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Technical Data Sheet

B-484 Flexible Thermal Transfer Printable Label Stock

TDS No. B-484
Effective Date: 26-Sep-2006

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 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 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 alphanumerics using the following: a 10 mil X dimension barcode, R6000 and R4900 Series ribbons, and a BradyPrinter™ THT 300X-PLUS Thermal Transfer Printer. 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 Series ribbon using a BradyPrinter™ THT Model 300X-PLUS Thermal Transfer Printer. 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.

CHEMICAL REAGENT
SUBJECTIVE OBSERVATION OF VISUAL CHANGE
EFFECT TO LABEL STOCK
R6000
Methyl Ethyl Ketone Slight adhesive ooze No visible effect to topcoat or ribbon without rub, complete print removal after rub.
1,1,1-Trichloroethane No visible effect No visible effect to topcoat or ribbon without rub, complete print removal after rub.
Toluene No visible effect No visible effect to topcoat or ribbon without rub, complete print removal after rub.
Isopropyl Alcohol No visible effect No visible effect to topcoat or print with rub
Mineral Spirits Slight adhesive ooze No visible effect to topcoat or print with rub
JP-8 Jet Fuel No visible effect No visible effect to topcoat or print with rub
SAE 20 WT Oil No visible effect No visible effect to topcoat or print with rub
Mil 5606 Oil Slight adhesive ooze No visible effect to topcoat or print with rub
Speedi Kut Cutting Oil 332 No visible effect No visible effect to topcoat or print with rub
Gasoline No visible effect No visible effect to topcoat or print with rub
Rust Veto® 342 No visible effect No visible effect to topcoat or print with rub
Skydrol® 500B-4 No visible effect No visible effect to topcoat or ribbon without rub, complete print removal after rub.
Super Agitene® Slight adhesive ooze No visible effect to topcoat or print with rub
Deionized Water No visible effect No visible effect to topcoat or print with rub
3% Alconox® Detergent No visible effect No visible effect to topcoat or print with rub
Northwoods™ Buzz Saw Citrus Degreaser No visible effect No visible effect to topcoat or print with rub

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 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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