Road marking materials - Sampling from storage and testing

This document specifies methods to obtain representative samples of road marking materials for testing and gives the appropriate test methods. The methods to obtain representative samples are described as appropriate for the main product types, i.e. paint, cold plastics, thermoplastics, premix glass beads, drop-on materials, preformed road markings and retroreflecting road studs.
NOTE   This document may apply to the verification and/or identification of consignments of road marking materials or materials held in stock, for example in a warehouse or at the manufacturer's storage facility, or for materials which require checking prior to application.

Straßenmarkierungsmaterialien - Probenahme an rückgestellter Produktion und Prüfung

Die vorliegende Europäische Norm legt Verfahren zur Gewinnung repräsentativer Proben von Straßen¬markierungsmaterialien fest und beschreibt die entsprechenden Prüfverfahren. Die Verfahren, mit denen repräsentative Proben gewonnen werden können, sind wie jeweils anwendbar für die wesentlichen Produkttypen beschrieben, d. h. Markierungsfarben, Kaltplastikmassen, Heißplastikmassen, Premix¬glasperlen, Nachstreumittel, vorgefertigte Straßenmarkierungen und retroreflektierende Markierungsknöpfe.
ANMERKUNG   Die vorliegende Europäische Norm kann bei der Durchführung von Kontrollprüfungen und/oder bei der Identitätsprüfung von Straßenmarkierungsmaterialien angewendet werden, die in einem Vorratslager, beispielsweise bei einem Hersteller oder einem Händler gelagert werden, oder bei Materialien, die an einen Kunden ausgeliefert wurden und vor der Applikation eine Prüfung erfordern.

Produits de marquage routier - Echantillonnage sur stock et essais

La présente Norme européenne définit les méthodes d’obtention d’échantillons représentatifs des produits de marquage routier pour essai et fournit les méthodes d’essai appropriées. Les méthodes d’obtention d’échantillons représentatifs sont décrites selon les principaux types de produits, c’est-à-dire les peintures, les enduits à froid, les enduits à chaud, les microbilles de verre de prémélange, les produits de saupoudrage, les produits de marquage routier préfabriqués et les plots de sécurité rétroréfléchissants.
NOTE   La présente Norme européenne peut s’appliquer à la vérification et/ou à l’identification des produits de marquage routier stockés, par exemple dans un entrepôt ou une installation de stockage du fabricant, ou pour les produits nécessitant une vérification avant leur application.

Materiali za označevanje vozišča - Vzorčenje iz skladišča in preskušanje

General Information

Status
Not Published
Public Enquiry End Date
31-Jan-2009
ICS
93.080.20 - Road construction materials
Technical Committee
OCE - Road equipment
Current Stage
98 - Abandoned project (Adopted Project)
Start Date
02-Aug-2012
Due Date
07-Aug-2012
Completion Date
02-Aug-2012
Ref Project
FprEN 13459 - Road marking materials - Sampling from storage and testing

Relations

Revised
SIST ENV 13459-1:2002 - Road marking materials - Quality control - Part 1: Sampling from storage and testing
Effective Date
08-Jun-2022
Revised
SIST ENV 13459-1:2002 - Road marking materials - Quality control - Part 1: Sampling from storage and testing
Effective Date
01-Feb-2009

Overview

oSIST prEN 13459:2009 is a European standard developed by CEN (European Committee for Standardization) that specifies methods for sampling road marking materials from storage and outlines corresponding test procedures. This standard applies to a variety of road marking product types including paints, cold plastics, thermoplastics, premix glass beads, drop-on materials, preformed road markings, and retroreflecting road studs.

It provides guidelines to obtain representative samples from storage locations such as warehouses or manufacturers’ stockrooms, ensuring reliable verification and identification of the materials before application on roads. oSIST prEN 13459:2009 also supersedes the earlier ENV 13459-1:1999, reflecting updated practices for quality assurance in road marking materials.

Key Topics

  • Sampling Procedures
    The standard details systematic sampling methods tailored for different product formats and packaging, ensuring samples accurately represent stored materials:

    • Selection of containers or batches (1% sampling with minimum and maximum limits)
    • Specific guidance for powder, block, liquid, paste, and solid components
    • Sampling from pallets, intermediate bulk containers (IBCs), and original product containers
    • Special instructions for composite products such as two-component cold plastics and adhesives
    • Careful handling to maintain the correct proportions of mixture components

  • Testing Requirements
    The document specifies minimum sample quantities and outlines identification and verification testing protocols consistent with related standards:

    • Identification testing aligned with EN 12802 (paint, thermoplastics, cold plastics)
    • Verification testing including prEN 1871 (physical properties), EN 1790 (preformed markings), EN 1463-1 (road studs), EN 1423/EN 1424 (glass beads and drop-on materials)
    • Clear definitions of sample handling and storage conditions, including packaging and lab environment considerations

  • Documentation and Reporting
    oSIST prEN 13459:2009 mandates detailed test reporting, incorporating:

    • Sampling details and conditions
    • Test methods and results
    • Storage conditions and product appearance
    • Identification of responsible organizations and personnel
    • Relevant health and safety information

  • Product-Specific Considerations
    The standard addresses the diversity of road marking materials by providing adaptations for different forms and packaging types, such as:

    • Paints sampled according to ISO 15528
    • Thermoplastics in powder, block, or IBC form
    • Cold plastics with multiple components sampled proportionally
    • Retroreflecting road studs sampled with consideration to primers and adhesives
    • Preformed road markings taken from rolls or sheets for testing

Applications

oSIST prEN 13459:2009 is essential for manufacturers, suppliers, and quality control laboratories involved in road marking materials’ production and distribution. Its applications include:

  • Quality Control and Verification
    Ensuring compliance of stored road marking materials with product specifications before dispatch or application.

  • Material Identification
    Assisting in verifying material composition and properties to confirm product identity and prevent use of substandard or incorrect materials.

  • Stock Management
    Facilitating periodic sampling from warehouses and manufacturers’ storage facilities for routine quality checks.

  • Regulatory Inspections
    Providing a reference for road authorities and inspection bodies to confirm conformity of road marking materials used in infrastructure projects.

  • Research and Development
    Supporting testing of new or modified road marking products under consistent sampling and testing procedures.

Related Standards

oSIST prEN 13459:2009 aligns and references several other European and international standards essential to road marking materials testing:

  • EN 1423 - Drop-on materials including glass beads and antiskid aggregates
  • EN 1424 - Premix glass beads for road markings
  • EN 1463-1 - Retroreflecting road studs initial performance requirements
  • EN 1790 - Preformed road markings specification and test methods
  • EN 1871 - Physical properties of road marking materials
  • EN 12802 - Laboratory identification methods for road marking materials
  • ISO 15528 - Sampling procedures for paints and coatings

These complementary standards provide detailed test methods and performance criteria critical for the comprehensive evaluation of road marking materials sampled as per oSIST prEN 13459:2009.

Keywords: road marking materials, sampling methods, testing procedures, paint sampling, thermoplastics, cold plastics, retroreflecting road studs, premix glass beads, drop-on materials, preformed road markings, quality control, CEN standards, oSIST prEN 13459:2009, road safety materials, standardization in road construction.

Frequently Asked Questions

oSIST prEN 13459:2009 is a draft published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Road marking materials - Sampling from storage and testing". This standard covers: This document specifies methods to obtain representative samples of road marking materials for testing and gives the appropriate test methods. The methods to obtain representative samples are described as appropriate for the main product types, i.e. paint, cold plastics, thermoplastics, premix glass beads, drop-on materials, preformed road markings and retroreflecting road studs. NOTE This document may apply to the verification and/or identification of consignments of road marking materials or materials held in stock, for example in a warehouse or at the manufacturer's storage facility, or for materials which require checking prior to application.

This document specifies methods to obtain representative samples of road marking materials for testing and gives the appropriate test methods. The methods to obtain representative samples are described as appropriate for the main product types, i.e. paint, cold plastics, thermoplastics, premix glass beads, drop-on materials, preformed road markings and retroreflecting road studs. NOTE This document may apply to the verification and/or identification of consignments of road marking materials or materials held in stock, for example in a warehouse or at the manufacturer's storage facility, or for materials which require checking prior to application.

oSIST prEN 13459:2009 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 93.080.20 - Road construction materials. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

oSIST prEN 13459:2009 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST ENV 13459-1:2002, SIST ENV 13459-1:2002. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

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Standards Content (Sample)


SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-februar-2009
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Road marking materials - Sampling from storage and testing
Straßenmarkierungsmaterialien - Probenahme an rückgestellter Produktion und Prüfung
Produits de marquage routier - Echantillonnage sur stock et essais
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN 13459
ICS:
93.080.20 Materiali za gradnjo cest Road construction materials
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD
DRAFT
prEN 13459
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
September 2008
ICS 93.080.20 Will supersede ENV 13459-1:1999
English Version
Road marking materials - Sampling from storage and testing
Produits de marquage routier - Echantillonnage sur stock et Straßenmarkierungsmaterialien - Probenahme an
essais rückgestellter Produktion und Prüfung
This draft European Standard is submitted to CEN members for enquiry. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee CEN/TC 226.
If this draft becomes a European Standard, CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which
stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration.
This draft European Standard was established by CEN in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language
made by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN Management Centre has the
same status as the official versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland,
France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal,
Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
Recipients of this draft are invited to submit, with their comments, notification of any relevant patent rights of which they are aware and to
provide supporting documentation.
Warning : This document is not a European Standard. It is distributed for review and comments. It is subject to change without notice and
shall not be referred to as a European Standard.
EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION
COMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATION
EUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNG
Management Centre: rue de Stassart, 36  B-1050 Brussels
© 2008 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. prEN 13459:2008: E
worldwide for CEN national Members.

prEN 13459:2008 (E)
Contents
Foreword.3
1 Scope .4
2 Normative references .4
3 Definitions .4
4 Sampling procedures .4
5 Testing of samples .7
6 Test report .9
Annex A (normative) Minimum information required to accompany the sample .10

prEN 13459:2008 (E)
Foreword
This document (prEN 13459:2008) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 226 “Road equipment”,
the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR.
This document is currently submitted to the CEN Enquiry.
This document will supersede ENV 13459-1:2001.

prEN 13459:2008 (E)
1 Scope
This European Standard specifies methods to obtain representative samples of road marking materials for testing
and gives the appropriate test methods. The methods to obtain representative samples are described as
appropriate for the main product types, i.e. paint, cold plastics, thermoplastics, premix glass beads, drop-on
materials, preformed road markings and retroreflecting road studs.

NOTE This European Standard may apply to the verification and/or identification of road marking materials held
in stock, for example in a warehouse or at the manufacturer's storage facility, or for materials which require
checking prior to application.

2 Normative references
This European Standard incorporates by dated or undated reference, provisions from other publications. These
normative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text and the publications are listed hereafter. For
dated references, subsequent amendments to, or revisions of, any of these publications apply to this European
Standard only when incorporated in it by amendment or revision. For undated references the latest edition of the
publication referred to applies (including amendments).

EN 1423, Road marking materials - Drop on materials - Glass beads, antiskid aggregates and mixtures of the two

EN 1424, Road marking materials - Premix glass beads

EN 1463-1, Road marking materials - Retroreflecting road studs – Part 1: Initial performance requirements

EN 1790, Road marking materials – Preformed road markings

EN 1871, Road marking materials - Physical properties

EN 12802, Road marking materials - Laboratory methods for identification

ISO 15528, Paints, varnishes and raw materials for paints and varnishes. Sampling

3 Definitions
For the purposes of this Standard, the following definitions apply:

3.1
original product container
the primary packaging of each batch of a road marking material.

3.2
intermediate bulk container (IBC)
container used as an intermediate size between bags and tins and bulk transport.

4 Sampling procedures
NOTE: Clause 4 specifies the procedure for the selection of original product containers and for obtaining
representative samples from a stock for subsequent inspection and testing.

4.1.1 General
4.1.1 When a series of original product containers to be examined can be identified as being from a single
batch, the number of containers to be selected for sampling shall be 1%. Not less than two and not more than five
containers shall be selected for sampling.

4.1.2 When a series of original product containers to be examined can be identified as being from different
batches, the sampling shall be organized as follows.
prEN 13459:2008 (E)
Determine the number of batches and refer to table 1 to obtain the number of batches to be selected for sampling.
The number of original product containers to be selected for sampling from each batch for testing shall be 1 %. Not
less than two and not more than five containers shall be selected for sampling for each batch.

4.1.3 When the consignment to be examined is not classified as being from different batches, or when the batch
information is not known, determine the number of containers and refer to table 1 to obtain the number of
containers to be selected for sampling.

Table 1 - Selection of batches or containers from a multi-batch stock
Number of batches or 4.1.1.1 Number of batches or
containers in consignment containers to be sampled
(N) (n)
2 to 8 2
9 to 18 3
19 to 32 4
33 to 50 5
51 to 72 6
73 to 98 7
99 to 128 8
129 to 162 9
163 to 200 10
and thereafter at a rate of
N
n =
NOTE  Where the calculation of n does not yield an integer, the number shall be rounded up to
the next whole number.
The samples shall be labelled with the information required to accompany the sample as specified in annex A.

NOTE In order to avoid excessively large amounts of product being removed as samples it may be more
appropriate to take representative samples on the storage site. When removing reduced samples from containers,
consideration should be given to the amount required for testing (see 5.1). Containers of large capacity should be
sampled on the storage site by skilled personnel.

Samples removed for testing from original product containers shall be suitably packaged and stored in conditions in
accordance with the manufacturers recommendations.

4.2 Paint
A number (n) of original product containers shall be selected for sampling, at random, from the consignment or
stock (N) in accordance with 4.1.

Representative samples of paint shall be taken from each selected conta
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