Technical Data/
Product Specifications
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Safety-Walk™
Wet Area Matting 1500
(Also known as 3M™ Nomad™ Medium Traffic Unbacked Matting)
1.0 Product
Description The product is an unbacked, nonwoven, open and porous matting made
from continuous vinyl filaments. Overall, the mat provides antifatigue
comfort while collecting dirt and draining water.
2.0 Intended Use For use as a comfort cushion for bare feet while allowing water to drain
through the matting. 3M Safety-Walk Wet Area Matting 1500 also can
be used as a fatigue reducing cushion mat. Applications include locker
rooms, shower areas, and around saunas. Not recommended in kitchens
or greasy, oily areas.
3.0 Standard Sizes Rolls:
Custom Lengths:
Width:
Length:
3 ft. x 20 ft.
3 feet
2 feet to 40 feet in 1 foot increments
4.0 Color Blueberry, Spruce
5.0 Requirements General Requirements
The product shall be made of oil-resistant, all-vinyl, nonwoven
continuous filaments bonded together to form a durable, resilient, water-
resistant matting.
Detailed Requirements:
Weight (minimum)
ASTM D418-68 3.3 lbs./yd.2 (1.8 kg/m
2)
Thickness (minimum) [1]
ASTM D418-68 0.41 inches (10.3 mm)
Microbiological Properties
ASTM G-21-90 Inhibiting to fungal growth
Flammability
DOC-FF-1-70 (Pill Test) Passes
5.0 Requirements
(continued) Chemical Resistance[2]
Water
1% Soap
50% Ethyl Alcohol
Hydrocarbon Solvents [4]
Chlorinated Hydrocarbon Solvents [5]
Gasoline
Cooking Oil [6]
5% Acetic Acid
5% Sodium Hydroxide
Excellent [3]
Excellent
Good
Poor
Poor
Poor
Poor
Excellent
Excellent
[1] Product may be compressed in package. Thickness is
manufactured loft before packaging.
[2] All tests 7 days @ 72° F, unless otherwise noted.
[3] Excellent – Slight effect on product, less than 1% weight
loss.
Good – Product stiffens or discolors slightly, less than 3%
weight loss.
Poor – Product becomes unsuitable for use. 3M™ Safety-
Walk™ Matting 1500 should not be used where it will
regularly contact these chemicals.
[4] Mineral Spirits.
[5] Methylene Chloride, Perchloroethylene, Chloroform.
[6] Peanut Oil.
6.0 Packaging and Marking Packaging: One per carton.
Marking: Each carton shall be marked with product name, size, color,
and manufacturer’s trade name.
7.0 Cleaning Routine Maintenance:
For Dry Areas:
1. Shake dirt from mat and remove from service area.
2. Sweep and remove dirt from service area.
3. If needed, mop or flush service area.
4. If needed, flush both sides of the mat with warm water to remove
remaining dirt.
5. Allow mat to dry flat before placing mat back into service.
For Wet Areas:
Flush both sides of mat daily with warm water.
Periodic Maintenance:
1. Remove mat from service area if needed (no drainage in area).
2. Mop mat(s) on both sides with a disinfectant cleaner and let stand
for ten (10) minutes.
3. Flush mat with warm water.
4. Allow mat to dry flat before placing back into service.
8.0 Weight and Cube per Case Size
3 ft. x 20 ft.
Approximate
Weight
27 lb.
Cube
3.5 cu. ft.
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Important Notice:
This flyer is intended to be an introductory summary. The information provided is based upon typical
conditions and is believed to be reliable; however, due to the wide variety of intervening factors 3M does
not warrant that the results will necessarily be obtained. All details concerning product specifications and
terms of sale are available from 3M.
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