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Technical Data Sheet

BRADY B-790 HIGH INTENSITY REFLECTIVE SHEETING

TDS No. B-790
Effective Date: 20-Nov-1998

Description:
Brady B-790 is a High Intensity grade reflective sheeting with a low temperature permanent adhesive.


Details:


Use:
Brady B-790 is used for utility plant marking.

Special Properties:
Brady B-790 is designed to be applied at cold temperatures. It has excellent weatherability and reflectivity.

Adhesive Type:
Pressure sensitive acrylic - Class 4 (Fed. Spec. L-S 300).

Substrate Type:
Reflective sheeting - Type 2 (Fed. Spec. L-S 300).

Standard Material Colors:
White, yellow, red, and green

Standard Legend Colors:
Black

Thickness (PSTC-33):
Total: 0.010 in. (0.25 mm)

Tensile Strength (PSTC-31):
42 lb/in. (740 N/100mm)

Elongation (PSTC-31):
5%

Adhesive Properties:
Adhesion to Steel (PSTC-1)
15 Minute Dwell (Avg.) -- destroys
Ultimate Dwell (72 Hrs.) (Avg.) -- destroys
Tack (ASTM D 2979) (Avg.) -- 1200 g (11.8 N)
Drop Shear (PSTC-7) (Avg.) -- 1 Hr.

Abrasion Resistance (Method 5306 of U.S. Federal Test Method Std. No. 191A):
CS-10 wheels, 250 g weights
Legend withstands up to 1000 cycles
CS-10 wheels, 500 g weights
Substrate withstands up to 19,000 cycles

Gloss 60°:
White: 130 Gardner Units
Yellow: 120 Gardner Units

Minimum Application Temperature:
-10°F (-27°C)

Service Temperature:
-40°F to 175°F (-40°C to 80°C)

Average Outdoor Durability:
4-6 years (Average expected outdoor life of product will depend on user definition of failure and climatic conditions.)

Chemical Resistance:

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
F
F
Acetone
F
F
F
1,1,1-Trichloroethane
F
F
F
Methanol
F
F
F
IPA (Isopropanol)
F
F
F
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
F
NE
Heptane
F
F
NE
Cellosolve Acetate
F
F
F
Conc. Ammonia
NE
NE
NE
10% Ammonia
NE
NE
NE
Turpentine
F
F
NE
Kerosene
F
F
NE
Water
NE
NE
NE
Gasoline
F
F
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 years when stored at 70°F (21°C) and 40% to 50% R.H.





Trademarks:
Alconox® is a registered trademark of Alconox Co.
Signmark® is a registered trademark of Brady Worldwide, Inc.
ASTM: American Society for Testing and Materials (U.S.A.)
Fed. Spec.: United States Federal Specification (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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