ASTM D4505-12(2017)

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

ABSTRACT
This specification covers white or yellow preformed retroreflective pavement marking tape, that when applied to a road surface, will provide a service life normally greater than one year depending on the average daily traffic count (ADT). The preformed retroreflective pavement tape is suitable for longitudinal markings and transverse markings including word/symbol markings. It is designed to be a pavement marking with extended service life. Preformed retroreflective pavement marking tape shall be identified as: reflectivity Level I; Class 1, 2 or 3; skid resistance Level A, or B and reflectivity Level II; Class 1, 2 or 3; skid resistance Level A, or B. Color, dimensions, retroreflection, adhesion, skid resistance, durability, and wear resistance tests shall be performed to conform to the specified requirements.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers white or yellow preformed retroreflective pavement marking tape, that when applied to a road surface, will provide a service life normally greater than one year depending on wear and durability factors.  
1.2 The preformed retroreflective pavement tape is suitable for longitudinal markings and transverse markings including word/symbol markings. It is designed to be a pavement marking with extended service life.  
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:D4505 −12 (Reapproved 2017)
Standard Specification for
Preformed Retroreflective Pavement Marking Tape for
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Extended Service Life
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D4505; 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 D6628 Specification for Color of Pavement Marking Mate-
rials
1.1 This specification covers white or yellow preformed
E303 Test Method for Measuring Surface Frictional Proper-
retroreflective pavement marking tape, that when applied to a
ties Using the British Pendulum Tester
road surface, will provide a service life normally greater than
E1710 Test Method for Measurement of Retroreflective
one year depending on wear and durability factors.
Pavement Marking Materials with CEN-Prescribed Ge-
1.2 The preformed retroreflective pavement tape is suitable
ometry Using a Portable Retroreflectometer
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for longitudinal markings and transverse markings including
2.2 CIE Publications:
word/symbol markings. It is designed to be a pavement
No. 15.2 Colorimetry
marking with extended service life.
No. 39.2 Recommendations for Surface Colours for Visual
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded Signaling
asthestandardexceptwherenotedinthedocument.Thevalues
3. Terminology
given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units
3.1 Definitions:
that are provided for information only and are not considered
3.1.1 extended service life or period, n—a minimum service
standard.
period of twelve months when placed in accordance with the
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
manufacturer’s recommended procedures on pavement sur-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
faces.
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
3.1.1.1 Discussion—See Section 7 for factors affecting du-
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
rability.
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
3.1.2 preformed tape, n—continuous, flexible pavement
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
marking material that is essentially complete and that may be
affixed to or imbedded in the road surface without fundamen-
2. Referenced Documents
2 tally altering its configuration.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
3.1.3 retroreflection, n—reflection in which radiation is
D1000 Test Methods for Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive-
returned in directions close to the direction from which it came
Coated Tapes Used for Electrical and Electronic Applica-
and maintained over wide variations of the direction of the
tions
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incident radiation.
D1898 Practice for Sampling of Plastics (Withdrawn 1998)
D4061 Test Method for Retroreflectance of Horizontal Coat- 3.1.4 surface pattern, n—a pattern on the surface with areas
ings of raised surface area.
4. Classification
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D04 on Road
4.1 Preformed Retroreflective Pavement Marking Tape shall
and Paving Materials and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D04.38 on
be identified as:
Highway Traffic Control Materials.
4.1.1 Reflectivity Level I; Class 1, 2, or 3; Skid Resistance
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2017. Published October 2017. Originally
Level A or B.
approved in 1985. Last previous edition approved in 2012 as D4505 – 12. DOI:
10.1520/D4505-12R17.
4.1.2 Reflectivity Level II; Class 1, 2, or 3; Skid Resistance
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Level A or B.
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
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the ASTM website. Available from U.S. National Committee of the CIE (International Commission
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The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on on Illumination), c/o Thomas M. Lemons, TLA-Lighting Consultants, Inc., 7 Pond
www.astm.org. St., Salem, MA 01970, http://www.cie-usnc.org.
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4.2 Reflectivity Levels: more than ⁄8 in. (3 mm) greater than the nominal width. The
4.2.1 Reflectivity Level I—A tape that, when new, conforms length shall be no less than the length stated.
to the retroreflectance requirements for Reflectivity Level I in
6.4 Retroreflection:
Table 1 when measured in accordance with 6.4.
6.4.1 The marking tape shall be retroreflective, reflecting
4.2.2 Reflectivity Level II—Atape that, when new, conforms
white or yellow, respectively, and shall be readily visible when
t
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Designation: D4505 − 12 D4505 − 12 (Reapproved 2017)
Standard Specification for
Preformed Retroreflective Pavement Marking Tape for
1
Extended Service Life
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D4505; 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 tape, that when applied to a road
surface, will provide a service life normally greater than one year depending on wear and durability factors.
1.2 The preformed retroreflective pavement tape is suitable for longitudinal markings and transverse markings including
word/symbol markings. It is designed to be a pavement marking with extended service life.
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
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D1000 Test Methods for Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive-Coated Tapes Used for Electrical and Electronic Applications
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D1898 Practice for Sampling of Plastics (Withdrawn 1998)
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
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2.2 CIE Publications:
No. 15.2 Colorimetry
No. 39.2 Recommendations for Surface Colours for Visual Signaling
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 extended service life or period, n—a minimum service period of 12twelve months when placed in accordance with the
manufacturers’manufacturer’s recommended procedures on pavement surfaces.
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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 July 2005October 2017. Originally approved in 1985. Last previous edition approved in 20052012 as
D4505 – 05.D4505 – 12. DOI: 10.1520/D4505-12.10.1520/D4505-12R17.
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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.
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The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on www.astm.org.
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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.
3.1.1.1 Discussion—
See Section 7 for factors affecting durability.
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3.1.2 preformed tape, n—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.
3.1.3 retroreflection, n—reflection in which radiation is returned in directions close to the direction from which it came and
maintained over wide variations of the direction of the incident radiation.
3.1.4 surface pattern, n—a pattern on the surface with areas of raised surface area.
4. Classification
4.1 Preformed Retroreflective Pavement Marking Tape shall be identified as:
4.1.1 Reflectivity Level I; Class 1, 2, or 3; Skid Resistance Level A,A or B.
4.1.2 Reflectivity Level II; Class 1, 2, or 3; Skid Resistance Level A,A or B.
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4.2 Reflectivity Levels:
4.2.1 Reflectivity Level I—A tape that, whe
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