Use:
Brady B-181 is used for identification on computers, office equipment, desks, chairs, tables, file cabinets, tools, fire extinguishers, machinery, and electrical appliances.
Substrate Type:
Metallized film with a plastic overlaminate
Standard Material:
Red, green, black, light blue, dark blue, and burgundy
Standard Legend Colors:
Silver & Black
Thickness (PSTC-33):
Total: 0.0098 in. (0.25mm)
Tensile Strength (PSTC-31):
Break - 120 lbs/in. (2100 N/100mm)
Elongation (PSTC-31):
Break - 100%
Adhesive Properties:
Adhesion to Steel (PSTC-1)
15 Minute Dwell (Avg.) -- 100 oz/in. (109 N/100mm)
Ultimate Dwell (72 Hrs.)(Avg.) -- 121 oz/in. (132 N/100mm)
Tack (ASTM D2979)(Avg.) -- 1700 gm (16.7 N)
Drop Shear (PSTC-7)(Avg.) --- 1,000 hrs.
Abrasion Resistance (Method 5306 of U.S. Federal Test Method Std. No. 191A):
CS-17 wheels, 500 g wts.
Legend withstands up to 1900 cycles.
Chemical Resistance:
|
REAGENT
|
7 DAY IMMERSION
|
DIP TEST
|
RUB TEST
|
| 30% Sulfuric Acid |
NE
|
NE
|
NE
|
| 10% Sulfuric Acid |
NE
|
NE
|
NE
|
| 30% HCI |
F
|
NE
|
NE
|
| 10% HCI |
NE
|
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
|
NE
|
| Methanol |
F
|
NE
|
NE
|
| IPA (Isopropanol) |
F
|
F
|
NE
|
| ASTM #3 Oil |
NE
|
NE
|
NE
|
| SAE 20 Oil |
NE
|
NE
|
NE
|
| Alconox® |
NE
|
NE
|
NE
|
| Toluene |
F
|
F
|
F
|
| Mineral Spirits |
NE
|
NE
|
NE
|
| Glacial Acetic Acid |
F
|
F
|
NE
|
| 5% Acetic Acid |
NE
|
NE
|
NE
|
| Diesel Fuel |
NE
|
NE
|
NE
|
| Heptane |
F
|
NE
|
NE
|
| Cellosolve Acetate |
F
|
F
|
NE
|
| Conc. Ammonia |
NE
|
NE
|
NE
|
| 10% Ammonia |
NE
|
NE
|
NE
|
| Turpentine |
F
|
NE
|
NE
|
| Kerosene |
NE
|
NE
|
NE
|
| Water |
NE
|
NE
|
NE
|
| Gasoline |
F
|
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.
Expected Gloss:
130 Gardner Units minimum (60° gloss)
Minimum ApplicationTemperature:
50°F (10°C)
Service Temperature:
-40°F to 293°F (-40°C to 145°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.)
Shelf Life:
One year when stored at 70°F (21°C) and 40% to 50% R.H.
