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Technical Data Sheet

BRADY B-581 REPOSITIONABLE VINYL

TDS No. B-581
Effective Date: 12-Aug-2002

Description:
Brady B-581 indoor/outdoor marking film is a high gloss, durable, flexible, pressure sensitive adhesive product, designed for use in cartridge form with the Labelizer® Plus printer, VersaPrinter™ Label and Sign Maker System, and the HandiMark® Portable Label Maker, and the GlobalMark™ Industrial Label Maker.


Details:




Use:
B-581 is designed for printing indoor labels where frequent repositioning is required.

Adhesive Type:
Repositionable pressure sensitive acrylic

Substrate Type:
Vinyl film

Standard Material Colors:
White and yellow

Standard Legend Color:
Black, white, red, blue, green, and magenta

Thickness (PSTC-33):
Total: 0.005 in. (0.125mm)

Adhesive Properties:
Adhesion to Steel (PSTC-1)
15 Minute Dwell (Avg.) -- 16 oz/in. (18 N/100)
Ultimate Dwell (72 Hrs.) (Avg.) -- 30 oz/in. (33 N/100)
Tack (ASTM D 2979) (Avg.) -- 515 g (5 N)
Drop Shear (PSTC-7) (Avg.) -- 14 Hrs.

Abrasion Resistance (Method 5306 of U.S. Federal Test Method Std. No. 191A):
CS-10 wheels, 250 g wts.
The printed legend withstands up to 250 cycles.
Substrate withstands up to 8000 cycles.

Minimum Application Temperature:
50°F (10°C)

Service Temperature:
-40°F to 180°F (-40°C to 82°C)

Average Outdoor Durability:
5 years (Average expected outdoor life of product will depend on user definition of failure, climatic conditions, mounting techniques, and material color.)

Chemical Resistance:


REAGENT
7 DAY IMMERSION
DIP TEST
RUB TEST
30% Sulfuric Acid
F
NE
NE
10% Sulfuric Acid
F
NE
NE
30% HCI
F
NE
NE
10% HCI
F
NE
NE
50% NaOH
F
NE
NE
10% NaOH
F
NE
NE
Methyl Ethyl Ketone
F
F
F
Acetone
F
F
F
1,1,1-Trichloroethane
F
F
F
Methanol
NE
NE
NE
IPA (Isopropanol)
NE
NE
NE
ASTM #3 Oil
NE
NE
NE
SAE 20 Oil
NE
NE
NE
Alconox®
NE
NE
NE
Toluene
F
F
F
Mineral Spirits
F
NE
NE
Glacial Acetic Acid
F
F
F
5% Acetic Acid
NE
NE
NE
Diesel Fuel
F
NE
NE
Heptane
F
NE
NE
Cellosolve Acetate
F
F
F
Conc. Ammonia
NE
NE
NE
10% Ammonia
NE
NE
NE
Turpentine
F
F
F
Kerosene
F
NE
NE
Water
NE
NE
NE
Gasoline
F
F
F

NE = No Effect
NT = Not Tested
F = Failed (affected Sample)

7 Day Immersion: Immersed in reagent for 7 days.
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:
1 year when stored at 70°F (21°C) and 40% to 50% R.H.





Trademarks:
Alconox® is a registered trademark of Alconox Co.
HandiMark® is a registered trademark of Brady Worldwide, Inc.
Labelizer® is a registered trademark of Brady Worldwide, Inc.
Signmark® is a registered trademark of Brady Worldwide, Inc.
VersaPrinter™ is a trademark of Brady Worldwide, Inc.
GlobalMark™ Industrial Label Maker is a trademark of Brady Worldwide, Inc.
ASTM: American Society for Testing and Materials (U.S.A.)
PSTC: Pressure Sensitive Tape Council (U.S.A.)
SAE: Society of Automotive Engineers (U.S.A.)
All S.I. Units (metric) are mathematically derived from the U.S. Conventional
Units.

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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