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Technical Data Sheet

B-463 COMMERCIAL GRADE PLASTIC

TDS No. B-463
Effective Date: 06-Jun-2008

Description:

Use:

Brady B-463 signs are designed for use in light duty industrial, utility, commercial, and institutional environments.  Common uses include safety signs, information signs, and equipment warning signs.  The sign construction is recommended for both indoor and outdoor use. 

 

Substrate Type:

High impact polystyrene

 

Standard Background Colors:

White and yellow

 

Standard Legend Colors:

Black, white, red, blue, green, and magenta

 

Thickness (PSTC-33):

Total:  0.025 in. (0.64 mm)

 

Gloss (60°):

70 Gardner Units

 

Abrasion Resistance (Method 5306 of U.S. Federal Test Method Std. No. 191A):

CS-17 wheels, 1000 g wts.

Legend withstands up to 300 cycles

 

Service Temperature:

-40°F to 140°F (-40°C to 60°C)

 

Average Outdoor Durability:

 1- 2 years (Average expected outdoor life of product will depend on user definition of failure and climatic conditions.)

 

Chemical Resistance:

 

Chemical

7 Day Immersion

Dip Test

Rub Test

30% Sulfuric Acid

NE

NE

NE

10% Sulfuric Acid

NE

NE

NE

30% Hydrochloric Acid

F

NE

NE

10% Hydrochloric Acid

NE

NE

NE

Glacial Acetic Acid

F

F

NE

5% Acetic Acid

NE

NE

NE

50% Sodium Hydroxide

NE

NE

NE

10% Sodium Hydroxide

NE

NE

NE

10% Ammonia

NE

NE

NE

5% Sodium Hypochlorite

NE

NE

NE

10% Sodium Chloride

NE

NE

NE

MEK

F

F

NE

Acetone

F

F

NE

Toluene

F

F

NE

Methanol

NE

NE

NE

Isopropyl Alcohol

NE

F

NE

Heptane

F

F

NE

Mineral Spirits

F

NE

NE

Turpentine

F

F

NE

Diesel Fuel

F

NE

NE

Kerosene

F

F

NE

Gasoline

F

F

NE

ASTM #3 Oil

NE

NE

NE

SAE 20 Oil

NE

NE

NE

Alconox®

NE

NE

NE

Water

NE

NE

NE

 

NE = No Effect

F = Failed (affected sample)

 

Shelf Life:

Unlimited when stored at 70°F and 40% to 50% R.H.



Details:




Trademarks:
ASTM: American Society for Testing and Materials (U.S.A.)
Alconox® is a registered trademark of Alconox Co.
Fed. Spec.: United States Federal Specification (U.S.A.)
PSTC: Pressure Sensitive Tape Council (U.S.A.)

Note: All values shown are averages and should not be used for specification purposes.
Test data and test results contained in this document are for general information only and shall not be relied upon by Brady customers for designs and specifications, or be relied on as meeting specified performance criteria. Customers desiring to develop specifications or performance criteria for specific product applications should contact Brady for further information.

Product compliance information is based upon information provided by suppliers of the raw materials used by Brady to manufacture this product or based on results of testing using recognized analytical methods performed by a third party, independent laboratory. As such, Brady makes no independent representations or warranties, express or implied, and assumes no liability in connection with the use of this information.


WARRANTY
Brady products are sold with the understanding that the buyers will test them in actual use and determine for themselves their adaptability to their intended uses. Brady warrants to the buyers that its products are free from defects in material and workmanship, but limits its obligation under this warranty to replacement of the product shown to Brady's satisfaction to have been defective at the time Brady sold it. This warranty does not extend to any persons obtaining the product from the buyers. This warranty is in lieu of any other warranty, express or implied, including, but not limited to, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, and of any other obligations or liability on Brady's part. Under no circumstances will Brady be liable for any loss, damage, expense, or consequential damages of any kind arising in connection with the use, or inability to use, Brady's products.

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