ties Using the British Pendulum Tester raised surface area.
4. Classification
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D04 on Road
4.1 Pavement marking tape manufactured according to this
and Paving Materials and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D04.38 on
Highway Traffic Control Materials.
specification shall be identified as Type I or Type II:
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2017. Published October 2017. Originally
approved in 1986. Last previous edition approved in 2012 as D4592 – 12. DOI:
10.1520/D4592-12R17. Available from Naval Publications and Forms Center, 5801 Tabor Ave,
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or Philadelphia, PA 19120.
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Available from U.S. National Committee of the CIE (International Commission
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on on Illumination), c/o Thomas M. Lemons, TLA-Lighting Consultants, Inc., 7 Pond
the ASTM website. St., Salem, MA 01970, http://www.cie-usnc.org.
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D4592−12 (2017)
the material is manufactured (in other words, upweb R may differ from
4.1.1 Type I (Removable)—Marking tapes, after serving the
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downweb R .)
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intended limited service life, shall be removable from asphalt
or portland cement concrete surfaces at pavement temperatures 6.2.2 The retroreflectance of the marking tape shall be
above 40 °F (4 °C) intact or in pieces no less than about 93 in. measured in one roll-winding direction and then re-measured
(600 cm ) in area, either manually or with a mechanical device in the opposite direction. Both measured values shall comply
without the use of heat, solvents, grinding, or blasting that with the stated R minimum.
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would damage or discolor the pavement so as to leave an
6.2.3 Reflective values shall be expressed as coefficient of
impressed traffic lane mark. retroreflectedluminance(R )inmillicandelaspersquaremeter
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4.1.2 Type II (Non-Removable)—This type of tape shall not
per lux (millicandelas per square foot per footcandle).
be required to have removal characteristics as in 4.1.1.
NOTE 4—The values presented for the coefficient of retroreflected
luminance (R ) are presented in SI units, which are the accepted
NOTE 2—Type II tapes are most often used for short-term applications
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worldwide norm for expressing this value, rather than in inch-pounds.
in which markings are paved over during successive road construction
operations.
6.3 Color:
6.3.1 The white and yellow marking tape shall conform to
5. Ordering Information
the requirements of Specification D6628.
5.1 The purchaser using this specification shall include the
6.4 Adhesion:
following information:
6.4.1 A sample of tape, 1 in. (25.4 mm) in width, applied
5.1.1 ASTM designation (D4592),
according to the manufacturer’s recommended procedure and
5.1.2 Classification Type (I or II; see 4.1),
tested in accordance with Test Methods D1000, shall have
5.1.3 Daytime color (see 6.3),
minimum adhesion values as shown in Table 2.
5.1.4 Width and length of rolls, and
5.1.5 Any additional information. 6.5 Skid Resistanc
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Designation: D4592 − 12 D4592 − 12 (Reapproved 2017)
Standard Specification for
Preformed Retroreflective Pavement Marking Tape for
Limited Service Life
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D4592; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers white or yellow preformed retroreflective pavement marking tapes that are designed to provide a
service life of typically 3three to 6six months, depending on wear and durability factors.
1.2 The tapes are intended for use as longitudinal, transverse, or word/symbol pavement markings that provide delineation day
and night. The tapes may be either removable or nonremovable.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard except where noted in the document. The values
given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered
standard.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D1000 Test Methods for Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive-Coated Tapes Used for Electrical and Electronic Applications
D4061 Test Method for Retroreflectance of Horizontal Coatings
D6628 Specification for Color of Pavement Marking Materials
E303 Test Method for Measuring Surface Frictional Properties Using the British Pendulum Tester
E1710 Test Method for Measurement of Retroreflective Pavement Marking Materials with CEN-Prescribed Geometry Using a
Portable Retroreflectometer
2.2 Federal Standard:
Fed Std Test Method 141
2.3 CIE Publications:
No. 15.2 Colorimetry
No. 39.2 Recommendations for Surface Colours for Visual Signaling
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 limited service life or period—a minimum service period of three months when placed in accordance with the
manufacturer’s recommended procedures on pavement surfaces.
NOTE 1—See Section 7 for factors affecting durability.
3.1.2 preformed tape—continuous, flexible pavement marking material that is essentially complete and that may be affixed to
or imbedded in the road surface without fundamentally altering its configuration.
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D04 on Road and Paving Materials and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D04.38 on Highway
Traffic Control Materials.
Current edition approved Dec. 15, 2012Oct. 1, 2017. Published January 2013October 2017. Originally approved in 1986. Last previous edition approved in 20052012 as
D4592 – 05.D4592 – 12. DOI: 10.1520/D4592-12.10.1520/D4592-12R17.
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
Available from Naval Publications and Forms Center, 5801 Tabor Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19120.
Available from U.S. National Committee of the CIE (International Commission on Illumination), C/oc/o Thomas M. Lemons, TLA-Lighting Consultants, Inc., 7 Pond
St., Salem, MA 01970, http://www.cie-usnc.org.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
D4592 − 12 (2017)
3.1.3 retroreflection—reflection in which radiation is returned in directions close to the direction from which it came, this
property being maintained over wide variations of the direction of the incident radiation.
3.1.4 retroreflector—surface or device that reflects and returns a relatively high proportion of light in a direction close to the
light source. This characteristic is maintained over a wide variation of the angle made by the incident light ray and the normal to
the retroreflective surface.
3.1.5 surface pattern—a pattern on the surface with areas of raised surface area.
4. Classification
4.1 Pavement marking tape manufactured according to this specification shall be identified as Type I or Type II:
4.1.1 Type I (Removable)—Marking tapes, after serving the intended limited service life, shall be removable from asphalt or
portland cement concrete surfaces at pavement temperatures above 40°F (4°C)40 °F (4 °C) intact or in pieces no less than about
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93 in.93 in. (600 cm(600 cm ) in area, either manually or with a mechanical device without the use of heat, solvents, grinding,
or blasting that would damage or discolor the pavement so as to leave an impressed traffic lane mark.
4.1.2 Type II (Non-Removable)—This type of tape shall not be required to have removal characteristics as in 4.1.1.
NOTE 2—Type II tapes are most often used for short term short-term applications in which markings are paved over during successive road construction
operations.
5. Ordering Information
5.1 The purchaser using this specification shall include the following information:
5.1.1 ASTM designation (D4592),
5.1.2 Classification Type (I or II; see 4.1),
5.1.3 Daytime color (See(see 6.3),
5.1.4 Width and length of rolls, and
5.1.5 Any additional information.
6. Requirements
6.1 Physical Requirements:
6.1.1 The marking tape shall be a reflective film coated with a pressure-sensitive adhesive with or without a protective liner.
6.1.2 The marking tape shall be flexible and shall conform to the typical road pavement surface.
6.1.3 The marking tape shall adhere to asphalt or portland cement concrete roadway surfaces when applied according to the
manufacturer’s recommended procedures on pavement surfaces having temperatures down to 50°F (10°C)50 °F (10 °C) at the time
of application.
6.1.4 Immediately following application, the tape shall not require a cure or set time prior to opening to traffic.
6.1.5 The tape as supplied shall be free of cracks, and have true, straight, and unbroken edges. The actual width of rolls of
preformed marking tape used for striping shall be no less than the nominal (stated) width and no more than
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