Technical Data Sheets

Brady B-181 DuraGuard® property identification tags consist of a metalized film surface printed legend with protective tamper resistant laminate for indoor and outdoor use.

 

Brady B-181 is RoHS compliant to 2005/618/EC MCV amendment to RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC.

Use:
Brady B-181 is used for identification on computers, office equipment, desks, chairs, tables, file cabinets, tools, fire extinguishers, machinery, and electrical appliances.

Substrate Type:
Metallized film with a plastic overlaminate

Standard Material:
Red, green, black, light blue, dark blue, and burgundy

Standard Legend Colors:
Silver & Black

Thickness (PSTC-33):
Total: 0.0098 in. (0.25mm)

Tensile Strength (PSTC-31):
Break - 120 lbs/in. (2100 N/100mm)

Elongation (PSTC-31):
Break - 100%

Adhesive Properties:
Adhesion to Steel (PSTC-1)
15 Minute Dwell (Avg.) -- 100 oz/in. (109 N/100mm)
Ultimate Dwell (72 Hrs.)(Avg.) -- 121 oz/in. (132 N/100mm)
Tack (ASTM D2979)(Avg.) -- 1700 gm (16.7 N)
Drop Shear (PSTC-7)(Avg.) --- 1,000 hrs.

Abrasion Resistance (Method 5306 of U.S. Federal Test Method Std. No. 191A):
CS-17 wheels, 500 g wts.
Legend withstands up to 1900 cycles.

Chemical Resistance:

REAGENT	7 DAY IMMERSION	DIP TEST	RUB TEST
30% Sulfuric Acid	NE	NE	NE
10% Sulfuric Acid	NE	NE	NE
30% HCI	F	NE	NE
10% HCI	NE	NE	NE
50% NaOH	F	NE	NE
10% NaOH	F	NE	NE
Methyl Ethyl Ketone	F	F	F
Acetone	F	F	F
1,1,1-Trichloroethane	F	F	NE
Methanol	F	NE	NE
IPA (Isopropanol)	F	F	NE
ASTM #3 Oil	NE	NE	NE
SAE 20 Oil	NE	NE	NE
Alconox®	NE	NE	NE
Toluene	F	F	F
Mineral Spirits	NE	NE	NE
Glacial Acetic Acid	F	F	NE
5% Acetic Acid	NE	NE	NE
Diesel Fuel	NE	NE	NE
Heptane	F	NE	NE
Cellosolve Acetate	F	F	NE
Conc. Ammonia	NE	NE	NE
10% Ammonia	NE	NE	NE
Turpentine	F	NE	NE
Kerosene	NE	NE	NE
Water	NE	NE	NE
Gasoline	F	NE	NE

NE = No Effect
F = Failed (affected Sample)

7 Day Immersion: Immersed in reagent for 7 days.
Dip Test: Five 10 minute dips in reagent with 30 minute recovery.
Rub Test: Rubbed sample for 1 minute with swab soaked in reagent.

Expected Gloss:
130 Gardner Units minimum (60° gloss)

Minimum ApplicationTemperature:
50°F (10°C)

Service Temperature:
-40°F to 293°F (-40°C to 145°C)

Average Outdoor Durability:
3-5 years (Average expected outdoor life of product will depend on user definition of failure, climatic conditions, mounting techniques and material color.)

 

Product testing, customer feedback, and history of similar products, support a customer performance expectation of at least two years from the date of receipt for this product as long as this product is stored in its original packaging in an environment below 80°F (27°C) 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.