Use:
Brady B-588 is used for general labeling and marking, indoors and outdoors.
Substrate Type:
Vinyl Film
Standard Material Colors:
White, black, yellow, orange, red blue, green, brown, gray, clear, purple and gold
Standard Legend Colors:
Black, white, red, green, blue, yellow, magenta, cyan, orange, process cyan, process magenta, and process yellow
Thickness (PSTC-33):
Total: 0.0045 in. (0.114mm)
Adhesive Properties:
Adhesion to Steel (PSTC-1)
15 Minute Dwell (Avg.) - 68 oz/in. (74 N/100mm)
Ultimate Dwell (72 Hrs.) (Avg.) - 94 oz/in. (103 N/100mm)
Tack (ASTM D 2979) (Avg.) - 900g (8.9 N)
Abrasion Resistance (Method 5306 of U.S. Federal Test Method Std. No. 191A):
CS-10 wheels, 250g wts.
The printed legend withstands up to 100 cycles
Gloss:
48 Gardner Units (60° gloss)
Minimum Application Temperature:
50°F (10°C)
Service Temperature:
-40°F to 176°F (-40°C to 80°C)
Average Outdoor Durability:
3-5 years (Average expected outdoor life of product will depend on user definition of failure and climatic conditions, mounting techniques and material color.)
Chemical Resistance:
|
REAGENT
|
7 DAY IMMERSION
|
DIP TEST
|
RUB TEST
|
| 30% Sulfuric Acid |
NE
|
NE
|
NE
|
| 10% Sulfuric Acid |
NE
|
NE
|
NE
|
| 30% Hydrochloric Acid |
NE
|
NE
|
NE
|
| 10% Hydrochloric Acid |
NE
|
NE
|
NE
|
| Glacial Acetic Acid |
F
|
F
|
F
|
| 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
|
F
|
| Acetone |
F
|
F
|
F
|
| Toluene |
F
|
F
|
F
|
| 1,1,1 Trichlor. |
F
|
F
|
F
|
| Methanol |
NE
|
NE
|
F
|
| Isopropyl Alcohol |
NE
|
NE
|
NE
|
| Heptane |
NE
|
NE
|
F
|
| Mineral Spirits |
NE
|
NE
|
NE
|
| Turpentine |
F
|
F
|
F
|
| Diesel Fuel |
NE
|
NE
|
NE
|
| Kerosene |
NE
|
NE
|
NE
|
| Gasoline |
F
|
F
|
F
|
| ASTM #3 Oil |
NE
|
NE
|
NE
|
| SAE 20 Oil |
NE
|
NE
|
NE
|
| Alconox® |
F
|
NE
|
NE
|
| DI Water |
NE
|
NE
|
NE
|
NE = No Effect
F = Fail (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.
BRADY B-588 WITH POLYESTER OVERLAMINATE
Description:
B-588 with clear 2 mil polyester overlaminate.
Substrate Type:
Vinyl film with polyester overlaminate
< u>Thickness (PSTC-33):
Total: 0.0075 in. (0.19mm)
Abrasion Resistance (Method 5306 of U.S. Federal Test Method Std. No. 191A):
CS-17 wheels, 1000 g wts.
Overlaminate withstood 2500 cycles.
Gloss (ASTM D 523):
85 Gardner Units (60° gloss)
Service Temperature:
-40°F to 176°F (-40°C to 80°C)
Average Outdoor Durability:
3-5 years (Average expected outdoor life of product will depend on user definition of failure, climatic conditions, mounting techniques and material color.)
Chemical Resistance (with 2 mil polyester overlaminate):
|
REAGENT
|
7 DAY IMMERSION
|
DIP TEST
|
RUB TEST
|
| 30% Sulfuric Acid |
NE
|
NE
|
NE
|
| 10% Sulfuric Acid |
NE
|
NE
|
NE
|
| 30% HCI |
NE
|
NE
|
NE
|
| 10% HCI |
NE
|
NE
|
NE
|
| 50% NaOH |
NE
|
NE
|
NE
|
| 10% NaOH |
NE
|
NE
|
NE
|
| Methyl Ethyl Ketone |
F
|
NE
|
NE
|
| Acetone |
F
|
NE
|
NE
|
| 1,1,1-Trichloroethane |
F
|
NE
|
NE
|
| Methanol |
NE
|
NE
|
NE
|
| IPA (Isopropanol) |
F
|
NE
|
NE
|
| ASTM #3 Oil |
NE
|
NE
|
NE
|
| SAE 20 Oil |
NE
|
NE
|
NE
|
| Alconox® |
NE
|
NE
|
NE
|
| Toluene |
F
|
F
|
NE
|
| Mineral Spirits |
F
|
NE
|
NE
|
| Glacial Acetic Acid |
F
|
F
|
NE
|
| 5% Acetic Acid |
NE
|
NE
|
NE
|
| Diesel Fuel |
F
|
NE
|
NE
|
| Heptane |
F
|
NE
|
NE
|
| Cellosolve Acetate |
F
|
NE
|
NE
|
| Conc. Ammonia |
NE
|
NE
|
NE
|
| 10% Ammonia |
NE
|
NE
|
NE
|
| Turpentine |
F
|
NE
|
NE
|
| Kerosene |
F
|
NE
|
NE
|
| Water |
NE
|
NE
|
NE
|
| Gasoline |
F
|
NE
|
NE
|
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.
