Road marking is more than just paint on asphalt. It is a complex polymer compound that affects traffic safety, the durability of the marking and its visibility in all weather conditions. To keep markings durable and bright, manufacturers use functional additives and high-quality pigments. Revada Plastic offers two products that complement each other perfectly in thermoplastic formulations: Revalube EBS wax and Revatiox R-204 titanium dioxide.
Revalube EBS: Processability and Melt Stability
Revalube EBS is an amide wax with a melting temperature of 138–145 °C. This multifunctional additive performs several functions in road marking production.
- Improves pigment and filler dispersion, preventing agglomeration. This ensures uniform colour and freedom from defects.
- Regulates melt flow, facilitating application through road marking machine nozzles and ensuring a clean edge.
- Acts as a multifunctional lubricant, reducing equipment wear and preventing material from sticking to metal surfaces.
With its low acid value (≤10 mg KOH/g) and amine value (≤2.5 mg KOH/g), the product is chemically stable and does not impair the compound’s properties during high-temperature processing.
Revatiox R-204: Whiteness That Does Not Fade
Revatiox R-204 is a rutile titanium dioxide produced by the sulphate process, with a combined surface treatment (aluminium + organic modification). The rutile form is the industry standard for road marking thanks to its weatherability and UV resistance.
- Exceptional whiteness (L ≥ 98) and high hiding power. Its neutral undertone enables a pure white colour and consistent light shades.
- Lightfastness and weatherability: the pigment does not yellow or fade under exposure to sunlight, rain and temperature changes, preserving the original appearance of the marking.
- Excellent dispersibility thanks to hydrophobic modification and a fine particle structure. This reduces the risk of agglomeration and ensures uniform colouring.
- Low moisture absorption (≤0.5% volatile matter): stability during storage and processing, with no lumps.
Synergy Between the Two Components
Using Revalube EBS and Revatiox R-204 in a single formulation gives road marking manufacturers a dual advantage:
- Revatiox R-204 provides optical properties: bright whiteness, hiding power and resistance to environmental exposure.
- Revalube EBS ensures that this pigment and other fillers are perfectly distributed in the melt and that the compound is easy to process during application.
Revada Plastic is a reliable partner for those who build safe, durable roads. We do more than supply components: we offer complete solutions proven in practice.
