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Two Component Traffic Paint

Last edit date: 2/14/2025

Two-component painted traffic stripes and pavement marking AML is being phased out as existing projects are being delivered.  Refer to Longitudinal Pavement Marking and Monitoring Policy that was implemented on January 2, 2024.

Two-component painted traffic stripes and pavement markings are suggested for striping snow plowed roadways where other traffic striping materials have inadequate durability. They are also used for striping PCC surfaces. Using large gradation glass beads adds some wet night visibility as well as shortening the no track time. The two-component traffic stripe manufacturer recommends the type of large gradation glass beads to use. There are four classifications of two-component materials based on their no track times and resin types.

Specification requirements are located in Section 84-2.02F of the 2024 Standard Specifications and the 2024 Standard Special Provisions.

Evaluation Criteria: Authorization Procedures and Acceptance Criteria for Two-Component Traffic Striping Paint.

The two-component traffic striping paint products below are grouped into 4 classifications based on their resin type and typical no-track times at 25°C.

SLOW CURING EPOXY TRAFFIC PAINT (no-track times ~45 to ~75 minutes)
Manufacturer Product Name Re-Authorization DateBABA Act Compliance*
Ennis-Flint HPS-2 (White, L/F Yellow and Black) 8/2026Manufactured product, covered by 1983 waiver
Stonhard Epoplex LS-60 (White, L/F Yellow and Black) 8/2026Manufactured product, domestic source reported
Swarco-Colorado Paint Company 2180 Series Slow Cure Epoxy Traffic Paint 2180, 2186, & 2187 (White, L/F Yellow and Black) 8/2026Manufactured product, domestic source reported
FAST CURING EPOXY TRAFFIC PAINT (no-track times ~15 to ~20 minutes)
Manufacturer Product Name Re-Authorization DateBABA Act Compliance*
Ennis-Flint HPS-3 (White, L/F Yellow and Black) 8/2026Manufactured product, covered by 1983 waiver
Ennis-Flint HPS-4 (White, L/F Yellow and Black) 8/2026Manufactured product, covered by 1983 waiver
Poly-Carb Mark 55.3 (White and L/F Yellow) 8/2026Manufactured product, domestic source reported
Sherwin-Williams Company Hotline; TM8212, TM8215 & TM8210 (White, L/F Yellow and Black) 8/2026Manufactured product, domestic source reported
Stonhard Epoplex LS-50 (White, L/F Yellow and Black) 9/2026Manufactured product, domestic source reported
Swarco-Colorado Paint Company 1180 Series Epoxy Traffic Paint 1180, 1186, & 1187 (White, L/F Yellow and Black) 6/2027Manufactured product, domestic source reported
Swarco-Colorado Paint Company MFUA-10 (White, L/F Yellow and Black) 9/2026Manufactured product, domestic source reported
FAST CURING POLYURETHANE TRAFFIC PAINT (no track times < 12 minutes)
Manufacturer Product Name Re-Authorization DateBABA Act Compliance*

NOTE: Select a product from the “Fast Curing Epoxy Traffic Paint” classification above.

VERY FAST CURING POLYUREA TRAFFIC PAINT (no-track times < 10 minutes)
Manufacturer Product Name Re-Authorization DateBABA Act Compliance*
3M Company Series 5000 Liquid Pavement Marking Systems (White and L/F Yellow) 10/2026Unconfirmed
Ennis-Flint HPS-5 (White, L/F Yellow and Black) 8/2026Manufactured product, covered by 1983 waiver
Stonhard Epoplex LS-90 (White, L/F Yellow and Black) 10/2026Manufactured product, domestic source reported
Swarco-Colorado Paint Company MFUA-12 (White, L/F Yellow and Black) 6/2028Manufactured product, domestic source reported
Large Gradation Retroreflective Glass Beads
Manufacturer Product Name Re-Authorization DateBABA Act Compliance*
3M Company Bonded Core Reflective Elements; Series; 50P/51P, 70P/71P, 90P/91P and Series Dry P 8/2026Unconfirmed
Potters Industries, LLC Visibead - Plus 8/2026Manufactured product, domestic source reported
SWARCO Industries Incorporated Megalux 8/2026Manufactured product, domestic source reported

Products on this AML are products that have been evaluated and found acceptable for use, provided the products are used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Caltrans may perform additional job control testing during construction or installation.

Caltrans contact: Mariano Pontillas, chemistry.branch@dot.ca.gov

*As attested to by the supplier.

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is implementing statutory changes required by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law – Build America, Buy America Act (BABA), which expands Buy America to additional construction materials, in addition to steel or iron materials and manufactured products.

https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/construction/cqit/buyam.cfm