Industry Overview
The road marking sector relies on high-performance resins to ensure durable, highly visible and weather-resistant markings.
Velrez hydrocarbon resins play a crucial role as tackifiers and binders, enhancing adhesion, color stability, and longevity across a wide range of paint and thermoplastic formulations.
Role of Hydrocarbon Resins in Road Marking
Hydrocarbon resins are used in road marking because they provide:
- Improved adhesion to asphalt and concrete
- Enhanced durability under traffic and weather conditions
- Better cohesive strength for long-lasting markings
- Heat and UV resistance
- Compatibility with acrylic, alkyd, and thermoplastic polymers
- Optimized viscosity for consistent application
Key Benefits for Road Marking
- Consistent performance in demanding outdoor environments
- Excellent adhesion and flow on asphalt and concrete
- Long-term durability under traffic and UV exposure
- Compatibility with acrylics, alkyds, and thermoplastic binders
- Grades optimized for color stability, toughness, and processability
Recommended Resin Types
For road marking applications, the following Velrez hydrocarbon resin families are typically used:
- C9 Aromatic Resins – improve adhesion and flow on pavement surfaces
- Hydrogenated C5/C9 Resins – low color, UV and thermal stability for bright and long-lasting markings
- C5/C9 Modified Resins – balanced tack, adhesion, and flexibility
- Cycloaliphatic/Aromatic Thermal Resins – enhance toughness and processability
Recommended Velrez Grades
| Grade | Type | Softening Point | Key Benefit | Typical Use |
| Velrez 9Z4-110 | C9 Aromatic | 105–115°C | adhesion | bitumen modification, thermoplastic markings |
| Velrez TP9Q12-115 | Cycloaliphatic/Aromatic Thermal | 110–120°C | toughness | thermoplastic paint, alkyd-based coatings |
| Velrez 9YMA4-140 | MA-Modified C9 | 135–145°C | adhesion & polarity | polymer-modified bitumen |
| Velrez W9Z2-100 | Hydrogenated C5 | 96–105°C | low color, stability | high-end thermoplastic road markings |
How Mardan Supports the Industry
Mardan BV provides:
- Technical advice to select the optimal resin for your road marking system
- Stable supply of Velrez resins across Europe
- Support for formulation, trials, and sampling
- Access to a complete portfolio of C5, C9, hydrogenated and modified resins for coatings and thermoplastics