Product Data

HEMPEL'S TRAFFIC & AIRFIELD MARKING PAINT 56880

(FEDERAL STANDARD TT-P-85E)

Description: HEMPEL'S TRAFFIC AND AIRFIELD MARKING PAINT 56880 is a colour stable, styrenated
alkyd based coating which is especially suited for asphalt and concrete. It dries quickly
and causes no bleeding. It forms a tough film, resistant to wear and impact, water,
petrol (gasoline), mineral oils etc.

Recommendation: As a marking paint on cement, concrete, bituminous pavement, tiles, etc., and
previously painted areas of this type. Can be used with or without glass beads.

PHYSICAL CONSTANTS:
Finish: Flat
Colours: White Yellow Other shades according to assortment list
Shade Number: 10000 21410
Volume by Solids: 58% 58%
Theoretical Spreading 3.1 3.1 m²/litre - 190 microns
Rate: 122 122 fts/US gallon - 7.6 mils
Flash Point: 27/82 C/F A-Pensky, closed cup
Specific Gravity: 1.5 1.5 kg/litre
12.5 12.5 lbs/US gallon
Dry to Touch: 30 30 min. at 20ºC/68ºF

APPLICATION DETAILS:
Application Method: Airless Spray Air Spray Brush
Thinner (max.vol.): 08030 (5%) 08030 (5%) 08030 (5%)
Nozzle Orifice: 0.021" - 0.023"
Nozzle Pressure: 150 bar/2175 psi
(Airless spray data are indicative and subject to adjustment)
Cleaning of Tools: Hempel's Thinner 08030
Indicated film thickness, wet: 325 micron/13 mils
Indicated film thickness, dry: 190 micron/7.6 mils (according to specification)
Recoat interval, min: When dry
Recoat interval, max: None

Safety: As a general rule, inhalation of solvent vapours or paint mist, and contact of liquid paint
with skin and eyes should be avoided. Forced ventilation should be provided when
working with solvent-borne materials in confined spaces or stagnant air. Even when
ventilation is provided, respiratory, skin, and eye protection are always recommended
when spraying paint.

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Surface Asphalt should be fully cured and properly compressed. Salt, dust, dirt and other contamination
Preparation: should be removed from surfaces to be painted.

Application As dictated by normal, good painting practice.

Conditions:

Preceding Coat: None.

Subsequent Coat: None.

Remarks: For light reflection, add glass beads (Hempel's Traffic Glass Beads 97770). Consumption up to 12
kg/26 lbs of glass beads per 20 litres/5 US gallons of paint.

The beads should be sprinkled into the wet paint surface of the traffic line by the "drop-on" method
which will give immediate and continuing reflection.

If the asphalt is not fully cured and compressed properly, there will be the risk of cracking and
lifting of the edges of the paint lines.

HEMPEL'S TRAFFIC AND AIRFIELD MARKING PAINT 56880 should preferably be sprayed without
thinning to achieve the best possible results.

Note: HEMPEL'S TRAFFIC AND AIRFIELD MARKING PAINT 56880 is for professional use only.

This Product Data Sheet supersedes those previously issued.

For explanations, definitions and scope, see “Explanatory Notes” in the HEMPEL Book.
Data, specifications, directions and recommendations given in this data sheet represent only test results or
experience obtained under controlled or specially defined circumstances. Their accuracy, completeness or
appropriateness under the actual conditions of any intended use of the Products herein must be determined
exclusively by the Buyer and/or User.
The Products are supplied and all technical assistance is given subject to HEMPEL's GENERAL CONDITIONS OF
SALES, DELIVERY AND SERVICE, unless otherwise expressly agreed in writing. The Manufacturer and Seller
disclaim, and Buyer and/or User waive all claims involving, any liability, including but not limited to negligence,
except as expressed in said GENERAL CONDITIONS for all results, injury or direct or consequential losses or
damages arising from the use of the Products as recommended above, on the overleaf or otherwise.
Product data are subject to change without notice and become void five years from the date of issue.

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