Photoluminescent Vinyl, Luminescent Film, Glow in the Dark Vinyl, PLFF-25030-ACR

V-MARK^™ Photoluminescent Material

V-MARK^™ Photoluminescent Material Class C # PLFF-25030-ACR Photoluminescent Vinyl is designed to produce safety and emergency exit signage, making photoluminescent egress path marking system for buildings required by IBC/IFC 2009. It could be used on residential house as well, marking on the steps, handrails, stair landings, egress path obstacles and exit doors of enclosed stairwells.

Features and Benefits

Meet and exceeds ASTM D 2072, IMO A.752, OSHA 1910, DIN 67510-4, NYC RS 6-1 and RS 6-1A, IFC 2009, UL 1994

Extended glowing time as long as more than 12 hours

Printable by using screen print, digital print

Plotterable by flatbed plotter and friction fed plotter

Standard Roll Dimensions 48”x150’

Permanent Pressure Sensitive Adhesive

Re-charge in a quick time

More than 10 years for indoor use

Photopic Luminance (Glow in the Dark)

V-MARK^™ Photoluminescent Material Class C # PLFF-25030-ACR Photoluminescent Vinyl shall have typical photopic luminance values listed in below tables when follow the standard test methods in according to :

ASTM E 2073 -10

NYC RS-6-1A

DIN 67510-1

Decay Time

According to activation conditions of DIN 67510-1, V-MARK™ Photoluminescent Material Class C # PLFF-25030-ACR Photoluminescent Vinyl shall glow for 600 minutes until its photopic luminance value reaches 0.3 mcd/m2.

Physical Performance

V-MARK^™ Photoluminescent Material Class C # PLFF-25030-ACR Photoluminescent Vinyl is tested to have following physical properties:

Test Method: 90^o Hang Weight

Test Result: Les than 2 Inch (55 mm) Movement

Test Method: Apply vinyl to a standard panel 3 x 6 inch (7.6x15.2cm) and condition. Subject vinyl to a 50 inch pounds (5.7Nm) impact in accordance with ASTM D-2794.

Test Result: No separation from panel or cracking outside immediate on impact area.

Test Method: Condition a 9 by 9 –in (229 by 229-mm) vinyl with liner for a minimum of 1 hour, removed the liner with adhesive side up for 24 hours.

Test Result: No Change

Test Method: Following conditioning of 1 x 6 inch sample, remove liner and dust adhesive with talc. At standard conditions, bend in one second around 1/8 inch (3.2mm) mandrel with adhesive side facing mandrel.

Test Result: No cracking, peeling or delamination on Application Surface

Maintenance

Cleaning – Routine washing is recommended for maximum performance

Visual Inspection – Photoluminescent signs and markings should be inspected visually every 12 months at minimum, inspect the signs and markings under a normal lighting condition.

Applications

V-MARK^™ Photoluminescent Material Class C # PLFF-25030-ACR Photoluminescent Vinyl incorporates a pressure sensitive adhesive and should be applied to the substrate a temperature of 60^oF/18^oC or higher by any of following methods:

Mechanical Squeeze Roll Applicator – Application to extrusions that are edge wrapped require sufficient softening of the vinyl, this can be accomplished by directing additional heat to the “next to last” edge roller. This practice will increase productivity and minimize cracking.

Hand Squeeze Roll Applicator – Application for complete sign or backgrounds must be done with a roll laminator, either mechanical or hand driven.

Substrates

V-MARK^™ Photoluminescent Material Class C # PLFF-25030-ACR Photoluminescent Vinyl can be used on wide range of substrates. For the optimized performance, users are argued to carefully evaluate all substrates for adhesion and durability. All substrates for proper application of photoluminescent vinyl should have the follow characteristics:

Clean- Smooth- Flat- Rigid- Dimensionally Stable- Weather Resistant- Nonporous- High Surface Energy

Cutting

Plotter Cutting

Programmable knife cut (electronic cutting)

V-MARK^™ Photoluminescent Material Class C # PLFF-25030-ACR Photoluminescent Vinyl may be hand cut or die cut one sheet at a time, and band sawed or guillotined in stacks. Maximum stack height for cutting reflective sheeting is 1 ½ inch or 50 sheets.

Storage and Packaging

V-MARK^™ Photoluminescent Material Class C # PLFF-25030-ACR Photoluminescent Vinyl should be stored in a cool, dry area, preferably at 65-75°F (18-24°C) and 30-50% relative humidity and should be applied within one year of purchase.

Rolls should be stored horizontally in the shipping carton. Partially used rolls should be returned to the shipping carton or suspended horizontally from a rod or pipe through the core. Unprocessed sheets should be stored flat. Finished signs and applied blanks should be stored on edge.

Screen processed signs must be protected with slipsheet paper. Place the glossy side of the slipsheet against the sign face and pad the face with closed cell packaging foam. Double faced signs must have the glossy side of the slipsheet against each face of the sign.

Unmounted screened faces must be stored flat and interleaved with slipsheet, glossy side against the sign face.

Avoid banding, crating, or stacking signs. Package for shipment in accordance with commercially accepted standards to prevent movement and chafing. Store sign packages indoors on edges.

Panels or finished signs must remain dry during shipment and storage. If packaged signs become wet, unpack immediately and allow signs to dry.

Installation

Nylon washers are required when twist style fasteners are used to mount the sign.

Cleaning

Signs that require cleaning should be flushed with water, then washed with a detergent solution and soft bristle brush or sponge. Avoid pressure that may damage the sign face. Flush with water following washing. Do not use solvents to clean signs.

General Performance Considerations

The durability of V-MARK^™ Photoluminescent Material Class C # PLFF-25030-ACR Photoluminescent Vinyl and finished signs using matched component materials will depend upon substrate selection and preparation, compliance with recommended application procedures, geographic area, exposure conditions, and maintenance.

Maximum durability of V-MARK^™ Photoluminescent Material Class C # PLFF-25030-ACR Photoluminescent Vinyl can be expected in applications subject to vertical exposure on stationary objects when processed and applied to properly prepared aluminum according to recommendations. The user must determine the suitability of any nonmetallic sign backing for its intended use.

Sign failures caused by the substrate or improper surface preparation are not the responsibility of V-CAN. Applications to unprimed, excessively rough or non-weather resistant surfaces or exposure to severe or unusual conditions can shorten the performance of such applications.

Custom colors, certain lighter colors, heavily toned colors or blends containing yellow or gold may have reduced durability. Atmospheric conditions in certain geographic areas may result in reduced durability.

Periodic sign inspection and regular sign replacement are strongly recommended in order for sign owners to establish their own effective service life expectation, beyond the warranty period.

Applications for Standards and Codes

Removal

V-MARK^™ Photoluminescent Material Class C # PLFF-25030-ACR Photoluminescent Vinyl has an aggressive pressure sensitive adhesive. The use of a heat gun or steam cleaner will aid in removal, Citrus base cleaner is recommended for the removal of adhesive residue from substrates.