Reflective Film

High Intensity Prismatic OPTICS

Series T9300 with Pressure Sensitive Adhesive
Data Sheet of product Juny 2019

The T9300 Series High Intensity Prismatic Reflective Sheet is a retro-reflective sheet of non-
metallized micro-prismatic lenses designed for the manufacture of traffic control signs,
construction site devices and delineators, vertically in service.
Description Applied to properly prepared signal substrates, High Intensity Prismatic Sheet provides retro-
reflectivity and long-term durability.

Series T9300 sheets are available in:

Code of
Color
Product
White 3930
Yellow 3931
Colors
Red 3932
Orange 3934
Blue 3935
Green 3937
Coffee 3939

Conformity with the requirements of standard chromaticity (x, y) and uuminance factor (Y,%)
must be determined by the instrument method according to the ASTM E1164 standard, on
sheets applied to 6061-T6 or 5052-H38 aluminum plates.
Values must be determined with a Hunter Lab Color Flex45 / 0 spectrophotometer. Calculations
must be performed for the D65CIE illuminant and the standard observer 2º. 1
Try of color

1.The instrumentally determined retro-reflective sheet color values can vary significantly depending on the make and model of the
colorimetric spectrophotometer as well as the color and retro-reflective optics of the sheet reflective plate.
(DavidM.Burnsand TimothyJ.Donahue, Measurement Issues in the Color Specification of Fluorescent Retroreflective materials for
HighVisibilityTrafficSigningandPersonalSafetyApplications,Proceedings of SPIE:FourthOxford Conference on
Spectroscopy,4826,pp.39-49,2003).For the purposes of this document, the instrument of reference is spectrofotómeter HunterLab
ColorFlex 45/0.
 Table A – Límit of chromatic coordinates
1 2 3 4 Límit Y (%)
Color
x y x y x y x y Mín. Max
White 0.303 0.300 0.368 0.366 0.340 0.393 0.274 0.329 27 -
Yellow 0.498 0.412 0.557 0.422 0.479 0.520 0.438 0.472 15 45
Red 0.648 0.351 0.735 0.265 0.629 0.281 0.565 0.346 2.5 15
Fotometry Orange 0.558 0.352 0.636 0.364 0.570 0.429 0.506 0.404 10 30
Blue 0.140 0.035 0.244 0.21 0.190 0.255 0.065 0.216 1 10
Green 0.026 0.399 0.166 0.364 0.286 0.446 0.207 0.771 3 12
Coffee 0.430 0.340 0.610 0.39 0.550 0.450 0.430 0.390 1 9
2 The four pairs of chromatic coordinates determine the acceptable color in terms of the CIE1931 standard
colorimetric system, measured with the standard illuminant D65

The values in Table B are the minimum retro-reflection coefficients, expressed in candelas per lux per square
meter (cd / lux / m2).

Tests for the Retro-reflection Coefficients: Compliance with the requirements for retro-reflection coefficients must
be determined by the instrumental method according to the ASTM E810 standard “Test Method for Coefficient of
Retroreflection of Retroreflective Sheeting”, averaging the B values in the 0 ° B rotation for the 0 ° and 90 °
rotation.

Table B – Minimum RA Retro-reflection Coefficients for new films (cd / lux / m2)

Entry Angle -4° Entry Angle de 30°

Coefficients de Angle of Angle of
Retro-reflection Color Observation Color Observation
0.2° 0.5° 0.2° 0.5°
(RA)
White 560 200 White 280 100
Yellow 420 150 Yellow 210 75
Red 84 30 Red 42 15
Orange 210 75 Orange 105 37
Blue 30 12 Blue 14 6
Green 56 21 Green 28 10
Coffee 18 7.5 Coffee 8.4 3.5
3 Input Angle – The angle from the illumination axis to the retro-reflector axis. The retro-reflector axis is perpendicular to the retro-
reflective surface.
4 Observation Angle - The angle between the illumination axis and the observation axis.

For the areas of transparent color screen printed on white sheets, or white sheets covered with the OPTICS TID
Series 1170 sign cut Film, processed according to the OPTIC TID recommendations, the relationship between the
RA for this color and the RA for the white should be less than 70% of the Table A colors, and the colors specified
for the full RA should be less than 70% of the color.

The T9300 Series sheet has a pressure sensitive adhesive whose application is recommended at room
temperature. Room temperature application is defined as 18 ° C or higher.
Adhesive
Standard Test Plates Unless otherwise specified, retro-reflective foil should be applied
according to the manufacturer's recommendations on aluminum plates 6061-T6,5052-H38 or
equivalent, of a minimum thickness of 1.6mm, which has been previously cleaned and
polished by 1.8 Greased and greased information.

Standard conditioning: all applied and unapplied test tubes must be conditioned by 24h at 23
° C ± 1 ° C and 50% ± 4% relative humidity, before each test.
Adhesion: Test method weighing 0.8Kg – Apply 10cm of a 2.54cmx15cm strip of retro-
reflective foil to the plate as required.Place the plate with the applied face down and hold the
weight of the free (unglued) end of the strip. Requirement: Within five minutes, no more than
5.0 cm should be detached.

Impact Resistance: Test method – Apply the sheet on a 7.6cmx15.2cm plate and condition.
Plate the sheet at an impact of 5.7N-m according to ASTM D2794. Requirement: The sheet
must not separate from the plate, nor break around the immediate impact area.

Shrinkage: Test Method – After conditioning 228.6mm x 228.6mm samples, remove the and
place the specimen on a flat surface with the adhesive side facing up. Requirement: Shrinkage
of greater than 0.8 mm in 10 min, or no greater than 3.2 mm in 24 h any size.

Flexibility: Test method – After conditioning 25.4mmx152.4mm specimens, remove the

fineness and powder on the adhesive face. Then, under standard conditions, holding the ends
of the specimen, bending the specimen quickly (within one second) around a 3.2mm diameter
adhesive mandrel touching the face of the adhesive mandrel. Requirement: No breakage,
detachment or delamination should be observed.

Gloss: Test method - Test according to ASTM D523 standard, using a gloss meter at 85 °.
Requirement: Rating not less than 50.

Application: The T9300 Series High Intensity Prismatic Reflective Laminate has a pressure
sensitive adhesive and should be applied to the sign substrate at an ambient temperature of 18
° C higher, using one of the following methods: Mechanical roller laminator – Refer to the
Information Folder 1.4 (Application).
When working with extruded aluminum panels, heat is required to soften the foil enough so
that the edge of the panel can be rolled back. Manual Roller Roller - See Information Folder
1.6.

Manual application: The manual application is recommended for legends only. the application
of the laminate to the full background of a design should be performed with a hand-held,
mechanical or hand-operated roller. refer to Info Carpet 1.5 for details. Hand application may
produce some irregularities that may be objectionable to aesthetically critical customers. These
are more prominent on darker colors. To obtain a uniform appearance, a roller burnisher should
be used. All application MUST be cut into all metal joints and spackled seams.

Joints: T9300 Series sheeting should be joined together at the top (without the top) when more
than one piece of sheeting is required on a single substrate surface. A gap of up to 1.5mm is
acceptable to avoid warping, since the sheeting expands when exposed to extreme heat and
moisture. If no such gap is desired, the following procedure should be followed: 1. Using a
straight edge and a sharp blade, cut through the two layers of reflective sheeting. 3. Peel off and
remove any remaining sheeting. If the liner was left on, remove it and reattach the sheeting.
 Double-sided signs: When making double-sided signs, it is advisable to protect the first side of
the T9300 Series foil from damage that may result from contact with the bottom roller of the
rollers, which in most cases is metallic and has no coating.

For use in traffic signals, product application depends on proper preparation of the aluminum
(See Information Carpet 1.7). Extruded aluminum panels must be turned over at the edges. In
flat panels, the sheet must be carefully cut at 45° at the edges, so that the sheets of the adjacent
plates do not touch each other or any other panels that require more than one aluminum sheet.
It is up to the users to carefully evaluate any other substrates to ensure adhesion and durability
of the signal. T9300 Series foil is designed primarily for application on flat substrates. If other
substrates are used, they must have the following characteristics:
- Smooth
- Cleaned
- Flat
Substrates - Rigid - Non-porous
- Non-porous - Stable
- Stable
- Weather resistant
- High surface energyAny other use requiring a curvature radius of less than 12.5 cm must be
additionally secured with bolts or rivets.Plastic substrates are not recommended when good
performance is essential in the face of cold weather.Significant failures are likely to occur in the
future.

Screen printing: T9300 Series film can be screen printed before or after mounting on a sign
substrate using the OPTICS TID Process Color 600I Series (see Product Bulletin 600I) or 660N
Series (see Product Bulletin 660N) inks. The 660I or 660N Series inks can be used a
temperature between 16°C and 38°C, and a relative humidity between 20% and 50%. It is
recommended that you use a heavy-duty mesh of PE157 size. We do not assume
responsibility for any failure in the legends or sign backgrounds that have been processed with
Printing tapes or other OPTICS TID tape marks other than those mentioned above. It is recommended
to avoid flexing the T9300 Series foil before and especially after screen printing in order to
avoid possible cracking caused by improper handling techniques.

The sheet can be cut once a time, manually or automatically with a flatbed plotter, or several
sheets can be cut in a stack, using a band saw or guillotine. T9300 Series sheet can be cut in
any number of layers, using any blade or any other manual tool of your choice. As with all
reflective sheeting, when used with more than one piece in a sign, it should be assembled by
hand to ensure a consistent nighttime color and appearance. Cutting tools such as shears and
shears, which use pressure plates on the sheet when cutting, can damage the sheeting's
optics. To reduce damage, it may be advisable to cover the pressure plate with some padding
and place it carefully over the sheets being cut. The maximum stack height for cutting T9300
Cut Series sheets may be 38mm or 50 sheets. For more information on the cutting process, refer to
Information Carpet 1.10. Signs that have more than one slice must have all plates oriented
identically in order to have a uniform appearance under all viewing conditions (stamping
pattern in the same direction). On T9300 Series sheets, edge sealing is generally not
necessary. After prolonged exposure, it is possible that dust particles may be trapped inside the
cut cell ailer along the edge of the sheet.
 T9300 Series sheet should be stored in a cool, dry area, preferably between 18°C and 24°C
and 30% to 50% relative humidity, and should be applied within the year of purchase.
Partially used rolls should be placed back into the shipping crate or hung horizontally from a
pipe or bar that runs through the center.Unprocessed sheets should be stored flat.Finished
signs and applied backing materials should be stored over the edges. Signs printed by
silkscreen printing should be protected with a SCW568 slide wallpaper.place that slide
wallpaper should be glazed agains the face of the signs and protect that face with bubble
pack ing foil. double-sided signs should have the slide wallpaper glazed on both faces. The
Storage unmounted, printed sheets must be stored flat and a sheet of protective paper SCW568
and with brilliants the signal face.Finished signal face packages must have enough nylon
packaging washers for mounting. Avoid bottle necking signs with signs that have bubbles for
packaging. Avoid tying signs with bands, placing them in wooden crates, and stacking
them.The transportable gearbox must meet commercially accepted standards to prevent
movement and tracking.Store the packaged signs indoors and on their edges. If packaged
signs become wet, unpack them immediately and allow them to dry out. Refer to Information
panel 1.11 for instructions on packaging for transport and storage.

It is recommended that nylon ties be used between the heads of all fasteners (bolt heads,
Installation bolts or nuts) and the sheets to protect the sheet from movement of the heads.

Signals that require cleaning should be soaked with plenty of water, then washed with a
detergent solution using a sponge or sponge brush. Avoid exerting pressure that could
Clean damage the surface of the signal. Rinse with plenty of water after washing. Refer to
Information Folder 1.10

Information of Read all information regarding health hazards, precautions and first aid contained in the
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), and /or labels of the chemical substances before
Health an safety handling or using.

The durability of the T9300 Series High Intensity Prismatic Reflective Sheeting will depend
on the selection of the substrate and preparation, the compliance with the recommended
application procedures, the aerography, the exposure conditions and the maintenance of

The maximum durability of the T9300 Series can be expected from the application of the
T9300 Series foil in its vertical exposure to fixed objects, having been processed and
applied to properly prepared aluminum in accordance with the OPTICS TID
recommendations provided in Information Sheet 1.7 on Surface Preparation for Signal
Substrates.3 The user shall not be responsible for failures in the T9300 Series sheets
General caused by the use of proprietary substrates due to poor surface preparation. The user shall
performance determine the suitability of any nominal sign backing for its intended use. Applications on
unconditioned, excessively rough or weather-resistant surfaces, or exposure to severe or
considerations unusual conditions may reduce the performance of such applications. Signals in
mountainous regions covered by snow for extended periods of time may have limited
durability. In general, OPTICS TID paints, used according to OPTICS TID
recommendations, are expected to provide comparable performance to reflective color
films, except in the case of some light colors such as yellow and gold, or some very dark
colors or blends containing yellow or gold, the durability of which will depend on how much
of each color was used. Color dilution and atmospheric conditions in certain geographic
areas may reduce the durability of the signs. OPTICS TID brindeund ElectroCut®1170
Series Film can be expected to perform satisfactorily for the life of the sign when applied
directly over the T9300 Series film.
 OPTICS TID warrants that the T9300 Series High Intensity Prismatic Reflective Sheeting,
which is marketed for use as a signal component for traffic control and guidance in China, will
be effective for the desired use and will meet the minimum values established for the retro-
reflection coefficient for a period of two years, subject to the following considerations in:
Table C. Percentage of initial minimums of Table B Guaranteed for a period of more
than 2 years (Colors: white, yellow, red, green, blue and brown).

minimum percentage of R
Time of Guaranted
Detained
1-3 year 80%
3-5 year 70%
The percentage of RA retained, mentioned above, corresponds to all entry and observation
angles listed in Table B, and shall be measured in accordance with ASTM E 810.

All measurements shall be made after cleaning in accordance with the recommendations of
Laminate OPTICS TID. If the retro-reflective surface for a sign is made of T9300 Series High Intensity
Prismatic Sheeting, it shall be processed and applied to sign bearing materials following all
warranty OPTICS TID fabrication and application procedures found in the product bulletins, information
booklets and OPTICS TID technical memos (to be supplied to the ordering agency), including
the exclusive use of compatible component systems, inks, clear coatings, electronic cutting
films, protective overlaminates, and recommended application equipment.

If the signal deteriorates due to natural causes to the point where:

1) The signal is ineffective for the intended purpose when a driver with normal vision is driving
from a moving vehicle under normal daytime and nighttime driving conditions.

2) The retro-reflection coefficient of the signal is not sufficient for the intended purpose. The
signal is not effective for the intended purpose when a driver with normal vision is driving from a
moving vehicle under normal daytime and nighttime driving conditions. If the retro-reflective
coefficient after cleaning is less than the minimums specified in Table C, the sole responsibility
of OPTICS TID and the sole remedy for the purchaser and user shall be: If failure occurs within
the first 3 years from the date of manufacture, OPTICS TID will restore, at its own expense, the
retro-reflective surface of the signal to its original effectiveness. If failure occurs between the
eighth and tenth year from the date of manufacture, OPTICS TID will provide the necessary
amount of T9300 Series High Intensity Prismatic Sheet to restore the retro-reflective surface of
the sign to its original effectiveness.

Warrants that the T9300 Series Orange High Intensity Prismatic Reflective Sheeting, which
it markets for use as a component in transit control devices in working areas, will be
effective for the intended use and will meet the minimum values established for the retro-
reflective coating for a period of three years, subject to the following considerations:

MinimumRetroreflection Coefficient Candles per Lux per Square Meter(0.2°of Observation

and 4°of Input)*.
Laminate
of plate T9300 Color
minimum coefficient of retro-reflection
reflection (Two year)
All colors 7 year

*All measurements should be performed after signal cleaning according to the recommendations of OPTICS TID and
in accordance with ASTME810 "Standard Test Method for Coefficient of Retroreflection of Retroreflective Sheeting".
 If the retro-reflective surface for a sign, High Intensity Prismatic Foil T9300 Series Orange, is
processed and applied to sign carrier materials following all OPTICS TID manufacturing and
application procedures found in the product bulletins, the information sheets and OPTICS
TID technical memos (to be supplied to the ordering agency), including the exclusive use of
the OPTICS TID component systems (to be supplied to the ordering agency), OPTICS TID
information brochures and technical memos (to be supplied to the ordering agency),
including the exclusive use of compatible component systems, inks, transparent coatings,
electronic cutting films, protective overlaminates, and recommended application equipment;
yYour signal deteriorates of to natural causes to the point where:
1)the signal no result effective to the effect when a driver with normal vision watches from a
moving vehicle under normal daytime and night time driving conditions.
2 )If the retro-reflection coefficient after cleaning is less than the minimums specified here,
the sole responsibility of OPTICS TID and the sole compensation of the purchaser and users
will be thatOPTICS TID will provide prorated replacement of OPTICS TID materials: If failure
occurs within the first year after the date of manufacture, OPTICS TID will restore, at its own
cost, the surface of the sheet to its original effectiveness. If failure occurs during the second
year, two thirds of the sheet shall be replaced. If failure occurs during the two year, one two of
the sheet shall be replaced.

The effect in question should be exclusively the result of design or manufacturing effects of
T9300 Series High Intensity Prismatic Film, and not external causes such as, for example:
Incorrect manufacture, handling, maintenance or installation; use of inks, thinners, coatings,
foils and overlaminates that are manufactured by OPTICS TID; use of application elements
that are recommended by OPTICS TID; failure of the signal substrate, exposure to
chemicals, abration and other mechanical damage from potholes used to mount the signal;
burial of the signal in snow; impact, vandalism, or criminal action. reserves the righ to
Conditions determinate meth do free placement.The replacement plate will bear the warranty of the
for replacement plate. Claims made under this warranty will be honored as long as the signs
guarantees were present when the plate was applied,which constitutes the begin the warranty period.
Claims made under this warranty will be honored only if OPTICS TID is not notified of the
problem within a reasonable period of time, if information reasonably requested by OPTICS
TID is provided, and if OPTICS TID is permitted to verify the cause of the defect.

OPTICS TID liability under this warranty is limited to replacement or compensation as set
forth here in. OPTICS TID assumes no liability whatsoever for any consequential or
incidental damages, including, but not limited to, lost profits, loss of business or loss of
Legal limitation revenue, etc., related in any way to the product. THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL
OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO
THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS OF THE
PRODUCT FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES
ARISING IN THE COURSE OF ITS DISTRIBUTION OR OPERATION, CUSTOM OR
MERCHANTABILITY
 Colors of processes Series 880N o Series 880I
Slipsheet SCW 568
Compatible materials Prespacing Tape SCPS-2
Premasking Tape SCPM-3
Transfer Tape TPM-5

OPTICS TID shall not be liable for any damage, loss or damage arising from the use of the product. OPTICS TID
shall not be liable for any deterioration, loss and/or failure of the product when the product is used in combination
and/or in conjunction with a product manufactured by OPTICS TID.
Any consequences that may arise from this use of a product manufactured by OPTICS TID shall be the sole
responsibility of the user, who shall be responsible for determining the precautionary measures for use established
by that manufacturer.

Important Notice: All statements, technical information and recommendations contained in this bulletin are based
on tests believed to be reliable, but their complete and absolute accuracy cannot be guaranteed. The only
obligation with respect to the product on the part of OPTICS TID shall be the replacement of the purchased quantity
of the product, if it is shown to have resulted from damage and/or injury attributable to OPTICS TID. No seller or
manufacturer shall be liable for any injury, loss, damage, direct, special or consequential, arising from the use of the
inability to use the product. Before use, the user must determine the suitability of the product for the intended use,
and the user assumes all risks and liability associated with such use.

OPTICS TID is a registered trademark of SHENGHE COMPANY

OPTICS
Traffic Safety Systems Division
OPTICS TID Gunshu Road, Buiding 65
Distributor: Zhengue Adhesive Materials Co., Ltd.
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