This week, Austroads announced the release of ATS 3465, the new technical specification for Coloured Surface Treatments (CST) in Australia. This update acknowledges the value of incorporating colour in road surface seals, a practice AggreBind has championed globally for years. In fact, AggreBind patented the use of colour in its Stabilizing agents and methods of use thereof Patent, including Australia was granted in 2013, and has long set the industry standard for integrating colour into our long-string cross-linking copolymer road treatments, ensuring roads are both visually defined and structurally superior and can be painted with lane separation markings.
The Future of Road Surface Sealing is Coloured – and Available Today
AggreBind’s HiPower Seal is a high-performance surface sealer that not only protects road surfaces, but it also allows the use of colours – including black or custom shades to match the requirements outlined in the Austroads ATS 3465 specification. Our patented technology and copolymer solutions allow colour to be encapsulated within the hydrophobic matrix, preventing leaching or environmental damage while ensuring a long-lasting, and low maintenance surface.
With this new specification, Australian road authorities and project managers now have clear guidelines for coloured CST applications, reinforcing what AggreBind has been implementing on roads, pathways, cycle lanes, and critical infrastructure projects worldwide.
Why Colour Matters in Road Stabilisation
Coloured road surfacing isn’t just aesthetic, it serves critical functional and safety purposes. From enhancing visibility for bike lanes and bus corridors to creating clear entry thresholds for schools, wildlife zones, and township access roads, colour-coded road surfaces improve roadway organisation, safety, and durability
However, not all coloured surface treatments are built to last. Conventional CSTs sit on top of the road and can crack, and degrade under harsh Australian conditions, leading to costly maintenance and safety concerns. With AggreBind’s proprietary long-string cross-linking technology, colours remain locked within the water-resistant surface seal structure.
AggreBind: The Proven Choice for Durable, Coloured Roads in Australia
AggreBind pioneered the use of coloured, long-string cross-linking copolymer technology for road stabilisation and surface sealing. Our patented formulation, including our Australian patent, is the only one capable of integrating long-lasting colour within a polymer soil stabiliser.
With ATS 3465 now in place, there is no reason to settle for outdated road sealing methods. AggreBind’s HiPower Seal and polymer soil stabilisation solutions are cost-effective, environmentally friendly, and immediately available for new projects or retrofitting existing roads.
A New Australian Standard, But a Proven Solution
The future of colored road stabilisation is here, and it’s available today with AggreBind.
➡️ Read the full Austroads ATS 3465 specification here: Austroads Technical Specification ATS 3465
