Safety Tapes

PRODUCT INFORMATION - 385 Phosphorescent Tape

DESCRIPTION:	385 Phosphorescent Tape is a flexible polyester laminated photoluminescent film coated safety tape with a permanent acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive, and backed with a 5 mil poly coated paper release liner - Total Thickness: 10 mils (exclusive of liner). The luminescent system is non-toxic, non-radioactive. The photoluminescent pigments absorb and store energy from normal, ambient light. In sudden darkness, the photoluminescent material is immediately visible. These tapes are a non-electric safety system that easily and inexpensively affixes to walls, handrails, columns, around doorframes, and along stairways and baseboards. Tape will glow in total darkness after exposure to artificial or natural light - it is fully charged within 30 minutes. Glows brightest the first 30 minutes after activation has ceased, but will remain clearly visible in a totally dark room to the night-adapted eye for 6+ hrs for the PGD-8, and for 10+ hours for the PGD-8HE. These tapes are offset, screen, flexo, and thermo transfer printable. They can also be die-cut and kiss cut using steel rule dies.

APPLICATIONS:	Used for identification of critical equipment controls, light switch covers, exit and directional signage - especially for escape routes and stairways. Tape clearly labels safety equipment and provides a safe, illuminated path through stairwells, halls, rooms, and other potentially hazardous areas. Simple and inexpensive to install - position, peel off backing, and adhere, this safety system requires virtually no maintenance. Used in hotels, hospitals, schools, public facilities, office buildings and manufacturing plants - wherever people need a safe, reliable high and low-level egress pathway in case of an emergency, such as sudden power outages or the spread of smoke. Product has excellent resistance to UV light and does not show significant degradation when used outdoors. Also used for labels, decals, novelties, sporting goods, trims, special effects, etc.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES:	Nominal Thickness (Film/Adhesive):	10 mil +/-10%
	Release Liner Thickness:	5 mil
	Adhesive Type:	Solvent Based Acrylic
	Adhesion to SST:	72 oz/inch / 24 hour dwell
	Shear Adhesion to SST (1/2" x 1/2", 500 gram):	>24 hours
	Minimum Application Temperature:	50°F
	UV Stability:	Excellent
	Glow Properties:	6+ hours
	DIN 67510 Xe Lamp; 1000 Lx/5 min.	(time span necessary for afterglow brightness to diminish to 0.32 mcd/m2 - 100X human eye perception)

NOTE:	The physical properties listed above are typical test results obtained from a series of laboratory tests and should not be used for the purpose of writing specifications. Before using this product, user shall determine the suitability of the product for his/her use; and user assumes all risks and liabilities in connection therewith. All test procedures used are in accordance with ASTM and PSTC methods.