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Report on
reflective paper sample (White)
received from Unilex sign systems Co.

Two samples of reflective paper (Diamond - white) from "Unilex sign systems
Co." were received to the Paints, Plastics, and Rubber Unit at the National
Research Centre. These samples are used in the "Central Park Project in the
Administrative Capital". They were tested in accordance with the American
specification AASHTO No. (AASHTO M268) and the specifications of the
General Authority for Roads and Bridges, as mentioned in the letter dated
18/10/2021. Below are the results.
Firstly: General description of the sample (Diamond - white):
The received sample is a piece of plastic paper, square-shaped with dimensions
of (30×40 cm) and an approximate thickness of (0.48 mm) for both the sample
and its cover. It has a smooth, shiny white surface with alternating shiny column
shadows with a column width of (0.5 cm). Printed on it is a certain shape in
parallel rows resembling a 'honeycomb' pattern, and it has a code (DM 5600).
The paper's background color is white, and it's adhered to a thin transparent
plastic layer on the back, which can be easily removed. The sample can be easily
affixed without using solvents or heat to clean smooth surfaces (cold affixed).
• The sample has no information, markings, stamps, or signatures on it,
except for a signature with the name / George Edward, the application
location of the sample / Central Park in the Administrative Capital, and the
date (18/10/2021).
Tests: A reflective paper sample (Diamond - white) received from " Unilex sign
systems Co " and used in the "Central Park Project in the Administrative Capital.
All tests were conducted at a temperature of 23o Celsius
No. Test Reflective Paper (White)
1. Cutting and handling The sample was easily cut without any deformations
or excess in the corners during the cutting process.
2. Shrinkage After 10 minutes 1.1 mm Passed
After 24 hours 1.3 mm Passed
3. Flexibility No cracks or deformations appeared on the surface of
Rod 3 mm the sample.
4. Liner Removal Passed

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At a temperature of 71o
C for 4 hours under a
weight of 0.176 kcm2
5. Adhesion 6 mm for 5 minutes (Passed)
Using a weight of 790
gms
6. Impact resistance No cracks appeared (Passed)
A weight of 975 gms
dropped from a height of
12 cm
Tests after weathering : A reflective paper sample (Diamond - white) received
from " Unilex sign systems Co " and used in the "Central Park Project in the
Administrative Capital.
All tests were conducted at a temperature of 23o Celsius after weathering
No. Test Reflective Paper (White)
7. Weathering Test
The sample was exposed to ultraviolet radiation with a wavelength of 312
nm for 200 hours. Relative humidity 50%.
A. Luminosity test
Before exposure After exposure Gloss retention percentage (%)
86 83 96.51 %
B. No happened any
Chalking Passed
chalking
C. The elasticity was not
affected and the sample
Elasticity Passed
passed the test
successfully
D. Shock resistance Elasticity is not affected Passed
E. The color has not
Color change Passed
changed
F. No cracks or scars have
Cracks and scars Passed
occurred
G. Blistering No blistering occurred Passed
H. There was no change in
Change in dimensions Passed
dimensions.
J. No Flexion has occurred
Flexion of the corners Passed
in the corners
K. Reflectivity at a measuring angle of 86.5 degrees and reflection of 85
degrees using a device : P.Zentner (ZRM 1012 Retroflectometer)
Before exposure After exposure Reflectivity retention percentage (%)

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67 64 95.52 %

Comment on the results:

• The reflective paper sample (Diamond - White) supplied by "Unilex sign
systems Co" and used in the "Central Park Project in the Administrative
Capital" passed all tests mentioned in the American Standard Specification
AASHTO No. (AASHTO M268).
• This result, based on the two samples provided to the Paints, Plastics, and
Rubber Unit at the National Research Centre, is recognized by the client
"Unilex sign systems Co" with no liability whatsoever on the unit or the
National Research Centre.
Only the signature of the principal investigator is valid,,,
Principal Investigator
Illegible handwritten signature
Prof. Dr. Ahmed Ismail Hussein
Head of the Unit
Illegible handwritten signature
Prof. Dr. Mahmoud Abdel Ghaffar

• Stamp: National Research Centre - Analysis and Consultation Unit -

Special Character Units Management.
• Stamp: The Emblem of the Republic - National Research Center - Office
of the Center's President.

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