SETON WEATHER-CODE™
OUTDOOR PIPE MARKERS
Description: Seton Weather-Code Pipe Markers are made of pressure sensitive outdoor vinyl.
Use: Seton Weather-Code Pipe Markers are designed for use outdoors.
Standard Legend Colors: Black and White.
Standard Background Colors: Blue, green, red, and yellow.
Thickness (PSTC-33): Total 0.005 in. (0.125mm).
Gloss: 60 Gardner Units.
Adhesive Properties: Adhesion to steel (PSTC-1)
15 min. dwell (Avg)—75 oz/in. (82 N/100 mm)
Ultimate (72 hrs. dwell) (Avg)—116 oz/in. (127 N/100 mm)
Tack (ASTM-2979) (Avg)—800g (8 N)
Drop Shear (PSTC-7) (Avg)—4 Hrs.
Abrasion Resistance (Method 5306 of U.S. Federal Test Method Std. No. 191A: CS-17 Wheels, 1000 g. wts.
Legend withstands up to 700 cycles.
Substrate withstands up to 8000 cycles.
Service Temperature: -40°F to 180°F (-40°C to 82°C).
Minimum Application
Temperature:
0°F (-18°C).
Average Outdoor Durability: 5 years (Average expected outdoor life of product will depend on user definition of failure, climactic conditions, mounting techniques, and material color).
Chemical Resistance:
 Reagent 7 Day Immersion Dip Test Rub Test
 30% Sulfuric Acid NE NE NE
 10% Sulfuric Acid NE NE NE
 30% HCL F NE NE
 10% HCL NE NE NE
 50% NaOH F NE NE
 10% NaOH F NE NE
 Gasoline F NE F
 Turpentine F NE F
 Glacial Acetic Acid F F F
 5% Acetic Acid NE NE NE
 Cellosolve Acetate F F F
 Conc. Ammonia NE NE NE
 10% Ammonia NE NE NE
 Methyl Ethyl Ketone F F F
 Acetone F F F
 Methanol F NE F
 1, 1, 1, Trichloroethane F F F
 IPA (Isopropanol) F NE F
 ASTM #3 Oil NE NE NE
 SAE 20 Oil NE NE NE
 Mineral Spirits F NE NE
 Diesel Fuel F NE F
 Heptane F NE F
 Toluene F F F
 Alconox F NE NE
 Kerosene NE NE NE
 Water NE NE NE
 NE: No Effect     F: Failed
7 Day Immersion: Immersed in reagent for 7 days.
Dip Test: Five 10 minute dips in reagent with 30 minute recovery.
Rub Test: Rubbed sample for one minute with swab soaked in reagent.
Shelf Life: 1 year when stored at 70°F (21°C) and 40% to 50% R.H.