Technical Data Sheet
BRADY B-946
TDS No. B-946
Effective Date: 11/15/2010
Description:
Brady B-946 indoor/outdoor marking film is a high gloss, durable, flexible, pressure sensitive adhesive product.
Details:
Use:
B-946 is used for Pipemarkers, Arrow Tape, Arrow Tape, Numbers and Letters, Vehicle Placards, Pedestal Markers,
Warning Panels and Safety Signs.
Special Properties:
Brady B-946 is printed with weather resistant inks and is particularly suited for use in outdoor applications where
weatherability is a key consideration.
Substrate Type:
Vinyl film
Standard Material Colors:
White, red, yellow, green, blue and orange
Standard Legend Colors:
Black, blue, red, green, white, yellow, orange and magenta
Thickness (PSTC-133):
Total: 0.004 in. (0.102mm)
Adhesive Properties:
Adhesion to Steel (PSTC-101)
15 Minute Dwell to stainless steel (Avg.) -- 80 oz/in. (87.5 N/100mm)
Ultimate Dwell to stainless steel (72 Hrs.) (Avg.) -- 85 oz/in. (93 N/100mm)
15 Minute Dwell to polypropylene (Avg.) -- 60 oz/in. (65 N/100mm)
Ultimate Dwell to polypropylene (72 Hrs.) (Avg.) -- 69 oz/in. (75 N/100mm)
15 Minute Dwell to Powder Coated Metal (Avg.) -- 60 oz/in. (65 N/100mm)
Ultimate Dwell to Powder Coated Metal (72 Hrs.) (Avg.) -- 75 oz/in. (82 N/100mm)
Note: Not recommended for adhesion to Bare Concrete or Unpainted Wood
Tack (ASTM D 2979) (Avg.) -- 1100 g (10.5 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 350 cycles
Gloss:
60° 50 Gardner Units
Minimum Application Temperature
0°F (-18°C)
Service Temperature
-40°F to 180°F (-40°C to 82°C)
Average Outdoor Durability:
REAGENT
7 DAY IMMERSION
DIP TEST
Sutherland 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
50% NaOH
NE
NE
NE
10% NaOH F NE
NE
Methyl Ethyl Ketone
F F F
Acetone
F F F
Methanol F NE
F
IPA (Isopropanol) F NE
F
ASTM #3 Oil
NE
NE
NE
SAE 20 Oil
NE
NE
NE
Alconox®
NE
NE
NE
Toluene
F F F
Mineral Spirits F F
F
Glacial Acetic Acid
F F F
5% Acetic Acid
NE
NE
NE
Diesel Fuel F F
F
Heptane F NE
F
10% Ammonia
NE
NE
NE
Turpentine F F
F
Kerosene
NE F F
Turpentine F F
F
Kerosene
NE F F
10% Sodium Chloride
NE
NE
NE
Water
NE
NE
NE
Gasoline F F
F
8-10 years (Average expected outdoor life of product will depend on user definition of failure, climatic conditions, mounting
techniques, and material color.)
Chemical Resistance:
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 up to 100 rubs on Sutherland Ink rub tester.
Shelf Life and Fitness for Use: Product testing, customer feedback, and history of similar products, support a customer
performance expectation of one year 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. 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)
PSTC: Pressure Sensitive Tape Council (U.S.A.)
SAE: Society of Automotive Engineers (U.S.A.)
All S.I. Units (metric) are mathematically derived from the U.S. Conventional Units
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 representation 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 obligations 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 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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