General Description

Lucidus^® retro-reflective and fluorescent-photoluminescent material (the 469 FO and 533 FO series) is a lime-yellow industrial wash and flame resistant fabric. An extremely durable, non-flammable fabric is covered with fluorescent, lime-yellow layer, photoluminescent pigment and a retro-reflective stripe installed in the middle.

The Lucidus^® tape (the 469 FO and 533 FO series) was designed especially for high visibility safety clothing, like that used by fire fighters and fireproof work clothing, which must have a high temperature and weather resistance.

Retro-reflective Efficiency
and Colour Requirements

Lucidus^® material (the 469 FL and 533 FL series) meets all the requirements of the EN 471 Class 2 norm. The conformity to this norm was affirmed by tests conducted in an independent laboratory and by appropriate certification.

Colour requirements according to the EN 471:2005 norm:

Colour	Chromaticity coordinates		Minimum luminance factor ßmin
	x	y
Fluorescent yellow	0,387 0,356 0,398 0,460	0,610 0,494 0.452 0,540	0,70
Fluorescent orange-red	0,610 0,535 0,570 0,655	0,390 0,375 0,340 0,345	0,40

The coefficient of retroflection (R_a in cd/lux/m²) is measured according to the procedure defined in CIE publication No. 54.2.

The minimum values of the coefficient of retroreflection measured at an appropriate entrance and observation angle are presented in the table below.

Retro-reflective Efficiency according to the EN 471:2005 norm:

Observation angle	Entrance angle ß1(ß2 = 0)
	5°	20°	30°	40°
12'	20	30	40	40
20'	20	30	40	40

Photoluminescence (Glow-in-the-dark)

Although the photoluminescence is not required by the EN 471:2005 norm, A-SPE Polska strongly recommends this innovative product to improve safety standard of your products. After only 5 minutes of exposure to the daylight Lucidus^® material (the 469 FO and 533 FO series) glows in dark enviroment for over 2 hours.

The table below depicts the photopic luminance (the measuerable value of light) emitted by our materias.

Time	after 2,5 min	after 5 min.	after 10 min.	after 60 min.
Photopic luminance [mcd/m2]*	643	334	168	25

* Photopic luminance was measured according to requirements DIN 67510-1 after sample excitation with 1000 lx xenon lamp for 5 min (by integral sphere).

Efficiency and the Conditions of Use

The user should remember, that despite the ideal fluorescent and photoluminescent properties of the Lucidus^® material (the 469 FO and 533 FO series), like all other reflective materials it does not guarantee 100% visibility in adverse weather conditions. In practise the actual fluorescent efficiency depends on the conditions of use. Unfavourable atmospheric conditions can essentially lower the visibility. For this reason the user should conduct tests of the material to be used to confirm that it meets their expectations as to specific conditions of use.

Physical Properties

In terms of the physical properties the Lucidus^® material (the 469 FO and 533 FO series) conforms to the norms listed below, therefore, it meets or exceeds the listed specification:

Abrasion	EN 530 method 2 (5000 cycles)
Temperature cycle	According to the cycle: 12h at temp. +50 ºC (±2 ºC) 30h at temp. -30 ºC (±2 ºC)
Wash	EN 6330 method 2A (50 cycles at temp. 60 ºC)
Dry-clean	EN 3175-2 method 8.1 (30 cycles at temp. 30 ºC)
Flexing	EN 7854 method A (7500 cycles)
Cold fold	EN 4675 at temp. -20 ºC
Flame resistance (469 R serie)	EN 469:2006(U) pt. 6.1 Result: no hole after flame source removing
Flame resistance (533 R serie)	EN 469:1998 pt. 6.1, EN 533 Result: mean value of afterflame time is <= 2 s.
Wet reflectivity	EN 471:2005 Annex A

The conformity to the norms above was affirmed by tests conducted in an independent laboratory and by appropriate certification.

469 and 533 Standards

Our materials are presented in two variants*:

• products marked as "533" which conform with the standards of the EN 533 norm (tapes for general use),
• products marked as "469" which conform with the standards of the EN 469:2006 norm (tapes for the fire departments).

Instructions - Home Wash

• wash in temperature not exceeding 60°C
• in case of bleaching use non-chlorine bleach
• during washing do not rub or wring
• preferably hang out to dry
• dry-clean normal cycle
• iron at medium temperature (150°C)

Instructions - Industrial Wash

• use low to medium alkaline and high-surfactant detergents.
• do not use detergents with free sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide
• stain treatment can substantially shorten the life of the material
• max. wash temperature: 75°C
• max. temperature of drying: 90°C (for tumble dryers) or 120°C (for tunnel dryers)
• pressing not to exceed 150°C

Physical Specification

	Retro-reflective		Ironing at 150°C
	Photoluminescent		Can be washed
	Fluorescent		Can be dry cleaned
	Flame resistant		Industrial wash allowed
	Convertable		No chlorine based bleaching
	All weather resistant		Do not spin before drying

Additional Information

The actual life of the material depends on the condtions in which it is used and also on the methods in which it is cleaned. Adherence to the instructions above allows for the achievement of optimal results. The recommended way of cleaning is home wash.

Availability

Lucidus^® fluorescent-photoluminescent tapes (the 469 FO and 533 FO series) are available in rolls which meet the following standards*:

Type	Width	Reflective layer width	Length
469 FO 50/20 (Y)**	50 mm	20 mm	50 m
469 FO 50/25 (Y)**	50 mm	25 mm	50 m
469 FO 100/50 (Y)**	100 mm	50 mm	50 m
533 FO 50/20 (Y)**	50 mm	20 mm	50 m
533 FO 50/25 (Y)**	50 mm	25 mm	50 m
533 FO 100/50 (Y)**	100 mm	50 mm	50 m

* other sizes are available on special demand
** Y - lime-yellow

Transport and Storage

The reflective material is packed in separate carton boxes which safeguard the rolls of material against mechanical damage. The separate boxes are additionally packed in 5s or 10s into a collective box. Packed in this way the reflective material can be transported by any means of transport, in conditions which ensure protection against precipitation, direct effect of sun rays and heavy mechanical damage. The reflective material can be stored in its original boxes in dry places for a period of up to 12 months.

Ordering and Technical Support

Feel free to contact our consultants who will take your order and answer any questions you might have.