Atch_1i_Federal_Specification_L-S-300C,_Sheeting_and_Tape,_Reflective_Non-exposed_Lens.pdf

L-S-300C Marcn 20, 1979 VPiXSE91iiG

Fred. SpeC. L-S-30un July 12, 1974

FEDERAL 5?ECIFICA?IO;;

SHEETING AND TAPE, RW’LECTIVE: NONEXPOSED LENS

This specification was appZOVed by the Commissioner, FedcrfL Supply Service, General services Administration, for tie u$e of all Feoexal agencies.

1. SCOPE AND CXSSIF1CATION

1.1 Sco e.

This specification covers flsxible, colored, reflective sheeting anu tape da839ne to enhance niqhttiQa visibility of Sifma end objec~s.

1.2 Classification.

1.2.1 Types. The reflective material shall be of the following types as specified (see 6.2):

Type I - Sheeting, reflective (sheets or rolls).

Type II - Tape, reflect~va (rOlls).

1.2.2 Reflectivitiee, colors, classes ●nd durabilities. The reflectivities~ colors~ clasmes an~ durabil&ties shall be as desiqnatec in ttilo VIII, if applicable, for ●ach product.

2. APPLJCASLE 00CUKENTS

2.1 The following documents, of the issues in effect en date of invitation for bids or request for proposal,fOCM ● part Of thi$ $PeClfiCatiQn ~ tie axten:

specified herein:

Federal Specification:

PPP-B-636 - Boxes, Sk.ipplng,Fiberboard.

Federal Standards:

Fee. Test ~ethod Std. No. 141 - P a i n t , ! ~ a r n i ~ h , L a c q u e r and Re18teL7Materials, methods of Inspection, Sampling, and TestLnc.

Fad. Test p!ethodStd. po. 370 - Instrumental Photometric 14aasurenents of F!etroflective !mterials and Retroflective Devices.

(Activitie8 outside the Federal Gcwernamnt may o b t a i n c o p i e s of Federal Speci-fications, Standards, and Handbooks ●s outlined under General Information in the Index of Federal Specifications and Standards and at the prices indicated in the Index. The Index, which includes cumulative mnthly supplements aa issued, is for sale on a subscription basis by the su~rintendent of Documents, U.S. Govarn- Imnt Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402.

(Singia copies of this ~peclf~cat~on and other Federal Specifications required by ●ctivities outside the Federal Government for bidding purposes are Waihblt without charge from General Se:vicea mniggration Bueines8 Service CenterS in Boston; New York; Philadelphia; Washington, X: Atlanta; Chicago; KSaSa$ City, HO:

Fort worth; Houston; knver: san Francisco; W* tigales; and Seattle, WA.

(Pedaral Government activities may obtain copies of Federal FipeCifiCatiOnS, Standuds, end Handbooks ●nd the Index of Federal Specifications and Standards from established distribution ~ints in their ●gencies.)

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L-S=3011C hiilitarvStandard:

MIL-STD-105 - Sampling ?rocedures and Tables for inspection by Attributes.

(Copies of !.lxlitary Specifications anti Standarcis req.;~zed by cor,::actors-n zon-neczion aL-d specli>c procuremer.tiuncclons snouia tieantalnec i:orliL>e Srocarlny ●ctiv~ty or as aireczed ay ttiecontsact~ng officer.)

2.2 Ocher publications. The followlng documents fom a part of tms spec>ii-cation to L!!eextent spec;fied .Ierexn. Unle$s a specific issue is ident>fleu, the issue in effect on uate of invitation for bias or request for proposai shai:

●pply ●

American Society far ?esi:n~ and :Iaterials (AST:4)Sta.adax~s:

G 22 - Operaz:ny L*gnt- &nu iiater-fiposure Apparatus i~arbon-tic Type) ior Lxposure of Nonmetallic Materials.

E 97 - Standard :4ettiodof Test for 45-Oeg, O-Deq Ulrectional Reflectance of Opaque Specimens by Filter Photometry.

D 2794 - Standard :iet!lodof 7est for Resistance of Organic Coatings co che Effectsof aapic Defamation (Impact).

(Amlication for co?ies should be aduressed to the Aku!ricanSociet’ifor ?estxn(j and f4;;erials,1916 Race Street,PhAladeLpFLa, PA 13A23.I

Munsell Book of Color

(Application for copies shouhi be addressed to the NunseLl Color Company, North Calvert Street, Slaltilaore,:Ul 2121ti.)

National !lotor Freiuht :ra$flc Association, Inc., Agent:

t:ationali40tOr Freight Classlficeition.

(Application for copies shouid be aaaressed.to ti]eAmerican ?zuckin~ ASSOI tions, Inc., Traffic b)epartment,1616 P Street, N.X., Washington, DC Zoojb.

Uniform Classification Comrsittee,Aqent:

Uniform Freight Classification.

(Application for copies should be adaressed to tne Uniform Classificac>on tittee, Room 1106, 222 South Ziverslde Plaza, Ch~cago, IL 6UOG6. )

3. RZQUIREXENTS

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3.1 Qualification. Sheeting and tape furnisneu under this specification shall be a product wh~ch has ~een tested in accordance with the qualification tests aescrabea in section 4 of this specification and have been listed on, or approved for list~n$ on, the applicable %deral Qualified Product List (see 6.4).

3.2 Qualification samles. The qualification sample submittea by the manufacturer shall be Ldentifked for the purpoee of compar%ng witn materaal subsequently subnizzed for acceptance. Within experimental liraats,qualification and acceptance sampies should be identical. Any lot or lots found not to be &dentical vita the qualaf~ed sample shall be rejected.

3.3 Construction and ●ppearance. The reflective sheeting bna tape shall consist of a asIooth, fl at exterior f~lr.with retrorefleczive elements having a uniform homo-goneoue appearance.

3.4 14aterials.

3.4.1 Exterior film. The exterior film shall be a transparent, fiexible, snmoL?-surfaced weather-resistant material.

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3.4.2 Retroreflective elements. The retroreflective elaents, shall be embeuded or suspended benea~? the exterior film SO as to form a nonexposedopticalretrorefiec-tive system.

3.4.3 iiackinu. “Whenspec~:ied, :ne bacxinq snail be as !OL1OWS: rne oack~ny for -Ae classes i, 2, 3, <, am 5 shai~ be WI specified, respecz~vely in 3.4.3.L, 3.4.3.2, 3.4,3.3, 3.4.3.4, and 3.4.3.5. The adhesive backing of tne reflective sheeting and tape Shali produce a bond sucn that a 1 inch (2.54 cm) wide str~p shall support a 1-314 pound [0.79 kg) we19nC for Classes 1, 2, and J, and a L Pouna (0.4S kg) weight for class 4 for 5 aunutes wsthout tne strip peei:nq for a distance of nnre than 2.0 inches (5.08 cm) whefiapplied to a szmoth aluunun surface and tostod as specified in table VI.

3.4.3.L class 1. %e aaheszve 5aCkXW for ztieclass 1 reflective skeet~nq anti tape shaii n-ressure-sens2Uve adhesLve wh~ch requxes no neat, solvent, or otlmr preparation for adhes~on to smooth, Cle= surfaces.

3.4.3.2 Class 2. The adhesive backing for the class 2 reflective sheeting and tape shall h-ack-free adhesive which shall be ●ctivated by applying heat and pressure to the material. The temperature necessary to form a durable permanent bond snail be a minimm of 175*F (SO-C). The class 2 materiai snail be posl:ionai?le umder normal shop conditions and ●t substrate temperatures up to 100*F (38”c) ana without damage to t!!e material when tested in accordance With table VI. The class 2 metmrial may be perforated to fac~litate removal of air in heat-vacuum lamnators, but the perforations must be of size and frequency such that they do not cause objectionable blemishes when the Sheeclng is printed.

3.4.3.3 Class 3. The adhesive backing for the claes 3 reflective sheeting and tsp. shall have a poaationable preesure-sensitive adhesive which requires no heat~ Solvent, or other preparation for adheaion to smooth, clean surfacea. The Claas 3 Mtoria.1 shall be poaitionable to etandard conditions and LOO* F (389C) w&thout damage to the auter%ai wnen tescea in acctizdmce wizh ttil: ‘J:.

3.4.3.4 class 4, The adheaive backing for the clasa 4 reflectivesheetin~ and tape shall h~w temperature pressure-sensitive ●aheaive that permits sheet~ng ●pplication at temperatures down to -LO*F [-13*C) without the aid Of heat, so~vent, or other preparation for adheaion to moot.!.!,dry, clean surfaces when tested in accordance with table VI.

3.4.3.5 Clasa 5. The backing for class 5 reflective sheeting and tape Bhal~ be a nonadhesive _ made O: a macer~d commercially used for Lhia type of proauct.

3.4.4 Liner. For classea 1, 2, 3, and 4 material, the adhesive backing of the refkctive~tinq and tape shall be completely covered by a protective liner. The liner MY be marked on the expoeed a%de with manufacturer’s identification, applica-tion ineuuctions, and ot!!erinformation commonly included in the umnufacturer’s cmaercial product. The liner shall be ramoveble from the ●dheaive backzng w%taout soaking h water or Other solvents. During removal, the liner shall not break or tear and Shall not remove the adhesive frcm the backing when tested as specified in table VI.

3.5 Daytime color. The daytime color of the aheetin? and tape shall be as speci-fied and shall conform to requirements of table IA or IB (aa ●pplicable) when tested aa specified in either 4.4.8.1 or 4.4.8.2.

TABLS IA. Color specifications im>ts and reference ● standards (reflectiv:ties 1, 3, and 4)

.fronatlc>tv Cooranates* fief lectance Lunit Ref. Sta.

1 -,

- Y coAor x \, ., ..x .x :( .,. !izn. :4ax. !4unse~P3ners

White .305 .290 .350 .342 .321 .361 .276 .308 35.0 ---- 6.3GY $.7?/0.8 Cold .433 .390 .475 .420 .452 ,450 .410 .420 20.0 30.0 .S5Y 5.38/7.4 Brown .445 ●353 .604 .396 .556 ●441 .445 .3S6 4.0 9.0 5YR 3/6 Yellow .402 .450 .532 ,465 .505 .494 .475 .485 29.0 45.0 1.25Y 6/12 Orange .535 .375 .607 .393 .582 ,417 .535 .399 18.0 30.0 2.5YP 5.5/14.0 Red .602 .317 .664 .336 .644 .356 .575 .356 8.0 12.0 8.2R 3.78/14.0 Dark rad .622 .311 .688 .3~: .659 .341 .622 .341 5.9 3.0 6.SR 3.56/14.6

Green .:30 .369 .:f!fl.391 .155 460 .107 .429 3.5 9 . 0 . 6 5X 2 . 8 4 / 8 . 4 5 Blue .147 .375 .:76 .09: .176 .’::: .L06 .ii3 1.0 4.0 5.8PB 1.32i6.8

TABLE IB. Color s p e c i f i c a t i o n l - i t s and refarencce standards [reflectivity 2)

CtiOmaclcltv Coordinates* Reflectance Lxmit Re2. Std.

v L- .) 4 Y

Color x v x Y ~ m Mm. Hax . IWnsel Papers

White .303 .287 . 3 6 a .353 .340 .380 .274 .316 21.0 ---- 5PB 7/1 Yellow .498 .4L2 .s57 .442 .479 .520 .438 .472 L5.O 40.0 1.25Y 6/12 Orange .550 .360 .630 .370 .581 .4L8 .516 .394 14.o Red .6i3 .297 .708

30.0 2.5YR 5.5/14

.292 .636 .364 .558 .352 11.0 7.5R 3/12

Green .030 .380 .166 .346 .286 .42a . 2 0 1 . 7 7 6 $ : 8 . 0 10G 3/8 Blue .144 .030 .244 .202 .190 .247 .066 .208 1.0 10.0 5,8PB 1.32/6.8

3 ~he four paLrs of chromat~c~ty coordinates deternune the ac~eptabke chr=atic~cy on the CZE a~agram.

3.6 Performance. Sheeting and tape material shall camply with all the r e g u i r e - 0 ma n t a specaf&ea &n this section.

3.6.1 and tape

3V6.~ Sh e e c i n q

3.6.3 sheeting

3.6.4 in table

Flexibility.<.When testeo as specifies in table VI, the refhctive sheet~ng ahal- snow no evidence of crackin~, peeling, or delamination.

Solvent :esistance. When tasted as specified in table VI, the refieczive ana tape shall show no evidence of dissolving, puckeranq, or blistering.

Impact resistance. When tested as specified in table VI, the reflective ehall show no evlaence of crack%ng or delamination.

Retroreflective photometric performance (RJJP) . When tested as specified VI # tie phot=etr~c performance shall De determined in specific incenszty per unit area (SIA) . The SIA values of the reflective sheeting and tape shall be not- “ less than the values specified in tables11 through V for each reflectivity and color, as applicable. The reflectivity of the sheeting and tape shall be as specified in table VIII, if applicable, and 6.2.

TABLE II. Specific Intensity per unit Area (SIA): Minimum Reflect~vitv 1 Sheeting and Tape

Observation Entrance Darx Angle0 Anqie” White Gold Brown Yellow Orange Red red Green Blue

0.2 -4 70.0 50.0 1.0 50.0 25.0 o,~

14.5 14.0 9.0 4.0 +30 30,0 16.0 0.3 22.0 7,0 6.o 6.0 3.5

0.5 -4 30.0 16.0 0.3 25.0 0.5

13.5 7.5 7.0 4.5 ;:;

+30 1s.0 10.0 0.2 13.0 4.0 3.0 3.0 2.2

2.0 -4 1.7 1.2 0.8

0.02 1.2 2.0

0.6 0.3 0.3 0.2 O.i +30 1.4 i.O 0.22 1.2 0.5 0.2 0.2 0.14 0.08

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TABLE 11:. Specific Intensity per unit Area (SIA): Minimuni

Reflectivity2 sheetinc anc taae.

absematLon Entrance

Angle’ Anqle” White Yellow Oranqe Kea Green nlue

0.2 -4 250.0 170.9 100.0 45.0 45.0 20.0

0.2 +30 :50.3 Lao.o 60.!I 25.0 2s.9 11.0

0.5 -4 9 5 . 0 6 2 . 0 3 0 . 0 1 5 . 0 ls.d 7.5

0.5 +30 65.0 45.3 25.0 la.o 10.0 5.0

2.0 -4 4.0 3.) 1.1 0.7 J.5 0.3

2.0 +30 3.0 1.3 0.5 lJ.1 0.2 d’.-

TABLE IV. Specific Intensxty per un~t Mea (sI;*): :l~nxmum Refleczivitv 3 sheetinq and tdge.

Observation Zncrance AnaleO Anclee !ihite GolC Yellow Orange Red Green d~de

0 . 2 - 4 5 0 . 0 2 5 . 0 2 5 . 1 1 A3 . J 10.0 3.6

0.2 +30 12.0 7,0 7.0 4.3 3.0 ::: 1.3

0.5 -4 15.0 13.0 10.0 6.> 5.0 3.3 2.0

+30 e.o 3.0 3.0 )..0 1.0 o,& ::: -4 -2 2.2 ::; - i.3-.U 2.0

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+ 3 0 : : ; : : 0 1 . 0 0 . 7 0 . 6 L I 0 3

TABLE V. Specific Intensity per unit Area (SIA): 14inimum Reflectivity 4 sheetinq and tape.

?$bsematlon Entrance *9 le” Angle” Nhice Yellou Oranye iied Green Blue

0 . 2 - 4 2 5 0 . 0 1 7 0 . 0 7 0 . 0 3 5 . 0 3 0 . 3 2 0 . 0 0 . 2 - 3 0 9 5 . i l 6 4 . 0 2 6 . 0 1 3 . 3 11.4 7.6

0.5 -4 200.0 “--AJ9.~ ~~o~ 31J n 7.4n ~~.>

0.s +30 60,0 40.0 17.0 -;:; -;:; 4.8

2.0 -4 8.9 6.LI 2.2 1.4 1.0 U.6

2.0 +30 6.0 3.6- 1.0 0.6 0.4 u.2

3.6.4.1 Wide entrance angularity. When specified, the SIA values at 5iJ” entsance shall be 1.0 percent of the spec~:~ed manmum values at 0.2’ Oriservacion anti‘6° entrance angles for all reflectlvxtles (see 6.2).

3.6.5 Accelerated weatherin~. When tested as specified in table VI, for the numer of hours (~urabxlxty) specifxec in table VII1, ehe reflective sheeting ana tape snail:

(a) Show “good” colorfastness 02 better.

(b) Show no evidence of cracking, ecaling, pitting, blistering, edge lifting or curling or rmre than 1/32 inch (0.08 cm) shrinkage 0s Cxpans&on.

(c) Retain not lees than 50 percent of the SIA values specified in tables

II, IV, and V for reflectivities 1, 3, and 4 respectively: not less than 80 percent of the SIA value specified in table 111 for Reflectivity 2.

(d) MOt be removable from the aluminum panek without damage.

3.6,5.1 Rainfall. After accelerated weatneriny aa specified in 3.6.5, the 51A value of the reflective sheeting, when subjected to the rainfall test, shall not be redueed by nore than 10 percent of the dry measured SIA values of the weathered sample.

3.6.6 Resistance ti heat, cold, and humidity. When tested as specified in -le VI, t!!erefiectzve material shali noc crack, peel, chip, or delaminate frOm the test panel.

3.6.7 Shrin)iaae. When tested as specified Ln table VI, the reflective mater~al shall not Shrink more than L\32 inch (0.08 cm) in 10 minutes nor mre Chan l/b incn (0.32 cm) ~n 24 hours.

3.6.8 F’&nquszes~stance. AfZer inoculation with the tes: organlsx, As erci:lus n: er, and ~ncubatlon for 14 tiays,the reflective sheeting and tape Shal~ ungus growth. After ccsnpletaonof the incubation anti after being w~ped c~ean, tie reflective sheeting.antitape snal: retain the full SIA values as specified ~n taoles

!II through V. The shee:~ng antitape shall not be removable from the aluminur: panels without darnaga.

3.6.9 SDecula: gloss. Shen tested as specified in table VI, the reflective sheeting ana tape snaAl nave a specular-gloss zeati~ngof not le9s tnan 40.

3.7 Form, des~un, and dimensions.

3.7.1 Sh e e t s . When the reflective material iS in sheet form, the design ma dimeneions~ be as specifiec (see 6.2), withLn a tolerance of : 1/8 inch (0.32 cm).

Stiettig shali be of any width over 6 inches (15.2 cm). The corners of the sneets ahal: be square (90”) to a tolerance of ~ 0.15”.

3.7.2 RO1lS. When furnished in rolls, the reflective material s;tallbe evenly and tightl~u& on a core of sufficient riaidity to prevent d~stortlon of the roll.

The length and width of the rolls shall not be less than specified (see 6.2). Tapes shall be in widths up to and includ~ng 6 inchee, plus or minus 1/16 inch (15.2 cm.

plus or minue 0.16 cm). Rolls of reflectivity 1, 2 and 4 materials shall contain not twre than an average of four pieces and no roll shall contain more than five pieces per 50 yards (45.72 m) length. Rolls of reflectivity 3 material shall contain not more than an average of six pieces per 50 yaras (45.72 III) length, arm no roll shall contain mre than seven pieces per 50 yards (45.72 m) length.

3.7.3 Thickness. The thickness of the reflective material (excluding class 5 matelal) Without the protective liner shall be not more than 0.012 inch (0.03 cm) for reflectivities 1, 2, and 3 and 0.025 inch (0.06 an) for reflecuvity 4.

3.8 Instructions. Instructions defining a ste~by-step procedure for applica-tion of the ref lectave sheet~ng and tape shall be furn~shed by tne supplier and sna:l be includd with e a c h package of reflective material. Any restrictions on the a?2l~-eation procedure or any precautions to be exercised regardinq surface preparac~on and application temperature shall be incluaea in the instriactlons.

The reflective sheeting and tape shall be free of ragged ewes, er;;;,-;t. Theo.currence ofdeiects shall notexceed thespeciZied quality levels in sectior,4. Splices shall be strong e n o u g h to w~thstand normal handling and be of the lap type except for class 2 sheeting in which the butt type Splice shall be required. The refleezive sheeting shall be flat ana smoth ana free of fluted edges, puckers, wrinkles, or creases.

3.10 Processability. The reflective sheeting shall b compatible with applicable normal handling ?ract&ces. Sheets shall be flat. Sheets cut from rolls shall not ah- tucceasive Age curl which vould h$nder printing or application to blanks.

Normal variation in humidaty shall not engender excessive curl.

The reflective material must be capable of being prtited by the conventional 8ik screen process method with process pastes furnished by the sheeting manufacturer or recoxnended independent manufacturers.

4. QUMITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS

4.1 Reswnsibility for inspection. Unless Othewlse

or purchase order, tne contractor is responsible for the tion requirements as specified herein, specified in the contract ?erfornaance of all inspe~ a - ~.5-3QQc

4.2 Qualification.

4.2.1 SuaLLfi=atioc tests sr,d:risoee%:ons. f)ual:ficationtests and inspeetaons snai; cons;s: JI A-6 Sescs ~ra~ ;nspeczions specified An 4.2 anu 4.4.

4.2.2 Qualification sampie. The sampling procedure ●hall be as specifaeo in 4.3.4, utilizing one sample un~t for qual~fication teatmg.

4.2.3 Failure to aualifv. Sheeting and tape failing to comply with any of the performance requirements an; tests spec~:~ed Ln 4.3.4 shall fail to qualify.

4.3 Quality conformance inspection. sampling for inspection shall be performeo in accordance ‘WXCA.?ZL-S72-AJ5,excepc where otherwast indicatea nerenafter.

4.3.1 Component and material inspection. In accordance wzth 4.1 above, Compo-nent and mater~als shall be tes:ed m ●ccordance with ●ll the requirements of referencedspecifications, drawings, and standards unless otherwise excluded, amended, modified, or qualified in this specification or applicable purchase documents.

4.3.2 Znspectlon of the end item.

4.3.2.1 Visual exa!ninationof the end item. The reflective material shall be examined for the defects l~stea below. Te lot size fOr purposes of sampling shall be expressed in units of 1 yard (0.91 meter) each or one eheet each, as ●pPliCable.

An approxtiately ●qual number of units shall be examined from each roll or bundla of sheets. The inspection level (sample size) shall be I and the ●cceptable qualzty Mtel (AQL) shall be 1.5 percent defective. The defects found shall be counted regardless of their proxinuty to each other. In rolls, a continuous defect shall be counted as one defect for ●ach sample unit or fraction thereof in which it occurs.

BZiie Eefect

Adhesive backing Backing not completely and evenly covered wi+d adhesive.

Liner Missing.

Does not completely cover back of sheeting or tape.

Color !40tcolor speciZied.

Design and form Not type spec:fied.

Sheets not cut as specifiA (type I).

Sheet not one piece (type I).

Appearance Surface of exteriorfilm not Smooth.

Any tear, cut, hole, crack, blister, dirt, crease, ●cales, or pits.

-y edge ragged, nicked, crushed, or uneven.

Sticky edges.

my solid lump. 1/ ~y spot, stain, ~r streak mre than 1 inch (2.54 an) in its longest dimension. U Excessivecurl, edge ripple~or delaminationfrom the ●dhesive backing.

Bot uniform and homogeneous.

Reflective bl-ents Not embedded or suspended beneath the fiLm.

Clearly visible at mxmal inspection distance (approxUustely 3 feet) (91.4 cm).

4.3.2.2 Examination for defects in put-up of rolls. The

one roll. m units of aball be S-3 ~d ~~esa~ceptable quality level (APL) shall be sample unit shall be The inspection level

6.5 percent defective.

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E::amine

Assembly of rcli Znd of roil no: secured.

:iotVOU% evenly ana clyhtly.

iore mis sum, loose, distorteti,or bro~er.

dot zagccly wourw on a core.

!Jnwinainq of roll ;Jher,unwlndinq, .materlalsticks toyeti)er,causing tea:~riq (=xam>ne ht!l sitiesl or Ln;ury to any surface.

Average of mre t!aantour pieces per 50 yaras (45.72 meters) of material in roll (reflectivity 1, 2 and A materlai).

‘tore <.har.::ve pieces (reflectivity 1, 2, ma 4 Mate::ai) or more than seven ?ieces (reflectivity J Mate::al) LC any j~-yartik45.72 meter) length of .materusl:n khe raL1.

Splices :~t strong e n o u g h to withstand normal handlinq.

Not of the lap type except for class 2 s h e e t ~ n s .

C l a s s 2 sheet~ng not of tne butt type.

4.3.2.3 2L9ensionai exanlnat:on cf zhe eric:zem. The ●na iten sna:~ be examae= for defects in danens~ons (see 3,/). The sample u n i t ZOr this exammat~on shall be one sheet for type I anc one roil for :ypes I and II when applicable. Any cirnensions, except for length of rolis, which is more or less than that Spec;fiec shall be classified as a defect. The lot shall be expressed in un~ta of one roll or sneeL.

The inspection level shail be S-2 and the acceptable quallty level [AQL) shail De

4.0 defects per LOO units.

4.3.2.3.1 Length of incivic!ualrolls. During the visual examination in 4.3.2.i, each roli in ‘-hesampAe shaL+ ae examined for len~ti. Any lengtn fount to be ,More Qr ~~~~ ~h~~ that Sp+c~gj@ by more than 5 yards (4.57 meters) snail be ciassif~ec as a aefect. The lot shall be unacceptable if two or more roll length aefeczs occur.

4.3.2.3.2 Average length of rolls. The lot 9hall be unacceptable if the average length of the roils an the sampie LS iess than the-tspecified (see 6.2).

4.3.3 Examination of Drepazation.for aeiiverv. An examination shail be maae to determine that the packaqln~, packing, anti markin~ comply WJ*J the requ~xenients of section 5. The sample unit shaii ae one shippina conza~ner. %mpi~nq snail rie in accordance with XIL-STD-105. The inspection level shall be S-2 wzti?an AQL O: ~.~ percent defective.

4.3.4 Testln~. Each lot of the end item shall be tested for the characterzscics footnoted in tabie VI (see 3.4.3, 3.4.4, 3.6.1, 3.6.4, ●nd 3.5). The qualification sample shall be tested for all of the characteristics listed in table vI. When sampling for test purpeses, the iot size shall bk expressed n units of 1 square yard anc the sample size [number of sample units) shall be aa spec~fied in table VIZ. Tne sample unit shall be 1 square yard or square meter of reflective mater$al. In the event ‘hat the sheets ortiered are not of the minimum dimensions reyu~rec for testi.mg, the manufacturer shall furnish, from the same manufacturing Lot8 anti materials, 1 square ysrd of the msterial with the minimum w$dth of 12 Lnches (30.5 cm) for performin~ tests. The 10K shall be unacceptable i f o n e o r mo r e units fail to meet the requirements specified. The number of determinations per sample un~t, as well as the reporting of test results, shall be ●a required by the referenced test method as otben.IiseLndicated in table VI. All test reports shall c.onrain the individual values utilized in expressing the final result.

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TABLE VI. Instructions fOr testing Speclficatlon reference Number Results reported as Rquare- Test deterxnlnataons ?ass Wmer:cai.y

Characteristic ne~t %ethod .per/sampieunit or fail Cu aedrest

Adhesion, initia~, ~/ 3.4.3 Poaitionability [classes 2 and 31 3.4.3.2 and 3.4.3.3

Adhesion, cold temperature (class 4) 3.4.2.4 ltemo~ebil~zyof Liner~/3.4.4 Flexibility 1/ 3.6.1 solvent re;i;tance Impact resistance

RPP 1/

CO1OF 1/

Resht~nce to accele-rated veatherinq

RPP

RPP during rainfall

Shrinkage or expansion

Calorfaatness Adhesion

Resistance to heat, cold and humidity Resistance to heat

“-1,??.a:2::&-.ee:= ---- Resistance to humidity

Shrinkage

Fungus reaistence Specular gloss

3.6.2 3.6.3 3.6.4 3.5

3.6.5 3.6.5 3.6.5.1 3.6.5

3.6.5 3.6.5

3.6.6 3.6.6 j.~.~

3.6,6 3.6.7

3.6.8 3.6.9

4.4.4

4.4.3

4.4.4.1 4.4.4 4.4.5 4.4.6 .4.4.L3 4.4.7 4.4.8

4.4.9 4.4.9.3 4.4.9.4 4.4.9.2

4.4.9.1 4.4.9.5

4 . 4 , 1 0 4 . 4 . 1 0 . 1 4 . 4 . 1 o . 2

4 . 4 . 1 0 . 3 4 . 4 . 1 1 -

4.4.12 4.4.14

2 x

1 x

2 x 2 x 1 x

1 each solvent x 1 x

Ave. of 3 readings

AVe. Of 3 Ave. of 3

1 x x x

0.1 0.001

0.1 0.1 1/64 *n.

(.04 m)

1/64 in.

(.04 cm)

X I Characterzstac shall be tested for acceptance of end item.

TABLE VI:. Lot and sample sizes L4at size

(aware Sample size yards or square meters) (square yards or square meters)

800 or leas 2 801 up to and including 22,00LI 3 22,001 or more 5

4.4 Test methods.

4.4.L Test conditions. Unless otherwise specified herein, all a@ied and unappliad test aampies and specimens shall be conditioned at the standard condition ●pecif~ed in FED-STD-141 for 24 hours prior to toacinq.

4.4.2 ‘restpanels. unless otherwise specified herein, when teats are to be performed using test penela, the specimens of reflect~ve material shall be applied to eoth 0.020 in (0.051 cm) min. thick aluminum panele cut from ●luminum eheets.

The ●iuminum shall be degreased and lightly ac%d etched before the specimens are ●pplied. The specimens shall be applied to the paneis in ●ccordance w~th the furnished instructions.

4.4.3 Pasitionabilit Prepare three test samples 2“ x 5“ (5.i x 1:,7 CXI), Precondition reflective eetLng samples, test PanelS, an~ a test we~ghz naintainea at 38° C (1OO*F) in an oven. The test we~gk.tshall have a 1 square inch (6.5 sq cm) cizcuLar flat base and shall we~gk 400 grams. The samples shall have cme end creased 5ack ta form a zab. After i sour ~f preconcit~onin5, zemove tne aaheslve liner anu piace Me sample a concact witn zne test subs~-ate, adhesive sicie tiowni then gentiy place the test weight on the center of the flat P9rtlon Oi che refiecclve spec~men end leave it in place for 30 seconds. Remove the test wei9hc by lifting vertically without tipping or sliaing. Then mediately attempt to remove the reflective film mmuaily. Jutyd a ma g e t o the reflective f:lm or rSMOVal Of a d h e s ~ v e c o n s t z c u t e s f a i l u r e .

4.4.4 Adhesion test. Subject two 2- by 6-inch (5.1> by 15.2-cm) pieces of tne reflective materzal to a temperature of 160’? (71*C) a n d a pressure of 2.5 pounos per square inch (.176 kg/sq cm) for 4 hours. &ring the Inaterxals to equ~hbr:um at s=ndard conditions anc cut one 1- by 6->ncn (2.54- Dy L5.2-cm) adhesion s?ec~men from each piece and remove the liner b y hand w i t h o u t t h e u s e o f wa t e r o r o t h e r solvents. During removal of the liner, it shall be noted whether any liner breaks or tears or removes any adhesive from the backing. Apply & inches (10.1 cm) of one end of ●ach specxnerito a tes”tpanel. Condat~on as spec~fied n 4.4.L. suspend the panels in a horizontal position with the specimen facing dwnwarti. Attach a 1-3/4 pound (0.79 kg) weight (classes 1, 2, ●nd 3) or a 1 pound (0.45 kg) weignt (class 4) to the free e n a of each specimen and allow it to hang free at an angle of 90” to the ~el surface for S minu:ee. At the end of the 5 m~nute period, check the distance of peeling. Failure of any one specxmen shall constitute failure of tne test. In addition, the Class 4 reflecting sheetmq antitape shall be tested for Lw temperature adheaion in accortiancewith 4.4.4.1.

4.4.4.1 tiw temperature adhes~on (class 4). The test epecimen shall be 3 incnes by 6 ‘tithes?/.6 by 15.2 ~.). One specmen a~ong witn a 4 by 8 inch (10.1 by 20.3 cm) etched aluminum test panel shall be condit~oned at -LO*F (-23° C) for 1 hour and tiie -St p“rfor-d as follcmt!

Apply the specimen to the panei, making sure the panel is dry, ana condlt~on for 30 minutes at -10”F (-23*C). Without the ai.iof a tQol, the reflective material shall not be removable from the panel without damage.

4.4.5 Flexibility at standard concli ions. The reflective material, with the liner removed ana cona~t~oned ior 24 houxs at 72*F (23-C) and 50 percent relative humidity, shall be suff~ciently flexible to show no craclmng when-slwly bent, in one secon~’s time, around a 1/8 incn (3.2 m) mandrei witnaahesxve contacting the mandre1. Teat samples shall be 2-3/4 inch (7.0 cm) by 11 inches (27.9 cm). Any e v i d e n c e o f c r a c k i n g , peeling, or delamination shall const~tute failure. NOTE: For ●ase of testing, spread talcum pwder on adhes~ve to prevent sticking to the mandrel.

4.4.6 Solvent resistance. Determine the resistance of the reflective material to the solvents speciiaeo here~n by tiersing one test apecxmen in a glass exposure container, for each solvent separately, at room temperature. Specimens, each 1 oy 6 inches (2.54 by 15.2 cm), shall be ●pplied to test panels. Solvents and immers~on time shall be as follws:

Solvents* Immersion time

Kerosene and turpentine 10 minutes

Toluol, Xy~O~, and methyl alcohol 1 minute

WARNING : These Solvents are flammable an< toxic.

Avoid inhalation and prolonged skin contact.

DO not expose to open flame or sparks.

At the and of the immersion period, remove the test panels from the exposure con-tainersand allow to dry before examininq for evidence of puckering, blistering, or dissolving of the exterior film and adhesive. Failure of any solvent shall De cause for rejection of the lot.

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I

4.4.7 Retroflective photometric performance tRPP). The photometric performance shall be deternunec m accordance w~:a k e c e r a l T e s t .~ethod Stanaard 370.

(a)

(b)

(c}

(d)

(e)

(g)

(h)

(i)

(j)

(k)

{1)

(m)

4.4.8

The ?hotomet:ic ezforranc= stia~~3e ‘determi~edin ~?ecifi: :nter.si:y ?’per un~c area SIA).

Calculations Zor the SIA performance values shall be determined using the foUowLnq :ornc:~:

SIA = Ii31 ( D ’ ) 2 A 32 vhere

The reaaiag oi the photoreceptoraniie measurzny che iliuninance at the observat~on position.

The reading of the photoreceptor while measuring the normal” iiluminance at the face of the zetzoreflectlve sample.

D&stance between Che center of the photoreceptor’s entrance eperture and the reference center.

Surface area of the sampLe.

Photoreceptor’s color correction factor.

English units shall be used in specifying the photometric performance of the test sampies.

The units are in candelas per foot candle per square foot.

The photometric perfoL7rtancevalues of the test samples shall se in accordance w~th the values Ln tables Ii, XIZ, IV, ant? V.

The obsenfation angles Shail be 0.2”, 0.5”, and 2.09.

The entrance angles shall be -4° and 33o’ (50- when s~~cified, see 6.i).

3e iat”am.aark’sorientation angle snail be :andon except as re~’~izei and shall be so spec~$ied.

The presentation angle shall be O*.

The test distance (S’) shall be 50 feet except tnat the 0.2” and 0.5’ observat~on angle measurements.

The maximum effective area of the test sample shall maximum dimenszon of the test sample shall be not the manimum dimension.

100 ft. may be used for be 1 square foot. The greater than 1.S times

The

The

The

The photoreceptor’s maximum angular aperture shall be 10 minutes Of arc.

Ught projector’s maximum angular aperture shall be 10 minUteS Of arc.

reference eentar of the test sample shall be the geometric center.

reference axis of the test sample shall be defined if it is not perpendicular to the surface of the sheeting.

Color. Conformanceto color requirements shall be determined by instru-mental --f 4.4.8.1 or, when specified, by alternate instrumentdi method of 4.4.8.2.

4.4.8.1 Instrumental method. Determine the color of the reflective mater~al in accordance with AST:4E-97. [Gemet:ic c h a r a c t e r i s t i c s mu s t b e confines to illumination ticident wishin 10 deq. of. and centered about, a direction of 45 aey.

from :!e ~e:peadic%lar to ‘Ae test Su r $ a c e t “ . ’ l ew l n 9 i s “ ~ l t h l n 15 se?. of, arm centerea aoout, the perpendicular to the tesz surface. Ca’ntiit;ons3f i:l’u~.;;ittion and obsemation must not be interchanged). The stanaartis for Calibrating the test apparatus eha;l be the :tunsell?apers designated in’table I. They must be recently ca:ibratec on a spectz~photometex. The test Lnstzunefitsnail be Dne of :~e toiiowing:

.*. Gardner Multipurpose Reflectoi,leteror :Iodel:{LZ9and .XL23 Color anu Color Difference :!eter.

2. Gardner !Ioaeis;J-2a ar .(L30Color Jlfference:Iecer.

;. Neeco !IoaeiV Calonnastez

4. ,Hunterian L)25 Color i)~fferenceileter.

4.4.8.2 Alternate instrumental method. When specified, color shall be tesceci in conformance with reqa~rements anc *instrumentaltest mcmu of -contract.

4.4.9 Tlesistanceto accelerate weathezinc, The reflective material shall oe cesced for color fasrness, retrorerlecz~ve 9notometrzc performance, shrinkage, ano adhesion after exposure in accordance with AS7X G-23, type E or EX with numldifzer of:, for the hours specified in table VIII. The material shall be appliea to tnrec test panels 2-i/2 co 3 iacnes wise by at least 6 incnes long, trimmeci fiusn to the edqes of the panel, and placed in t h e weatherometer WLL! the reflect~ve nater>al facing the l>gnt source. After exposure, the panels snali be washeo ~n a 5 percent i-lCl solution for 45 seconus, rinses thoroug%iy w~th water, blotted with a soft ciean cloth, brouqht to equilibrium ac stanuard conditions and tested as specifies in 4.4.9.1, 4.4.9.2, 4.4.9.3, 4,4.9.4, anu 4.4.9.5. Pr20r to tesurlg, tne specimens snail be v~sually exawned for evidence of crack~ng, sealing, pltuny, or biisteranq.

4,4.9.1 Colorfastness. Vne s~ecmen, ex~osec and prepared as specified in 4.4.9, shall ue wet oxt WLL5 a mz.i aezerqent antiwater solution anu comparec wits a siuiiarly treated anexposeu s?ec~men unciernaturai [i;orthsky) tiayiightor artlficzal daylight having a color temperature of 75uO* Kelvin. The colorfastness shall he evaluated as follows:

Excellent - 20 +ercepuhie chanqe ir, color.

5Ooc - ?erceptihie b“:z no appreciable c:lanqcin =aior.

~a~r - ~~p?recaa~le c~an9e in color.

Appreci-ie change in color means a change that 1s immeuiatel{ noticeable an con-paring the exposed specinen with the ori~inal comparison speciner.. Z: close: An3pec-tion or a change o: angle of light is re~uired to make apparenz a slight c!~ange in color, ~~e change is not appreciable.

4.4.9.2 Shrinkage or expansion. Shranka~e or expans~on shall be determined by measuring t~e d~stance between the edge of the reflective material anu its closest edge of the panel. One specimen shall be measureu on all four edges ana any edge which exhinits shrinkage or overlap of mre than 1/32 inch (0.00 cm) shali constitute failure with respect to shr%nkaye or expansion.

4.4.9.3 Retroreflective photometric performance after accelerated weathering.

Each specimen expasec ana prepareu as spec~fleo u 4.4.3, snail be testeu tor photometric performance as specified in 4.4.7 except that measurements shall be made only at angles of 0,2’ observation and minus 49 ana plus 30° entrance. One deter-mination shall be made on each specimen and the reflecuve intensity shall be the average of the determinations.

o

L-S-300C

4.4.9.4 Retroreflective photometric performance fRPP) during ra>nfall.

test in 4.4.3.

After the 3, the photometric performance durkng ra~n:ail shall be aetemined as follows using the water nozzle and test setup shown in figure 1.

Place the specimens In a upright position 6 inches (10.1 cm) in front of the nozzie as

Apply sufficient water pressure so that the envelope strikes the tep of the specimen.

With water falling on the specimen, measure observation and manus 4“ entrsnce oniyv as inches (15,2 cm) below anti4 snown m f~g~re i.

u p p e r surface of the spray the SIA values at angles of 0.2” specified in 4.4.7, except that the measurement shaU be made on ●ach specimen and the RPP during rautfall shall be the average of tne three deternunazaons.

4.4.9.5 Adhesion after accelerated weathering. One specimen shall & tested for ●dhesion atter accelerated weather~ng as follows.

With a test spatula, evenly strike the film with short sharp jabs. Sheeting and adhesive removal of more than 3/16 inch (.48 cm) by a single jab shall con-stitute failure. The blade of t!aetestinq spatula shall be 1-1/2 inch [3.6 an) long and 9/16 inch (1.4 m) wide at the square end and 8harpened at a 30” angle.

ltoldthe test spatula at a 45” angle to the test panel with the beveled edge sown supporting the blade with index finger.

4.4.10 Resistance tc hea”t,cold, and humidity. Resistance to heat, cold, and humidity shall be determined by the procedures An 4.4.1O.J, 4.4.10.2, and 4.4.10.3.

Three specimens ehall be applied to aluminum teet panels and one applied specimen shall be subjected to each of the conditions. The length of the test specmen shall be 6 inches (15.2 cm) and the width shall be the full width of the tape up to 3 inches (7.6 cm) wide. t~terial over 3 inches (7.6 cm) in width shall cut to 3

:?*5 ~“),Liches YI@*.. =ECh :est+ the epecimen ehall be ~ ~ i n e d for any evidence.-.- Of cracking, peelinq, chipping, or delamination from the test panel.

4.4.10.1 Resistance to heat. One of the specxsens specified in 4.4.10 shall be exposed in an oven at 160” ~ 5*F (71* + 3*C) for 24 hours, conditioned at standard amditions for 2 hours, and then examined-as specified in 4.4.10.

4.4.10.2 Resistance to cold. One of the s p e c i me n s specified in 4.4.10 ehall be exposed to an a~r temperature of -70” + 5° F (-57” ~ 3*C) for 72 hours, conditioned at standard cond~tions for 2 hours, and tsen examined as spec~f~ea in 4.4,10.

4.4.LO.3 Resistance to humidity. One of the specimens spec~fied in 4.4.JO Shall be subjected to 100 percent relative humidity at a temperature of 75”-80eF (23”-27*c) u accordance wath method 6201 of FED-STD-141 for 24 hours. The panel shall be ramwed frun the humidity chamber, conclitzoned●t standard condit~ons for 24 hours, and then be examined as specified in 4.4.10.

4.4.11 Shrinkage. The specimen shall be a 9 by 9-inch (22.9 by 22.9-cm) piece of the reflective ~terial at standard conditions. The liner shell be removed and the specimen shall be placed on a flat surface with the ●dhesive side up. Ten minutes after liner removal, end again ●fter 24 hours, the dimensions of the specimen 8hall be measured to determine the amount of shrinkage.

4.4.12 Fungus resistance. Determine the fungus resistance of the reflective Mtarial by the followxng method.

4.4.12.1 Test or anism. The test organism ueed in this test shall be As er lllue ~4, or QH458 (see 6.3). ~

~~~h~tained on a ~tato-dex=ose agar med%t%’~~~~~ %%”i; ;here is evidence of cnntsmination. The stock cultures may be kept for not more than 4 rnnths b a refragezator at a temperature frou, 3* to 10”C {37.4a to 40*F). Sub-cultures incubated at 28” to 30”c (82.4* to 86”F) for 10 to 14 days shall be used in preparing the fioculum.

4.4.12.2 Culture ne~ium. The culture medium shall have the followlng composit~on:

NaN03 - 3.0 grams

K2HPG4 - :.0 grins

Mgso4 ?H20 - 0.5 gram xc1 - 0.25 gram

Aqar - 15.6 grams

3istilied water to make 1,000 ml.

The PH shall be S.5 co 6.5: lf othewlgei ad]ust to thaz range wit!! HCi or NaOH.

After nuxlng, the ingredients shall be sterilized by autoelaving for 15 minutes At 15 psi (i2i”C). Under sterile conditions, the medium Shall be poured into six 150 by 20 mm petri dishes, about 65 ml per dish, and allowed to harden.

4.4.L2.3 Inoculum. Add about 10 ml of sterile, distilled water conta~ninq about 0.005 percent of a nontoxic wettin9 aqent to a subculture (10 to. 14 days old) of ti?e test organism in a ripe, fruiting condition. The speres shall be forced into suspens~on wit!!a sterile camel’s hair brush (or ottiersuitable meana) and diluted to 100 ml with ster:le, distilled water.

4.4.22.4 Preparation of specimens. Cut three 3 by 3-inch ,(7.6x 7.6-cm) spec~-mens from the sample and apply to test Panels with the reflective surface up. com-pletely inmerse the test specimens m a leaching tank of COntinUOLISIYflowing water for 24 hours and then remove and dry. The leaching tank shall be large enough to hold an amount of water we~ghinq not less than 50 times the weight of the specunens.

%2 VZ%SZ ●zterinq the tank shall not fall directly on the specimens antishali flw ac a rate of 5 to 10 liters per hour. The pH of the water Shaii be AA c.he zsfige cf

6.0 to 8.0.

4.4.12.5 Inoculation. Under aseptic conditions, dip each spectien in 10 percent ethanol for a few seconas, rinse in distilled -te=t me elm= firmly on the surtace of the solidified agar medium contained >n the petri disi]es. Place specimens with the reflective surface facing up, one specimen to eac!~dish. With a steri:e pipette, distribute 1.0 to 1.5 d of &noculuLlover the surface of each specimen and t!!esurroundznq medium.

4.4.12.6 Incubation per~oti. The per~od of &ncubatLon shall be i4 days at a temperature 0? 29” to 32 ‘c (B4.2” to 89.6-F) and US to 90 percent relat:ve humaa~ty.

4.4.L2.7 Control. Test three control specimens of untreated, porous-graae filter paper w~e specmwis of- the reflective material to check c“heviabilaty of Lie inoculum. At the end of tbe incubation period, the controls should be covered with fungus growth.

4.4.L2.8 Test results. Upon completion of the incubation period, e~lne the specxmens v~sually tor fungus growth. Wipe the epeczmens wieh a soft Cioth wet with a 70 percent etianol solut>on. Condxtion the specimens at standarc conditions for 48 hours. ‘Testthe specmens In accordance with 4.4.7, and when finishes.

attempt to remove specimen from the test panel.

4.4.13 Impact resistance. Apply the sheeting to a standard aluminum panel 3 inches b y 6 Mches (7.6 by 15.2 cm) in length. Utillziny the test instrument and procedures described in ASTX D-2794, eubject the specimen to 10 inch-pounds (11.5 cm kg) of forward impact (the panel is struck on c.%e sheeting s~cie).

4.4.14 Gloss. Cond’uctthe gloss test as specif~ed in method 6103 of FEi%STD-141, using speci=of the test material appl~ed to plane giass or metai or to o~her suxtable plane sur2ace.

5. PREPARATION

5.1 Packagin~.

5.1.1 Level A.

FOR DELIVERY

Packaging shall be level A or commercial, ●s Specified (see 6.2).

5.1.1.1 Sheets. Sheets of one description only, ia the qwntities soecified (see 6.2), w=struc:ions (see 3.8), shall be packaged in a s n uw f i t & f o l dw o r metal stayed paperboard box or in a f~berbo.srdbx conformma to PPP-B-636, elasa domestic, styleopt~onal. The boxes Shali be closes anc secures co prevenz ●cc~dental apening.

5.1.1.2 ~lk. Each roll of sheetinq ar tape of one descriptiononly, tiiL5 inat=ctiona~ ;.aj,shal: oe packaqe~ in a :Lose-fit:iaq zox ;mformn~ to PPP-B-636. The sexes Sha:: a z~osed &n accordance“41:5zhe i~pendixt3 PP?-a-636.

lbl18 1 tieh or less &n width shall be packaged An d paperboard aox. The aox sna!l be securely clomed w prevent accidental opening.

5.1.2 CaumerciaL. Sheets ●nd rolls of reflective material, ●s speci:~ed m the contract or order, shall be packaged in accordance with normal commerc~ai practice.

The complete packaqe shall be des~gnedto protectche item against damage duzins shipent, handling and storage.

5.2 Packin~. Packing shall be level A or cotmnercial,as specified (see 6.2).

5.2.1 &vel A. Sheets or r o l l s o f reflective Mterial of like description, packaged ●~fied in S.1.1, ehall be packed in quantities as specifiec in the contxact or order in a close-fitting box conformingto PPP-B-636,classweather resiatantf style optional. Closure and waterproof sealing of the boxes ,shall be in ●cwrdamce with the appendix to PPP-B-636. Alternatively, Cleated Plywood, wire kmind or nailed uood boxes shall be acceptable shippinq containers when link WLt!!

a waterproof burier materxal. The edges of the barrier meter>al shall be sealea with waterprooftapeor adhesive.

5.2.2 Cossaercial. Sheets and rolls of.reflective material, packagedas specified in S.1.2,shallbe pecked in fiberboard boxes that WX1l assure ●cceptance Dy common carrier and provide product protection ●gainst loss and damage during multiple shipments, handling and storage. The shipping container shall be in compl~ance with the National Motor Freight Classification and Uniform Freight Chssificatlon.

5.3 Makkinq. Merking Shali be as spec~f~ed Ln Lie con~-acz or order ‘see 6.2).

6. umEs

6.1 Intended use. The reflective sheeting ●nd tape ue &ntended for use in reflectorzz~ng sur$aces such ●s 81gns,markers, and vehicles to assure the>= visi-bility at night under normal as well as under blackout conditions, when expose= to

● source of light, and whether dry or totally wet by rain.

6.1.1 Application. The reflective sheeting and tape are intended for appli-cationdirectly to mooth, clean, nonporous, painted or unpainted corrosion and weather-resistant surfaces. Also, by selected options, including class 5 bac~:~ny, ●pplications can be made to corrugated or riveted surfaces, fabrics and flextile plastic surfaces. Application must be in accordancewith the reflective material manufacturer instructions.

6.1.2 Classes of adhesive b a c k i n q .

6 . L , 2 . 1 c l a s s 1 . T h i s is a pressure-sensitive ●dhesive of the aqressive tack type. It is~ed to be a permanent type and used fOr general Purposes. Under some circumstances, during application.

appropriate scoring (dilute detergent), it is sub~ect to premiiure These difficulties may be of the liner, technique of and other methods that may contact ●nd attendant diff~cult~es countered by various ways, such as placement, wet method of appl>catlon be furnished by suppl>ers.

1 s

6,1.2.2 class2. TMS M intenoec for mounting by a heat-vacuun process, e.q., as in volume Manufacture of signs and markers.

6 .:.2.3 Ciass 3. Tn>s macez~al is incenueci far use in ~leu Of class ;, wnen desired. Its ?=ess”ure-senslt>v?:Ghesave is cf a t.fpe whlc~ confezz a deyree Of Poeitionability to the material durng Lts ap~iica:AOn ana pr:or to f~aal atcaca-ment. The need for this class material 1s yenerally governedby the user’s ●xperience and consideration of various faccors, e.g., size and s:laPeof :~e s:~n or msrkes~ temperawre dur~nq applications, ak~ll 0: work er.

6.1.2.4 Class4. This adhes:’~eis intended fOr use where app;lcatlon oi the material mus~de a: lower temperatures, as designate fort!lLsciass, at wnicn ciass i viii not sahere.

6.2 Ordering data. Purchasers shoula select the preIerzea options permtteu herab, and mcluae the follouxnqinformation Ln Procurement documents:

{a) Title, !WbS?rt and date of this specification.

(b) me and ciass required (see :.2 and table VIII, if applicabic).

(c) Color reaui:ed ;see t~ie VIIi, if applicable!.

(1) Applicable color test method and coordinate limits (see 3.5).

(d) Appropriate reflectivity (see tabie VIII, if applicable).

(e) Durability as applicable (see table VIII).

(f) Wide entranceangularity, if requires (see 3.6.4.1).

(g) DoSign and dimensions of sheets (see 3.7.1).

(h) Width and length of rolls (see 3.7.2).

(i) Selection of applicable levels of packaging and packinq’(see 5.1 and 5.2).

NOTE: Selection of the material to be procure~ from among the various opzions In this spec~ficataon, can best be made ifis q:ve= a~P1&~&t:~: hy a hi~h~ay or otner engineer experienced in the use of retroreflectlve mater:als.

6.3 Fungus test oruanista. The organism useain the funqus reaastance test (see 4.4.12) may De obtazned unon request f:om the AmerLean ~pe Culture COlieCtlOn (ATCC), 12301 ParkLswn Drive, hckville, :iO 2’3852:or SLABS Culture Collect~on oi Fungi [QM), Department of Botany, University of 14assacfiusects,Amherst, :u, 01002.

6.4 The at=ezzionof sap?i~ersan~ procur~mj actJ-Jlt:esLS call+tico L>e ref<u2ze-menta for qualification ag provided in secrion 3 of this specification GSA AeS.

i-IZ-20L.03 which provides thaz soiicitatiGns for 513s by advertising Siali Ccntazn, in e u b s t a n c e , t h e following statement: In the procurement of ?roclcc:s requiran~ qualification, bids secured through formal edvert~sing will be considerecionly for nuch products as have, prior to the bid opening date, been tested ~nti aPProVe~ for inclusion in the qualifiea products list whether or n o t s u c h products have aCtU?illY been so listed by that date. Manufacturers are urged to comnmwncate with the Cheaical Technology Division, Federal Supply Se~ice, Gene:al Services AdminLsxra-tion, Washington, DC, 20406, and arrange to have the product t~eY PrQPo$eto offer testedforqualification. (Time may not permit qualification for ●ligibilirf under thiS invitation, but products which qual~fy would be eligtile under future invitations.)

6.5 The requirements in sections 3 throuqh 5 and notes on ortieringtiatam section 6 of this specification are applicable to table VIII. Each groduct number represents a product which may be qua:lfiea. Table VIII does not mcluae ail ava~lable products ?osslble from the combinations covered bf t.us specification.

TABLE ‘HII. Product requ lrerlent:

%oduct number Reflectivity Co*or ~ac~;.n= DuraQiLAty Lnrsj

J 1 4 1 5 1 6 1 1 1 8 1 9 2 0 2 1

3 0 3 1 3 2 3 3 3 4 3 5 3 6

WIite Gola Exown Yellow Oranye Red Dark Red Green Blue tihite Yellow Dark %ed Khlte Yellow Red \ihi te Goid Brown Yellow Oranqe ned Oark Red Green Blue

Wilite Yellow Orange Red Green Elue White Yellow Orange Red Whzte Yellow Orange Red

Class L class 1 ciass 1 Class 1 Class 1 Ciass 1 class 1 Class 1 Class 1 Class 3 Class 3 c~ass 3 class 4 Class 4 Class 4 Class 2 Class 2 Class 2 class 2 Class 2 Class 2 class 2 Class 2 ciass 2 Class 1 Class 1 Class 1 Class 1 Class 1 class 1 class 1 Class 1 Class 1 Class 1 Class 5 class 5 Clfiss5 Class 5 i;OUJ

L,L)OJ

i,JGti

-,zsd i,00d 1,000 i,OQJ :,000 i,9Uti :,3ilJ l,OUJ L,oab i,002 l,oud i,Odd 1,00J l,OCJ l,UUU :,00J 1,000 i,uu~ 2 , 2 0 0 2 , 2 0 0

5 0V 2 , 2 1 ) J 2 , 4C J 2 , &? o i . 1

2 5 i J 2 5 o 2 5 0 2 5 i I 2 5 d 2 5 0 2 5 0 2S J

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FIGURE L. Test set up for ra~nfali test (source and photoreceptor in horizontal plane)

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Army - GL Na v y - AS Aiz rorce - 99

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