- AASHTO M-247 STANDARD DOT TYPE 1 HIGHWAY BEADS: Sand like texture. These are the same reflective glass beads used on highway, state and interstate traffic lines. Meets all federal and state specifications. Inter-mix (for texture) or drop on applications. Bead size: Range from 20-325 US Mesh, 45-850 Microns Roundness>= 80%. Refractive index is>= 1.51.
- HIGH QUALITY & PERFORMANCE: Our reflective glass powder-like beads offer high performance and visibility when used as a top coating on paints, adhesives, epoxies or industrial tape. Glass powder is very reflective although not as reflective as our larger glass beads.
- INCREASE SAFETY & NIGHTTIME VISIBILITY: The glass spheres vibrantly reflect light from headlights or other light sources to increase visibility, illuminate hazards or capture attention.
- INCREASE MARKING LIFE: Using the reflective glass beads on top of your paint or epoxy applications to extend the life of your markings and enhance durability.
- EASY APPLICATION: Sprinkle on to wet paint, epoxy or tape to embed the beads. Do not bury or cover the beads. The beads must sit on top of the paint or adhesive to properly reflect light. Also suitable for use with standard highway marking equipment or line striping dispensers.
- MULTIPLE USES: Pavement striping, highway safety, road marking, curb stencils, address numbers, parking lots, crosswalks, emergency exits, handicapped parking, road signs, street names, road surface marking, lane striping, art media, painting & crafts.
Our reflective glass powder is made of tiny glass beads that are sand-like in texture. The powder is used as a coating to create reflective markings for roads, highways, streets, curbs, concrete, parking lots, airports, driveways, pavement marking tape and more. These glass beads can either be applied to freshly painted surfaces or it can be used with a line striping dispenser to be applied with the paint. These beads can be applied to water based paint, oil based paint, alkyd coatings, hydrocarbon thermoplastic, methylmethacrylate, and epoxies . Simply sprinkle the glass bead powder over the paint or coating while wet while allowing the beads to sit on top of the coating. Do not cover the beads with your coating or reflectivity will not occur. You can also follow the instructions on your pavement marking equipment. Let dry completely before use. Use sparingly, and clean up excess or spills immediately to prevent slip hazard. Approximately 5 pounds of reflective glass powder will coat 1 gallon of paint. Satisfaction Guarantee - Free 30 Day Returns. For arts & crafts, these beads can be used to create reflective effects in mixed media applications.
- Package Dimensions : 8.27 x 6.54 x 4.69 inches; 10 Pounds
- Date First Available : June 7, 2019
- Manufacturer : Marktiva
