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Crafco HOT-APPLIED FLEXIBLE PAVEMENT MARKER ADHESIVE

Crafco Hot-Applied Flexible Pavement Marker Adhesive is a hot-applied thermoplastic bituminous adhesive which, when properly used and applied, bonds markers and reflectors to both asphalt and concrete pavement surfaces. Hot-Applied Flexible Pavement Marker Adhesive is supplied as an easy to use single component material which is easily melted and poured or pumped onto pavement surfaces. Since it is a hot melt composition, Hot-Applied Flexible Marker Adhesive sets up on cooling and is ready for traffic in less than five minutes. Hot-Applied Flexible Marker Adhesive is formulated with premium asphalt, polymers and additives to produce a unique material which holds markers in place and remains flexible at temperatures down to 20°F (-7°C). Hot-Applied Flexible Pavement Marker Adhesive has been a top performing quality Crafco product for over 20 years. Several states have adopted adhesive specifications based on the improved performance of Crafco Hot-Applied Flexible Pavement Marker Adhesive.

Product Type: 1K (1 component) Adhesive, Hot Melt Adhesive

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Asphalt, Concrete

Chemical Family: Bituminous Coal

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Installation

The unit weight of Hot-Applied Flexible Marker Adhesive is 10.8 Ibs. per gallon (1.29 kg/L) at 60°F (15.5°C). Hot-Applied Flexible Marker Adhesive must be melted in jacketed, double boiler type melting units with an effective agitation system. Prior to use, the user must read and understand the Installation Instructions for Hot-Applied Marker Adhesive (January 2008) to verify proper product selection, heating methods, pavement preparation procedures, application geometry, usage precautions and safety procedures. These instructions are provided with each pallet of adhesive.

Properties

Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Brookfield Viscosity (375°F)2000 - 6000cPASTM D4402
Ductility (39.2°F)min. 5cmASTM D 113
Ductility (77°F)min. 15cmASTM D 113
Flash Pointmin. 288°CASTM D92
Flexibility (0°F)No Breaks or Cracks-ASTM D3111
Flow (150°F)max. 5.1mmASTM D5329
Penetration (77°F)max. 30-ASTM D5
Softening Pointmin. 199.4°FASTM D36
Specific Gravity (25°C)1.10 - 1.35-ASTM D71
Specification Conformance

Crafco Flexible Marker Adhesive meets ASTM D 4280 Type II as well as the Crafco Specification when heated to the safe heating temperature n accordance with ASTM DS167.

Packaging & Availability

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Hot-Applied Flexible Marker Adhesive is supplied in self-release three compartment disposable boxes, which contains approximately 35 pounds (15.9 kg) of material. The boxes are palletized into shipping units weighing approximately 1,680 pounds (762 Kg). Maternal is sold by the net pallet weight.