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B-484 FLEXIBLE THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTABLE LABEL STOCK

TDS No. B-484

Effective Date: 08-Jul-2010

Description:

BRADY B-484 FLEXIBLE THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTABLE LABEL STOCK

GENERAL
Print Technology: Thermal transfer
Material Type: White Polyester
Finish: Glossy
Adhesive: Permanent Rubber Based

APPLICATIONS
B-484 is designed for high adhesion to textured metals, low surface energy plastics, as well as angled and curved surfaces.

RECOMMENDED RIBBONS
Brady Series R6000, R6000HF or R4900 black thermal transfer ribbons, and Series R4400 colored thermal transfer ribbons.

REGULATORY/AGENCY APPROVALS
UL: Recognized to UL969 Labeling and Marking Standard when printed with Brady Series R6000, R6000HF and R4900 ribbons (see UL file MH17154 for specific details).

Brady B-484 is RoHS compliant to 2005/618/EC MCV amendment to RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC.

Details:

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES	TEST METHODS	AVERAGE RESULTS
Thickness	ASTM D 1000 -Substrate -Adhesive -Total	0.0010 inch (0.025 mm) 0.0020 inch (0.051 mm) 0.0030 inch (0.076 mm)
Adhesion to: -Stainless Steel -Textured ABS -Polypropylene -Painted Enamel -Powder Coated Metal	ASTM D 1000 20 minute dwell 24 hour dwell 20 minute dwell 24 hour dwell 20 minute dwell 24 hour dwell 20 minute dwell 24 hour dwell 20 minute dwell 24 hour dwell	194 oz/in (212 N/100 mm) 194 oz/in (212 N/100 mm) 90 oz/in (99 N/100 mm) 90 oz/in (99 N/100 mm) 158 oz/in (173 N/100 mm) 161 oz/in (176 N/100 mm) 147 oz/in (161 N/100 mm) 172 oz/in (183 N/100 mm) 102 oz/in (111 N/100 mm) 103 oz/in (112 N/100 mm)
Tensile Strength and Percent Strength @ Break	ASTM D 1000 - Machine Direction - Cross Direction	18.1 lbs/in (317 N/100mm), 29% 25.5 lbs/in (447 N/100mm), 35%
Tack	ASTM D 2979 Polyken™ Probe Tack 0.5 second dwell	47 oz (1347 g)

Performance properties tested on B-484 printed with R6000, R6000HF and R4900 Series ribbons. Printed samples of B-484 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)	Slight yellowing of adhesive around edges
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 G155, Cycle 1 30 days in Xenon Arc Weatherometer	No visible effect
Salt Fog Resistance	ASTM B 117 30 days in 5% salt fog solution chamber	No visible effect

CURVED SURFACE PERFORMANCE	TEST CONDITIONS	EFFECT TO LABEL
90 Degree Angled Surface a. Rough Cast Aluminum b. Textured Powder Coated Metal c. Glass	30 days at 248°F (120°C)	Slight yellowing of adhesive around edges a. No visible effect b. No visible effect c. No visible effect
2.50 Inch Outer Diameter (Curved) a. Glass b. Textured Powder Coated Metal	30 days at 248°F (120°C)	Slight yellowing of adhesive around edges a. No visible effect b. No visible effect
0.75 Inch Outer Diameter (Curved) a. Glass b. Textured Powder Coated Metal	30 days at 248°F (120°C).	Slight yellowing of adhesive around edges a. No visible effect b. No visible effect
90 Degree Angled Surface a. Rough Cast Aluminum b. Textured Powder Coated Metal c. Glass	30 days at 37C/95%RH	a. No visible effect b. No visible effect c. No visible effect
2.50 Inch Outer Diameter (Curved) a. Glass b. Textured Powder Coated Metal	30 days at 37C/95%RH	a. No visible effect b. No visible effect
0.75 Inch Outer Diameter (Curved) a. Glass b. Textured Powder Coated Metal	30 days at 37C/95%RH	a. No visible effect b. No visible effect

PERFORMANCE PROPERTY

CHEMICAL RESISTANCE

Samples printed with R6000 and R6000HF Series ribbon. Tests were conducted after a 24 hour dwell. Testing consisted of 5 cycles of 10 minute immersions in the specified chemical reagent followed by 30 minute recovery periods. After the final immersion, samples were rubbed 10 times with cotton swab saturated with chemical reagent. Note: The aluminum panel is angled at 90 degrees.

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 degrees 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.

Trademarks:
Alconox® is a registered trademark of Alconox Co.
BradyPrinter™ is a trademark of Brady Worldwide, Inc.
Northwoods™ is a trademark of the Superior Chemical Corporation
Polyken™ is a trademark of Testing Machines Inc.
Rust Veto® is a registered trademark of the E.F. Houghton & Co.
Skydrol® is a registered trademark of the Monsanto Company
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.)
UL: Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
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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