Technical Data Sheets

Use:
Brady B-324 is used for exit and directional signs, identification of fire alarms and extinguishers, low location egress pathway markings, and directional systems for escape or evacuations routes. In accordance with ASTM 2030-99: Recommended Uses of Photoluminescent Safety Markings.

Relevant Standards:
Meets or exceeds the following standards. ASTM E-2072-00 / ASTM E-2073-00, ASTM E-162, ASTM E-648, ASTM E-662, IMO Resolution A.752(18), ISO/CD 15370, Marine Safety Committee MSC.27(61), DIN 67 510 (Parts 1 - 4), and PSPA Standard 002 Part 2.

Meets OSHA 1910.37, Lloyd's Register SAS F050294.p.

Inherent Properties:
Brady B-324 is a non-toxic, non-radioactive, explosion safe (does not generate energy to induce explosions) material allowing for sanitary disposal.

Illuminescent Characteristics:

Charge time of 5 minutes @ 1000 Lux will charge the sign for +10 hours of glow time.  Consistent glow life and unlimited rechargability throughout service life.

Illumination:  21.6 lux (2 foot-candles) for 2 hours with a 4100K cool white fluorescent lamp. 

Luminance (after illumination):

10 minutes >25 mcd/m²

60 minutes >5 mcd/m²

90 minutes >3 mcd/m²

Adhesive Type:
Pressure Sensitive Acrylic

Substrate Type:
Phosphorescent Polyester Film

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

Thickness (PSTC-33):
0.008 in. (0.20 mm)

Adhesive Properties:
Adhesion to Stainless Steel (PSTC-101)
15 Minute Dwell (Avg.) - 110 oz/in
Ultimate Dwell (72hrs) (Avg.) - 110 oz/in

Abrasion Resistance (Method 5306 of U.S. Federal Test Method Std. No. 191A):
CS-10 Wheels, 250g wts.
Legend withstands up to 100 cycles
CS-17 Wheels, 1000g wts.
Substrate withstands up to 9000 cycles

Gloss (ASTM D-523):
60° - 121 Gardner Units

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

Service Temperature:
-40°F to 176°F (-40°C to 80°C)

Expected Service Life of Adhesive and Printed Legend
Average of 5 years

Outdoor Applications:
Not recommended for outdoor application.

Chemical Resistance:

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.

Product testing, customer feedback, and history of similar products, support a customer performance expectation of at least two years from the date of receipt for this product as long as this product is stored in its original packaging in an environment below 80°F (27°C) and 60% RH . We are confident that our product will perform well beyond this time frame. However, it remains the responsibility of the user to assess the risk of using such product. We encourage customers to develop functional testing protocols that will qualify a product's fitness for use in their actual applications.