Brady Material B835 Technical Data Sheet


	Technical Data Sheet

BRADY B-835 LOW HALIDE PIPEMARKERS

TDS No. B-835

Effective Date: 29-Mar-2004

Description:

Brady B-835 is a surface printed low halide pressure sensitive polyester pipemarker.

Details:

Use:
Brady B-835 low halide pipemarkers can be applied directly and are commonly used for identification of pipes made of nickel, stainless steel alloy and austenitic stainless steel.

Special Properties:
B-835 was designed to have low levels of halogens. Meets ANSI Spec N45.2.2: <1000 ppm halogen and sulfur content.

White Polyester Analytical Results:
Total Halogens as Cl (method-D808): <700 ppm
Total Sulfur (method-9038): <300 ppm
Water Leachable Chlorides (method- MIL STD-2041): < 5 ppm
Water Leachable Fluoride (method- MIL STD-2041): < 1 ppm

Clear Polyester Analytical Results:
Total Halogens as Cl (method-D808): <500 ppm
Total Sulfur (method-9038): <300 ppm
Water Leachable Chlorides (method- MIL STD-2041): <100 ppm
Water Leachable Fluoride (method- MIL STD-2041): 1 ppm

Adhesive Type:
Acrylic pressure senstive

Substrate Type:
Polyester film

Standard Material Colors:
White, clear and custom

Standard Legend Colors:
Black, blue, red, green, orange

Thickness (PSTC-33):
White 0.003" (0.076 mm)
Transparent- 0.002 " (0.051mm)

Adhesive Properties:
White Polyester:
Adhesion to Steel (PSTC-1)
15 Minute Dwell (Avg.) -- 70 oz/in (77 N/100mm)
Ultimate Dwell ( 72 Hrs.) (Avg.) -- 82 oz/in. (90 N/100mm)
Tack (ASTM D 2979) (Avg.) -- 1323 g. (13 N)

Clear Polyester:
Adhesion to Steel (PSTC-1)
15 Minute Dwell (Avg.) -- 33 oz/in. (36 N/100mm)
Ultimate Dwell (72 Hrs.) (Avg.) -- 57 oz/in. (62 N/100mm)
Tack (ASTM D 2979) (Avg.) -- 493 g. (4.8 N)

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 100 cycles.

Gloss 60° (ASTM D 523):
White- 40 Gardner Units
Clear- 115 Gardner Units
Custom- 86 Gardner Units

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

Service Temperature:
-40°F to 230°F (-40°C to 110°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:

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	F	NE
10% Ammonia	NE	NE	NE
5% Sodium Hypochlorite	NE	NE	NE
Methyl Ethyl Ketone	F	F	F
Acetone	F	NE	F
Toluene	F	NE	F
1,1,1 - Trichloroethane	F	NE	F
Methanol	F	F	F
Isopropyl Alcohol	F	F	NE
Heptane	NE	NE	NE
Mineral Spirits	NE	NE	NE
Turpentine	F	NE	NE
Kerosene	NE	NE	NE
Diesel Fuel	NE	NE	NE
Gasoline	F	NE	NE
ASTM #3 Oil	NE	NE	NE
SAE 20 Oil	NE	NE	NE
10% Sodium Chloride	NE	NE	NE
Alconox®	F	NE	NE
Water	NE	NE	NE

NE = No Effect
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.
Signmark® is a registered trademark of Brady Worldwide, Inc.
ANSI: American National Standards Institute (U.S.A.)
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.)

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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