Use:
Brady B-552 BradyGlo High Intensity Aluminum Sign is designed to provide luminance for egress marking in low light areas in and along stairwells of buildings. Uses such as: door signs (intermediate, final, not an exit, etc.), wall mounted signs, directional signage (entering an exit, transfer levels, unclear egress direction), and other signs. Please see the BradyGlo™ High Intensity Product Installation Instruction. See www.BradyID.com/BradyGlo for more information.
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. 233-05-M BR: 49-11-7
Inherent Properties:
Brady B-552 is a photoluminescent, non-toxic, non-radioactive, explosion safe (does not generate energy to induce explosions) material allowing for safe and effective egress marking.
Illuminescent Characteristics:
Illumination: 21.6 lux (2 foot-candles) for 2 hours with a 4100K cool white fluorescent lamp.
Luminance (after illumination): 10 minutes: 49 mcd/m2
60 minutes: 11 mcd/m2
90 minutes: 7 mcd/m2
Substrate Type:
Phosphorescent Aluminum
Standard Legend Colors:
Black, green, and red
Thickness (PSTC-133):
0.045 in. (1.143 mm)
Abrasion Resistance of Printed Text (Method 5306 of U.S. Federal Method Std. No. 191A):
CS-10 Wheels, 250g wts.
Legend withstands up to 90 cycles
CS-17 Wheels, 1000g wts.
Substrate withstands up to 4000 cycles
Gloss (ASTM D-523):
60° - 118 Gardner Units
Minimum Application Temperature:
50°F (10°C)
Service Temperature:
-40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C)
Chemical Resistance:
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Chemical
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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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F
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NE
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NE
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10% Sulfuric Acid
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F
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NE
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NE
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30% Hydrochloric Acid
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F
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F
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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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NE
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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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NE
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10% Sodium Hydroxide
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F
|
NE
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NE
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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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MEK
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F
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NE
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NE
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Acetone
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F
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NE
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NE
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Toluene
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F
|
NE
|
NE
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Methanol
|
NE
|
NE
|
NE
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Isopropyl Alcohol
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NE
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NE
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NE
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Heptane
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F
|
NE
|
NE
|
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Mineral Spirits
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NE
|
NE
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NE
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Turpentine
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NE
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NE
|
NE
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Diesel Fuel
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NE
|
NE
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NE
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Kerosene
|
NE
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NE
|
NE
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Gasoline
|
F
|
NE
|
NE
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ASTM #3 Oil
|
NE
|
NE
|
NE
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|
SAE 20 Oil
|
NE
|
NE
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NE
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|
Alconox®
|
NE
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NE
|
NE
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|
Water
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NE
|
NE
|
NE
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Formula 409 Cleaner®
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NE
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NE
|
NE
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NE = No Effect
F = Failed
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
6 years when stored at 70°F (21°C) and 40% to 50% RH.
