Use:
Brady B-526 BradyGlo™ High Intensity laminate is designed to provide high adhesion and luminance for egress marking in low light areas in and along stairwells of public buildings, exit and directional signs, identification of fire alarms and extinguishers, low location egress pathway markings, and directional systems for escape or evacuation routes.
Relevant Standards:
Complies with all indoor use requirements specified in RS 6-1 and 6-1A of New York Local Law 26 including photoluminescence, washability, flammability, toxic gas generation, and radioactivity.
Approved Model Numbers Accepted For Use, City of New York, Department of Buildings: MEA No. 467-06-M UV: 46-9-7
Lloyd's Register SAS F050294.p
Inherent Properties:
Brady B-526 is a non-toxic, non-radioactive, explosion safe (does not generate energy to induce explosions) material allowing for safe and effective egress marking.
Illumine scent Characteristics:
Illumination: 21.6 lux (2 foot-candles) for 2 hours with a 4100K cool white fluorescent lamp.
Luminance (after illumination): 10 minutes >37 mcd/m2
60 minutes >8 mcd/m2
90 minutes >5 mcd/m2
Adhesive Type:
Pressure Sensitive Acrylic
Substrate Type:
Phosphorescent Polyester Film
Standard Legend Colors:
Black, white, red, blue, green, magenta, yellow, orange
Thickness (PSTC-33):
0.0097 in. (0.2463 mm)
Adhesive Properties:
Adhesion to Stainless Steel (PSTC-1)
15 Minute Dwell (Avg.) - 190 oz/in
Ultimate Dwell (72hrs) (Avg.) - 200 oz/in
Abrasion Resistance of Printed Text (Method 5306 of U.S. Federal Method Std. No. 191A):
CS-10 Wheels, 250g wts.
Legend withstands 150-500 cycles
CS-17 Wheels, 1000g wts
Substrate withstands up to 9000 cycles
Gloss (60°Gardner):
95 Gardner Gloss Units
Minimum Application Temperature:
50°F (10°C)
Service Temperature:
-40°F to 140°F (-40°C to 60°C)
Chemical Resistance
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REAGENT
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7 DAY IMMERSION
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DIP TEST
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RUB TEST
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30% Sulfuric Acid
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NE
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NE
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NE
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10% Sulfuric Acid
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NE
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NE
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NE
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30% Hydrochloric Acid
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NE
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NE
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NE
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10% Hydrochloric Acid
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NE
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NE
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NE
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Glacial Acetic Acid
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F
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F
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F
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5% Acetic Acid
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NE
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NE
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NE
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50% Sodium Hydroxide
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F
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NE
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F
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10% Sodium Hydroxide
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F
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NE
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F
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10% Ammonia
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NE
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NE
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NE
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5% Sodium Hypochlorite
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NE
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NE
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NE
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10% Sodium Chloride
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NE
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NE
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NE
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Methyl Ethyl Ketone
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F
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F
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F
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Acetone
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F
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F
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F
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Toluene
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F
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F
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F
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Methanol
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NE
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F
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F
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Isopropanol
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NE
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F
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NE
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Heptane
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F
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NE
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NE
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Mineral Spirits
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F
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NE
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NE
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Turpentine
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F
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NE
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NE
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Diesel Fuel
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NE
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NE
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NE
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Kerosene
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NE
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NE
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NE
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Gasoline
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F
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NE
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NE
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ASTM #3 Oil
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NE
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NE
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NE
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SAE 20 Oil
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NE
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NE
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NE
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Alconox®
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NE
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NE
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NE
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Water
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NE
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NE
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NE
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Formula 409 Cleaner®
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NE
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NE
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NE
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NE = No Effect
F = Failed (affected sample)
Dip Test: Five 10 minute dips in reagent with 30 minute recovery.
Rub Test: Rubbed sample for 1 minute with swab soaked in reagent.
Shelf Life of Unapplied Adhesive:
1 year when stored at 70°F (21°C) and 40% to 50% R.H.
