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Brady BMP71's BradyBondz™ Labels are ideal for just about anything that needs to be labeled. These general purpose labels can be used from home to laboratory without coming off, scratching the print, or loosening. |
- RoHS compliant labels for added safety
- CSA Accepted to C22.2
- Available in several different material types:
- B-423:
- Constructed of a glossy white polyester to provide a professional-quality finish
- UL Recognized for outdoor use on glass, thermoset polyester plastic and polyvinyl fluoride plastic surfaces to support solar panel identification applications
- Recommended for use with R6000 ribbon
- View Specifications for B-423 Labels
- B-430:
- Meets UL 969 requirements for labeling and marking when used in conjunction with R6000 ribbon
- Constructed of a clear, glossy polyester to create professional quality labels on just about any surface
- View Specifications for B-430 Labels
- B-483:
- Ideal for adherence on textured and smooth surfaces, and is constructed of glossy white polyester material for durability
- Ideal for use with Brady Series R6000 black ribbon
- View Specifications for B-483 Labels
- B-486:
- Constructed of a printable metallized polyester with a matte finish for creating labels with durable print
- Ideal for use on serial plates for barcodes, alphanumeric, symbols, logos, or other applications where name plates are required
- Adheres best to textured metals and powder coated surfaces for ideal use on racks and enclosures and patch panels
- Meets UL 969 requirements for labeling and marking when used in conjunction with R4300 ribbon
- Best when used with R4300 or R6200 ribbons
- View Specifications for B-486 Labels
- B-489:
- Made of durable polyester material with a matte finish for durability
- Meets UL 969 requirements for labeling and marking when used in conjunction with R4300 ribbon
- Adheres permanently using a rubber based adhesive that works best with textured metals or low surface energy plastics
- View Specifications for B-489 Labels
B-423 | B-430 | B-483 | B-486 | B-489
General Specifications
| Print Technology | Thermal Transfer |
|---|---|
| Material Type | B-423, B-483, B-489: White Polyester B-430: Clear Polyester B-486: Metallized Polyester |
| Finish | B-423: Glossy White B-430, B-483: Glossy B-486: Matte B-489: Matte White |
| Adhesive | B-423, B-430: Permanent Acrylic B-483, B-486, B-489: Permanent Rubber Based |
| Applications | B-423: Electronic PCB and component identification, bar coding, rating plates, solar panel identification B-430, B-486: Rating and serial plates that require name plate quality B-483, B-489: Textured metals and low surface energy plastics |
| Recommended Ribbons | Brady R4000 or Brady R6000 series ribbons |
| Regulatory/Agency Approvals | UL 969 CSA C22.2 No. 0.15-95 RoHS Compliant |
| Special Features | B-423: UL Recognized for Outdoor Use on glass, thermoset polyester plastic and polyvinyl fluoride plastic surfaces to support solar panel identification applications B-483, B-489: Designed to adhere to powder coated surfaces B-486: Designed for high adhesion to textured metals, powder coated surfaces and low surface energy plastics; can withstand numerous solvents and variable temperatures when applied to various surfaces |
B-423 Specifications
| PHYSICAL PROPERTIES | TEST METHODS | AVERAGE RESULTS |
|---|---|---|
| Thickness | ASTM D 1000 | 0.002 inch (0.0508 mm) 0.001 inch (0.0254 mm) 0.003 inch (0.0762 mm) |
| - Substrate - Adhesive - Total |
||
| Adhesion to: | ASTM D 1000 | |
| Stainless Steel | 20 minute dwell | 51 oz/in (56 N/100 mm) |
| 24 hour dwell | 57 oz/in (62 N/100 mm) | |
| Textured ABS | 20 minute dwell | 10 oz/in (10 N/100 mm) |
| 24 hour dwell | 10 oz/in (10 N/100 mm) | |
| Polypropylene | 20 minute dwell | 36 oz/in (40 N/100 mm) |
| 24 hour dwell | 39 oz/in (42 N/100 mm) | |
| Painted Enamel | 20 minute dwell | 51 oz/in (56 N/100 mm) |
| 24 hour dwell | 54 oz/in (59 N/100 mm) | |
| Polyester Powder Coated Paint | 20 minute dwell | 32 oz/in (35 N/100 mm) |
| 24 hour dwell | 43 oz/in (47 N/100 mm) | |
| Tack | ASTM D 2979 | 26 oz (800 g) |
| Polyken™ Probe Tack | ||
| 1 second dwell | ||
| Dielectric Strength | ASTM D 1000 | 8400 volts |
| PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES | TEST METHODS | TYPICAL RESULTS |
| High Service Temperature | 30 days at various temperatures | No visible effect to label at 110°C. Slight discoloration at 120°C; moderate discoloration at 145°C but label is still functional |
| Low Service Temperature | 30 days at -70°C | No visible effect |
| Short Term High Service Temperature | 5 minutes at various temperature | No visible effect to label at 180°C. Slight discoloration and label shrinkage at 200°C; label is functional. Label becomes nonfunctional at 210°C due to label shrinkage |
| Humidity Resistance | 30 days at 100°F (37°C), 95% R.H. | No visible effect |
| UV Light Resistance | 30 days in UV Sunlighter™ 100 | Slight discoloration |
| Weatherability | ASTM G 155, Cycle 1 | No visible effect |
| 30 days in Xenon Arc Weatherometer | ||
| Salt Fog Resistance | ASTM B 117 | No visible effect |
| 30 days in 5% salt fog solution chamber | ||
| Samples were printed with Series R6000, R6000HF and R6200 ribbons. Samples were laminated to aluminum panels and allowed to dwell 24 hours prior to testing. Testing was conducted at room temperature and consisted of 30 minute immersions in the specified test fluid. After immersion, the samples were removed from the test fluid and the printed image rubbed 10 times with a cotton swab saturated with the test fluid. The rating scale below shows the effect to the quality of the print for each sample. | ||
B-423 Chemical Resistance
| CHEMICAL REAGENT | SUBJECTIVE OBSERVATION OF VISUAL CHANGE | ||||||
| EFFECT TO LABEL STOCK | EFFECTS TO PRINTED IMAGE | ||||||
| R6000 | R6000HF | R6200 | |||||
| WITHOUT RUB | WITH RUB | WITHOUT RUB | WITH RUB | WITHOUT RUB | WITH RUB | ||
| Acetone | Slight adhesive ooze | 1 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | Slight adhesive ooze | 1 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 5 |
| Isopropyl Alcohol | No visible effect | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Mineral Spirits | No visible effect | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Gasoline | Slight adhesive ooze | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| JP-8 Jet Fuel | Slight adhesive ooze | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Brake Fluid - DOT 3 | No visible effect | 1 | 1-2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| Skydrol® 500B-4 | Slight adhesive ooze | 1 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 5 |
| SAE 20 WT Oil at 70°C | No visible effect | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| MIL 5606 Oil | No visible effect | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Formula 409® Cleaner | No visible effect | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Northwoods™ Buzz Saw Citrus Degreaser | No visible effect | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Deionized Water | No visible effect | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Rating Scale: 1= no visible effect 2= slight smear or print removal, detectable but minimal smear 3= moderate smear or print removal (print still legible) 4= severe smear or print removal (print illegible or just barely legible) 5= complete print and/or topcoat removal NP= print removed prior to rub |
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B-430 Specifications
| PHYSICAL PROPERTIES | TEST METHODS | AVERAGE RESULTS |
| Thickness | ASTM D 1000 | 0.002 inch (0.0508 mm) 0.001 inch (0.0254 mm) 0.003 inch (0.0762 mm) |
|---|---|---|
| - Substrate - Adhesive - Total |
||
| Adhesion to: | ASTM D 1000 | |
| Stainless Steel | 20 minute dwell | 51 oz/in (56 N/100 mm) |
| 24 hour dwell | 57 oz/in (62 N/100 mm) | |
| Textured ABS | 20 minute dwell | 10 oz/in (10 N/100 mm) |
| 24 hour dwell | 10 oz/in (10 N/100 mm) | |
| Polypropylene | 20 minute dwell | 36 oz/in (40 N/100 mm) |
| 24 hour dwell | 39 oz/in (42 N/100 mm) | |
| Painted Enamel | 20 minute dwell | 51 oz/in (56 N/100 mm) |
| 24 hour dwell | 54 oz/in (59 N/100 mm) | |
| Polyester Powder Coated Paint | 20 minute dwell | 32 oz/in (35 N/100 mm) |
| 24 hour dwell | 43 oz/in (47 N/100 mm) | |
| Tack | ASTM D 2979 | 26 oz (800 g) |
| Polyken™ Probe Tack | ||
| 1 second dwell | ||
| Dielectric Strength | ASTM D 1000 | 8400 volts |
| PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES | TEST METHODS | TYPICAL RESULTS |
| High Service Temperature | 30 days at various temperatures | No visible effect to label at 100°C. Slight discoloration at 110°C; moderate discoloration at 145°C but label is still functional |
| Low Service Temperature | 30 days at -70°C | No visible effect |
| Short Term High Service Temperature | 5 minutes at various temperature | No visible effect to label at 180°C. Slight discoloration and label shrinkage at 200°C; label is functional. Label becomes nonfunctional at 220°C due to label shrinkage |
| Humidity Resistance | 30 days at 100°F (37°C), 95% R.H. | No visible effect |
| UV Light Resistance | 30 days in UV Sunlighter™ 100 | No visible effect |
| Weatherability | ASTM G 155, Cycle 1 | No visible effect |
| 30 days in Xenon Arc Weatherometer | ||
| Salt Fog Resistance | ASTM B 117 | No visible effect |
| 30 days in 5% salt fog solution chamber | ||
| Samples were printed with Series R6000, R6000HF and R6200 ribbons. Samples were laminated to aluminum panels and allowed to dwell 24 hours prior to testing. Testing was conducted at room temperature and consisted of 30 minute immersions in the specified test fluid. After immersion, the samples were removed from the test fluid and the printed image rubbed 10 times with a cotton swab saturated with the test fluid. The rating scale below shows the effect to the quality of the print for each sample. | ||
B-430 Chemical Resistance
| CHEMICAL REAGENT | SUBJECTIVE OBSERVATION OF VISUAL CHANGE | ||||||
| EFFECT TO LABEL STOCK | EFFECTS TO PRINTED IMAGE | ||||||
| R6000 | R6000HF | R6200 | |||||
| WITHOUT RUB | WITH RUB | WITHOUT RUB | WITH RUB | WITHOUT RUB | WITH RUB | ||
| Acetone | Slight adhesive ooze | 1 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | Slight adhesive ooze | 1 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 5 |
| Isopropyl Alcohol | No visible effect | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Mineral Spirits | No visible effect | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Gasoline | Slight adhesive ooze | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| JP-8 Jet Fuel | Slight adhesive ooze | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Brake Fluid - DOT 3 | No visible effect | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| Skydrol® 500B-4 | Slight adhesive ooze | 1 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 2-3 | 5 |
| SAE 20 WT Oil at 70°C | No visible effect | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| MIL 5606 Oil | No visible effect | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Formula 409® Cleaner | No visible effect | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Northwoods™ Buzz Saw Citrus Degreaser | No visible effect | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Deionized Water | No visible effect | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Rating Scale: 1= no visible effect 2= slight smear or print removal, detectable but minimal smear 3= moderate smear or print removal (print still legible) 4= severe smear or print removal (print illegible or just barely legible) 5= complete print and/or topcoat removal NP= print removed prior to rub |
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B-483 Specifications
| PHYSICAL PROPERTIES | TEST METHODS | AVERAGE RESULTS |
| Thickness | ASTM D 1000 | 0.0020 inch (0.051 mm) 0.0020 inch (0.051 mm) 0.0040 inch (0.102 mm) |
|---|---|---|
| - Substrate - Adhesive - Total |
||
| Adhesion to: | ASTM D 1000 | |
| Stainless Steel | 20 minute dwell | 155 oz/in (169 N/100 mm) |
| 24 hour dwell | 160 oz/in (174 N/100 mm) | |
| Textured ABS | 20 minute dwell | 55 oz/in (60 N/100 mm) |
| 24 hour dwell | 54 oz/in (59 N/100 mm) | |
| Polypropylene | 20 minute dwell | 140 oz/in (153 N/100 mm) |
| 24 hour dwell | 143 oz/in (156 N/100 mm) | |
| Painted Enamel | 20 minute dwell | 144 oz/in (157 N/100 mm) |
| 24 hour dwell | 149 oz/in (162 N/100 mm) | |
| Polyester Powder Coated Paint | 20 minute dwell | 102 oz/in (111 N/100 mm) |
| 24 hour dwell | 104 oz/in (113 N/100 mm) | |
| Tack | ASTM D 2979 | 39 oz (1122 g) |
| Polyken™ Probe Tack | ||
| 1 second dwell | ||
| Dielectric Strength | ASTM D 1000 | 8400 volts |
| PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES | TEST METHODS | TYPICAL RESULTS |
| Long Term High Service Temperature | 30 days at various temperatures | No visible effect |
| Long Term Low Service Temperature | 30 days at -70°C | No visible effect |
| Humidity Resistance | 30 days at 100°F (37°C), 95% R.H. | No visible effect |
| UV Light Resistance | 30 days in UV Sunlighter™ 100 | No visible effect |
| Weatherability | ASTM G 155, Cycle 1 | No visible effect |
| 30 days in Xenon Arc Weatherometer | ||
| Salt Fog Resistance | ASTM B 117 | No visible effect |
| 30 days in 5% salt fog solution chamber | ||
| Samples printed with Series R6000, R6000HF and R4900 ribbons. Testing was conducted after 24 hour dwell. Testing consisted of 5 cycles of 10 minute immersions in the specified chemical reagent followed by 30 minute recovery periods. After final immersion, samples rubbed 10 times with cotton swab saturated with test fluid. | ||
B-483 Chemical Resistance
| CHEMICAL REAGENT | SUBJECTIVE OBSERVATION OF VISUAL CHANGE | |||
| EFFECT TO LABEL STOCK | R4900 | R6000 | R6000HF | |
| Methyl Ethyl Ketone | Slight adhesive ooze | No visible effect w/o rub, complete print removal after rub | No visible effect w/o rub, complete print removal after rub | No visible effect w/o rub, complete print removal after rub |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,1,1-Trichloroethane | No visible effect | No visible effect w/o rub, complete print removal after rub | No visible effect w/o rub, complete print removal after rub | Obsolete |
| Toluene | No visible effect | No visible effect w/o rub, complete print removal after rub | No visible effect w/o rub, complete print removal after rub | No visible effect w/o rub, complete print removal after rub |
| Isopropyl Alcohol | No visible effect | No visible effect with or without rub | No visible effect with or without rub | No visible effect with or without rub |
| Mineral Spirits | Slight adhesive ooze | No visible effect with or without rub | No visible effect with or without rub | No visible effect with or without rub |
| JP-8 Jet Fuel | No visible effect | No visible effect with or without rub | No visible effect with or without rub | No visible effect with or without rub |
| SAE 20 WT Oil | No visible effect | No visible effect with or without rub | No visible effect with or without rub | No visible effect with or without rub |
| Mil 5606 Oil | Slight adhesive ooze | No visible effect with or without rub | No visible effect with or without rub | No visible effect with or without rub |
| Speedi Kut Cutting Oil 332 | No visible effect | No visible effect with or without rub | No visible effect with or without rub | Not Tested |
| Gasoline | No visible effect | No visible effect w/o rub, slight print removal after rub | No visible effect w/o rub, slight print removal after rub | No visible effect |
| Rust Veto® 342 | No visible effect | No visible effect with or without rub | No visible effect with or without rub | Not Tested |
| Skydrol® 500B-4 | No visible effect | Moderate print removal w/o rub, complete print removal with rub | No visible effect w/o rub, complete print removal after rub | No visible effect w/o rub, severe print removal after rub |
| Super Agitene® | Slight adhesive ooze | No visible effect with or without rub | No visible effect with or without rub | No visible effect with or without rub |
| Deionized Water | No visible effect | No visible effect with or without rub | No visible effect with or without rub | No visible effect with or without rub |
| 3% Alconox® Detergent | No visible effect | No visible effect with or without rub | No visible effect with or without | No visible effect with or without |
| Northwoods™ Buzz Saw Citrus Degreaser | No visible effect | No visible effect | No visible effect | Not Tested |
| ToughStripe™ labels (B-483 colors overlaminated with B-634 clear polyester overlaminate) designed for use in cartridge form with the GlobalMark®2 and BMP™ 71 label printers were tested in the following chemical reagents. Samples were allowed to dwell 24 hours at room temperature prior to testing. Dip testing consisted of 5 cycles of 10 minute immersions in the specified chemicals followed by 30 minute recovery periods. Samples were immersed in the chemical reagent for 7 days for the 7 day immersion test. Testing was conducted at room temperature. | ||||
| CHEMICAL REAGENT | 7 DAY IMMERSION | DIP TEST |
| 30% Sulfuric Acid | NE | NE |
| 10% Sulfuric Acid | NE | NE |
| 30% Hydrochloric Acid | F | NE |
| 10% Hydrochloric Acid | NE | NE |
| Glacial Acetic Acid | F | F |
| 5% Acetic Acid | NE | NE |
| 50% Sodium Hydroxide | F | F |
| 10% Sodium Hydroxide | F | F |
| 10% Ammonia | F | NE |
| 5% Sodium Hypochlorite (bleach) | F | NE |
| 10% Sodium Chloride | NE | NE |
| Methanol | F | NE |
| Isopropyl Alcohol | NE | NE |
| Heptane | F | NE |
| Mineral Spirits | F | F |
| Turpentine | F | NE |
| Diesel Fuel | NE | NE |
| Kerosene | F | NE |
| Gasoline | F | NE |
| ASTM #3 Oil | NE | NE |
| SAE 20 Oil | NE | NE |
| Alconox® | NE | NE |
| Water | NE | NE |
B-486 Specifications
| PHYSICAL PROPERTIES | TEST METHODS | AVERAGE RESULTS |
| Thickness | ASTM D 1000 | 0.0053 inch (0.135 mm) |
|---|---|---|
| -Total (substrate and adhesive) | ||
| Adhesion to: | ASTM D 1000 | |
| Stainless Steel | 20 minute dwell | 128 oz/in (140 N/100 mm) |
| 24 hour dwell | 146 oz/in (160 N/100 mm) | |
| Textured ABS | 20 minute dwell | 45 oz/in (49 N/100 mm) |
| 24 hour dwell | 43 oz/in (47 N/100 mm) | |
| Polypropylene | 20 minute dwell | 80 oz/in (88 N/100 mm) |
| 24 hour dwell | 108 oz/in (119 N/100 mm) | |
| Painted Enamel | 20 minute dwell | 133 oz/in (146 N/100 mm) |
| 24 hour dwell | 142 oz/in (156 N/100 mm) | |
| Powder Coated Metal | 20 minute dwell | 78 oz/in (86 N/100 mm) |
| 24 hour dwell | 78 oz/in (86 N/100 mm) | |
| Tack | ASTM D 2979 | Greater than 24.7 oz (700 g) |
| Polyken™ Probe Tack | ||
| 0.5 second dwell | ||
| Tensile Strength and Elongation | ASTM D 1000 | 59 lbs/in (1033 N/100mm), 5% |
| - Machine Direction | ||
| Performance properties tested on B-486 printed with alphanumerics, and a 5 mil and 10 mil minimum X dimension barcode using Series R4300 and R6200 ribbons and a BradyPrinter™ THT 300X Thermal Transfer Printer. Printed samples of B-486 were laminated to aluminum before exposure to the indicated environmental condition. Results the same for both ribbons unless noted otherwise. | ||
| PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES | TEST METHODS | TYPICAL RESULTS |
| Long Term High Service Temperature | 30 days at 248°F (120°C) | No visible effect |
| Long Term Low Service Temperature | 30 days at -40°F (-40°C) | No visible effect |
| Humidity Resistance | 30 days at 100°F (37°C), 95% R.H. | No visible effect |
| UV Light Resistance | 30 days in UV Sunlighter™ 100 | No visible effect |
| Weatherability | ASTM G 155, Cycle 1 | No visible effect |
| 30 days in Xenon Arc Weatherometer | ||
| Salt Fog Resistance | ASTM B 117 | No visible effect |
| 30 days in 5% salt fog solution chamber | ||
| Abrasion Resistance | Taber Abraser, CS-10 grinding wheels, (Fed.Std.191A, Method 5306) 500g/arm, 100 cycles |
Print still legible after 100 cycles |
| Samples were printed with R4300 ribbon using a Brady 300X printer, laminated to flat aluminum panels and allowed to dwell 24 hours prior to test. Testing consisted of 5 cycles of 10 minute immersions in the specified chemical followed by 30 minute recovery periods. After the final immersion the flat samples were rubbed 10 times with cotton swabs. Testing was conducted at room temperature. | ||
B-486 Chemical Resistance
| CHEMICAL REAGENT | SUBJECTIVE OBSERVATION OF VISUAL CHANGE | |
| EFFECT UPON IMMERSION | EFFECT AFTER COTTON SWAB RUB | |
| Methyl Ethyl Ketone | No visible effect | Slight smear when rubbed |
|---|---|---|
| 1,1,1-Trichloroethane | No visible effect | Moderate smear when rubbed |
| Toluene | No visible effect | Moderate smear when rubbed |
| Freon® TMS | No visible effect | Slight smear when rubbed |
| Isopropyl Alcohol | No visible effect | No visible effect |
| Mineral Spirits | No visible effect | Slight smear when rubbed |
| JP-8 Jet Fuel | No visible effect | Moderate smear when rubbed |
| ASTM Reference Fuel B | No visible effect | No visible effect |
| ASTM #3 Oil | No visible effect | No visible effect |
| Mil 5606 Oil | No visible effect | Slight smear when rubbed |
| Skydrol® 500B-4 | No visible effect | No visible effect |
| Super Agitene® | No visible effect | No visible effect |
| Deionized Water | No visible effect | No visible effect |
| 3% Alconox® Detergent | No visible effect | No visible effect |
| 10% Sodium Hydroxide Solution | No visible effect | No visible effect |
| 10% Sulfuric Acid Solution | No visible effect | No visible effect |
B-489 Specifications
| PHYSICAL PROPERTIES | TEST METHODS | AVERAGE RESULTS |
| Thickness | ASTM D 1000 | 0.0044 inch (0.112 mm) |
|---|---|---|
| -Total (substrate and adhesive) | ||
| Adhesion to: | ASTM D 1000 | |
| Stainless Steel | 20 minute dwell | 145 oz/in (159 N/100 mm) |
| 24 hour dwell | 146 oz/in (160 N/100 mm) | |
| Textured ABS | 20 minute dwell | 45 oz/in (49 N/100 mm) |
| 24 hour dwell | 43 oz/in (47 N/100 mm) | |
| Polypropylene | 20 minute dwell | 80 oz/in (88 N/100 mm) |
| 24 hour dwell | 108 oz/in (119 N/100 mm) | |
| Painted Enamel | 20 minute dwell | 133 oz/in (146 N/100 mm) |
| 24 hour dwell | 142 oz/in (156 N/100 mm) | |
| Powder Coated Metal | 20 minute dwell | 78 oz/in (86 N/100 mm) |
| 24 hour dwell | 78 oz/in (86 N/100 mm) | |
| Tack | ASTM D 2979 | Greater than 35 oz (1000 g)1 |
| Polyken™ Probe Tack | ||
| 0.5 second dwell | ||
| 1Tacks exceeded the equipment testing range of 1000 grams. Performance properties tested on B-489 printed with alphanumerics, and a 5 mil and 10 mil minimum X dimension barcode using Series R4300 and R6200 ribbons and a BradyPrinter™ THT 300X Thermal Transfer Printer. Printed samples of B-489 were laminated to aluminum before exposure to the indicated environmental condition. Results the same for both ribbons unless noted otherwise. | ||
| PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES | TEST METHODS | TYPICAL RESULTS |
| Long Term High Service Temperature | 30 days at 248°F (120°C) | No visible effect |
| Long Term Low Service Temperature | 30 days at -40°F (-40°C) | No visible effect |
| Humidity Resistance | 30 days at 100°F (37°C), 95% R.H. | No visible effect |
| UV Light Resistance | 30 days in UV Sunlighter™ 100 | No visible effect |
| Weatherability | ASTM G 155, Cycle 1 | No visible effect |
| 30 days in Xenon Arc Weatherometer | ||
| Salt Fog Resistance | ASTM B 117 | No visible effect |
| 30 days in 5% salt fog solution chamber | ||
| Abrasion Resistance | Taber Abraser, CS-10 grinding wheels, (Fed.Std.191A, Method 5306) 500g/arm, 100 cycles |
Print still legible after 100 cycles |
| Samples were printed with Series R4300 and R6200 ribbons using a Brady 300X printer, laminated to flat aluminum panels and allowed to dwell 24 hours prior to test. Testing consisted of 5 cycles of 10 minute immersions in the specified chemical followed by 30 minute recovery periods. After the final immersion the flat samples were rubbed 10 times with cotton swabs. Testing was conducted at room temperature. | ||
B-489 Chemical Resistance
| CHEMICAL REAGENT | SUBJECTIVE OBSERVATION OF VISUAL CHANGE | ||
| EFFECT TO LABEL STOCK | R4300 | R6200 | |
| Methyl Ethyl Ketone | Slight adhesive ooze | Slight smear when rubbed | Severe smear when rubbed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,1,1-Trichloroethane | No visible effect | Moderate smear when rubbed | Slight smear when rubbed |
| Toluene | No visible effect | Moderate smear when rubbed | Moderate smear when rubbed |
| Freon® TMS | No visible effect | Slight smear when rubbed | Moderate smear when rubbed |
| Isopropyl Alcohol | No visible effect | No visible effect | No visible effect |
| Mineral Spirits | Slight adhesive ooze | Slight smear when rubbed | No visible effect |
| JP-8 Jet Fuel | No visible effect | Moderate smear when rubbed | No visible effect |
| ASTM Reference Fuel B | No visible effect | No visible effect | No visible effect |
| ASTM #3 Oil | Slight adhesive ooze | No visible effect | No visible effect |
| Mil 5606 Oil | No visible effect | Slight smear when rubbed | No visible effect |
| Skydrol® 500B-4 | Slight adhesive ooze | No visible effect | Severe smear when rubbed |
| Super Agitene® | No visible effect | No visible effect | No visible effect |
| Deionized Water | No visible effect | No visible effect | No visible effect |
| 3% Alconox® Detergent | No visible effect | No visible effect | No visible effect |
| 10% Sodium Hydroxide Solution | No visible effect | No visible effect | No visible effect |
| 10% Sulfuric Acid Solution | No visible effect | No visible effect | No visible effect |
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