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Technical Data Sheet

BRADY B-959 REFLECTIVE TRAFFIC SIGN

TDS No. B-959
Effective Date: 12-Apr-2002

Description:

Brady B-959 Reflective Traffic Sign is a reflective sheeting applied to an aluminum sign panel.


Details:


Use:
Brady B-959 Reflective Traffic Signs are used for traffic control.

Relevant Standards:
Conforms to MUTCD

Substrate Type:
Reflective sheeting:Type 1(Fed. Spec. L-S-300) on aluminum

Standard Material Colors:
White, orange and yellow

Standard Legend Colors:
Black, Blue, Green and Red

Thickness (PSTC-33):
.042" to .090" (1.07mm to 2.29mm)

Abrasion Resistance (Method 5306 of U.S. Federal Test Method Std. No. 191A):
CS10 wheels, 250g. weight
Legend withstands up to 700 cycles

Gloss (ASTM D523):
60°- 80 Gardner Units

Reflectivity:
Type 1(Fed. Spec. L-S-300)

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

Average Outdoor Durability:
Up to 7 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% Hydrochloric Acid
NT
NT
NE
10% Hydrochloric Acid
NT
NT
NE
Glacial Acetic Acid
F
F
F
5% Acetic Acid
NE
NE
NE
50% Sodium Hydroxide
NT
NT
NE
10% Sodium Hydroxide
NT
NT
NE
10 % Ammonia
NE
NE
NE
5% Sodium Hypochlorite
NE
NE
NE
Methyl Ethyl Ketone
F
F
F
Acetone
F
F
F
Toluene
F
F
F
1,1,1-Trichloroethane
F
F
F
Methanol
F
NE
F
Isopropyl Alcohol
F
NE
F
Heptane
F
NE
NE
Mineral Spirits
NE
NE
NE
Turpentine
F
NE
NE
Kerosene
NE
NE
NE
Diesel Fuel
NE
NE
NE
Gasoline
F
F
NE
ASTM #3 Oil
NE
NE
NE
SAE 20 Oil
NE
NE
NE
10% Sodium Chloride
NE
NE
NE
Alconox®
NE
NE
NE
Water
NE
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
Unlimited when stored at 70°F (21°C) and 40% to 50% R.H.





Trademarks:
Alconox® is a registered trademark of Alconox Co. ASTM: American
Society for Testing and Materials (U.S.A.)
Fed. Spec.: United States Federal Specification (U.S.A.)
MUTCD:Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
PSTC: Pressure Sensitive Tape Council (U.S.A.)
Signmark® is a registered trademark of Brady Worldwide, Inc.

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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