Abstract: A melt-adhesive traffic paint composition having improved low temperature stability is disclosed which comprises 20-35% by weight of a dimer acid-modified polyamide resin, 1-5% by weight of a plasticizer, 30-45% by weight of an inorganic filler, and balance a coloring pigment and a reflective agent. The composition may further comprise a thermoplastic resin such as hydrogenated rosin or a rosin-modified maleic acid resin. The resultant paint has improved low temperature stability and improved abrasion resistance and is thus highly resistant to the action of spike tires or tire chains.

Abstract: A road marking composition comprising a resin having a melt viscosity of from about 30 to 80 cps at 150.degree. C. and a modifier composed of at least one metal oxide of at least one metal selected from Groups II and IV of short form of the Periodic Table. The resin may be rosin-modified maleic resin, hydrogenated resin, rosin ester, polyamide, and petroleum resin. Optionally, a polar wax and/or a surfactant may be present. Fillers and extenders include: pigments, glass beads, clay, plaster, slaked lime, alumina diatomaceous earth, sand, and plasticizers.