Technical Data/ Product Specifications 3 Safety-WalkTM Wet Area Matting 1500 (Also known as 3MTM NomadTM 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: 3 ft. x 20 ft. Custom Lengths: Width: Length: 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, waterresistant matting. Detailed Requirements: Weight (minimum) ASTM D418-68 3.3 lbs./yd.2 (1.8 kg/m2 ) 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. 3MTM SafetyWalkTM 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: 7.0 Cleaning Each carton shall be marked with product name, size, color, and manufacturer's trade name. 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. 2. 3. 4. 8.0 Weight and Cube per Case Remove mat from service area if needed (no drainage in area). Mop mat(s) on both sides with a disinfectant cleaner and let stand for ten (10) minutes. Flush mat with warm water. Allow mat to dry flat before placing back into service. Size Approximate Weight 3 ft. x 20 ft. 27 lb. Cube 3.5 cu. ft. 3M Branch Sales Offices ANCHORAGE 11151 Calaska Circle Anchorage, AK 99515 Telephone: 907/522-5200 Facsimile: 907/522-1645 CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES Customer Service Department 3M Center Building 223-5N-07 St. Paul, MN 55144-1000 Order Entry 1-800-852-9722 Facsimile: 1-800-447-0408 3M CANADA 1840 Oxford Street East London, Ontario, Canada N5V 3G2 Mail to: P.O. Box 5757 London, Ontario, Canada N6A 4T1 Telephone: 800/364-3577 Facsimile : 800/479-4453 HONOLULU 4443 Malaai Street Honolulu, HI 96818 Mail to: P.O. Box 30048 Honolulu, HI 96820 Telephone: 808/422-2721 Facsimile: 808/422-9557 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. 3 Commercial Care Division 3M Center St. Paul, MN 55144-1000 3M, Safety-Walk, and Nomad are trademarks of 3M. Copyright (c) 2001, 3M IPC. All rights reserved. 70-0710-3674-6