GF 290 ChalkMark™

TECHNICAL DATA SHEET GF 290 CHALKMARK 5 . 0 M I L M AT T E B L A C K V I N Y L CLEAR REMOVABLE ADHESIVE GF 290 ChalkMark vinyl is a 5.0 mil matte black chalkboard vinyl with a clear high-tack removable adhesive on a 90 liner. The 5.0 mil ChalkMark vinyl is designed for use with soft chalks and liquid chalk markers and has a washable surface. The HTR adhesive works great on smooth painted drywall plastic a-frame signs metals and glass. ChalkMark is commonly used to produce decorative wall graphics covering large areas for menu boards or murals. GF 290 ChalkMark can also be used to create promotion graphics plasticade signs point-of-purchase graphics and craft cut shapes and decals. PRODUCT NAME 290 FILM Film Type Black Vinyl Film Thickness milsm 5.0 127 - 10 Film Weight gsm 185 Gloss 60 10 Opacity 100 Tensile Strength psi MD 4000 CD 4000 Elongation MD 180 CD 225 Dimensional Stability FTM 14 MD 0.60 mm CD 0.50 mm ADHESIVE Adhesive Type Solvent Acrylic Adhesive Thickness milsm 0.8-1.0 20-25 Adhesive Color Clear Peel Strength on Stainless Steel lbsin N25mm 15 min 1.8 7.9 Peel Strength on Stainless Steel lbsin N25mm 24 hrs 2.5 11 Peel Strength on Glass lbsin N25mm 15 min 1.2 5.3 Peel Strength on Glass lbsin N25mm 24 hrs 2.0 8.8 LINER Liner Weight gsm 90 145 Liner Type White 2-sided PE-Coated Kraft Liner Thickness milsm 6.7 170 Release Force 360 min g2 20-30 PERFORMANCE GUIDANCE Application Temperature 40 F Service Temperature -40 F to 200 F Shelf Life 1 year Storage Temp Rel. Humidity 70 F 50 Outdoor Durability 3 years Indoor Durability 5 years Removability 1 year R AT I N G S C E RT I F I C AT I O N S Regulatory Compliant with CPSIA 2008 RoHS and REACH Flammability ASTM E84 Class 1 or A Rating Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials Indoor durability of material under normal conditions. 309 S. UNION GF 290 OCTOBER 2022 S PA RTA M I 4 9 3 4 5 P616 887-7387 T 8 0 0 2 5 3 - 3 6 6 4 W W W. G E N E

R A L F O R M U L AT I O N S . C O M F616 887-0537 T E C H N I C A L DATA S H E E T G F 2 9 0 - 5 . 0 M I L M AT T E B L A C K V I N Y L CLEAR REMOVABLE ADHESIVE PRODUCT SNAPSHOT A P P L I C AT I O N S INK TYPE A P P L I CAT I O N P O P R E TA I L S O LV E N T W E T A P P LY WALL E C O - S O LV E N T D R Y A P P LY WRAP L AT E X L A M I N AT I N G WINDOW UV CURABLE MOUNTING FLOOR SCREEN D I E C U T TA B L E COUNTER OFFSET UV CURABLE H OT S TA M P TRANSLUCENT OFFSET CONVENTIONAL THERMAL DIE GENERAL SIGNAGE F L AT B E D C U T TA B L E INDOOR Latex printer must have white ink capability. OUTDOOR S U B S T R AT E S O E M PA I N T E D M E TA L PA I N T E D A L U M I N U M S TA I N L E S S S T E E L S M O OT H PA I N T E D D RY WA L L ACRYLIC FAQS Where can I use GF 290 ChalkMark GF 290 is great for a variety of applications from craft projects to wallgraphics. This film is great for restaurant and brewery menu boards or interactive walls in homes businesses or schools. It is designed to beapplied to smooth painted wall surfaces metal plastic and glass Can I print with any type of ink on GF 290 No GF 290 ChalkMark is only compatible with UV curable digital and screen inks and is not compatible with solvent eco-solvent or latex types of ink. Consider using GF Cut Craft vinyl and applying secondary lettering or shapes to your ChalkMark installation. latex inks will stick but will not be visible unless the latex printer has white ink to back up the colors ex HP Latex R Series HP Latex 700W 800W Is GF 290 ChalkMark safe to use in a classroom Yes GF 290 meets several safety and compliance criteria making it a great choice for use in a variety of spaces. As listed above GF 290 is Compliant with CPSIA 2008 RoHS and REACH and approved under ASTM E84 as a Class A fire rated material. GF 290 OCTOBER 2022 309 S. UNION S PA RTA M I 4 9 3 4 5 P616 887-7387 T 8 0 0 2 5 3 - 3 6 6 4 W W W. G E N E R A L F O R M U L AT I O N S . C O M F616 88

7-0537 T E C H N I C A L DATA S H E E T G F 2 9 0 T E C H N I CA L I N F O R M AT I O N A P P L I C AT I O N S A N D U S E S ChalkMark vinyl works with standard chalk soft chalk and liquid chalk markers. Please note that standard chalks vary and some may mar or scratch the vinyl surface due to their hardness and density as well as the amount of pressure applied. We recommend you test a small section of the film first. Soft chalk and Liquid Chalk Markers are ideal for this type of surface and will clean up with water and isopropyl alcohol. Recommended brands ChalkMark has been tested with the following brands Liquid Chalk Markers Elmers Board Mate Markers ChalkInk Markers and Expo BrightSticks Soft Chalk Staedtler Karat Soft Pastel Chalks GF 290 OCTOBER 2022 For Standard Terms Conditions www.generalformulations.comterms-conditions 309 S. UNION S PA RTA M I 4 9 3 4 5 P616 887-7387 T 8 0 0 2 5 3 - 3 6 6 4 W W W. G E N E R A L F O R M U L AT I O N S . C O M F616 887-0537