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The application of colored glass beads as a top sprinkling on thick-layer marking materials, such as thermoplastics and cold plastics, offers a promising solution for reducing the consumption of titanium dioxide (TiO2) in the production of horizontal marking materials.

Colored glass beads, being effective retroreflectors, eliminate the need for high whiteness in marking materials, which can reach up to 85-90%. This allows for a reduction in the TiO2 content in the material to just 5-9% of the mixture's mass.

TiO2 is not only an expensive product but also an environmentally harmful one, as its production is energy-intensive and classified as a 4th hazard class material. By using colored glass beads, we can pave the way for the development of more eco-friendly materials with a TiO2 content of less than 1%.

Moreover, this approach can lead to a significant reduction in the cost of marking materials by up to 20%, thereby enhancing the profitability of businesses in the industry. In short, the use of colored glass beads offers both economic and environmental benefits, making it a sustainable and cost-effective solution for horizontal marking materials.