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PRODUCT SUMMARY INFORMATION According to Mike McClintock of the
Washington Post, “Excessively hot water causes more than 100,000 scalding
accidents every year, many of them to children”. For young and old alike,
the task of making sure that water is at a suitable temperature is not
always easy. Extra precautions need to be taken by parents to ensure that
their children do not get scalded by hot water. Due to children’s thin skin,
hot water can burn them more deeply and at lower temperatures. In 1999,
according to Safe Kids, 23,620 children ages 14 and under were treated in
hospitals for scald burns”. As this is a major concern for many people,
there is strong need for a device which can accurately and easily measure
the temperature of hot water.
With the Hot Water Temperature Indicator developed by Measurement and
Technology Company, it is now easy to measure the temperature of hot water
to help prevent problems before they happen. Simply turn on the hot water
tap and let it run for 2 minutes. Next, fill a cup with hot water from the
tap and put the MATC Hot Water Temperature Indicator card into the cup of
hot water. Watch the Liquid Crystal strip for a number. Look at the highest
number and if the number is above 49 degrees Celsius (120 degrees
Fahrenheit), your water could burn and this means that you must lower your
water heater thermostat to 49 degrees Celsius (120 degrees Fahrenheit).
MATC’s Hot Water Temperature Indicators, as with all items in the MATC
Encapsulated Liquid Crystal product line, can be custom printed or die-cut
into any shape to create a high impact promotional or premium item tailored
to suit individual customer requirements. At the Measurement and Technology
Company, we welcome your own unique ideas. Custom product innovations
utilizing our comprehensive liquid crystal technology are always an exciting
challenge!
The MATC Hot Water Temperature Indicators will remain active and accurate
for a period of 5 years or more, providing literally thousands of positive
impressions for your company in the future.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
The MATC Hot Water Temperature Indicators utilize innovative Encapsulated
Liquid Crystal technology. The standard thermometers incorporate three basic
temperature ranges, these being; “Low Risk” (Less than 49 degrees Celsius or
120 degrees Fahrenheit) - at this temperature it would take 10 minutes for a
child to be burned; “Warning” (55 degrees Celsius or 130 degrees Fahrenheit)
- at this temperature a child could be badly burned in 10 seconds, and;
“Danger” (60 degrees Celsius or 140 degrees Fahrenheit and above) - at this
temperature a child could be badly burned in just 1 second. The temperature
readings provided are accurate to within 0.5 degrees Celsius at each level.
All of the MATC ELC products can easily be calibrated and printed with
Fahrenheit temperature readings for suitability within certain countries!
The standard MATC Hot Water Temperature Indicator card format measures 8.5
cm X 5.5 cm (3 3/8” X 2 1/8”), has an 18/1000” (18 PT.) PVC Plastic support,
and includes up to four over four color printing. Both sides are also
protected by a transparent plastic film.
Specifications for the Standard Format MATC Hot Water Temperature
Indicators are listed as follows:
| PLASTIC CARDS: |
18/1000” (18 PT.) PVC Plastic, Laminated on both sides |
| CARD SIZE: |
8.5 cm X 5.5 cm (3 3/8” X 2 1/8”) |
| PRINTING: |
Up to 4 Color Front / 2 Color Reverse, ELC strip is applied to front
and is protected by transparent plastic film. Cards are die-cut with
round corners |
| SIZE OF ELC STRIP: |
4 cm X 1.2 cm (1 5/8” X 4/8”) |
| FORMULATIONS: |
3 Temperature Ranges: “Low Risk” (Less than 49 degrees Celsius or
120 degrees Fahrenheit), “Warning” (55 degrees Celsius or 130 degrees
Fahrenheit), and “Danger” (60 degrees Celsius or 140 degrees Fahrenheit
and above) |
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