Extreme Environment Test Data

Defense & Extreme Distribution Environment Certification

The following performance data is representative of polymer fusion label performance using ASTM D7932-14 and MIL-STD 810G for labeling to be used in extreme distribution environments. All tests referenced are shown below.

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The following performance data is representative of polymer fusion label performance using ASTM D7932-14 and MIL-STD 810G for labeling to be used in extreme distribution environments. All tests referenced are shown below.

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PERFORMANCE DATA

The following performance data is representative of polymer fusion label performance using

TEST NAMETEST SPEC / REQUIREMENTSURFACERESULT
High Temperature
High Temperature95–120°F for 24hrs for 7 DaysHDPE, PP Test PlaquesExceeded performance criteria
Low Temperature
Low Temperature-60°F for 72hrsHDPE, PP Test PlaquesExceeded performance criteria
Rainfall
Rainfall40MPH raindrops for 40minHDPE, PP Test PlaquesExceeded performance criteria
Salt Fog, Salt Spray
Salt Fog, Salt Spray5% salt solution at 95°FHDPE, PP Test PlaquesExceeded performance criteria
Blowing Dust
Blowing DustBlown dust @ 2mph for 6hrsHDPE, PP Test PlaquesExceeded performance criteria
Humidity
Humidity80°F, 95–100% humidity 45 daysHDPE, PP Test PlaquesExceeded performance criteria
Freeze / Thaw, Temperature Cycling
Temperature Cycling3 cycles 77°F, 95% RH to 18°FHDPE, PP Test PlaquesExceeded performance criteria
Accelerated Aging, Thermal Testing
Aging, Thermal150°F, 80% humidity, 96hrsHDPE, PP Test PlaquesExceeded performance criteria
Solar Radiation, Xenon Exposure
Solar, Xenon(56) 24 hour cyclesHDPE, PP Test PlaquesExceeded performance criteria
Abrasion Resistance, Desert
Abrasion, Desert500g @ 60rpm at 60°C ± 2HDPE, PP Test PlaquesExceeded performance criteria
Abrasion Resistance, Room Temperature
Abrasion, Room Temp.500g @ 60rpm at room temp.HDPE, PP Test PlaquesExceeded performance criteria
Abrasion Resistance, Cryogenic
Abrasion, Cryogenic500g @ 60rpm at -55°C ± 3HDPE, PP Test PlaquesExceeded performance criteria
Chemical Resistance Testing
Deionized Water8hr. exposure, max 24hr dryHDPE, PP Test PlaquesExceeded performance criteria
5% Salt Water8hr. exposure, max 24hr dryHDPE, PP Test PlaquesExceeded performance criteria
Windex8hr. exposure, max 24hr dryHDPE, PP Test PlaquesExceeded performance criteria
Betco AF67 Bathroom Cleaner8hr. exposure, max 24hr dryHDPE, PP Test PlaquesExceeded performance criteria
99% Isopropyl Alcohol8hr. exposure, max 24hr dryHDPE, PP Test PlaquesExceeded performance criteria
Dot 3 Brake Fluid8hr. exposure, max 24hr dryHDPE, PP Test PlaquesExceeded performance criteria
#2 Diesel Fuel8hr. exposure, max 24hr dryHDPE, PP Test PlaquesExceeded performance criteria
Nitric Acid - Ph 1.0±0.28hr. exposure, max 24hr dryHDPE, PP Test PlaquesExceeded performance criteria
HCL - Ph 1.0 ± 0.28hr. exposure, max 24hr dryHDPE, PP Test PlaquesExceeded performance criteria
Sodium Hydroxide - Ph 12±0.2 @ 5.25%8hr. exposure, max 24hr dryHDPE, PP Test PlaquesExceeded performance criteria
Sodium Hypochlorite - 5%8hr. exposure, max 24hr dryHDPE, PP Test PlaquesExceeded performance criteria
Quaternary Ammonium 200 ppm8hr. exposure, max 24hr dryHDPE, PP Test PlaquesExceeded performance criteria
FDA 510(k) Durability Requirement
600 Wash Cycles250ppm ZEP FSZ-Chlor (#2443)HDPE, PP Test PlaquesExceeded performance criteria
High Temperature
TEST NAME
High Temperature
TEST SPEC / REQUIREMENT
95–120°F for 24hrs for 7 Days
SURFACE
HDPE, PP Test Plaques
RESULT
Exceeded performance criteria
Low Temperature
TEST NAME
Low Temperature
TEST SPEC / REQUIREMENT
-60°F for 72hrs
SURFACE
HDPE, PP Test Plaques
RESULT
Exceeded performance criteria
Rainfall
TEST NAME
Rainfall
TEST SPEC / REQUIREMENT
40MPH raindrops for 40min
SURFACE
HDPE, PP Test Plaques
RESULT
Exceeded performance criteria
Salt Fog, Salt Spray
TEST NAME
Salt Fog, Salt Spray
TEST SPEC / REQUIREMENT
5% salt solution at 95°F
SURFACE
HDPE, PP Test Plaques
RESULT
Exceeded performance criteria
Blowing Dust
TEST NAME
Blowing Dust
TEST SPEC / REQUIREMENT
Blown dust @ 2mph for 6hrs
SURFACE
HDPE, PP Test Plaques
RESULT
Exceeded performance criteria
Humidity
TEST NAME
Humidity
TEST SPEC / REQUIREMENT
80°F, 95–100% humidity 45 days
SURFACE
HDPE, PP Test Plaques
RESULT
Exceeded performance criteria
Freeze / Thaw, Temperature Cycling
TEST NAME
Temperature Cycling
TEST SPEC / REQUIREMENT
3 cycles 77°F, 95% RH to 18°F
SURFACE
HDPE, PP Test Plaques
RESULT
Exceeded performance criteria
Accelerated Aging, Thermal Testing
TEST NAME
Aging, Thermal
TEST SPEC / REQUIREMENT
150°F, 80% humidity, 96hrs
SURFACE
HDPE, PP Test Plaques
RESULT
Exceeded performance criteria
Solar Radiation, Xenon Exposure
TEST NAME
Solar, Xenon
TEST SPEC / REQUIREMENT
(56) 24 hour cycles
SURFACE
HDPE, PP Test Plaques
RESULT
Exceeded performance criteria
Abrasion Resistance, Desert
TEST NAME
Abrasion, Desert
TEST SPEC / REQUIREMENT
500g @ 60rpm at 60°C ± 2
SURFACE
HDPE, PP Test Plaques
RESULT
Exceeded performance criteria
Abrasion Resistance, Room Temperature
TEST NAME
Abrasion, Room Temp.
TEST SPEC / REQUIREMENT
500g @ 60rpm at room temp.
SURFACE
HDPE, PP Test Plaques
RESULT
Exceeded performance criteria
Abrasion Resistance, Cryogenic
TEST NAME
Abrasion, Cryogenic
TEST SPEC / REQUIREMENT
500g @ 60rpm at -55°C ± 3
SURFACE
HDPE, PP Test Plaques
RESULT
Exceeded performance criteria
Chemical Resistance Testing
TEST NAME
Deionized Water
TEST SPEC / REQUIREMENT
8hr. exposure, max 24hr dry
SURFACE
HDPE, PP Test Plaques
RESULT
Exceeded performance criteria
TEST NAME
5% Salt Water
TEST SPEC / REQUIREMENT
8hr. exposure, max 24hr dry
SURFACE
HDPE, PP Test Plaques
RESULT
Exceeded performance criteria
TEST NAME
Windex
TEST SPEC / REQUIREMENT
8hr. exposure, max 24hr dry
SURFACE
HDPE, PP Test Plaques
RESULT
Exceeded performance criteria
TEST NAME
Betco AF67 Bathroom Cleaner
TEST SPEC / REQUIREMENT
8hr. exposure, max 24hr dry
SURFACE
HDPE, PP Test Plaques
RESULT
Exceeded performance criteria
TEST NAME
99% Isopropyl Alcohol
TEST SPEC / REQUIREMENT
8hr. exposure, max 24hr dry
SURFACE
HDPE, PP Test Plaques
RESULT
Exceeded performance criteria
TEST NAME
Dot 3 Brake Fluid
TEST SPEC / REQUIREMENT
8hr. exposure, max 24hr dry
SURFACE
HDPE, PP Test Plaques
RESULT
Exceeded performance criteria
TEST NAME
#2 Diesel Fuel
TEST SPEC / REQUIREMENT
8hr. exposure, max 24hr dry
SURFACE
HDPE, PP Test Plaques
RESULT
Exceeded performance criteria
TEST NAME
Nitric Acid - Ph 1.0±0.2
TEST SPEC / REQUIREMENT
8hr. exposure, max 24hr dry
SURFACE
HDPE, PP Test Plaques
RESULT
Exceeded performance criteria
TEST NAME
HCL - Ph 1.0 ± 0.2
TEST SPEC / REQUIREMENT
8hr. exposure, max 24hr dry
SURFACE
HDPE, PP Test Plaques
RESULT
Exceeded performance criteria
TEST NAME
Sodium Hydroxide - Ph 12±0.2 @ 5.25%
TEST SPEC / REQUIREMENT
8hr. exposure, max 24hr dry
SURFACE
HDPE, PP Test Plaques
RESULT
Exceeded performance criteria
TEST NAME
Sodium Hypochlorite - 5%
TEST SPEC / REQUIREMENT
8hr. exposure, max 24hr dry
SURFACE
HDPE, PP Test Plaques
RESULT
Exceeded performance criteria
TEST NAME
Quaternary Ammonium 200 ppm
TEST SPEC / REQUIREMENT
8hr. exposure, max 24hr dry
SURFACE
HDPE, PP Test Plaques
RESULT
Exceeded performance criteria
FDA 510(k) Durability Requirement
TEST NAME
600 Wash Cycles
TEST SPEC / REQUIREMENT
250ppm ZEP FSZ-Chlor (#2443)
SURFACE
HDPE, PP Test Plaques
RESULT
Exceeded performance criteria