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Technical Data Sheet

BRADY B-559 ALUMINUM BIOHAZARD SIGNS

TDS No. B-559
Effective Date: 13-Oct-2005

Description:

Brady B-559 Aluminum Biohazard Sign is an aluminum/synthetic film laminate sign panel. Sign panels are overlaminated for increased chemical and abrasion resistance.


Details:

Use:
Brady B-559 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)

Material Construction:
0.040 in. coil coated aluminum/synthetic film laminate

Standard Legend Color:
Black

Thickness (PSTC-133):
Total: 0.044 in. (1.11 mm)

Abrasion Resistance (Method 5306 of U.S. Federal Test Method Std. No. 191A):
CS-17 wheels, 1000 g wts.
Overlaminate withstands up to 4400 cycles.

Service Temperature:
-40°F to 212°F (-40°C to 100°C)

Chemical Resistance:
7 Day Immersion
Toluene = F
Kerosene = F

REAGENT
7 DAY IMMERSION
DIP TEST
30% Sulfuric Acid
NT
NT
10% Sulfuric Acid
NT
NT
30% Hydrochloric Acid
NT
NT
10% Hydrochloric Acid
NT
NT
Glacial Acetic Acid
NT
NT
5% Acetic Acid
NT
NT
50% Sodium Hydroxide
NT
NT
10% Sodium Hydroxide
NT
NT
10% Ammonia
NE
NE
5% Sodium Hypochlorite
NE
NE
10% Sodium Chloride
NE
NE
MEK
F
F
Acetone
F
F
Toluene
NE
NE
Methanol
F
F
Isopropyl Alcohol
F
NE
Heptane
NE
NE
Mineral Spirits
F
NE
Turpentine
F
NE
Diesel Fuel
F
NE
Gasoline
NE
NE
Kerosene
NE
NE
ASTM #3 Oil
NE
NE
SAE 20 Oil
NE
NE
Alconox®
NE
NE
Water
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.

Shelf Life:
Unlimited when stored at 70°F and 40% to 50% R.H.





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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