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Mactac® REBEL® RB528R

JT5798MBF www.Mactac.com Version 16 0217 Approved by J. S. Product IMAGin JT5798MBF Product Description JT5798M BF is a 3.1-mil translucent matte dusted polymeric PVC film designed for solvent-based ink jet printing. The product is coated on one side with a micro-structured repositionable permanent clear acrylic pressure sensitive adhesive and is supplied with 80 Polycoated layflat liner. The microstructured adhesive allows for the increased speed of dry application on windows with no air bubbles or wrinkling. It also eliminates the messy clean-up of wet-application fluids. JT5798M BF is designed for indoor and outdoor window graphics and internally illuminated signs light boxes. This product is not intended for non-printed window shading or wet applications. Non-printed B-Free window films may leave squeegee lines in the finished application. If your intent is for unprinted privacy screening applications use either IMAGin JT5728P or MACmark Glass Dcor 700 series translucent films. Physical Properties Surface Burning Characteristics Meets ANSI NFPA IFC as class A Flame Spread Smoke Density Opacity ASTM E84-01 or ANSINFPA 255 or IFC 8-1 10 10 96 - 99 X-Rite Densitometer Color Properties Whiteness and Brightness Brightness ASTM Whiteness CIE Whiteness CIE Tint 88.5 110.24 106.7 2.26 Durability Seven years indoors and up to 5 years outdoors. This use-life estimate is based upon accelerated age studies. Please note that exposure to severe temperatures ultra-violet light and also in tropical sub-tropical or desert regions will cause more rapid deterioration. This also applies to polluted areas high altitude and south facing exposure. Shelf Life Two years when stored at 75F 24C and 50 relative humidity or less. Approved Print Materials Screen Printing UV Cured Solvent WF Digital UV Inkjet Eco-solvent True solvent Latex HP Indigo Off-set UV Off-set Thermal Transfer Flexographic UV Flexographic Narrow Web UV Inkjet Flexographic Printing requires a topcoat. WVG000113 has

been approved by ACTEGA Coatings and Sealants ww.altana.com as in-line coat-able ink primers. To achieve the best possible print quality please make sure that the correct ICC profiles or printer settings are used. Profiles can be obtained from our Distributors or can be downloaded from www.mactac.com . Printer and heater settings and ICC profiles can also be downloaded from some O.E.M. or software manufacturers websites. The ICC profiles are provided solely as a customer resource. Print environments the individual nature of printing systems inks and software can significantly affect output. It is the customers responsibility to determine the suitability of any profile for use in their specific print environment. Limitations 1 The user is responsible for determining the products suitability including adhesion and if needed removal characteristics when used in applications other than listed specifically in this Performance Guide. 2 If there are any questions about applications please contact your Mactac sales representative to discuss your requirements for recommendations. 3 If this is a printed Performance Guide it is an uncontrolled document. Please check the Mactac website for the latest most up-to-date version Recommendations Always test your combination of REBEL products inks and laminating films prior to commercial use. 1 Printing Conditions Print in conditioned pressroom at 73F 23C and 50 RH. The maximum allowable ink saturation is 270. 2 Drying Requirements Solvent Eco-solvent and Mild-solvent inkjet prints require 24 - 48 hr. drying time - open to the air. Inks do not dry when printed media is rolled up. The prints must be dry prior to lamination. 3 Laminating Conditions If the printed graphic is likely to be exposed to corrosive liquids smoke fumes and highly polluted areas or there is a likelihood of scratching it is highly recommended to laminate with Permacolor PermaGard Series high performance or ColorGard LUV Series intermediate overlaminating films.

4 Application Do not use wet application fluids when applying this media unless it is specifically designed for emulsion adhesives. Standard application fluids including soap or detergent in water may cause the adhesive to turn white. 5 Transportation Conditions To allow for easy transportation REBEL series can be rolled up with the image out with a minimum diameter of 6 inches 15cm. When the image is not protected by an overlaminate make sure the print is completely dry and protected in a plastic bag. During transportation or storage avoid exposing them to extreme temperature. Values given are typical for unprocessed product and are not for use as specifications. Processing may change the values. IMPORTANT NOTICE The information given and the recommendations made herein are based on our research and are believed to be accurate but no guarantee of their accuracy or completeness is made. In every case user shall determine before using any product in full scale production or in any way whether such product is suitable for users intended use for their particular purpose under their own operating conditions. User assumes all risk and liability whatsoever in connection with their use of any product. The products discussed herein are sold without any warranty as to merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose or any other warranty express or implied. No representative of ours has any authority to waive or change the foregoing provisions and no statement or recommendation not contained herein shall have any force of effect unless in an agreement signed by the officers of seller and manufacturer. Nothing contained herein shall be construed to imply the nonexistence of any relevant patents or to constitute a permission inducement or recommendation to practice any invention covered by any patent without authority from the owner of the patent. The following is made in lieu of all warranties express or implied Sellers and manufacturers only obligation shall be to replac

e or credit such quantity of the product proved to be defective at its discretion. TM Trademark of Morgan Adhesives Company LLC Registered Trademark of Morgan Adhesives Company LLC www.Mactac.com