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Technical Data Sheet

BRADY B-23 QUICKGUARD(TM) ASSET IDENTIFICATION TAGS

TDS No. B-23
Effective Date: 29-Mar-2004

Description:

Quickguard™ Asset Identification Tags are anodized aluminum material with a printed legend that withstands both indoor and outdoor exposure.


Details:


Use:
B-23 is used as an asset identification tag, where consecutive numbering may be needed, for use on computers, office furniture and equipment.

Substrate Type:
Anodized aluminum

Adhesive Type:
3M #467- permanent pressure -sensitive adhesive for most smooth non-plastic surfaces.
3M #468- permanent pressure -sensitive adhesive for rough or textured non-plastic surfaces.
3M #9471- permanent pressure -sensitive adhesive for smooth plastic surfaces.
3M #9472LE- permanent pressure -sensitive adhesive for smooth plastic surfaces.

Standard Material Colors:
Black, Light Blue, Dark Blue, Green, Red, Burgundy

Total Thickness (PSTC-33):
3M #467- .005" (0.127 mm)
3M #468- .008" ( 0.203 mm)
3M #9471- .005" (0.127 mm)
3M #9472LE- .008" ( 0.203 mm)

Adhesive Properties:

Adhesion to Stainless Steel - PSTC-1 (Avg.)
3M #467
3M #468
3M #9471
3M #9472LE
15 minute dwell
destroyed
destroyed
destroyed
destroyed
Ultimate Dwell
(72 hours)
destroyed
destroyed
destroyed
destroyed
Tack - ASTM D 2979 (Avg.)
3M #467
3M #468
3M #9471
3M #9472LE
15 minute dwell
1618 g (15.9N)
1538 g (15.1N)
1234 g (12.1N)
1750 g (17.2N)

Chemical Resistance

REAGENT
7 DAY IMMERSION
DIP TEST
RUB TEST
30% Sulfuric Acid
F
F
NE
10% Sulfuric Acid
F
F
NE
30% Hydrochloric Acid
F
F
NE
10% Hydrochloric Acid
F
F
NE
50% Sodium Hydroxide
F
F
NE
10% Sodium Hydroxide
F
F
NE
Methyl Ethyl Ketone
F
NE
NE
Acetone
F
NE
NE
Toluene
F
F
NE
1,1,1-Trichloroethane
F
NE
NE
Methanol
F
NE
NE
Isopropyl Alcohol
NE
NE
NE
Heptane
F
NE
NE
Mineral Spirits
F
NE
NE
Kerosene
F
NE
NE
Diesel Fuel
F
NE
NE
ASTM #3 Oil
NE
NE
NE
SAE 20 Oil
NE
NE
NE
10% Sodium Chloride
F
NE
NE
Alconox®
NE
NE
NE
Bleach
NE
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.


Abrasion Resistance (Method 5306 of U.S. Federal Test Method Std. No. 191A):
CS-10 wheels, 500 g wts.
Legend withstands up to 350 cycles.

60°Gloss:
38 Gardner Units

Minimum ApplicationTemperature:
40°F (4°C)

Service Temperature:
-40°F to 300°F (-40°C to 149°C)

Application Temperature
40°F (4°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:
2 years when stored at 70°F (21°C) and 40% to 50% R.H.





Trademarks:
Alconox® is a registered trademark of Alconox Co.
Quickguard™ is a trademark of TRICOR Direct, Inc.
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 matehmatically derived from the U.S. Conventional
Units.
Note: All values shown are averages and should not be used for specification
purposes.

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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