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Technical Data Sheet

BRADY B-121 REMOVABLE PAPER LABEL STOCK

TDS No. B-121
Effective Date: 27-Feb-2007

Description:

 

GENERAL

Print Technology:  Dot Matrix

Material Type:  50#  Paper

Finish:   Matte

Adhesive:  Removable Rubber Based Pressure Sensitive Adhesive

 

APPLICATIONS

Applications requiring an inexpensive removable paper label such as maintenance and inventory labels.

 

RECOMMENDED RIBBONS

Brady Series R2000

Brady Series R5000

 

REGULATORY APPROVALS

Brady B-121 is RoHS compliant to 2005/618/EC MCV amendment to RoHS DIrective 2002/95/EC.

 

SPECIAL FEATURES

The bright white paper stock gives good print contrast and smudge resistance. The adhesive has good adhesion and tack, while maintaining removable characteristics.



Details:


PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
TEST METHODS
AVERAGE RESULTS
Thickness ASTM D 1000
0.0050 inch (0.127 mm)
Adhesion to:

-Stainless Steel


-Polypropylene		 ASTM D 1000*

20 minute dwell
24 hour dwell

20 minute dwell
24 hour dwell
 
 
19 oz/in (21 N/100 mm)
19 oz/in (21 N/100 mm)

22 oz/in (24 N/100 mm)
26 oz/in (28 N/100 mm)
Tack ASTM D 2979
Polyken™ Probe Tack
1 second dwell
 
20.8 oz (590 g)
Tensile Strength and Elongation ASTM D 1000
-Machine Direction
-Cross Direction
 
47 lbs/in (823 N/100 mm), 3%
19 lbs/in (333 N/100 mm), 3%
Application Temperature Lowest application temperature to stainless steel
50°F (10°C)
*B-121 samples supported with 1.0 mil overlaminate film so paper would not tear during 180 degree peel.

B-121 samples tested for Performance Properties printed with both Brady Series R2000 and Series R5000 ribbons. Results listed below were identical for both ribbons.

PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES
TEST METHODS
TYPICAL RESULTS
Long Term High Service Temperature 30 days at various temperatures No visible effect to label or printing at 60°C.  Slight discoloration at 90°C; moderate discoloration at 100°C but label is still functional.
Long Term Low Service Temperature 30 days at -70°C (-94°F) No visible effect to tape or printing.
Humidity Resistance 30 days at 37°C (100°F), 95% R.H. No visible effect to tape or printing.
UV Light Resistance

ASTM G155, Cycle 1 (without water)

30 days in Q-Sun Xenon Test Chamber

 Moderate paper discoloration and slight print fade.

Product testing, customer feedback, and history of similar products, support a customerperformance expectation of at leastone year from the date of receipt for this product as long as this product is stored in its original packaging in an environment below 80 degrees F and 60% RH . We are confident that our product will perform well beyond this time frame. However, it remains the responsibility of the user to assess the risk of using such product. We encourage customers to develop functional testing protocols that will qualify a product's fitness for use, in their actual applications.





Trademarks:
Polyken™ is a trademark of Testing Machines Inc.
ASTM: American Society for Testing and Materials (U.S.A.)
All S.I. Units (metric) are mathematically derived from the U.S. Conventional
Units.

Note: All values shown are averages and should not be used for specification purposes.
Test data and test results contained in this document are for general information only and shall not be relied upon by Brady customers for designs and specifications, or be relied on as meeting specified performance criteria. Customers desiring to develop specifications or performance criteria for specific product applications should contact Brady for further information.

Product compliance information is based upon information provided by suppliers of the raw materials used by Brady to manufacture this product or based on results of testing using recognized analytical methods performed by a third party, independent laboratory. As such, Brady makes no independent representations or warranties, express or implied, and assumes no liability in connection with the use of this information.


WARRANTY
Brady products are sold with the understanding that the buyers will test them in actual use and determine for themselves their adaptability to their intended uses. Brady warrants to the buyers that its products are free from defects in material and workmanship, but limits its obligation under this warranty to replacement of the product shown to Brady's satisfaction to have been defective at the time Brady sold it. This warranty does not extend to any persons obtaining the product from the buyers. This warranty is in lieu of any other warranty, express or implied, including, but not limited to, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, and of any other obligations or liability on Brady's part. Under no circumstances will Brady be liable for any loss, damage, expense, or consequential damages of any kind arising in connection with the use, or inability to use, Brady's products.

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