Attachment_2C_-_Caltrans_Req_for_Paint__High_Build_WB_Traf.docx

Caltrans Requirements for Paint, High Build Waterborne Traffic Line

These requirements are intended to supplement Federal Specification TT-P-1952F (Type III). These specifications are for Caltrans internal testing, acceptance, packaging, marking, and Certification of Compliance.

1.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS

1.1 Sampling and Testing:

A one-quart representative sample of each batch of traffic paint intended for use by the Department of Transportation (Department) must be sent to the Transportation Laboratory for testing and approval before the batch is shipped. The address of the Transportation Laboratory is listed in section 3.4. A batch shall be the amount of paint that was manufactured and packaged in a single operation. The Department reserves the right to take random samples of batches of paint destined for use by the Department, at the manufacturer’s facility. If requested, batch tickets must also be provided for batches of paint produced for the Department.

A manufacturer’s test report shall be included with the one-quart sample of each batch sent to the Transportation Laboratory. The following information shall be included in the manufacturer’s test report:

· Specification number: Federal Spec. #TT-P-1952F (Type III) ‘High-Build Traffic Paint’.

· Batch number, batch volume, color, date of manufacture.

· Drying time for no pick up (see Fed. Spec. #TT-P-1952F, Table 1).

· Dry opacity (see Fed. Spec. #TT-P-1952F, Table 1).

· Directional reflectance of white paint (see Fed. Spec. #TT-P-1952F, Table 1).

· Consistency – Krebs units (see Fed. Spec. #TT-P-1952F, Table 1).

· Solids by volume (see Fed. Spec. #TT-P-1952F, Table 1).

· Pigment, percent by weight (see Fed. Spec. #TT-P-1952F, Table 1).

· Fineness of dispersion, Hegman (see Fed. Spec. #TT-P-1952F, Table 1).

Once the Transportation Laboratory approves a batch of paint, the manufacturer will be notified that the batch is approved for shipment.

The Department reserves the right to retest any batch of traffic paint after delivery. Data from such retesting shall prevail over all other tests and will be the basis of rejection. Material not meeting the specification shall be removed and replaced by the supplier at their expense, including all costs for handling, retesting and shipping.

2.0 PREPARATION FOR DELIVERY

2.1 Packaging:

All manufactured paint shall be prepared at the factory ready for application. The finished paint shall be furnished in the container size specified in the purchase order.

· When five (5)-gallon containers are specified, they shall be round and have standard full open head and bail.

· If 55-gallon steel drums are specified, they must have removable lids and airtight band fasteners.

· When 250-gallon bulk containers are specified, they shall be an industry standard type bulk paint container.

· When 350-gallon bulk containers are required by the purchase order, the paint shall be delivered in a container (tote) meeting the following requirements.

1. Tank volumes are estimated and so specified in each of three (3) Bulk Container drawings dated 09-04-91. Contractor shall allow a five (5)-gal. headspace for expansion of the paint.

2. Maximum size in regards to width, depth and height shall be in accordance with one of the three drawings dated 09-04-91.

3. Top openings; 18 inch diameter manhole and 6 inch diameter viewport/fill cap.

4. Bottom outlet; two (2) inch I.D. full flow non-restrictive valve with outlet guard.

5. Outlet to have 'Ever-Tite' or compatible quick coupler.

6. Fabricated from 304 stainless steel.

7. Capable of being stacked two (2) high when full.

8. Capable of being lifted by crane (lifting eye) and forklift when full.

9. Top of tank shall be equipped with one (1) vacuum relief valve and one (1) pressure relief valve.

10. Top opening and outlet shall provide for easy installation of liner.

11. Proper certification by the California Highway Patrol that the container complies with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations.

All shipping containers must comply with Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49 and all other applicable Federal and State Regulations governing their use. The containers and lids must be lined with a suitable coating so as to prevent attack by the paint or by agents in the airspace above the paint. The lining must not come off the container or lid as skins. Lids with bungholes shall not be used except on 55-gallon drums, which shall be equipped with a 2 1/4" diameter bunghole in the removable head to facilitate pumping the contents without removing the head.

Containers with lids shall be colored white, including lids, and have an identifying band of the appropriate color around and within the top one-third of the container. Stainless steel containers (totes) do not need to be painted white.

All containers shall be properly sealed with suitable gaskets and shall show no evidence of leakage and shall remain in satisfactory condition for a period of 12 months after delivery. The Contractor shall be held responsible for replacing containers unfit for use and will be responsible for all costs and transportation charges incurred in replacing paint and containers.

All containers shall be palletized and banded for shipment.

2.2 Marking:

All containers of paint shall be labeled showing the Federal Specification number (#TT-P-1952F, Type III), manufacturer's name, date of manufacture, color and manufacturer’s batch number. Containers shall be clearly labeled "High-Build Waterborne Traffic Paint".

Attachment 2C - Paint, High Build Waterborne Traffic Line (October 2026)

All containers of the paint shall be labeled to indicate that the contents fully comply with all rules and regulations concerning air pollution control in the State of California.

The manufacturer of the paint shall be responsible for proper shipping labels with reference to whether the contents are; toxic, corrosive, flammable, etc., as outlined in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49.

The Contractor shall list on the Demountable Weight Tags the kilograms per liter and pounds per gallon each for the white, yellow and black paints.

3.0 Other Requirements

3.1 Certification of Compliance:

The manufacturer shall furnish a Certificate of Compliance with each batch of paint, in accordance with the provisions of Section 6-2.03C of the Department of Transportation’s Standard Specifications, latest revision. This Certificate must state that the particular batch of paint complies with Federal Specification #TT-P-1952F (Type III).

3.2 Safety Data Sheets (SDS):

The manufacturer shall furnish SDS product information sheets whenever paint is delivered to a Department of Transportation facility.

3.3 Air Pollution Compliance:

The paint shall comply with all air pollution control rules and regulations within the State of California in effect at the time the paint is manufactured.

3.4 Contact Information:

Please send the representative samples of each lot to:

California Department of Transportation Transportation Laboratory – Chemistry Section 5900 Folsom Blvd.

Sacramento, CA 95819 Attention: Richard Wilmshurst, phone: (916) 639-4306

California Dept. of Transportation Caltrans Requirements for Paint, High Build Waterborne Traffic Line File: Attachment 2C -Caltrans Requirements for Paint, High Build Waterborne Traffic Line.docx