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Technical Data Sheet

BRADY B-409 MATTE POLYOLEFIN LABEL STOCK

TDS No. B-409
Effective Date: 11-Jun-2009

Description:

GENERAL

Print Technology:  Dot Matrix and Laser

Material Type:  Polyolefin

Finish:  Matte

Adhesive:  Permanent Acrylic

 

APPLICATIONS

Designed for use in labeling applications requiring excellent solvent resistance and print permanency. B-409 is not recommended for outdoor exposure use.  Dot-matrix printing of barcodes is not recommended.

 

RECOMMENDED RIBBONS

Dot Matrix Ribbons

Brady Series R2000 and R5000

 

REGULATORY

B-409 is RoHS compliant to 2005/618/EC MCV amendment to RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC

 

SPECIAL FEATURES

Brady B-409 provides outstanding performance in laser and xerographic printing processes. B-409 also provides permanency and smudge resistance with dot matrix printing method.  B-409 meets the requirements of MIL-STD-202F, Method 215J.



Details:


PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
TEST METHODS
AVERAGE RESULTS
Thickness ASTM D 1000
-Substrate
-Adhesive
-Total
 
0.0083 inch (0.210 mm)
0.0010 inch (0.025 mm)
0.0093 inch (0.235 mm)
Adhesion to:
-Stainless Steel


-Textured ABS


-Polypropylene		 ASTM D 1000
20 minute dwell
24 hour dwell

20 minute dwell
24 hour dwell

20 minute dwell
24 hour dwell
 
30 oz/in (33 N/100 mm)
40 oz/in (44 N/100 mm)

5 oz/in (5 N/100 mm)
5 oz/in (5 N/100 mm)

25 oz/in (27 N/100 mm)
30 oz/in (33 N/100 mm)
Tack ASTM D 2979
Polyken™ Probe Tack
1 second dwell
 
16 oz (450 g)
Tensile Strength and Elongation ASTM D 1000
-Machine Direction
 
25 lbs/in (438 N/100 mm), 80%
Application Temperature Lowest application temperature to stainless steel
50°F (10°C)
The following testing is performed with B-409 laser printed on the Hewlett Packard laserjet 4 and dot matrix printed with the Brady Series 2000 and 5000 ribbons. Samples laminated to aluminum panels. All samples allowed to dwell 24 hours prior to testing.


PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES
TEST METHODS
TYPICAL RESULTS
High Service Temperature 30 days at 193°F (90°C) No visible effect
Low Service Temperature 30 days at -94°F (-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 Label material chalky, no visible effect to print.
Weatherability ASTM G155, Cycle 1
30 days in Xenon Arc Weatherometer		 Label destroyed
Abrasion Resistance Taber Abraser, CS-10 grinding wheels, 250 g/arm (Fed. Std. 191A, Method 5306) Print still legible at 4000 cycles.
MIL-STD-202, Method 215J Solvent immersion/toothbrush rub test in:
- IPA/mineral spirits solution
- Terpene cleaner
- Alkaline detergent solution		 No visible effect to dot matrix print, laser toner removed in IPA/mineral spirits and terpene cleaner.
PERFORMANCE PROPERTY
CHEMICAL RESISTANCE

The following testing is performed with B-409 laser printed on the Hewlett Packard Laserjet 4 and dot matrix printed with the Brady Series 2000 and 5000 ribbons. Samples laminated to aluminum panels. All samples allowed to dwell 24 hours prior to testing. Testing consisted of 5 cycles of 10 minute immersions in the specified chemicals followed by 30 minute recovery periods. After the final immersion the samples were rubbed 10 times with cotton swabs saturated with test fluid. Testing was conducted at room temperature.

CHEMICAL REAGENT
SUBJECTIVE OBSERVATION OF VISUAL CHANGE
APPEARANCE OF
TAPE
APPEARANCE OF
LASER PRINT
APPEARANCE OF
DOT MATRIX PRINT
Methyl Ethyl Ketone Slight adhesive ooze No visible effect w/o rub, print removed when rubbed No visible effect
1,1,1-Trichloroethane Slight adhesive ooze Slight bleed w/o rub, print removed when rubbed No visible effect
Toluene Slight adhesive ooze Slight bleed w/o rub, print removed when rubbed No visible effect
Isopropyl Alcohol No visible effect No visible effect No visible effect
Mineral Spirits No visible effect Slight bleed w/o rub, print removed when rubbed No visible effect
JP-8 Jet Fuel Slight adhesive ooze Slight bleed w/o rub, print removed when rubbed No visible effect
SAE 20 WT Oil Slight label discoloration No visible effect No visible effect
Mil 5606 Oil Label discolored red No visible effect No visible effect
Speedi Kut Cutting Oil 332 Label discoloration No visible effect No visible effect
Gasoline Slight label discoloration Slight bleed w/o rub, print removed when rubbed No visible effect
Rust Veto® 377 Slight label discoloration Print removed when rubbed No visible effect
Super Agitene® No visible effect No visible effect w/o rub, print removed when rubbed 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 Slight label discoloration No visible effect No visible effect

Product testing, customer feedback, and history of similar products, support a customerperformance expectation of at leasttwo 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 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 d evelop functional testing protocols that will qualify a product's fitness for use, in their actual applications.





Trademarks:
Alconox® is a registered trademark of Alconox Co.
Polyken™ is a trademark of Testing Machines Inc.
Rust Veto® is a registered trademark of the E.F. Houghton & Co.
Sunlighter™ is a trademark of the Test Lab Apparatus Company
Super Agitene® is a registered trademark of Graymills Corporation
ASTM: American Society for Testing and Materials (U.S.A.)
SAE: Society of Automotive Engineers (U.S.A.)
All S.I. units 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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