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Technical Data Sheet

BRADY B-529 POLYPROPYLENE PRESSURE SENSITIVE ADHESIVE FILM

TDS No. B-529
Effective Date: 29-Jan-2004

Description:
Brady B-529 is a polypropylene film with an acrylic pressure sensitive adhesive, designed for use with the HandiMark® Portable Label Maker.


Details:




Use:
B-529 is designed for printing indoor labels.

Adhesive Type:
Pressure sensitive acrylic

Substrate Type:
Polypropylene film

Standard Material Colors:
White

Standard Legend Color:
Black, red, blue, green, yellow and magenta

Thickness (PSTC-33):
0.0035 in. (0.09 mm)

Gloss (ASTM D523):
60° - 80 Gardner Units

Adhesive Properties:
Adhesion to Steel (PSTC-1)
15 Minute Dwell (Avg.) - 45 oz/in. (49 N/100mm)
Ultimate Dwell (72 Hrs.) (Avg.) - 83 oz/in. (91 N/100mm)
Tack (ASTM D 2979) (Avg.) - 1483 g. (14.5 N)

Abrasion Resistance (Method 5306 of U.S. Federal Test Method Std. No. 191A):
CS-10 wheels, 250 g wts.
The printed legend withstands up to 125 cycles.

Minimum Application Temperature:
50°F (10°C)

Service Temperature:
-40°F to 212°F (-40°C to 100°C)

Average Outdoor Durability:
Not Recommended

Chemical Resistance:

REAGENT
7 DAY IMMERSION
DIP TEST
RUB TEST
30% Sulfuric Acid
NE
NE
NE
10% Sulfuric Acid
NE
NE
NE
30% Hydrochloric Acid
NE
NE
NE
10% Hydrochloric Acid
NE
NE
NE
Glacial Acetic Acid
F
F
F
5% Acetic Acid
NE
NE
NE
50% Sodium Hydroxide
NE
NE
NE
10% Sodium Hydroxide
F
NE
NE
10% Ammonia
F
NE
NE
5% Sodium Hypochlorite
F
NE
NE
Methyl Ethyl Ketone
F
F
F
Acetone
F
F
F
Toluene
F
F
F
1,1,1 - Trichloroethane
F
F
F
Methanol
F
F
F
Isopropyl Alcohol
F
F
F
Heptane
F
NE
NE
Mineral Spirits
F
NE
NE
T urpentine
F
NE
F
Kerosene
F
NE
NE
Diesel Fuel
F
NE
NE
Gasoline
F
NE
F
ASTM #3 Oil
NE
NE
NE
SAE 20 Oil
NE
NE
NE
10% Sodium Chloride
NE
NE
NE
Alconox®
F
NE
NE
Water
NE
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.

Shelf Life:
1 year when stored at 70°F (21°C) and 40% to 50% R.H.




Trademarks:
Alconox® is a registered trademark of Alconox Co.
HandiMark® is a registered trademark of Brady Worldwide, Inc.
Signmark® is a registered trademark of Brady Worldwide, Inc.
ASTM: American Society for Testing and Materials (U.S.A.)
PSTC: Pressure Sensitive Tape Council (U.S.A.)
SAE: Society of Automotive Engineers (U.S.A.)

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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