Page 1 of 4 Technical Data Sheet BRADY B-580 VINYL FILM WITH PERMANENT ADHESIVE TDS No. B-580 Effective Date: 19-May-2009 Description: Brady B-580 indoor/outdoor marking film is a high gloss, durable, flexible, pressure sensitive adhesive product, designed for use in cartridge form with the Labelizer Plus printer, LabelLite printer, VersaPrinter Label and Sign Maker System, HandiMark Portable Label Maker, MiniMark, PowerMark. Details: Use: Brady-580 is used for Pipemarker, Arrow Tape, Warehouse Marking, Warning Panels and Safety Signs. Special Properties: Permanent cold temperature applicable pressure sensitive acrylic Substrate Type: Vinyl film Standard Material Colors: White, red, yellow, green, blue, orange, black, gray, brown, gold, purple, clear. Standard Legend Colors: Black, white, red, green, blue, and magenta Thickness (PSTC-133): Total: 0.042 in. (0.108mm) Adhesive Properties: Adhesion to Steel (PSTC-101) 15 Minute Dwell (Avg.) -- 70 oz/in. (76.5 N/100mm) Ultimate Dwell (72 Hrs.) (Avg.) -- 70 oz/in. (76.5 N/100mm) Tack (ASTM D 2979) (Avg.) -- 800 g (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 (ASTM D 523): 60 - 40 Gardner Units minimum Minimum Application Temperature: 0F (-18C) Service Temperature: -40F to 180F (-40C to 82C) 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.) Ribbon and material UV resistance does not represent ribbon wear. A polyester overlaminate is recommended for harsh environments - long term exposure to wind and rain. Page 2 of 4 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 F F NE Methyl Ethyl Ketone F F F Acetone F F F 1,1,1-Trichloroethane F F F 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 F Mineral Spirits F NE NE Glacial Acetic Acid F F F 5% Acetic Acid NE NE NE Diesel Fuel F NE NE Heptane F NE NE Cellosolve Acetate F F F Conc. Ammonia NE NE NE 10% Ammonia NE NE NE Turpentine F F F Kerosene F NE NE Water NE NE NE Gasoline F F F 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 70F (21C) and 40% to 50% R.H. BRADY B-580 WITH POLYESTER OVERLAMINATE - For extended outdoor life of ribbon and exposure to harsh environments. Description: B-580 with clear 2 mil polyester overlaminate. Substrate Type: Vinyl film with polyester overlaminate Thickness (PSTC-133): 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: -40F to 176F (-40C to 80C) Average Outdoor Durability: 3-5 years (Average expected outdoor life of product will depend on user definition of failure, climatic