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BRADY B-485 SELF-STICKING BIOHAZARD SIGN

TDS No. B-485

Effective Date: 10-Nov-2010

Description:

Brady B-485 is a high performance pressure sensitive Biohazard sign.

Details:

Use:
Brady B-485 is used to identify the actual or potential presence of a biologically hazardous material.

Relevant Standards:
Meets OSHA Standards 1910.145(e)(4) and 1910.1030(g)(1)

Adhesive Type:
Pressure sensitive acyrlic

Substrate Type:
Polyester Film

Standard Legend Color:
Black

Thickness (PSTC 33):
.011 in. (0.28mm)

Adhesive Properties:
Adhesion to Stainless Steel (PSTC-1)
15 Minute Dwell (Avg.) -- 54 oz/in. (59.1 N/100mm)
Ultimate Dwell (72Hrs) (Avg.) -- 100 oz/in. (109.5 N/100mm)

Abrasion Resistance (Method 5306 of U.S. Federal Test Method Std. No. 191A):
CS-17 Wheels, 1000g wts.
Overlaminate withstands up to 1,000 cycles

Gloss:
120 Gardner Units

Service Temperature:
-40°F to 122°F (-40°C to 50°C)

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	NE	NE	NE
10% Hydrochloric Acid	NE	NE	NE
Glacial Acetic Acid	F	F	F
5% Acetic Acid	NE	NE	NE
50% Sodium Hydroxide	NE	NE	NE
10% Sodium Hydroxide	NE	NE	NE
10% Ammonia	NE	NE	NE
5% Sodium Hypochlorite	NE	NE	NE
10% Sodium Chloride	NE	NE	NE
MEK	F	F	F
Acetone	F	F	F
Toluene	F	F	F
Methanol	F	F	F
Isopropyl Alcohol	F	F	F
Heptane	NE	NE	NE
Mineral Spirits	F	NE	NE
Turpentine	F	NE	NE
Diesel Fuel	F	NE	NE
Kerosene	NE	NE	NE
Gasoline	F	F	F
ASTM #3 Oil	NE	NE	NE
SAE 20 Oil	NE	NE	NE
Alconox®	F	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.

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.

Trademarks:
Alconox® is a registered trademark of Alconox Co.
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.)
OSHA: Occupational Safety & Health Administration
PSTC: Pressure Sensitive Tape Council (U.S.A.)

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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